Weibo Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results and Annual Dividend

BEIJING, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 and annual dividend.

"We capped off the year with solid performance in the fourth quarter of 2024," said Gaofei Wang, CEO of Weibo. "In 2024, we have proactively adjusted our user strategy to focus on the acquisition and engagement of high quality users. On the content front, we further optimized our content ecosystem through reinforcement of our core areas of strength, investment into vertical content and construction of AI-empowered content ecosystem. On the monetization front, we delivered solid performance this year, with advertising business in a stabilized trend and good momentum of value-added service. Our operating efficiency remained solid, with operating margin reaching 28% and non-GAAP operating margin reaching 33% for the full year of 2024. With our decent profitability and healthy cash flow as foundation, we are committed to enhancing shareholder return. We are pleased to announce that our board of directors has approved the adoption of annual dividend policy and an annual dividend payout of US$200 million to our shareholders for fiscal year 2024."

Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights

    --  Net revenues were US$456.8 million, a decrease of 1% year-over-year or
        relatively flat year-over-year on a constant currency basis ([1]).
    --  Advertising and marketing revenues were US$385.9 million, a decrease of
        4% year-over-year or a decrease of 3% year-over-year on a constant
        currency basis( [1]).
    --  Value-added services ("VAS") revenues were US$71.0 million, an increase
        of 18% year-over-year or an increase of 18% year-over-year on a constant
        currency basis ([1]).
    --  Income from operations was US$117.9 million, representing an operating
        margin of 26%.
    --  Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders was US$8.9 million and
        diluted net income per share was US$0.04.
    --  Non-GAAP income from operations was US$136.2 million, representing a
        non-GAAP operating margin of 30%.
    --  Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders was US$106.6
        million and non-GAAP diluted net income per share was US$0.40.
    --  Monthly active users ("MAUs") were 590 million in December 2024.
    --  Average daily active users ("DAUs") were 260 million in December 2024.



     
     [1] We define constant currency (non-GAAP) by assuming that the average exchange rate in the fourth quarter of 2024 had been the same as it was in the fourth quarter of 2023, or RMB7.22=US$1.00.

Fiscal Year 2024 Highlights

    --  Net revenues were US$1.75 billion, relatively flat year-over-year or an
        increase of 1% year-over-year on a constant currency basis ([2]).
    --  Advertising and marketing revenues were US$1.50 billion, a decrease of
        2% year-over-year or a decrease of 1% year-over-year on a constant
        currency basis( [2]).
    --  Value-added services ("VAS") revenues were US$256.0 million, an increase
        of 13% year-over-year or an increase of 15% year-over-year on a constant
        currency basis ([2]).
    --  Income from operations was US$494.3 million, representing an operating
        margin of 28%.
    --  Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders was US$300.8 million and
        diluted net income per share was US$1.16.
    --  Non-GAAP income from operations was US$584.1 million, representing a
        non-GAAP operating margin of 33%.
    --  Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders was US$478.6
        million and non-GAAP diluted net income per share was US$1.82.



     
     [2] We define constant currency (non-GAAP) by assuming that the average exchange rate of 2024 had been the same as it was in 2023, or RMB7.08=US$1.00.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results

For the fourth quarter of 2024, Weibo's total net revenues were US$456.8 million, a decrease of 1% compared to US$463.7 million for the same period last year.

Advertising and marketing revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$385.9 million, a decrease of 4% compared to US$403.7 million for the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to the underperformance of online game sector, as we faced a tough year-over-year comparison due to the concentrated release of blockbuster games in the fourth quarter of 2023. Advertising and marketing revenues excluding advertising revenues from Alibaba were US$345.5 million, a decrease of 4% compared to US$358.8 million for the same period last year.

VAS revenues for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$71.0 million, an increase of 18% year-over-year compared to US$59.9 million for the same period last year, primarily driven by the growth of membership services and game-related revenues.

Costs and expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled US$338.9 million, a decrease of 2% compared to US$344.7 million for the same period last year.

Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$117.9 million, compared to US$119.0 million for the same period last year. Operating margin was 26%, same as last year. Non-GAAP income from operations was US$136.2 million, compared to US$145.9 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP operating margin was 30%, compared to 31% last year.

Non-operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$85.1 million, compared to non-operating income of US$42.3 million for the same period last year. Non-operating loss for the fourth quarter of 2024 mainly included (i) investment related impairment of US$82.8 million, which was excluded under non-GAAP measures; (ii) loss from fair value change of investments of US$3.9 million, which was excluded under non-GAAP measures; and (iii) net interest and other income of US$1.6 million.

Income tax expenses for the fourth quarter of 2024 were US$20.0 million, compared to US$72.6 million for the same period last year. The decrease was primarily due to the accrual of withholding tax related to the earnings of the company's wholly-foreign owned enterprise ("WFOE"). In 2024, the Company accrued withholding tax related to its WFOE's earnings for 2024 on a quarterly basis. In contrast, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company cumulatively accrued a US$43.7 million withholding tax related to its WFOE's earnings for 2023 and certain years prior to 2023. These earnings have been and are expected to be remitted to Weibo Hong Kong Limited to fund the demand for U.S. dollars in business operations, payments of dividends and debts, and potential investments, etc.

Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$8.9 million, compared to US$83.2 million for the same period last year. Diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo's shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$0.04, compared to US$0.34 for the same period last year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$106.6 million, compared to US$76.4 million for the same period last year. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo's shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2024 was US$0.40, compared to US$0.31 for the same period last year.

As of December 31, 2024, Weibo's cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled US$2.4 billion. For the fourth quarter of 2024, cash provided by operating activities was US$244.0 million, capital expenditures totaled US$17.7 million, and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to US$14.4 million.

Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

For fiscal year 2024, Weibo's total net revenues were US$1.75 billion, relatively flat compared to US$1.76 billion in 2023.

Advertising and marketing revenues for 2024 were US$1.50 billion, a decrease of 2% compared to US$1.53 billion in 2023. Advertising and marketing revenues excluding advertising revenues from Alibaba were US$1.38 billion, a decrease of 3% compared to US$1.42 billion for 2023.

VAS revenues for 2024 were US$256.0 million, an increase of 13% compared to US$225.8 million for 2023.

Costs and expenses for 2024 totaled US$1.26 billion, a decrease of 2% compared to US$1.29 billion for 2023.

Income from operations for 2024 was US$494.3 million, compared to US$472.9 million for 2023. Operating margin for 2024 was 28%, compared to 27% last year. Non-GAAP income from operations was US$584.1 million, compared to US$592.1 million for 2023. Non-GAAP operating margin was 33%, compared to 34% last year.

Non-operating loss for 2024 was US$73.7 million, compared to non-operating income of US$29.8 million for 2023. Non-operating loss in 2024 mainly included (i) investment related impairment of US$91.9 million, which was excluded under non-GAAP measures; (ii) gain from fair value change of investments of US$18.6 million, which was excluded under non-GAAP measures; and (iii) net interest and other income of US$0.9 million.

Income tax expenses for 2024 were US$110.6 million, compared to US$145.3 million for 2023. In 2024, the Company accrued a US$22.1 million withholding tax related to its WFOE's earnings for 2024. In 2023, the Company cumulatively accrued a US$43.7 million withholding tax related to its WFOE's earnings for 2023 and certain years prior to 2023.

Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders for 2024 was US$300.8 million, compared to US$342.6 million for 2023. Diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo's shareholders for 2024 was US$1.16, compared to US$1.43 for 2023. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders for 2024 was US$478.6 million, compared to US$450.6 million for 2023. Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo's shareholders for 2024 was US$1.82, compared to US$1.88 for 2023.

For fiscal year 2024, cash provided by operating activities was US$639.9 million, compared to US$672.8 million for 2023. Capital expenditures totaled US$61.5 million, and depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to US$58.1 million.

Adoption of Dividend Policy and Declaration of 2024 Dividend

On March 12, 2025, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") adopted a cash dividend policy (the "Dividend Policy"), under which the Company may choose to declare and distribute a cash dividend each year in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Company and applicable laws and regulations. Under the policy, the Board determines whether to make dividend distributions and the amount of such distributions in any particular year, depending on the Company's results of operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition, capital requirements and other relevant considerations that the Board deems relevant.

Accordingly, on the same day, for the fiscal year of 2024, the Board declared a cash dividend of US$0.82 per ordinary share, or US$0.82 per ADS, payable in U.S. dollars, to holders of record of ordinary shares and ADSs as of the close of business on April 9, 2025, Beijing/Hong Kong Time and New York Time, respectively, in accordance with the Dividend Policy. The aggregate amount of cash dividends to be paid will be approximately US$200 million. For holders of Class A ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company's Hong Kong branch share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong, no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 9, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time). The payment date is expected to be on or around May 8, 2025 for holders of ordinary shares and on or around May 15, 2025 for holders of ADSs.

Conference Call

Weibo's management team will host a conference call from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Eastern Time on March 13, 2025 (or 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Beijing Time on March 13, 2025) to present an overview of the Company's financial performance and business operations.

Participants who wish to dial in to the teleconference must register through the below public participant link. Dial in and instruction will be in the confirmation email upon registering.

Participants Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIf3e83e2236a24ff5839823fdb84a4a1f

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at http://ir.weibo.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders, non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo's shareholders and adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of the Company's financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Company's non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, net results of impairment and provision on investments, gain/loss on sale of investments and fair value change of investments, non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items for the income/loss attributable to non-controlling interests, income tax expense related to the amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions and fair value change of investments (other non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items have no tax effect), and amortization of issuance cost of convertible senior notes, unsecured senior notes and long-term loans. Adjusted EBITDA represents non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders before interest income/expense, net, income tax expenses/benefits, and depreciation expenses.

The Company's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in their financial and operating decision-making, because management believes these measures reflect the Company's ongoing operating performance in a manner that allows more meaningful period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in the following ways: (i) in comparing the Company's current financial results with the Company's past financial results in a consistent manner, and (ii) in understanding and evaluating the Company's current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gains/losses and other items (i) that are not expected to result in future cash payments or (ii) that are non-recurring in nature or may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results and business outlook.

Use of non-GAAP financial measures has limitations. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures do not include all income and expense items that affect the Company's operations. They may not be comparable to non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Accordingly, care should be exercised in understanding how the Company defines its non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures are set forth in the section below titled "Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP to GAAP Results."

About Weibo

Weibo is a leading social media for people to create, share and discover content online. Weibo combines the means of public self-expression in real time with a powerful platform for social interaction, content aggregation and content distribution. Any user can create and post a feed and attach multi-media and long-form content. User relationships on Weibo may be asymmetric; any user can follow any other user and add comments to a feed while reposting. This simple, asymmetric and distributed nature of Weibo allows an original feed to become a live viral conversation stream.

Weibo enables its advertising and marketing customers to promote their brands, products and services to users. Weibo offers a wide range of advertising and marketing solutions to companies of all sizes. Weibo generates a substantial majority of its revenues from the sale of advertising and marketing services, including the sale of social display advertisement and promoted marketing offerings. Weibo displays content in a simple information feed format and offers native advertisement that conform to the information feed on our platform. We are continuously refining our social interest graph recommendation engine, which enables our customers to perform people marketing and target audiences based on user demographics, social relationships, interests and behaviors, to achieve greater relevance, engagement and marketing effectiveness.

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. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology, such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "confidence," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, Weibo's expected financial performance and strategic and operational plans, as described, without limitation, in quotations from management in this press release, contain forward-looking statements. Weibo may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in the Company's periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), 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 statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, Weibo's limited operating history in certain new businesses; failure to sustain or grow active user base and the level of user engagement; the uncertain regulatory landscape in China; fluctuations in the Company's quarterly operating results; the Company's reliance on advertising and marketing sales for a majority of its revenues; failure to successfully develop, introduce, drive adoption of or monetize new features and products; failure to compete effectively for advertising and marketing spending; failure to successfully integrate acquired businesses; risks associated with the Company's investments, including equity pick-up and impairment; failure to compete successfully against new entrants and established industry competitors; changes in the macro-economic environment, including the depreciation of the Renminbi; and adverse changes in economic and political policies of the PRC government and its impact on the Chinese economy. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Weibo's annual reports on Form 20-F and other filings with the SEC and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date hereof, and Weibo assumes no obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Weibo Corporation
Phone: +86 10 5898-3336
Email: ir@staff.weibo.com


                                                                                                                                  
            
                WEIBO CORPORATION


                                                                                                                   
              
         UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


                                                                                                                     
              
         (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)






                                                                                                                                                                     
              
                Three months ended                                  Twelve months ended


                                                                                                                                                        December 31,                                September 30,     December 31,      December 31,                 December 31,


                                                                                                                                                                2023                                          2024              2024               2023                          2024



     
                Net revenues
                :



     
                     Advertising and marketing                                                                        $403,739                              $398,615                                      $385,850        $1,534,014         $1,498,693



     
                     Value-added services                                                                               59,928                                65,865                                        70,977           225,822            255,984


                                                                                      
     
                   Net revenues                                           463,667                                       464,480           456,827          1,759,836                     1,754,677





     
                Costs and expenses
                :



     
                     Cost of revenues 
                (1)                                                                 100,156                                92,381                                       100,529           374,279            369,521



     
                     Sales and marketing 
                (1)                                                              139,726                               123,069                                       139,863           461,421            480,791



     
                     Product development
                 (1)                                                               67,243                                80,411                                        75,921           333,628            308,747



     
                     General and administrative
                 (1)                                                        37,537                                27,297                                        22,634           117,574            101,294


                                                                                      
     
                    Total costs and expenses                              344,662                                       323,158           338,947          1,286,902                     1,260,353



     
                Income from operations                                                                                 119,005                               141,322                                       117,880           472,934            494,324





     
                Non-operating income (loss):



     
                     Investment related income (loss), net                                                              25,544                                16,905                                      (86,737)           18,594           (74,557)



     
                     Interest and other income, net                                                                     16,713                                 6,699                                         1,618            11,254                888


                                                                                                                                                              42,257                                        23,604          (85,119)            29,848                      (73,669)





     
                Income before income tax expenses                                                                      161,262                               164,926                                        32,761           502,782            420,655



     
                     Less: Income tax expenses                                                                          72,578                                32,197                                        20,034           145,287            110,550





     
                Net income                                                                                              88,684                               132,729                                        12,727           357,495            310,105



     
                     Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests                                            808                                   545                                           992             2,095              2,556



     
                               Accretion to redeemable non-controlling interests                                         4,646                                 1,617                                         2,870            12,802              6,748



     
                Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders                                                        $83,230                              $130,567                                        $8,865          $342,598           $300,801







     
                Basic net income per share attributable to Weibo's shareholders                                          $0.35                                 $0.55                                         $0.04             $1.45              $1.27



     
                Diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo's shareholders                                        $0.34                                 $0.50                                         $0.04             $1.43              $1.16





     
                Shares used in computing basic net income per share attributable



     
                    to Weibo's shareholders                                                                            236,311                               237,499                                       237,970           235,560            237,324



     
                Shares used in computing diluted net income per share attributable



     
                    to Weibo's shareholders                                                                            246,382                               265,824                                       239,983           239,974            265,241





     (1) Stock-based compensation in each category:


                                                                                      
     Cost of revenues                                                        $1,851                                        $1,539            $1,115             $8,933                        $5,954


                                                                                      
     Sales and marketing                                                      3,559                                         3,454             2,553             16,528                        13,041


                                                                                      
     Product development                                                     11,079                                         8,593             6,079             51,441                        33,403


                                                                                      
     General and administrative                                               5,259                                         4,512             3,650             24,229                        17,316


                                                                       
              
                WEIBO CORPORATION


                                                        
              
                UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                                 
              
                (In thousands of U.S. dollars)




                                                                                                                                             As of


                                                                                                                                December 31,       December 31,


                                                                                                                                        2023                2024




                                      
              
                Assets


      
              
                Current assets:


                                  Cash and cash equivalents                                                                       $2,584,635          $1,890,632


                                  Short-term investments                                                                             641,035             459,852


                                  Accounts receivable, net                                                                           440,768             339,754


                                  Prepaid expenses and other current
                                   assets                                                                                            359,881             348,774


                                  Amount due from SINA
                (1)                                                               486,397             452,769


                                        Current assets subtotal                                                                    4,512,716           3,491,781




                              Property and equipment, net                                                                            220,663             215,034


                              Goodwill and intangible assets, net                                                                    300,565             272,004


                              Long-term investments                                                                                1,320,386           1,389,199


                              Other non-current assets                                                                               926,028           1,136,481


      
              
                Total assets                                                                                        $7,280,358          $6,504,499





              
                Liabilities, Redeemable Non-controlling Interests and Shareholders' Equity


      
              
                Liabilities:


        
              
                Current liabilities:


                                  Accounts payable                                                                                  $161,493            $158,435


                                  Accrued expenses and other current
                                   liabilities                                                                                       666,833             652,369


                                  Income tax payable                                                                                  94,507              84,690


                                  Deferred revenues                                                                                   75,187              72,642


                                  Unsecured senior notes                                                                             799,325


                                       Current liabilities subtotal                                                                1,797,345             968,136




        
              
                Long-term liabilities:


                                  Convertible senior notes                                                                           317,625             320,803


                                  Unsecured senior notes                                                                             743,695             744,662


                                  Long-term loans                                                                                    791,647             795,311


                                  Other long-term liabilities                                                                        112,430              96,701


                                       Total liabilities                                                                           3,762,742           2,925,613




                              Redeemable non-controlling interests                                                                    68,728              45,103




      
              
                Shareholders' equity :


                                Weibo shareholders' equity                                                                         3,398,735           3,482,771


                                Non-controlling interests                                                                             50,153              51,012


                                  Total shareholders' equity                                                                       3,448,888           3,533,783


                              Total liabilities, redeemable non-
                               controlling interests and                                                                          $7,280,358          $6,504,499
      
                    shareholders' equity






                 (1) Included short-term loans to and interest receivable from SINA
                  of US$445.2 million as of
      December 31, 2023 and US$417.7 million as of December 31, 2024.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                
              
                WEIBO CORPORATION


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     
           
             UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP RESULTS


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
           
             (In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    
              
                Three months ended                                                                                                                    Twelve months ended


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         December 31,                                                                              September 30,                                  December 31,                                      December 31,                                                December 31,


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         2023                                                                                     2024                                            2024                                               2023                                                        2024





              Income from operations                                                                                                                                                                                                  $
       119,005                                          $
              141,322                                                                  $
       117,880                                       $
        472,934                                                $
        494,324


                                                                                      Add:  
              Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                                          21,748                                                                                     18,098                                            13,397                                              101,131                                                        69,714


                                                                                                       Amortization of intangible assets resulting from
                                                                                                        business acquisitions                                                                                                                                             5,103                                                                                      5,112                                             4,874                                               18,022                                                        20,056



              
                Non-GAAP income from operations                                                                                                                                                               $
              
         145,856                             $
              
                164,532                                                           $
        
         136,151                               $
         
          592,087                                   $
              
          584,094





              Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders                                                                                                                                                                          $
       83,230                                          $
              130,567                                                                    $
       8,865                                       $
        342,598                                                $
        300,801


                                                                                      Add:  
              Stock-based compensation                                                                                                                                          21,748                                                                                     18,098                                            13,397                                              101,131                                                        69,714


                                                                                                       Amortization of intangible assets resulting from
                                                                                                        business                                                                                                                                                          5,103                                                                                      5,112                                             4,874                                               18,022                                                        20,056
                                                                                              acquisitions


                                                                                            
              Investment related gain/loss, net (1)                                                                                                                           (25,544)                                                                                  (16,905)                                           86,737                                             (18,594)                                                       74,557


                                                                                                       Non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items on the share of
                                                                                                        equity                                                                                                                                                         (10,547)                                                                                     1,975                                           (5,598)                                               1,804                                                        13,323
                                                                                              method investments


                                                                                                       Non-GAAP to GAAP reconciling items for the income/
                                                                                                        loss                                                                                                                                                              (311)                                                                                     (501)                                            (346)                                               (725)                                                      (1,718)
                                                                                              attributable to non-controlling interests


                                                                                            
              Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments (2)                                                                                                                            (781)                                                                                   (1,112)                                          (3,284)                                             (1,957)                                                      (6,581)


                                                                                                       Amortization of  issuance cost of convertible senior
                                                                                                        notes, unsecured                                                                                                                                                  3,468                                                                                      1,951                                             1,943                                                8,287                                                         8,485
                                                                                              senior notes and long-term loans



              
                Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders                                                                                                                                       $
              
         76,366                             $
              
                139,185                                                           $
        
         106,588                               $
         
          450,566                                   $
              
          478,637





              
                Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Weibo's                                                                                                                                    $
              
         0.31 *                              $
              
                0.53                            *                                 $
        
         0.40 *                                $
         
          1.88 *                                    $
              
          1.82   *

                  shareholders





              Shares used in computing GAAP diluted net income per share attributable                                                                                                                                                      246,382                                                      265,824                                                                       239,983                                             239,974                                                      265,241
      to Weibo's shareholders


                                                                                      Add:             The number of shares for dilution resulted from
                                                                                                        convertible senior                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          26,411
                                                                                            notes (3)




              
                Shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted net income per share                                                                                                                                                  246,382                                                      265,824                                                                       266,394                                             239,974                                                      265,241

                  attributable to Weibo's shareholders





              Adjusted EBITDA:


                                                                                                       Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders                                                                                                          $
           83,230                                                                             $
         130,567                                     $
          8,865                                      $
          342,598                                             $
            300,801


                                                                                            
              Non-GAAP adjustments                                                                                                                                             (6,864)                                                                                     8,618                                            97,723                                              107,968                                                       177,836


                                                                                                       Non-GAAP net income attributable to Weibo's
                                                                                                        shareholders                                                                                                                                                     76,366                                                                                    139,185                                           106,588                                              450,566                                                       478,637


                                                                                            
              Interest income, net                                                                                                                                               (870)                                                                                   (6,348)                                          (1,514)                                             (6,424)                                                     (26,423)


                                                                                            
              Income tax expenses                                                                                                                                               73,359                                                                                     33,309                                            23,318                                              147,245                                                       117,131


                                                                                            
              Depreciation expenses                                                                                                                                              9,303                                                                                      8,985                                             9,248                                               39,220                                                        36,819


                                                                                            
              
                Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                                                   $
          
             158,158                                                                $
              
           175,131                       $
              
           137,640                          $
             
            630,607                                    $
          
              606,164





              Net revenues                                                                                                                                                                                                            $
       463,667                                          $
              464,480                                                                  $
       456,827                                     $
        1,759,836                                              $
        1,754,677





              Non-GAAP operating margin                                                                                                                                                                                                       31 %                                                        35 %                                                                         30 %                                               34 %                                                        33 %




                                                                            
              (1)            To adjust impairment and provision on investments, gain/loss on sale of investments and fair value
                                                                                                        change of investments.




                                                                            
              (2)            To adjust the income tax effects of non-GAAP adjustments, which primarily related to amortization of intangible assets resulting from
                                                                                                        business acquisitions and fair value change of
                                                                                             investments. Other non-GAAP adjustment items have no tax effect, because (i) they were recorded in entities established in tax free
                                                                                             jurisdictions, or (ii) full valuation allowances
                                                                                            were provided for related deferred tax assets as it is more-likely-than-not they will not be realized.




                                                                            
              (3) 
              To adjust the number of shares for dilution resulted from convertible senior notes which were anti-dilutive under GAAP measures.




                                                           *                                           Net income attributable to Weibo's shareholders is adjusted for interest expense of convertible senior notes for
                                                                                                        calculating diluted EPS.


                                                     
              
             WEIBO CORPORATION


                                              
             
             UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


                                               
             
             (In thousands of U.S. dollars)




                                                              
           
                Three months ended                              Twelve months ended


                                                 December 31,                            September 30,    December 31,     December 31,                December 31,


                                                         2023                                      2024             2024              2023                         2024





     
     Net revenues


                     Advertising and
                      marketing


                          Non-Ali advertisers          $358,848                                  $377,112         $345,528        $1,422,406                   $1,381,908


                          Alibaba                        44,891                                    21,503           40,322           111,608                      116,785


                              Subtotal                  403,739                                   398,615          385,850         1,534,014                    1,498,693




                     Value-added services                59,928                                    65,865           70,977           225,822                      255,984


                                                     $463,667                                  $464,480         $456,827        $1,759,836                   $1,754,677

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