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Appier closes out FY21 with revenue increase of 41% at 12.7 billion JPY

Annual EBITDA margin turned positive for the first time

Highlights and achievements of fiscal year 2021:

  • Achieved 12.7 billion JPY in annual revenue with a 41% year-over-year (YoY) growth rate in 2021, surpassing previous guidance of 12.3 million JPY – marks the consistent growth acceleration for the second consecutive year
  • Annual gross profit up 51% YoY. With an expanded gross margin, Appier’s gross profit growth acceleration outpaces revenue
  • Annual EBITDA profit reached 42 million JPY and marked the first year of full year positive EBITDA margin in Appier’s history. Annual EBITDA margin increased 13 percentage points YoY
  • Strong momentum in new market expansion via the U.S. with more than 50% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth in the last 3 quarters


Highlights of fiscal year 2022 guidance:

  • Appier forecasts a 38% increase in YoY revenue growth to 17.5 billion JPY and gross profit is expected to surpass revenue at 45% YoY
  • A full-year positive EBITDA profit to 575 million JPY with 1259% YoY growth rate
  • Growth across regions and product lines are drivers of strong financial performance.

Highlight and Achievements of Q4 FY21:

  • Revenue increased by 40% YoY and hit a historical high to 3.9 billion JPY.
  • EBITDA margin achieved 3% with historical high EBITDA profit of 129 million JPY.
  • Achieved 32% YoY growth in customer numbers and a historical low churn rate of 0.73%

Closing out the year with a bang


TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – Appier Group Inc (TSE: 4180), henceforth referred to as Appier, today announced its fiscal and fourth quarter earnings results for the year ended 31 December 2021. Appier closed out the fiscal year of 2021 with an annual revenue increase of 41% YoY at 12.7 billion JPY – a consecutive second year of growth rate acceleration. An increase in the adoption of Appier’s solutions and growth in all regions are main drivers of this consistent growth. Annual gross profit has grown 51% YoY and annual EBITDA turned positive for the first time in Appier’s history.

 

Appier is growing alongside its customers. A strong uplift of the Net Revenue Retention (NRR) at 123.8% for the year places Appier in a strong position entering 2022. The rate of net new customers reached 32% YoY in 2021 and Appier is now serving close to 1,100[1] customers across the Asia Pacific and U.S.. Customers in the e-commerce (48%) sector continued to show strong demand as they aim to strengthen their ability to connect with consumers in a digital-led environment.

 

Appier’s 2022 guidance comes with a forecasted annual revenue growth rate of 38% YoY and revenue at 17.5 billion JPY. The overall outlook for 2022 is optimistic with annual gross profit expected to surpass revenue at 45% YoY, as well as an expectation of a full-year positive EBITDA profit of 575 million JPY with 1259% YoY growth rate. Appier’s increasing growth across the regions and product lines are key drivers of this guidance for 2022.

 

Highlight and Achievements of Q4 FY21

 

Appier’s revenue grew at a rate of 40% YoY and recorded a historical high 3.9 billion JPY. EBITDA margin rose 3% to 129 million JPY, a historical high EBITDA profit. NRR maintained at a strong 123.8%, contributed by the growth from existing customers and the lowest customer churn rate of 0.73% in the company’s history.

 

“To close out the fiscal year with such achievements is something we are all incredibly proud of. Our tremendous growth signals that the industry is responding well to AI technology that is first-party-data centric, and helping our customers grow has fueled ours,” said Dr. Chih-Han Yu, Appier’s CEO and co-founder. “Our ethos on innovation and customer-centricity has allowed us to iterate our solutions at lightning speed to adapt to moving market conditions. Customers are pivoting to solutions like ours that can help unify and enrich first-party data for their marketing and business needs. Demand for such innovation will only continue to grow,” Dr Yu continued. “As our world becomes increasingly digital and consent-based, the demand for AI-powered technology and analytics will only continue to rise and we see Appier as a key leader in supporting our customers with their AI-powered digital transformation,” he concluded.

 

Adoption of AI and trend of first party data on the rise

 

This quarter’s strong performance reflects the growth of the industry and the demand for AI-powered solutions that are first-party-data centric among our customers. Appier’s commitment to innovation and customer-centricity where we continue to adapt fast to industry trends, and iterate our solutions to offer the latest innovation to our customers is one of the drivers for the financial performance.

 

Our relationships with customers continue to evolve as does the impact of our services on their business. Our momentum is also adapting to the ever-changing customer and business needs, and the growth of first-party-data centric consumer experiences.

 

Cross-product synergistic solutions that add value to customers drive growth

 

Now that BotBonnie, Appier’s omnichannel marketing platform acquired in May 2021 is integrating with AIQUA, their AI Personalisation Cloud, where customers will enjoy the benefit of unifying the first-party data across web apps and instant messaging to provide end-to-end personalised marketing and customer service while delivering interconnected personalised experiences to their customers and driving engagement at scale.

 

AIXON, Appier’s customer data science platform and AIXPERT, Appier’s automated app advertising assistant, helps customers optimise their advertising campaigns with a 24-hour AI-powered operation.

 

These cross-product synergies are a result of Appier’s ethos towards innovation. By continuously iterating and creating synergies across their solutions, they are able to add even more value to customers; help them make informed business decisions, overcome business challenges and ultimately achieve business growth.



[1] Net new customers increased by 261 to 1,088 in 2021 at 32% YoY which maintains a high organic incremental increase of customers.

 

About Appier

Appier (TSE: 4180) is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that uses artificial intelligence to power business decision-making. Founded in 2012 with a vision of democratizing AI, Appier now has 17 offices across APAC, Europe and U.S., and is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Visitwww.appier.com for more company information and visit ir.appier.com/en/ for more IR information.

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Data-Driven SEO Company, Miron Digital Reveals Digital Marketing Channel with Highest ROI

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – Renowned SEO Agency with 5-star Google’s review, Miron Digital has recently revealed Search Engine Optimization (SEO) as the digital marketing channel with highest return-on-investment (ROI). Owing from several years of experience with past clients who have seen positive results, the agency establishes this new data finding as strong evidence.

Explaining why SEO is suitable for most businesses as one with the most ROI, the SEO agency points out that most consumers head to search engines such as Google and Bing for product & service research before purchasing. This means that if a business ranks well on prominent search engine results, the chances of converting leads to sales are likely higher than businesses who do not adopt SEO.

Due to the fact that Google is the most popular worldwide search engine, SEO helps business owners to constantly stay visible. With SEO, businesses can appear in front of their target audience and maximize their brand’s visibility. This in turn helps to increase organic traffic to their business’ website, improves brand awareness, and lead generation which can eventually lead to conversion and sales.

 

Miron Digital is able to give marketing information such as this because they are a data-driven SEO & SEM digital marketing agency in Singapore that specializes in driving profitable organic and paid traffic. With the recent COVID-19 pandemic impacting many small and medium sized businesses in Singapore, Miron Digital has seen a rise in business owners turning to SEO as a key marketing channel to brace through this difficult period.

 

In some cases, clients have attempted on SEO’s processes on their own in order to save marketing costs. Usually, it has been observed that results were not optimal, and some have even seen a drastic drop in their keywords’ rankings in the search engines. With these keywords rankings decline, the organic traffic will likely decrease, losing their search visibility eventually.

 

To solve this, Miron Digital also advocates the importance of education on the processes of SEO. With a strong focus on SEO and Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Miron Digital has helped its past clients achieved their business goals in the digital space. The digital marketing agency have worked with brands from a wide range of industries such as fitness, education, engineering, security, and more.

 

“We usually see our clients trying to perform SEO on their own without the help of a professional prior to engaging us. The problem with this is that some areas, for example the technical SEO aspect, may be neglected or not done according to the search engine’s guidelines. Also, they usually expect to see results in a very short amount of time, which is not how the search engine’s algorithm works. Eventually, they give up and start looking for professional help”, explained Mr Chris Cheng, lead SEO expert & strategist at Miron Digital.

 

According to Clarence, Co-Founder of Integral Learning Academy, “We have worked with Miron Digital to start optimising our website as we needed organic traction. Our business has since benefitted greatly from the SEO campaign that Chris managed for us. Not to mention, his report is very detailed yet clear for us to understand easily. My partner and I learnt a lot from him as he like to give us useful advice in approaching digital marketing.”

 

For more information on Miron Digital and their SEO expertise, visit https://www.mirondigital.com.sg/

About Miron Digital

Miron Digital Pte Ltd is a digital marketing agency based in Singapore, specializing in driving profitable organic & paid traffic. Through years of experience, Miron Digital developed processes that have helped many of its clients reach their goals. By carefully analyzing its clients’ brand and business profile, Miron Digital focuses on designing custom tailored marketing strategy that has been proven to achieve success.

Miron Digital works around the clock to ensure that with each task done, clients’ campaign advances, gaining top visibility and ranking authority. The SEO Agency prides in the quality of their work with 5-star rating customer reviews.

For more information on Miron Digital, visit

https://www.mirondigital.com.sg/

#MironDigital

LXML Sepon Supports Casting and Consecration of Ongteu Buddha Statue in Savannakhet Province

LXML supports consecration of Ongteu Outamasok Buddha Statue
LXML supports consecration of Ongteu Outamasok Buddha Statue.

Lane Xang Minerals Limited (LXML) Sepon Mine has sponsored a series of religious ceremonies for the consecration of the Ongteu Outamasok Buddha Statue in Vilabouly District, Savannakhet Province, where the Sepon Mine is located.

Aventis Aligns Itself With Advancing AI In Light Of Covid-19

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – Aventis Graduate School has aligned itself with the advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) surrounding the thriving age of digitalisation, following Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat’s announcement regarding Singapore’s readiness to deploy AI at a national scale. A leading education partner offering part-time studies in Singapore, Aventis developed two Graduate Diploma programmes designed to enable students to master the practical understanding of AI, seeing as it is being integrated as well as deployed into a variety of sectors in today’s modern world – AI Strategy in Business and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence.

Singapore’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Vivian Balakrishnan, has emphasised the importance for university students to develop deep technical skills in areas surrounding AI, machine learning, and data analytics – to name a few. As AI is a powerful tool that is transforming the business landscape, Aventis’ AI Graduate Diploma courses will equip students with the necessary expertise to make full use of the workforce multiplier. The Graduate Diploma in AI Strategy in Business seeks to provide students with a nuanced understanding of AI’s practical impacts on an organisation and how to utilise this understanding in terms of evaluating business models for organisational growth. On the other hand, the Graduate Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence is designed for students to master data science through various aspects such as working hands-on with machine learning models while utilising Python, a high-level programming language.

The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly increased the need for innovation and digitalisation worldwide, leveraging technology to transform the economy and improve lives. Hence, AI can be seen playing a pivotal role in the future for many industries such as the business sector, surging the need for more working individuals equipped with in-depth knowledge surrounding the use of AI. As a result, Aventis has developed an AI syllabus in which students learn the latest AI trends, their current landscape, and their application in business strategy – enabling students to utilise practical AI strategies for their businesses. While Aventis tackled the struggles of learning amid the pandemic through the implementation of online Zoom classes, students can still have hands-on experimentation on AI and machine learning through the online model, Python. 

Aventis Graduate School is a leading international graduate business institution with over 15 years of successful track record, helping students succeed career-wise by aligning goals with their 3 pillars – aspire, achieve, accomplish. They offer 50 programmes across various courses of study, such as part-time MBAs in Singapore. Other higher education includes graduate diplomas, specialised masters, doctorate, and executive education.

For more information on Aventis Graduate School and the comprehensive range of programmes, please visit https://www.aventis.edu.sg/ or download the brochure.

 

#AventisGraduateSchool

Apple Storage Curates a New VIP Storage Experience

First-ever “Mini Storage x Co-working Space x Clubhouse Service” in Hong Kong

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – Many people in Hong Kong are facing the problem of limited space as property prices in Hong Kong are sky-high due to the scarcity of land and the sizes are getting smaller. To solve the problem of lack of space, many people choose to rent mini storage to store their belongings, miscellaneous items and even company documents, so as to create more living space for their homes and offices. Recently, Apple Storage Premium, a new brand under Apple Storage, the leader in mini storage, has been launched to create a unique “Mini Storage x Co-working Space x Clubhouse Service” concept in Hong Kong, which can not only meet the needs of general household storage, but also help online shop owners and start-ups to start their own business, store and ship their goods, and save a lot of money.

New Concept – Co-working Space

The Apple Storage Group has always been committed to giving back to the community by actively participating in charity activities. At the same time, we understand that many people in Hong Kong wish to start their businesses or become online shop owners, but the high rent of commercial buildings in Hong Kong has disrupted their plans. This is why the Group has taken the initiative to launch the “Mini Storage x Co-working Space” service, which provides users with a fully-equipped workspace, including multi-functional printing and photocopying services, clerical and computer equipment, recreational areas, self-service beverage areas, free charging service, and a 24-hour smart security system, providing users with a comfortable and safe working environment without the hassle of high rents in commercial buildings, in the hope that this can help our customers succeed in their endeavors.

 

One-stop Smart Warehouse Management

To help users and companies manage their storage items faster and easier, Apple Storage Group has revolutionized the traditional mini storage framework with its new brand Apple Storage Premium, the first self storage smart management system that allows users to keep an inventory of their storage items at their fingertips, so they can easily manage or adjust their storage items in real-time and improve efficiency.

 

A Clubhouse-like Service Experience

In order to help customers make the best use of their storage space, Apple Storage has created a revolutionary on-site storage consultancy service. All of the consultants are certified by the Japan Shuno Licensing Association and have professional storage skills, so they can share their experience with customers and provide assistance on the spot. Apple Storage also have a 24-hour customer service hotline to follow up on all kinds of inquiries, acting as a personal assistant to the customers, so that their services can be more personalized and diversified to meet the daily storage needs of our customers, and to provide them with a privileged and heartfelt service experience.

For more information about Apple Storage Premium, please visit www.applestorage.com.hk

About Apple Storage Group

Apple Storage Group was established in 2005 and has over 100 self storage locations throughout Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories. As a well-known mini storage brand in the industry, the Group has been adhering to the principle of “To win your heart – We serve with heart”, aiming to provide safe, quality and secure storage services to our customers, and one-stop storage and moving services to meet different needs of our customers. In addition to a wide range of sizes of self storage, we also have a variety of specialty storage spaces such as bicycle storage, clothing storage, sneaker storage, toy storage and document storage to meet the different needs of our customers, which can greatly improve the living space of your home or office, solve the trouble of lack of space and improve the quality of life.

Apple Storage branches are equipped with 24-hour smart security monitoring, around-the-clock temperature and humidity control, comprehensive fire-fighting equipment, regular staff inspections, pest control and disinfection, recreational areas, packing areas, Wi-Fi and free charging facilities, etc., bringing customers a more secure, comfortable and convenient storage experience.

Over the years, Apple Storage Group has been recognized by various organizations and has received awards and marks from various accreditation bodies such as the “Hong Kong Premier Service Brand”, “HKRMA Quality Service Recognition Scheme”, “Caring Company”, “Hong Kong Awards for Industries: Customer Service”, and “The 10th Hong Kong Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards”, which recognize Apple Storage’s contribution to the industry. The Group will continue to introduce more new and improved services and set up more storage locations in different parts of Hong Kong to bring a better and innovative storage experience to the public, enabling customers to easily control their living space and improve their quality of life.

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May Life Bloom Like a Blossom – “Vital Blooming: Hu Ke-min Retrospective” will be held in Taipei on 16 Feb

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – An opening is to be held on February 16, at 3 p.m., for “Vital Blooming: Hu Ke-min Retrospective” at the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall’s Bo-Ai Gallery where it is due to run until March 2.

 

Hu stands out as one of the traditional Chinese painting masters who relocated from mainland China to Taiwan in the late 1940s. He is best known for his bird-and-flower painting and copies of Dunhuang murals. On display at this exhibition are nearly 140 works; alongside the “Chromatic Color,” “Achromatic Color,” and “Dunhuang Frescoes” series are a number of snow landscapes and calligraphic pieces.

 

Also featured are “Hundred Flowers” and “Ink and Wash Vegetables” Hu created in 1958 and 1978 respectively. Of the former, a collection of ink and wash sketches of Taiwan’s great variety of exotic or rare flowers, readily appealing to the eye are his calligraphic touches and boneless painting rendition. A masterly combination of sketch and freehand brushwork painting, the later series depict 36 vegetables common in daily diets.

 

This exhibition can be traced all the way to the ecstatically palpitating experience of Madame Li Zhong-hua, the curator, when she stood before a Mayling orchid painting of Hu’s for the first time years ago. She went on to study painting under Hu’s tutelage and thus had the opportunity to follow her mentor’s subsequent artistic career up close and personal. Collecting Hu’s works over the years has been her way to cherish Hu’s memory. And now she aspires to extend Hu’s artistic life by getting the world to rediscover his works. To share her treasured aesthetic experience with the younger generation and hopefully with posterity, Li has also put together Hu’s lifetime of works onto the Internet (https://hukemin-portfolio.mystrikingly.com/). Her last wish is to make real her mentor’s—return some of Hu’s works to Changzhou, Jiangsu province on the mainland and house them in a memorial museum in his hometown.

Japanese Brand LUX.R Selects Singapore As The Destination For Its First Foray Into The Luxury Consignment Market

Japanese brand LUX.R is entering Singapore’s secondhand luxury scene, marking its first foray into the luxury consignment market. This new venture provides Singaporeans with a premier platform for local buyers and sellers of authentic Hermès and Chanel items.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – Singaporeans interested in secondhand luxury now have a new platform to turn to, as Japanese brand LUX.R officially enters the local luxury consignment market.

Specialising in Hermès and Chanel items, this is LUX.R’s first venture into secondhand luxury consignment.

The Emerging Profile of the Secondhand Luxury Shopper in Singapore


The shopper profile of the luxury sector has changed in recent years, with an increase in Millennials and Generation Z (aged early 20s to early 40s).

Many are opting for luxury consignment or ‘resale’ due to tightened paychecks, wider knowledge of luxury fashion, and heightened awareness of the investment value of selected luxury items.

LUX.R draws on its top-quality Japanese model of personalised customer-centric service and in-depth know-how of Japanese C2C marketplace to provide an accessible and personalised platform for luxury consignment in Singapore. The strong backing and depth of experience from its Japanese counterparts allows LUX.R to possess a unique understanding of the needs of buyers and consignment sellers.

This expansion signals LUX.R’s recognition of the growing secondhand luxury market in Singapore and provides premium services for clients who value high-worth desirability and exclusivity of authentic luxury goods.

A Luxury Consignment Platform for Authentic, Diverse, and Iconic Luxury


LUX.R focuses primarily on Hermès and Chanel items – 2 of the most popular luxury brands amongst shoppers. As an avenue for C2C resale, LUX.R has strict processes to guarantee authenticity for luxury items. This addresses the needs of new and returning customers, as LUX.R is a reliable source for trusted transactions.

LUX.R also recognises that customers have a wider interest in the types of resale items. Competitive commission rates of 5% for Hermès Birkin and Kelly bags, and 10% for other brands or models, allow LUX.R to attract a catalogue of unique and varied items in diverse styles and categories.

Finally, LUX.R’s white glove service creates a personalised experience to maintain a sense of tailored exclusivity, provide a premium service without compromising the shopping experience, and uphold the high-quality image of iconic luxury items.

Providing a Premium Luxury Consignment Platform for Clients in Singapore


LUX.R’s white glove service and focus on Hermès and Chanel allows it to meet the current expectations and needs of the growing secondhand luxury market in Singapore.

About LUX.R

LUX.R is a consignment platform for buyers and sellers of secondhand luxury items in Singapore. With a variety of authentic and verified Hermès and Chanel items in our catalogue, LUX.R provides Singaporeans with a premium platform to find and secure the luxury items of their dreams.

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Discover Unique Vintage Toys & Memorabilia With New Virtual Museum Tours At The MINT Museum Of Toys

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 14 February 2022 – The MINT Museum of Toys has recently reopened its doors to the public for in-person viewings, complementing the ultimate museum experience by introducing 360° virtual museum tours which provides visitors a good glimpse and introduction of 2 of its permanent exhibitions.

Learn about vintage toys and memorabilia from the safety and comfort of home with the MINT Museum of Toys’ new virtual museum tours. Explore the ‘Collectables’ and ‘Childhood Favourites’ permanent exhibitions through interactive digital modes of participation.

 

This digital project adds an interactive digital dimension to the museum’s displays and is an experience that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere for visitors – local and international alike!

 

Using Virtual Platforms to Extend the Museum’s Collections to a Larger Audience

Many museums globally are now using virtual platforms to increase the accessibility and outreach of their exhibitions.

 

This change has been brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, but also by broader trends within the heritage and cultural institution world to innovate the traditional museum experience.

 

The MINT Museum of Toys has released its own virtual museum tours featuring the ‘Collectables’ and ‘Childhood Favourites’ exhibitions, with over 100 interactive touchpoints across both tours.

 

Exploring Vintage Collectables and Childhood Favourites Toys in a Different Light

The ‘Collectables’ virtual tour includes themed collections that trace centuries of play, reflecting how major global events have affected the world of toys. Hands-on exhibits show how toys have captured and responded to historical, political, and cultural changes like the Industrial Revolution, and the Globalisation and Commercialisation of the 19th and 20th centuries. Visitors can learn how toys are not just mere playthings, but also valuable historical artefacts that document and preserve the past.

 

Whereas the ‘Childhood Favourites’ virtual tour offers visitors a glimpse into different experiences of early childhood across the world, while showcasing some of the museum’s rarest and most sought-after toys. Young visitors will especially enjoy a three-part storytelling session as part of the Puppetry collection, as well as interactive touchpoints that give the museum’s Teddy Bears and Dolls From Around The World a voice to tell their stories.

 

Both virtual tours use interactive elements and content-based touchpoints to give visitors a glimpse beyond traditional museum labels. This includes further information on the toys’ history and origins, voice-over narration to give the collections a guided tour touch, and minigames that allow visitors to have fun while diving into the toys’ backgrounds.

 

Through these multi-sensory touchpoints, visitors can be immersed in the time period the toy originated in, enabling them to learn and understand the deeper stories within.

 

Interested members of the public can purchase virtual museum tours for ‘Collectables’ ($5) and ‘Childhood Favourites’ ($8) via the Virtual Museum Tour page on the MINT Museum of Toys website.

 

The MINT Museum of Toys has launched virtual museum tours as part of an overarching digitalisation strategy to grant people all over the world access to their unique collections and exhibitions. By leveraging digital tools, the museum is ensuring that audiences who are unable to visit the museum in-person can still learn from and enjoy its collections.

 

Creating digital products also innovates the traditional museum experience, providing visitors with a refreshing and new way to learn, get curious, and anticipate upcoming changes to the museum’s vintage toy collection. Ultimately, this complements physical tours and acts as a stepping stone to get visitors interested in seeing and understanding the full collection in-person.

 

This digital initiative is proudly supported by the National Heritage Board.

About MINT Museum of Toys

The MINT Museum of Toys was founded in 2007 with the mission to use purpose-built vintage toy, collectable, and memorabilia exhibitions to introduce the public to historical events and changes. A holistic experience is incorporated into the museum premises, which features toy collections, a retail shop, an F&B concept, and spaces available for venue rental by the general public. The MINT Museum of Toys recently reopened in November 2021 following an extensive renovation, and welcomes visitors from all walks of life to experience the space. Find out more at https://www.emint.com/

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