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Otelier Adds Ani Gujrathi as Chief Technology & Product Officer to Drive Next Phase of Innovation

With more than 20 years of experience scaling B2B SaaS, modernizing platforms, and driving AI-first transformation, Gujrathi will lead Otelier’s unified technology and product strategy in 2026 and beyond.

BETHESDA, Md., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Otelier, a hospitality data platform powering the future of hotel operations, has announced the appointment of Ani Gujrathi as Chief Technology & Product Officer. In this executive role, Gujrathi will lead Otelier’s unified technology and product organization, overseeing engineering, product management, data, UX, and cloud operations as the company accelerates its next phase of innovation.

Otelier Chief Technology & Product Officer Ani Gujrathi
Otelier Chief Technology & Product Officer Ani Gujrathi

Gujrathi brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling B2B SaaS businesses, leading global product and engineering teams, and driving platform modernization. Most recently, he served as Chief Product & Technology Officer at Conexiom, where he helped scale the company to $40 million in ARR while transforming the platform into a cloud-native, AI-enabled solution set. He has also held engineering leadership roles at Zenoss, Kibo Commerce, Volusion, and Dell, bringing deep experience integrating acquired platforms, simplifying complex architectures, and scaling teams with operational discipline.

“Ani is a proven leader who brings the clarity, accountability, and technical vision we need as we continue to modernize our platform and bring even more focus to our market leading product portfolio,” said Rob Lawrence, CEO of Otelier. “Over the past few years, we’ve made significant progress refreshing our product suite and strengthening our technical foundation. Ani’s track record will help us move faster, operate with greater alignment, and build the next generation of solutions our customers can trust.”

“Otelier sits at the intersection of two urgent priorities for hoteliers: Driving profitability in a challenging market and simplifying the daily work that keeps properties running,” said Ani Gujrathi, Chief Technology & Product Officer at Otelier. “I’m excited to join the team and help accelerate the company’s mission by continuing to modernize the platform, expanding integrations, and strengthening the data foundation that makes automation and AI truly useful at scale.”

Building the Modern Data Foundation for Hotel Operations in 2026

In 2025, Otelier refreshed and relaunched two flagship products – TruePlan and IntelliSight – both now powered by modern data architecture and enhanced integrations designed to help hoteliers operate with greater accuracy, visibility, and speed.

Looking ahead to 2026, Otelier remains focused on:

  • Marrying operational and financial data to help multi-property owners and operators gain a true 360-degree view of performance and drive profit in a challenging market
  • Helping hoteliers build the foundation for a tailored, scalable, and impactful AI strategy, powered by trusted data and connected systems.

Otelier’s product suite includes DigiAudit for night audit compliance, Rec for financial reconciliations, TruePlan for hotel-specific budgeting and forecasting, and IntelliSight for comprehensive business intelligence – all built to help hotel teams streamline operations, reduce manual workloads, and make smarter decisions across the business.

Learn more about the hospitality data platform powering the future of hotel operations at otelier.io.

About Otelier

Otelier is a hospitality data platform powering the future of hotel operations. Serving more than 10,000 hotels worldwide, Otelier provides the industry’s most comprehensive platform to help hotel owners and operators automate back-office processes and unlock a 360-degree view of their businesses. With more than 30 years of experience, Otelier is trusted by leading hotel management companies, ownership groups, and global brands for real-time visibility into financial and operational performance. Learn more at otelier.io.

 

From Celebration to Community: How Vantage’s Spring Festival Campaign Highlighted Shared Trading Experiences

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ –During the Spring Festival period, multi-asset CFD broker Vantage Markets introduced its “Vantage Winners” campaign, inviting participants to share selected trading experiences and personal reflections from the past year.

The initiative was positioned as a community-focused engagement, reflecting Vantage’s broader regional strategy of combining community engagement, transparent communication and client support standards to reinforce long-term brand trust.


The “Vantage Winners” campaign encouraged participants to share trading-related insights, reflections and selected activity screenshots in accordance with clearly defined campaign guidelines. Participation took place through social media posts or engagement with official campaign content, supported by a tiered reward structure recognising early participation, random selection and editorial assessment of quality submissions.

A central feature of the campaign was its emphasis on user-generated content. By encouraging individuals to share their experiences, the initiative shifted attention from corporate-led messaging to peer narratives. Across increasingly active retail trading communities, such peer-led engagement can contribute to broader knowledge exchange. The campaign invited participants to articulate not only outcomes, but also the reasoning, discipline and risk awareness behind their trading decisions.

The campaign followed a year of notable corporate growth for Vantage globally. In 2025, total trading volume increased 2.4 times compared with 2024, while the number of trades executed increased threefold year-on-year. Gold trading volume expanded by 4.5 times, with active gold traders increasing 1.8 times. Bitcoin trading activity also strengthened, with trading volume up 2.5 times and active traders growing by 1.7 times.

These figures represent historical corporate operational metrics and do not reflect individual client performance or future outcomes. They were referenced to provide context on platform activity levels during the year rather than to indicate returns or profitability expectations.

While the campaign highlighted community participation, sustainable engagement in financial markets depends on platform stability, operational resilience and structured client service processes. During periods of heightened market volatility in 2025, increased trading activity required consistent infrastructure performance and responsive support systems. Vantage maintains multilingual client support and structured service channels designed to assist clients in accordance with its operational standards.

Vantage continues to invest in educational initiatives and community-based engagement programmes, recognising that informed participation contributes to more sustainable market ecosystems. By encouraging participants to reflect on trading approaches within defined guidelines, the “Vantage Winners” campaign supported structured knowledge exchange while maintaining responsible messaging standards.

The initiative also reinforced principles of transparency through clear campaign rules, published eligibility criteria and contextual presentation of corporate metrics. Rather than serving solely as a promotional activation, the campaign reflected broader brand values focused on transparency, platform infrastructure and client experience.

About Vantage
Vantage Markets (or Vantage) is a multi-asset CFD broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading Contracts for Difference (CFDs) products, including Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs, and Bonds.
With over 16 years of market experience, Vantage transcends the role of broker, providing a reliable trading platform, an award-winning mobile trading app, and a user-friendly trading platform that provides clients access to trading opportunities.
trade smarter @vantage

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DFRobot Showcases HUSKYLENS 2 at RISC-V Booth during embedded world 2026, Advancing AI Vision Education

SHANGHAI, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From March 10 to 12, DFRobot is exhibiting at the RISC-V International booth (Hall 5, Booth 5-119) at embedded world 2026, presenting its latest HUSKYLENS 2 AI Vision Sensor. As a representative product of the RISC-V ecosystem in education, HUSKYLENS 2 demonstrates how open-source hardware is accelerating innovation in AI learning and AIoT applications.

DFRobot Showcases HUSKYLENS 2 at RISC-V Booth during embedded world 2026, Advancing AI Vision Education
DFRobot Showcases HUSKYLENS 2 at RISC-V Booth during embedded world 2026, Advancing AI Vision Education

Powered by the Kendryte K230 processor, HUSKYLENS 2 is built on the RISC-V architecture and integrates high-performance XuanTie C908 cores, delivering up to 6 TOPS of AI computing power. This advanced architecture enables efficient, low-latency execution of both pre-trained and user-trained AI models, supporting smooth real-time performance in educational, experimental, and rapid-prototyping scenarios.

AI-Powered Cell Recognition for Biology Education

At the RISC-V booth, DFRobot is showcasing an AI Cell Recognition System that brings artificial intelligence into the biology classroom. Using a HUSKYLENS 2 microscope camera with a self-trained model running on the UNIHIKER K10 board, the system identifies cells in real time. It demonstrates how RISC-V technology enables the complete AI workflow—from data to recognition—making abstract concepts like machine learning tangible through hands-on exploration.

Bridging RISC-V Technology with Education

HUSKYLENS 2 is designed to make artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to the next generation of innovators, enabling hands-on learning through easy-to-use controls and practical, real-world projects. By lowering technical barriers, it allows learners to intuitively understand, experience, and apply AI concepts—making advanced technology approachable, engaging, and fun.

Instant Learning, Just Power On: Learners can immediately explore more than 20 built-in AI models, including face recognition, object detection, and emotion recognition, with no complex setup required. Simply power on the device and start experimenting, enabling a quick learning start and encouraging curiosity-driven exploration.

Complete AI Learning Workflow: HUSKYLENS 2 supports the complete AI project cycle—from data collection and labeling to model training, exporting, and deployment. This end-to-end workflow empowers learners to build their own AI projects from start to finish, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving beyond predefined demos.

Step-by-Step Visual Model Training: Integrated with the MindPlus programming platform, HUSKYLENS 2 allows learners to train custom AI models through an intuitive, block-based interface. By visually observing how data is learned and how models respond, students can clearly understand abstract AI concepts, turning complex processes into simple, hands-on learning experiences.

Intelligent Scene Understanding: Acting as an MCP-compatible edge device, HUSKYLENS 2 provides intelligent scene understanding rather than simple image capture. It can generate structured descriptions of people, objects, and actions—such as identifying who is present and what they are doing—enabling large language models (LLMs) to deliver clearer explanations, actionable feedback, and real-time guidance. This transforms AI vision from simple recognition into meaningful understanding and interaction.

Growing the RISC-V Education Ecosystem

DFRobot’s collaboration with RISC-V International and the XuanTie ecosystem reflects a shared commitment to nurturing future talent. By lowering barriers to AI education, HUSKYLENS 2 empowers schools, educators, and young learners worldwide to explore, create, and innovate with open-source hardware—helping shape the next generation of engineers, creators, and problem-solvers.

Visitors are welcome to stop by the RISC-V International booth (Hall 5, Booth 5-119) from March 10–12 to experience HUSKYLENS 2 in action and discover how it makes AI learning simpler, more engaging, and more accessible.

MINISFORUM’s N5 MAX Marks a Breakthrough in NAS Industry with Built-in OpenClaw in Local Computing

Zero Token Fees and More Safety!

HONG KONG, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MINISFORUM’s to-be-launched AI NAS N5 MAX, has been confirmed to successfully run the built-in OpenClaw in local AI LLMs. Equipped with AMD Ryzen™ AI Max+ 395, the self-developed MinisCloud OS unleashes full power of integrated AI NAS, fulfilling diverse user needs running data locally.

With more safety handling personal data on private platform, N5 MAX is the first AI NAS in the world to integrate OpenClaw with local computing, marking a revolution in the industry.

N5 MAX AI NAS - A Breakthrough with Built-in OpenClaw in Local Computing
N5 MAX AI NAS – A Breakthrough with Built-in OpenClaw in Local Computing

Self-owned Computing, Privately Controlled AIMore Private and Secure

  • OpenClaw powered by local AI LLMs: pre-integrated one-click deployment tools enable full OpenClaw capabilities on local platform.
  • Ideal for mission-critical tasks involving sensitive data: all data processing and interactions are completed locally in a closed-loop environment, guaranteeing 100% privacy.
  • Low-latency performance: stably run on edge AI system.

Applicable scenarios:

  • AI-powered semantic photo search: find exact photos using natural language (e.g., “my trip to Colorado last summer”).
  • AI smart editing: automatically clips and stitches footage based on your desired effects.
  • AI Agent: OpenClaw running locally can also automate emails, document review, coding, social media publishing, report writing, and personal tasks such as booking travel, dining, and shopping.

About MINISFORUM

Founded in 2018, MINISFORUM is dedicated to “Bringing technology into everyday life.” The brand applies its AI research to PC design, production, and manufacturing, offering high-performance computer solutions across AI Mini Workstations, AI NAS, AI Mini PCs, AI Mini Gaming PCs AtomMan, and accessories. Now, MINISFORUM has over 4 million users worldwide and a presence in nearly 100 countries. For more information, please visit: https://www.minisforum.com/

Farmmi Subsidiary SuppChains Group Receives Hazardous Materials Permit in California

LISHUI, China, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Farmmi, Inc. (NASDAQ: FAMI) (“Farmmi” or the “Company”) today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, SuppChains Group Inc, has received a Hazardous Materials Annual Permit from San Bernardino County CUPA (Certified Unified Program Agency), California.

The CUPA permit was issued to SuppChains Group’s facility in Chino, California under the county’s hazardous materials management program. The permit is valid from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 and certifies that SuppChains facility may handle or store certain special hazardous materials in its operations.

The permit was issued under the regulatory framework of the California Environmental Protection Agency unified hazardous materials program. As a condition of the CUPA permit to operate, SuppChains Group Inc. must comply with applicable regulatory requirements set forth in the specified hazardous materials and waste programs.

Yefang Zhang, Chief Executive Officer of Farmmi, commented:

“Receiving this permit marks an important step in strengthening our subsidiary’s operational infrastructure in California. We remain committed to maintaining regulatory compliance while expanding our supply chain and logistics capabilities in North America.”

About Farmmi, Inc.

Founded in 1998, Farmmi, Inc. (Nasdaq: FAMI) is an agricultural products supplier, distributor and logistics service provider, with a focus on edible mushrooms (including shiitake and wood ear mushrooms) and other agricultural products. The Company distributes high-quality agricultural goods to the global markets primarily through its established distribution channels. For more information, please visit: https://www.farmmi.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Such offers may only be made in accordance with the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and applicable state securities laws.

Certain statements in this press release regarding the Company’s future growth prospects are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our ability to secure financing on favorable terms, customer order fulfillment, earnings volatility, exchange rate fluctuations, our ability to manage growth, the ability to generate revenue from business expansion and acquisitions, our ability to attract and retain qualified professionals, customer concentration, segment concentration, and other factors affecting the general economic conditions of the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at www.sec.gov. Farmmi may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time in written or oral form, including in filings with the SEC and in reports to shareholders. Please note that all forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions believed to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

For more information, please contact: 

Farmmi, Inc.
Investor Relations
Tel: +86-0578-82612876
ir@farmmi.com

Lao Airlines Raises Flight Costs by Up to 125 Percent as Fuel Prices Soar

Laos’ national airline, Lao Airlines, raises fuel surcharge (YQ) up to 125 percent for domestic and international flights starting 11 March. The hike comes as global fuel prices surge due to Middle East tensions. (Photo credit: Lao Airlines)

Lao Airlines, as Laos’ national carrier, announced an increase in its fuel surcharge (YQ) for both domestic and international flights, effective 11 March, as rising global fuel prices continue to strain the aviation industry worldwide.

According to an official notice dated 10 March, domestic passengers will see the surcharge jump from LAK 200,000 to LAK 450,000 (approximately USD 9.3 to USD 21) per ticket, a 125 percent increase. 

On international routes, the general surcharge rises from USD 40 to USD 60. Specific routes will see steeper adjustments: Vientiane-Kunming and Vientiane-Guangzhou will increase from USD 45 to USD 65, while the Vientiane-Incheon route will more than double from USD 30 to USD 65, effective 25 March.

Passengers holding existing tickets who change their travel dates will be required to pay the difference at the new rates. 

The revised surcharges remain in effect until further notice.

The adjustments come as jet fuel prices have surged, largely driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East that escalated on 28 February, threatening global supply chains. Since fuel typically accounts for 20 to 30 percent of total airline operating costs, carriers worldwide have had little choice but to pass the burden on to passengers.

The trend extends well beyond Laos. Thai Airways International has announced ticket price hikes of 10 to 15 percent, according to local media reports. Hong Kong Airlines, Australia’s Qantas, Sweden’s SAS, Air New Zealand, and Vietnam Airlines have all similarly raised surcharges or revised financial forecasts in response to the same pressures.

Baozun to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results on March 25, 2026

SHANGHAI, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN and HKEX: 9991) (“Baozun”, the “Company” or the “Group”), a leading brand e-commerce solution provider and digital commerce enabler in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, before the open of U.S. markets.

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the earnings at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (7:30 p.m. Beijing time on the same day).

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

United States:

1-888-317-6003

Hong Kong:

800-963-976

Singapore:

65-3158-8715

Mainland China:

4001-206-115

International:

1-412-317-6061

Passcode:

7324098

A replay of the conference call may be accessible through April 1, 2026 by dialing the following numbers:

United States:

1-855-669-9658

International:

1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

5635844

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Baozun’s website at http://ir.baozun.com. An archived webcast will be available through the same link following the call.

The Company will further issue an announcement of its annual results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 in accordance with the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “Hong Kong Listing Rules”) on or before March 31, 2026, which are expected to be the same as the Results prepared in accordance with the U.S. GAAP and the applicable rules of the SEC, except for specific additional information required by the Hong Kong Listing Rules, together with a reconciliation of the Company’s annual results from U.S. GAAP to International Financial Reporting Standards.

Safe Harbor Statements

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,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continues,” “ongoing,” “targets,” “guidance,” “going forward,” “looking forward,” “outlook” or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Baozun’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to Baozun’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and its announcements, notices or other documents published on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this press release is as of the date hereof and is based on assumptions that Baozun believes to be reasonable as of this date, and Baozun undertakes no obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Baozun Inc.

Founded in 2007, Baozun Inc. is a leader in brand e-commerce service, brand management, and digital commerce service. It serves more than 490 brands from various industries and sectors around the world, including East and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.

Baozun Inc. comprises three major business lines — Baozun e-Commerce (BEC), Baozun Brand Management (BBM) and Baozun International (BZI) and is committed to accelerating high-quality and sustainable growth. Driven by the principle that “Technology Empowers the Future Success”, Baozun’s business lines are devoted to empowering their clients’ business and navigating their new phase of development.

For more information, please visit http://ir.baozun.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Baozun Inc.
Ms. Wendy Sun
Email: ir@baozun.com

High Templar Tech Limited Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

XIAMEN, China, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — High Templar Tech Limited (“High Templar” or “the Company” or “We”) (NYSE: HTT), an enabler of AI-driven technology company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025.

Fourth quarter 2025 Financial Highlights:

  • Total revenues were RMB3.2 million (US$0.5 million), compared to RMB52.2 million for the same period of last year
  • Net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB163.1 million (US$23.3 million), compared to RMB66.4 million for the same period of last year; net loss per diluted ADS was RMB1.03 (US$0.15) for the fourth quarter of 2025

Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights:

  • Total revenues were RMB41.0 million (US$5.9 million) for 2025, representing a decrease of 81.1% from 2024, primarily attributable to the decrease in sales income generated from last-mile delivery business
  • Net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB708.6 million (US$101.3 million), compared to RMB91.7 million in 2024; net income per diluted ADS was RMB4.25 (US$0.61) for 2025

We continued to execute our business transition while maintaining a healthy balance sheet by pursuing efficient cash management. Moving forward, we remain focused on navigating market dynamics and capitalizing on new business in order to build long-term value for our shareholders.

Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Sales income and others decreased by 93.9% to RMB3.2 million (US$0.5 million) from RMB52.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, which was primarily due to the winding down of our last-mile delivery business.

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by 31.8% to RMB111.6 million (US$16.0 million) from RMB163.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.

Cost of revenues decreased by 95.2% to RMB2.3 million (US$0.3 million) from RMB47.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to the decrease in service cost as we wing down the last-mile delivery business.

General and administrative expenses decreased by 16.7% to RMB94.6 million (US$13.5 million) from RMB113.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to the decrease in staff compensations.

Research and development expenses decreased by 20.3% to RMB10.2 million (US$1.5 million) from RMB12.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, as a result of the decrease in staff head count, which led to a corresponding decrease in staff salaries.

Loss from operations was RMB108.4 million (US$15.5 million), compared to RMB111.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, mainly due to the winding down of our last-mile delivery and decrease in staff compensations.

Interest and investment loss, net was RMB36.9 million (US$5.3 million), compared to an income of RMB8.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, mainly due to the decrease of income from investments in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Gain on derivative instrument was RMB37.3 million (US$5.3 million), compared to a loss of RMB32.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, mainly attributable to the increase in quoted price of the underlying equity securities relating to the derivative instruments we held.

Net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB163.1 million (US$23.3 million), compared to RMB66.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. Net loss per diluted ADS was RMB1.03 (US$0.15).

Full Year 2025 Financial Results

Sales income and others decreased by 81.1% to RMB41.0 million (US$5.9 million) from RMB216.4 million for the year of 2024, which was primarily due to the winding down of our last-mile delivery business.

Total operating costs and expenses decreased by 16.2% to RMB439.7 million (US$62.9 million) from RMB524.9 million for 2024.

Cost of revenues decreased by 81.1% to RMB38.0 million (US$5.4 million) from RMB201.0 million for 2024, primarily due to the decrease in service cost as we wind down the last-mile delivery business.

General and administrative expenses increased by 5.4% to RMB291.5 million (US$41.7 million) from RMB276.6 million for 2024, primarily due to the increase in depreciation and property tax expenses following the completion of the construction of the Company’s headquarters and partially offset by the decrease in staff compensations.

Research and development expenses decreased by 21.9% to RMB45.7 million (US$6.5 million) from RMB58.5 million for 2024, primarily due to the decrease in staff head count, which led to a corresponding decrease in staff salaries.

Loss from operations was RMB398.4 million (US$57.0 million) compared to RMB308.1 million for 2024.

Interest and investment income, net increased by 160.6% to RMB990.4 million (US$141.6 million) from RMB380.1 million for 2024, primarily attributable to the increase of income from investments in the year of 2025.

Gain on derivative instrument was RMB188.7 million (US$27.0 million) from RMB19.5 million for 2024, mainly due to increase in quoted price of the underlying equity securities relating to the derivative instruments we held.

Net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders was RMB708.6 million (US$101.3 million), compared to RMB91.7 million in 2024; net income per diluted ADS was RMB4.25 (US$0.61).

Cash Flow

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB5,532.4 million (US$791.1 million) and restricted cash of RMB1,523.7 million (US$217.9 million). Restricted cash mainly represents security deposits held in designated bank accounts for the guarantee of short-term borrowings. Such restricted cash is not available to fund the general liquidity needs of the Company.

For the fourth quarter of 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB50.0 million (US$7.1 million), mainly attributable to proceeds from interest and investment income. Net cash used in investing activities was RMB1,347.6 million (US$192.7 million), mainly due to payments of deposit pledged as collateral for derivative instrument. Net cash used in financing activities was RMB128.0 million (US$18.3 million), mainly due to the repurchase of ordinary shares.

For the full year of 2025, net cash provided by operating activities was RMB687.2 million (US$98.3 million), mainly attributable to proceeds from interest and investment income. Net cash provided by investing activities was RMB851.8 million (US$121.8 million), mainly attributable to proceeds from redemption of short-term investments and redemption of deposit pledged as collateral for derivative instrument. Net cash provided by financing activities was RMB555.5 million (US$79.4 million), mainly due to the proceeds from short-term borrowings and partially offset by the repurchase of ordinary shares.

Update on Share Repurchase

Our Board approved a share repurchase program in March 2024 to purchase up to US$300 million worth of Class A ordinary shares or ADSs in the next 36 months starting from June 13, 2024. From the launch of the share repurchase program on June 13, 2024 to March 8, 2026, the Company has in aggregate purchased 28.0 million ADSs in the open market for a total amount of approximately US$77.7 million (an average price of $2.8 per ADS) pursuant to the share repurchase program.

As of March 8, 2026, the Company had in aggregate purchased 182.3 million ADSs for a total amount of approximately US$771.9 million (an average price of $4.2 per ADS).

About High Templar Tech Limited

High Templar Tech Limited (“High Templar”) is an enabler of AI-driven technology. High Templar is exploring innovative business opportunities globally to satisfy clients’ demand by leveraging its technology know-how and financial service capabilities.

For more information, please visit https://ir.hightemplar.com/.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders, a Non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. We believe that Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders helps identify underlying trends in our business by excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges. We believe that Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders provides useful information about our operating results, enhances the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by our management in its financial and operational decision-making.

Non-GAAP net income/loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This Non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool, and when assessing our operating performance, cash flows or our liquidity, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss /income, cash flows provided by operating activities or other consolidated statements of operation and cash flow data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

We mitigate these limitations by reconciling the Non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating our performance.

For more information on this Non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB6.9931 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2025, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Statement Regarding Preliminary Unaudited Financial Information

The unaudited financial information set out in this earnings release is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company’s year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the expectation of its collection efficiency and delinquency, contain forward-looking statements. High Templar may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about High Templar’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: High Templar’s goal and strategies; High Templar’s expansion plans; High Templar’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; High Templar’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its products; High Templar’s expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with customers, business partners and other parties it collaborates with; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in High Templar’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and High Templar does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:
High Templar Tech Limited
Tel: +86-592-596-8208
E-mail: ir@hightemplar.com 

 

High Templar Tech Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three months ended December 31,

(In thousands except for number

2024

2025

of shares and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

RMB

RMB

US$

Revenues:

Sales income and others

52,236

3,162

452

Total revenues

52,236

3,162

452

Operating cost and expenses:

Cost of revenues

(47,826)

(2,300)

(329)

Sales and marketing

(2,586)

(256)

(37)

General and administrative

(113,560)

(94,636)

(13,533)

Research and development

(12,816)

(10,236)

(1,464)

Expected credit reversal/(loss) for receivables and other assets

13,346

(3,168)

(453)

Impairment loss from other assets

(229)

(1,020)

(146)

Total operating cost and expenses

(163,671)

(111,616)

(15,962)

Other operating income

157

12

2

Loss from operations

(111,278)

(108,442)

(15,508)

Interest and investment income/(loss), net

7,971

(36,916)

(5,279)

Loss from equity method investments

(2,102)

(17,831)

(2,550)

(Loss)/Gain on derivative instruments

(32,648)

37,250

5,327

Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net

29,524

(27,344)

(3,910)

Other income

51,216

(7)

(1)

Other expenses

2,604

(1,037)

(148)

Net loss before income taxes

(54,713)

(154,327)

(22,069)

Income tax expenses

(11,647)

(8,816)

(1,261)

Net loss

(66,360)

(163,143)

(23,330)

Net loss attributable to the Company’s
shareholders

(66,360)

(163,143)

(23,330)

Loss per share for Class A and Class B ordinary
shares:

Basic

(0.38)

(1.03)

(0.15)

Diluted

(0.38)

(1.03)

(0.15)

Loss per ADS (1 Class A ordinary share equals 1
ADSs):

Basic

(0.38)

(1.03)

(0.15)

Diluted

(0.38)

(1.03)

(0.15)

Weighted average number of Class A and Class B
ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

172,381,467

157,946,200

157,946,200

Diluted

177,303,133

162,728,128

162,728,128

Other comprehensive gain/(loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustment

60,308

(29,021)

(4,150)

Total comprehensive loss

(6,052)

(192,164)

(27,480)

Total comprehensive loss attributable to the
Company’s shareholders 

(6,052)

(192,164)

(27,480)

 

High Templar Tech Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Year ended December 31,

(In thousands except for number

2024

2025

of shares and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

RMB

RMB

US$

Revenues:

Sales income and others

216,428

40,964

5,858

Total revenues

216,428

40,964

5,858

Operating cost and expenses:

Cost of revenues

(201,023)

(38,045)

(5,440)

Sales and marketing

(5,868)

(8,064)

(1,153)

General and administrative

(276,565)

(291,504)

(41,685)

Research and development

(58,464)

(45,734)

(6,540)

Expected credit reversal/(loss) for receivables and other assets

18,616

(2,122)

(303)

Impairment loss from other assets

(1,570)

(54,276)

(7,761)

Total operating cost and expenses

(524,874)

(439,745)

(62,882)

Other operating income

298

377

54

Loss from operations

(308,148)

(398,404)

(56,970)

Interest and investment income, net

380,062

990,369

141,621

Loss from equity method investments

(4,049)

(18,937)

(2,708)

Gain on derivative instruments

19,457

188,711

26,985

Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net

20,658

(46,305)

(6,622)

Other income

61,352

26,020

3,721

Other expenses

(11,795)

(2,152)

(308)

Net income before income taxes

157,537

739,302

105,719

Income tax expenses

(65,806)

(30,675)

(4,386)

Net income

91,731

708,627

101,333

Net income attributable to the Company’s
shareholders

91,731

708,627

101,333

Earnings per share for Class A and Class B ordinary
shares:

Basic

0.50

4.37

0.63

Diluted

0.49

4.25

0.61

Earnings per ADS (1 Class A ordinary share equals 1
ADSs):

Basic

0.50

4.37

0.63

Diluted

0.49

4.25

0.61

Weighted average number of Class A and Class B
ordinary shares outstanding:

Basic

182,859,075

162,123,417

162,123,417

Diluted

187,780,699

166,905,308

166,905,308

Other comprehensive gain/(loss):

Foreign currency translation adjustment

37,882

(68,933)

(9,857)

Total comprehensive income

129,613

639,694

91,476

Total comprehensive income attributable to the
Company’s shareholders 

129,613

639,694

91,476

 

 

High Templar Tech Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

As of December 31,

As of December 31,

(In thousands except for number

2024

2025

of shares and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

RMB

RMB

US$

ASSETS:

 Current assets:

 Cash and cash equivalents

4,263,312

5,532,376

791,119

 Restricted cash and cash equivalents

781,187

1,523,658

217,880

 Time and structured deposit

2,009,019

1,885,243

269,586

 Derivative instruments-asset

113,191

16,186

 Short-term investments

1,118,547

879,225

125,727

 Accounts receivables

34,275

5,351

765

 Other current assets

1,933,182

1,420,231

203,090

 Total current assets

10,139,522

11,359,275

1,624,353

 Non-current assets:

 Right-of-use assets

158,007

92,623

13,245

 Investment in equity method investee

146,101

126,533

18,094

 Long-term investments

78,987

72,769

10,406

 Property and equipment, net

1,586,034

1,677,993

239,950

 Intangible assets

2,207

1,586

227

 Other non-current assets

353,369

282,132

40,345

 Total non-current assets

2,324,705

2,253,636

322,267

TOTAL ASSETS

12,464,227

13,612,911

1,946,620

 

High Templar Tech Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Continued)

As of December 31,

As of December 31,

(In thousands except for number

2024

2025

of shares and per-share data)

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

RMB

RMB

US$

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

 Current liabilities: 

 Short-term borrowings

720,000

1,576,000

225,365

 Short-term lease liabilities

18,697

4,233

605

 Derivative instruments-liability

89,895

52,012

7,438

 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 

262,078

290,252

41,506

 Income tax payable 

33,423

58,156

8,316

 Total current liabilities 

1,124,093

1,980,653

283,230

 Non-current liabilities: 

 Long-term lease liabilities

48,706

655

94

 Total non-current liabilities 

48,706

655

94

 Total liabilities 

1,172,799

1,981,308

283,324

 Shareholders’ equity: 

 Class A Ordinary shares 

132

132

18

 Class B Ordinary shares 

44

44

6

 Treasury shares 

(1,419,286)

(1,716,516)

(245,459)

 Additional paid-in capital 

4,026,668

4,024,379

575,479

Accumulated other comprehensive profit/(loss)

13,752

(55,181)

(7,891)

 Retained earnings 

8,670,118

9,378,745

1,341,143

Total equity

11,291,428

11,631,603

1,663,296

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

12,464,227

13,612,911

1,946,620

 

High Templar Tech Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP And Non-GAAP Results

Three months ended December 31,

2024

2025

(In thousands except for number

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

of shares and per-share data)

RMB

RMB

US$

Total net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders

(66,360)

(163,143)

(23,330)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses 

2,150

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to the Company’s shareholders

(64,210)

(163,143)

(23,330)

Non-GAAP net loss per share—basic

(0.37)

(1.03)

(0.15)

Non-GAAP net loss per share—diluted

(0.37)

(1.03)

(0.15)

Weighted average shares outstanding—basic

172,381,467

157,946,200

157,946,200

Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted

177,303,133

162,728,128

162,728,128

 

High Templar Tech Limited

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP And Non-GAAP Results

Year ended December 31,

2024

2025

(In thousands except for number

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

of shares and per-share data)

RMB

RMB

US$

Total net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders

91,731

708,627

101,333

Add: Share-based compensation expenses 

2,258

Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s shareholders

93,989

708,627

101,333

Non-GAAP net income per share—basic

0.51

4.37

0.63

Non-GAAP net income per share—diluted

0.50

4.25

0.61

Weighted average shares outstanding—basic

182,859,075

162,123,417

162,123,417

Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted

187,780,699

166,905,308

166,905,308