Weibo

Weibo Corp. engages in the creation, distribution, and discovery of Chinese-language content. It operates through the Advertising and Marketing Services, and Other Services segments. Its products and services include Self-Expression, such as Feed, Individual page, and Enterprise page; Social Products, such as Follow, Repost, Comment, Favorite, like, Mention, Messenger, and Group Chat; Discovery Products, such as Information Feed, Search, Object Page, Trends, and Discovery Channel; Notifications; Weibo Games; VIP Membership; and Weibo Apps. The company was founded in August 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

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Weibo reports Q4 revenue decline but sees profit growth

Weibo's Q4 2022 performance saw revenue decline but a significant increase in non-GAAP net income, driven by user growth and content optimization efforts.
The company's strengths lie in content control, diversified monetization strategies, and a focus on efficiency and cost control measures.
Challenges include revenue decline, Weibo membership business adjustments, and the need for competitive positioning and organizational restructuring.
Opportunities exist in social e-commerce growth, operational enhancements, revenue recovery, and strategic partnerships for revenue diversification.

Weibo reports Q1 earnings, focuses on user growth and shareholder value

Weibo's Q1 2023 performance reflects resilience with strong user metrics and revenue diversification efforts.
Operational efficiency and shareholder value focus through dividends showcase financial stability and commitment to investors.
Challenges lie in managing increased expenses, maintaining margins, and strategic cash allocation amidst growth opportunities.
Overall, Weibo's strategic initiatives position it well for sustainable growth and value creation in a dynamic market environment.

Weibo reports strong Q2 performance, focuses on user engagement

Weibo's Q2 performance showcased growth in MAUs, revenues, and operational efficiency, driven by strategic investments in vertical content and user engagement.
While challenges persist in certain sectors, Weibo's focus on enhancing user acquisition capabilities and leveraging AIGC presents opportunities for revenue growth and improved user engagement.
The AIGC function is seen as crucial for enhancing content creation, user engagement, and operational efficiency across various account levels, indicating a positive outlook for Weibo's future growth.

Weibo reports Q3 results, focuses on AI for growth

Weibo's Q3 performance showed a slight decrease in total revenues but a focus on improving operating efficiency. The company's strengths lie in growing ad revenues from specific sectors and enhancing user engagement through vertical content ecosystems. Challenges include revenue declines in certain industries and adapting to regulatory changes, while opportunities exist in AI technology applications and vertical expansion.

Weibo reports mixed Q4 earnings, focuses on user growth

Weibo's Q4 2023 performance showed revenue growth but full-year decline, with a focus on user engagement and financial stability.
Strengths include user base loyalty, innovative strategies for growth, and investor-friendly financial policies.
Challenges in revenue growth, industry uncertainties, and technology implementation need to be addressed for sustained success.
Opportunities in vertical content, AI integration, and user experience enhancements can drive future growth and competitiveness.

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Weibo Corp. engages in the creation, distribution, and discovery of Chinese-language content. It operates through the Advertising and Marketing Services segments. The company was founded in August 2009 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

BEIJING , April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation (the "Weibo" or "Company") (Nasdaq: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media platform in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 25, 2024. The annual report can be accessed on Weibo's investor relations website at http://ir.weibo.com.

Weibo Files its Annual Report on Form 20-F

BEIJING , April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced that it has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") Report and is accessible on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.weibo.com. The ESG report detailed the Company's initiatives and progress in key ESG areas, such as cybersecurity and privacy protection, human capital, content quality, social responsibility and green operations, etc.

Weibo Publishes 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

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BEIJING , April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation (the "Weibo" or "Company") (Nasdaq: WB and HKEX: 9898), China's leading social media platform, today published a notice to announce that it will hold an annual general meeting (the "AGM") of shareholders (the "Notice of AGM") at 5809-5810, Two International Finance Centre, 8th Finance Street, Central, Hong Kong on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.(Hong Kong time), for the purposes of considering and, if thought fit, passing the Proposed Resolutions set forth in the Notice of AGM.

Weibo to Hold Annual General Meeting on May 22, 2024

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Weibo Corporation (WB) Q4 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Weibo Corporation (WB) Q4 Earnings

BEIJING , March 14, 2024 /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, 2023. "In 2023, we further improved our product's competitiveness and operating efficiency," said Gaofei Wang, CEO of Weibo.

Weibo Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Unaudited Financial Results and Dividend

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BEIJING , Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media for people to create, share and discover content, will announce its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Following the announcement, Weibo's management team will host a conference call from 7 AM – 8 AM Eastern Time on March 14, 2024 (or 7 PM – 8 PM Beijing Time on March 14, 2024) to present an overview of the Company's financial performance and business operations.

Weibo Corporation to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results on March 14, 2024

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Weibo Corporation, a major player in Chinese social media, saw it American-listed shares drop nearly 11% in the wake of its recent announcement of a $300 million convertible senior notes offering. The move to secure additional capital has triggered concerns among investors, leading to a sell-off in Weibo's shares.

Weibo shares decline following $300M convertible senior notes offering

BEIJING , Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: WB; HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced the pricing of a previously announced offering of 6,233,785 American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each currently representing one Class A ordinary share of Weibo, par value US$0.00025 per share (the "ADS Offering"), which the Company will lend (the "Borrowed ADSs") to an affiliate of the underwriter in the ADS Offering (such affiliate, the "ADS Borrower") pursuant to an ADS lending agreement with the ADS Borrower (the "ADS Lending Agreement").   Concurrently with the ADS Offering, the Company priced the offering (the "Notes Offering") of convertible senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$300 million due 2030 (the "Notes") pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Weibo Corporation Prices Offering of American Depositary Shares in connection with the Delta Placement of Borrowed ADSs

BEIJING, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: WB; HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced the pricing of its previously announced offering (the "Notes Offering") of convertible senior notes in aggregate principal amount of US$300 million due 2030 (the "Notes"). The Notes have been offered to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").

Weibo Corporation Prices Offering of US$300 Million Convertible Senior Notes

BEIJING , Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: WB; HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced the commencement of the offering of American Depositary Shares ("ADSs"), each currently representing one Class A ordinary share of Weibo, par value US$0.00025 per share (the "ADS Offering"), which the Company intends to loan (such loaned ADSs, the "Borrowed ADSs") to an affiliate of the underwriter in the ADS Offering (such affiliate, the "ADS Borrower") pursuant to an ADS lending agreement with the ADS Borrower (the "ADS Lending Agreement"). Concurrently with the ADS Offering, the Company announced the offering (the "Notes Offering") of convertible senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$300 million due 2030 (the "Notes") pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Weibo Corporation Announces Proposed Offering of American Depositary Shares in connection with the Delta Placement of Borrowed ADSs

BEIJING , Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation ("Weibo" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: WB; HKEX: 9898), a leading social media in China, today announced a proposed offering (the "Notes Offering") of convertible senior notes in an aggregate principal amount of US$300 million due 2030 (the "Notes"), subject to market conditions and other factors. The Company intends to grant the initial purchaser in the Notes Offering an option, exercisable within a 30-day period, beginning on and including the date of the Notes Offering, to purchase up to an additional US$30 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes.

Weibo Corporation Announces Proposed Offering of US$300 Million Convertible Senior Notes

Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ:WB ) Q3 2023 Results Conference Call November 9, 2023 6:00 AM ET Company Participants Sandra Zhang - IR Gaofei Wang - CEO Fei Cao - CFO Conference Call Participants Miranda Zhuang - Bank of America Daisy Chen - Haitong International Timothy Zhao - Goldman Sachs Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Weibo Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results Conference Call.

Weibo Corporation (WB) Q3 2023 Earnings Call Transcript

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Weibo Corporation (WB) Reports Q3 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

BEIJING , Nov. 9, 2023 /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 third quarter ended September 30, 2023. "We further improved our platform's traffic structure and enhanced our operating efficiency this quarter," said Gaofei Wang, CEO of Weibo.

Weibo Reports Third Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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BEIJING , Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Weibo Corporation (NASDAQ: WB and HKEX: 9898), a leading social media for people to create, share and discover content, will announce its unaudited financial results for the third quarter 2023 before the U.S. market opens on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Following the announcement, Weibo's management team will host a conference call from 6 AM – 7 AM Eastern Time on November 9, 2023 (or 7 PM – 8 PM Beijing Time on November 9, 2023) to present an overview of the Company's financial performance and business operations.

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