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Revenue declined 1.9% to $10.4B from $10.6B, driven by core operational dynamics amid ongoing efforts to optimize channel marketing and user acquisition efficiency.

Gross profit decreased 4.7% to $3.9B with gross margin of 37.8%, pressured by revenue mix shifts and revenue sharing arrangements.

Operating income fell 11.6% to $1.4B (13.1% margin) due to higher provisions for litigation liabilities and professional services for investments and acquisitions, partially offset by RMB79M R&D personnel cost savings from optimization.

Net income dropped 22.4% to $806.5M with diluted EPS of $2.37 (down 14.7%), reflecting broader profitability pressures from operating leverage and one-off expense increases.

Operating cash flow of $1.2B generated $690.6M free cash flow after $493M capex, enabling active capital allocation including shareholder returns and strategic investments in facilities and infrastructure.

Cost management delivered R&D savings from reduced salaries and lease terminations, alongside lower labor costs and litigation provisions in select areas.

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Revenue of $10.4 billion in FY2025 represented a 1.9% year-over-year decline from $10.6 billion, as the Company navigated softening dynamics in core China operations while pursuing disciplined sales and marketing strategies. Management has focused on optimizing channel marketing investments alongside product and operational enhancements to grow the user base, boost engagement, and improve acquisition efficiency. This approach underscores a commitment to sustainable growth amid competitive pressures.

Net income fell 22.4% to $806.5 million, with diluted EPS at $2.37 versus $2.78 prior year, capturing the cumulative impact of top-line contraction, margin compression, and one-off expenses. Despite these headwinds, the Company maintained robust cash generation, with net cash from operating activities at $1.2 billion and free cash flow of $690.6 million after $493 million in capital expenditures—more than double the prior year's level. This cash profile supports active capital allocation, encompassing returns to shareholders, strategic acquisitions, and evaluations of operating investment opportunities. Management anticipates continued investments in corporate facilities and IT infrastructure to underpin business expansion, as evidenced by VAT input increases from real property purchases and shifts in non-current assets including film production costs.

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