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Business Context and Reporting Period

Aurora Mobile Ltd (Nasdaq: JG) is a Cayman Islands holding company providing customer engagement and marketing technology services, primarily through a Variable Interest Entity (VIE) structure in mainland China. The company offers Software-as-a-Service (SAAS) businesses, including developer services (push notifications, analytics) and vertical applications (market intelligence, financial risk management). This summary covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

Key Financial Metrics (Fiscal Year 2025)

Note: US$ amounts are translated at the rate of RMB 6.9931 to US$1.00 as of December 31, 2025.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Revenue increased 19% year-over-year (YoY) to RMB 374.8 million, driven by a 16% increase in Developer Services and a 24% increase in Vertical Applications.
• Profitability: The company achieved net income of RMB 2.6 million in 2025, a significant turnaround from a net loss of RMB 6.8 million in 2024. This was driven by revenue growth and a reduction in short message costs, which improved gross margin to 67.2%.
• Operating Expenses: Total operating expenses increased 13% to RMB 253.9 million. Sales and marketing expenses rose 19% due to personnel costs, while R&D expenses increased 10%.
• Cash Flow: Operating cash flow surged to RMB 64.9 million (from RMB 8.5 million in 2024), primarily due to a RMB 31.5 million increase in deferred revenue and customer deposits.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook and Capital Resources: Management believes current cash reserves (approx. US$24.8 million including short-term investments) are sufficient for at least the next 12 months. The company has an active At-The-Market (ATM) offering program for up to US$8 million and a share repurchase program authorized for up to US$10 million (approved Nov 2025).

Key Risks and Contingencies:

• VIE Structure: Approximately 85.2% of external revenue is derived from the VIE. The company relies on contractual arrangements rather than direct equity ownership, creating risks regarding enforceability under PRC law and potential regulatory changes.
• Regulatory Environment: Significant risks exist regarding PRC regulations on data security, cybersecurity reviews, and foreign investment. The company faces uncertainty regarding the "Regulations on Network Data Security Administration" and potential requirements for personal credit reporting licenses.
• HFCAA Compliance: The company is currently not identified as a Commission-Identified Issuer under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA) following PCAOB inspections, but future inability of the PCAOB to inspect auditors could lead to delisting.
• Geopolitical Tensions: Rising US-China tensions and export controls on semiconductors/AI could impact operations and access to capital.

Investor Verification Checklist

• VIE Contractual Arrangements: Verify the enforceability of the exclusive option and voting proxy agreements with the VIE shareholders (Mr. Weidong Luo and Mr. Guangyan Chen).
• Regulatory Licenses: Confirm the status of the "foreign-related investigation license" and the pending "value-added telecommunication business license" for the subsidiary Wuhan SendCloud.
• Revenue Recognition: Review the breakdown between subscription-based (recognized over time) and consumption-based (recognized at a point in time) revenue, particularly for SMS and value-added services.
• Deferred Revenue: Analyze the RMB 178.7 million in deferred revenue and customer deposits to assess future revenue visibility.
• Share Repurchases: Monitor the execution of the US$10 million share repurchase program and its impact on liquidity.