Operating Profit Surges 85%: 17LIVE Delivers Dividend, Buyback, and Growth

Revenue Growth, First-Ever Dividend, and Capital Returned to Shareholders in a Breakout 1H2025

• Gross profit margin rose from 41.2% in 1H2024 to 44.3% in 1H2025, reflecting stronger cost discipline and improved monetization efficiency.
• CEO comments: “This quarter represents a turning point for 17LIVE. We are regaining growth momentum while continuing to strengthen operational and financial fundamentals. With improvements across our creator ecosystem, operational efficiency, and new revenue verticals, we are optimistic about the road ahead as we deepen our focus on product and service innovation, business growth and sustainability, and long-term shareholder value creation.”
• Dividend declaration: To enhance shareholder value, the Group has declared its inaugural interim dividend of 1.5 Singapore cents per share for 1H2025, underscoring confidence in its business fundamentals and recovery. This move also reaffirms the Group’s commitment to delivering sustainable returns.
• Share buyback program: Since December 2024, the Group has been executing a share buyback program under a mandate to repurchase up to 10% of issued share capital. As at 30 June 2025, 2,826,800 shares had been repurchased, representing approximately 15.6% of the 18,182,098 shares authorized for buyback. With ~85% of the program capacity remaining, the Group has significant flexibility to deploy further capital.
• Outlook: 17LIVE remains confident in progressing towards further revenue and profitability growth, supported by an improving outlook, disciplined execution, and strengthened operations. The company is well-positioned to build on the positive results achieved in 1H2025 and capture long-term growth opportunities in Asia’s dynamic creator economy.