Solid Group Revenue and Growth in Developed Markets
Group revenue reached $558.7 million with revenues from developed countries increasing 21.6% year-over-year, now contributing 54.9% of the group's revenue.
BIGO's Non-GAAP Operating Profit and Efficiency
BIGO's non-GAAP operating profit expanded to $72.9 million, up 5% quarter-over-quarter. Group non-GAAP operating profit was $34.9 million, up 16.4% quarter-over-quarter.
Non-Live Streaming Revenue Growth
Group non-live streaming revenue grew 13.1% sequentially to $119.2 million, representing 21.3% of group revenue. BIGO's non-live streaming revenue increased 15.5% quarter-over-quarter to $78.2 million.
Successful Share Repurchase Program
The company repurchased $117.8 million worth of shares in Q3, with $283 million remaining under the repurchase program.
Advertising Revenue Growth
BIGO advertising revenue grew significantly, with Likee's advertising revenue up 33.4% year-over-year.