Amber International Holding Limited Reports First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

Demonstrated the resilience of our high-quality client franchise despite a softer macro environment. Amber revealed the underlying operating system, introducing A-MM: an agent-native liquidity operations system. Oct C4AI day: A key milestone to sharing the Amber Agents architecture and a fuller picture of the operating core.Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR) ("Amber International", "we," "us," or the "Company"), a global leading digital wealth management platform, today announced First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results.Management CommentaryMichael Wu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amber International, commented: "The first quarter of 2026 reflected a softer digital asset market environment, with industry trading volumes and asset prices declining further from already subdued levels. Our results moved with the cycle. What remained unchanged is the depth and durability of our core institutional and high-net-worth client relationships. In connection with our regulatory licensing process, we made a deliberate decision to streamline certain long-tail accounts, concentrating resources on higher-value, regulated relationships. During the quarter, we launched A-MM, the first flagship component of our A-Suite agent-native operating systems, marking an important step in extending our capabilities from the distribution layer into the operating infrastructure layer. We also introduced our Crypto for AI (C4AI) vision, positioning crypto as the financial infrastructure for the emerging agent economy. Our inaugural C4AI Investor Day is planned for October this year."Vicky Wang, President of Amber Premium, said: "Q1 once again demonstrated the resilience of our high-quality client franchise despite a softer macro environment. While Execution and Payment Solutions activity moderated in line with the market cycle, our primary recurring revenue engine — Wealth Management Solutions — continued to perform steadily. Our core institutional and high-net-worth relationships remained intact, with Assets on Platform per active client holding stable at approximately US$1.2 million. In connection with our preparation for upcoming regulatory licensing, we proactively streamlined a portion of lower-value retail accounts. This was a deliberate portfolio optimization rather than client attrition, and the overall client assets on platform were still inline with the market trend without material impact. Our focus remains on serving these institutional clients and partners more efficiently, while extending that capability to a broader institutional base."First Quarter 2026 Highlights Total Revenue: US$10.0 million in Q1 2026. It was US$14.5 million in Q1 2025 and US$16.3 million in Q4 2025. Wealth Management Solutions Revenue: US$4.3 million in Q1 2026, representing 74.8% of Amber Premium segment revenue. It was US$5.9 million last quarter, 56.2% of Amber Premium segment revenue, and US$9.9 million in Q1 2025, contributing 74.1% of Amber Premium segment revenue. Gross Profit: US$6.8 million in Q1 2026 at a gross margin of 67.7%. It amounted to US$12.1 million last quarter with a gross margin of 74.2%, and US$10.9 million with a gross margin of 75.5% in Q1 2025. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations: US$3.2 million loss in Q1 2026, versus US$50 thousand and US$1.6 million in Q4 2025 and Q1 2025, respectively. Client Assets on Platform[1]: Stood at approximately US$1.0 billion as of March 31, 2026. Client Assets per Active Client[2] reached approximately US$1.2 million as of March 31, 2026, reflecting the Company's differentiated client profile. Cumulative KYC'ed Users[3]: the Company had 4,401 cumulative KYC'ed users as of March 31, 2026, representing a modest 5.5% decline compared to March 31, 2025. During the first quarter of 2026, we streamlined certain client accounts in connection with our Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license application in Hong Kong and other regions. This can also enhance alignment with the updated regulatory requirements and strengthen our competitiveness, global suitability and compliance standards, positioning Amber Premium for sustainable growth. [1] Client Assets on Platform is defined as the total U.S. dollar equivalent value of client assets as of a specific date. [2] An Active Client is defined as a client who has conducted at least one transaction during any consecutive three months ended as of a specific date, or whose assets under management with the Company greater than US$10 thousand as of a specific date. [3] Cumulative KYC'ed Users is defined as the total number of clients that completed the Company's Know Your Customer identity verification as of a specific date. The Company does not offer or provide any services to registered users who have not successfully completed the Know Your Customer identity verification process. Business Developments and Strategic UpdatesThe first quarter of 2026 reflected continued execution of the long-term strategy Amber has pursued since its founding. Amber was established on the conviction that crypto and artificial intelligence would converge to redefine the future of finance. This quarter's developments represent the natural progression of that thesis.Building on Amber Premium's established position as a proven distribution layer — characterized by deep institutional and high-net-worth client relationships, a strong regulatory foundation, and consistent profitability — the Company is extending into the operating infrastructure layer beneath it. This evolution aims to create a more scalable, efficient, and intelligent platform capable of supporting the emerging agent economy. Rather than a departure from its origins, this represents a deliberate next step in Amber's development: moving from competing at the interface level to building the foundational operating systems that power agent-driven financial services.Two developments anchored the quarter: A-MM launch. At the end of March 2026, the Company launched A-MM (Agentic Market Making), the first flagship component of its A-Suite agent-native operating systems. A-MM is an agent-native liquidity operations system and designated market-making infrastructure platform designed for token projects. It unifies execution workflows, infrastructure, and transparency into a single, agent-orchestrated layer, supported by real-time performance and risk reporting. A-MM is designed to work alongside traditional market makers rather than replace them, with the goal of improving efficiency, transparency, and scalability. The soft launch generated strong early interest from token projects, and the Company expects A-MM to begin contributing meaningful revenue from the second quarter of 2026 onward. A-MM marks the first concrete step in transitioning from a distribution-focused platform to a full-stack, agent-native organization. Crypto-for-AI (C4AI) vision. The Company formally introduced its Crypto for AI (C4AI) vision, which positions crypto as the financial and economic infrastructure for the emerging agent economy. As part of this vision, Amber plans to host its inaugural C4AI Investor Day in October 2026, where it intends to provide a broader update on the A-Suite roadmap and the development of its agent capabilities.Throughout the quarter, Amber Premium's core institutional and high-net-worth client relationships remained resilient despite a softer market environment. Client Assets on Platform stood at approximately US$1.0 billion, with Assets on Platform per active client holding steady at approximately US$1.2 million. In connection with its preparation for upcoming regulatory licensing, the Company made a deliberate decision to streamline certain long-tail retail accounts. This was a proactive portfolio optimization aimed at concentrating resources on higher-value, regulated relationships. The optimization had minimal impact on overall Client Assets on Platform and the core client profile, reinforcing the quality and durability of Amber's institutional franchise.Share Repurchase ProgramOn November 26, 2025, the Company announced a share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to US$50.0 million of its ADSs over a 12-month period commencing December 1, 2025. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had repurchased a total of 1,973,943 ADSs under this program for an aggregate consideration of approximately US$4.5 million. As of March 31, 2026, approximately US$45.5 million remained available for future repurchases under the program, providing significant capacity for opportunistic repurchases alongside continued growth investment.First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Summary The following table sets forth the key financial metrics of the Company for the periods indicated. Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, Percentage December 31, Percentage (US$ in thousands, except per share data; unaudited) 2026 2025* change 2025 change Financial Metrics: Revenue Wealth Management Solutions 4,257 9,918 -57.1 % 5,935 -28.3 % Execution Solutions 859 2,674 -67.9 % 3,391 -74.7 % Payment Solutions 575 797 -27.9 % 1,231 -53.3 % Sub-total of Amber Premium Business[4] 5,691 13,389 -57.5 % 10,557 -46.1 % Marketing and Enterprise Solutions 4,337 1,118 287.9 % 5,780 -25.0 % Total revenue 10,028 14,507 -30.9 % 16,337 -38.6 % Gross profit 6,788 10,948 -38.0 % 12,128 -44.0 % Operating (loss)/income (3,192) 848 N/M 1,159 N/M Net (loss)/income from continuing operations (3,728) 937 N/M 827 N/M Diluted net (loss)/income from continuing operations per American Depositary Shares ("ADS") (0.04) 0.01 N/M 0.01 N/M Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations[5] (3,190) 1,587 N/M 50 N/M Adjusted net (loss)/income from continuing operations[5] (3,502) 1,483 N/M 937 N/M Diluted adjusted net (loss)/income per ADS from continuing operations[5] (0.04) 0.02 N/M 0.01 N/M [4] Amber Premium business comprises our Wealth Management Solutions, Execution Solutions, and Payment Solutions. [5] For more details on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables captioned "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release. * On March 12, 2025, iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited completed its merger (the "Merger") with Amber DWM Holding Limited. The Merger is accounted for as a reverse acquisition for accounting purposes. Accordingly, the Merger is treated as the equivalent of Amber DWM issuing shares for the acquisition of iClick, accompanied by a recapitalization, for accounting purposes. The financial results of iClick have been included in our consolidated financial results since March 12, 2025.Revenue for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to US$10.0 million, compared to US$16.3 million last quarter, mainly influenced by a materially softer digital asset market environment, which resulted in a moderation in transaction volumes across the industry.Revenue from Wealth Management Solutions was US$4.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, versus US$5.9 million last quarter, due to the external market environment, and our deliberate client base optimization to focus exclusively on high value relationships. Revenue from Execution Solutions was US$0.9 million in the first quarter of 2026, versus US$3.4 million last quarter, respectively, reflecting a pronounced industry-wide contraction in trading volumes and a lower realized fee rate during the quarter. Revenue from Payment Solutions was US$0.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, versus US$1.2 million last quarter, resulting from softer market conditions, partially offset by the ongoing structural growth in stablecoin-based payment flows for risk-off positioning and treasury management. Marketing and Enterprise Solutions revenue was US$4.3 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to US$5.8 million last quarter, influenced by the seasonality of online spending cycles of consumers and marketers.Gross profit for the first quarter of 2026 was US$6.8 million, versus US$12.1 million last quarter. Gross profit margin was 67.7% in the first quarter of 2026, versus 74.2% last quarter. The change for this quarter reflected mix dynamics, with our dual products representing a higher share of revenue. We remain focused on advancing long-term growth across all product lines.Total operating expenses were US$10.0 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to US$11.0 million last quarter. We streamlined our operational resources strategically, with one of the ways was by integrating MIA, our in-house developed AI agent, into operating segments. During the period, the operating cost from marketing and enterprise solution segment reduced by more than 10.0%, following the integration of AI capabilities into our existing digital marketing business, and transitioning the business toward an AI-driven operating model.Operating loss was US$3.2 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to US$1.2 million operating income last quarter, due to the quarter-over-quarter change in gross profit.Other losses, net were US$0.6 million in the first quarter of 2026, versus US$1.6 million last quarter. The improvement in the first quarter of 2026 was mainly attributable to the decline of fair value loss of crypto assets loan receivables and digital assets, and the net exchange gains this quarter.Net loss from continuing operations was US$3.7 million in the first quarter of 2026, compared to net income of US$0.8 million last quarter.Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was a loss of US$3.2 million, versus US$50 thousand last quarter. Adjusted net loss from continuing operations was US$3.5 million, versus adjusted net income of US$0.9 million last quarter.Balance Sheet HighlightsAs of March 31, 2026, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, time deposits and restricted cash of US$36.5 million, compared to US$33.9 million as of December 31, 2025.Operating DataIn addition to the measures presented in our consolidated financial statements, we use the operating metrics listed below to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends and make strategic decisions: As of Percentage Percentage (US$ in thousands, unless specified) March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 change December 31, 2025 change Operating Metrics[6]: Cumulative KYC'ed users (in number) 4,401 4,657 (5.5 %) 5,229 (15.8 %) Active clients (in number) 840 928 (9.5 %) 988 (15.0 %) Client assets on platform 971,412 1,275,364 (23.8 %) 1,318,413 (26.3 %) For the three months ended Percentage Percentage March 31, 2026 March 31, 2025 change December 31, 2025 change New onboarded KYC'ed users[7] (in number) 109 223 (51.1 %) 161 (32.3 %) Execution trading volume[8] 1,236,231 2,454,371 (49.6 %) 2,341,376 (47.2 %) Payment trading volume[9] 218,714 281,279 (22.2 %) 533,753 (59.0 %) [6] The operating metrics presented in this press release include operating data from Sparrow business and the Assigned Contracts (as defined below). While the relevant entities were not consolidated subsidiaries of the Company throughout the relevant periods, their operating data have been included on a pro forma basis for illustrative purposes assuming the completion of DWM Asset Restructuring contemplated in the Merger. As of the date of this earnings release, we have obtained certain local regulatory approvals in Singapore and Dubai. For instance, we became a controller in Sparrow Tech Private Limited in April 2025 and Amber Premium FZE received the VASP license from VARA in April 2026. The DWM Asset Restructuring has not been completed. In connection with the Merger, we entered into intercompany services agreements with certain wholly owned subsidiaries of our parent, Amber Group. These agreements would afford us with substantially the same economic benefits as the transactions contemplated under the merger agreement signed in connection with the Merger, pending certain regulatory approvals for DWM Asset Restructuring contemplated under the merger agreement. This includes our entitlement to 100% of the consolidated net income generated from certain contracts associated with WhaleFin Technologies Limited ("WFTL") (the "WFTL Assigned Contracts") effective from January 1, 2025 to October 27, 2025, and our entitlement to 100% of the consolidated net income generated from certain contracts associated with AG Global Technology Limited Inc. ("AGTL") (the "AGTL Assigned Contracts") effective from October 28, 2025 (collectively, the "Assigned Contracts") [7] New onboarded KYC'ed user is defined as the number of clients that completed the Company's Know Your Customer onboarding procedures during the period. [8] Execution trading volume is defined as the total U.S. dollar equivalent value of two-side spot matched trades transacted of crypto assets between a buyer and seller through the Company, and excluding the deposit or withdrawal of crypto assets during the period. [9] Payment trading volume is defined as the total U.S. dollar equivalent value of one-side on/off-ramp through the Company during the period. OutlookBased on the information available as of the date of this press release, the Company provides the following revenue outlook of Amber Premium business:Second Quarter 2026:Revenue of Amber Premium business is estimated to be between US$9.0 million and US$10.0 million.Please also refer to the factors set out under the section titled "Safe Harbor Statement."Conference CallThe Company will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on May 28, 2026 (8:00 PM Singapore time on May 28, 2026). Participants are asked to use one of the following teleconferencing numbers to participate in the call and reference the Access ID number 13760784. The Company requests that participants dial in 10 minutes before the conference call begins.Participant Dial-in Numbers:Toll Free: 1-844-539-3703Toll/International: 1-412-652-1273The conference call will also be available via a live webcast https://viavid.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1764524&tp_key=aabee98e15Replay Dial-in Numbers:Toll Free: 1-844-512-2921Toll/International: 1-412-317-6671Replay Pin Number: 13760784A replay of the call will be available on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after 12:00 PM ET through Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.The Company's earnings release and investor presentation will be available shortly after issuance in the Investor Relations section of Amber International's website at https://ir.ambr.io.

Amber International Holding Limited Reports First Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results

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