AI-Native + Globalization Strategy Accelerates Product Rollout
Adjusted Operating Profit More Than Doubled

HONG KONG, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lianlian DigiTech Co., Ltd. (HKEX: 2598) ("Lianlian DigiTech" or the "Company"), a leading AI-driven digital payment service provider headquartered in China with a global footprint, today reported interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

• Total Transaction Payment Volume (TPV) for global payments reached RMB 249.9 billion, up 25.9% year-over-year
• Total revenue grew 11.9% year-over-year to RMB 875.6 million
• Gross profit reached RMB 454.4 million with a gross profit margin of 51.9%; global payment gross margin reached 70.8%
• Adjusted operating profit increased 147.3% to RMB 156 million, excluding all non-operating items
• Global regulatory footprint expanded to 68 payment licenses and qualifications, including a newly obtained Canadian MSB license and a Dubai Category 3D payment license

Mr. Zhang Zhengyu, Chairman and CEO of Lianlian DigiTech, said, "We made solid progress across three growth pillars in H1 2026. Our AI-Native + Globalization strategy drove product delivery, with the launch of multiple AI products and key breakthroughs in Agentic Payment. We also expanded our ecosystem and deepened our presence across the fintech and AI value chains."

Ms. Wen Yingse, CFO of Lianlian, stated that the Company delivered solid results. "Revenue and gross profit both grew approximately 11.9% year-over-year, adjusted operating profit more than doubled, and our combined expense ratio fell by 8.4 percentage points. Looking ahead, we'll focus on core business growth, deepen AI integration across operations, and expand ecosystem partnerships prudently."

In its global payment business, Lianlian accelerated intelligent payment capabilities by embedding AI into operational processes, while focusing on high-value enterprise clients and expanding services across B2B trade and service trade.

In the domestic payment sector, Lianlian proactively adjusted resource allocation by deprioritizing lower-contributing transaction categories.

In value-added services, it deepened the integration of payment capabilities across commercial scenarios, driving demand for value-added services such as virtual bank cards and intelligent marketing.

During the period, Lianlian translated its AI-Native + Globalization strategy into concrete products, introducing Agent Wallet as intelligent payment infrastructure for the agent era, while enterprise-grade agent platforms further strengthened its intelligent service system.

Looking ahead, Lianlian will continue to execute its AI-Native + Globalization strategy, deepen its global footprint, and empower Chinese enterprises for high-quality global expansion.

For more information, please refer to the 2026 interim results announcement: https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2026/0820/2026082001339.pdf