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Huize Holding Limited Reports First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results

1. Huize reported Q1 2025 premiums of RMB1,437.3 million, up 37.8%. 2. Operating expenses decreased by 28.9%, improving efficiency. 3. Net loss of RMB8.6 million recorded, contrasting profit last year. 4. New AI innovations enhance customer service and claims processing. 5. Client base grew to 11 million, showing robust market engagement.

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SHENZHEN, China, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Huize Holding Limited, (“Huize”, the “Company” or “we”) (NASDAQ: HUIZ), a leading insurance technology platform connecting consumers, insurance carriers and distribution partners digitally through data-driven and AI-powered solutions in Asia, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operational Highlights Robust growth in insurance premiums: Gross written premiums (“GWP”) reached RMB1,437.3 million for the first quarter of 2025, representing an increase of 37.8% from RMB1,043.0 million in the final quarter of 2024. First year premiums (“FYP”) also rose 30.9% sequentially to RMB730.4 million in the first quarter of 2025. Increases in premiums were driven primarily by our high-quality customer base, sustainably high persistency ratios, and the diverse insurance product offerings that we provide on our platform.Improving operational efficiency: Total operating expenses declined by 28.9% sequentially to RMB82.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. Our expense-to-income ratio improved significantly from 40.7% in the final quarter of 2024 to 29.1% in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the operational efficiency improvement driven by our recent cost-optimization initiatives and the integration of our proprietary AI into everyday workstreams.The cumulative number of insurance clients served increased to 11.0 million as of March 31, 2025. Huize cooperated with 143 insurer partners in mainland China and internationally, including 83 life and health insurance companies and 60 property and casualty insurance companies, as of March 31, 2025.As of March 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were RMB201.7 million (US$27.8 million). Mr. Cunjun Ma, Founder and CEO of Huize, said, “We are pleased to deliver another quarter of resilient business results, with operating revenue exceeded RMB280 million, while gross written premiums and first-year premiums facilitated on our platform increasing 38% and 31% sequentially, reaching RMB1.4 billion and RMB730 million, respectively.” “Throughout the quarter, we remained focused on acquiring and serving high-quality, mass-affluent customers. The average age of customers who purchased long-term insurance products in the quarter was 35.0 years old, among which 66.4% were in higher-tier cities. By the end of February, our 13th and 25th month persistency ratios for long-term life and health insurance products remained at industry-high levels of more than 95%, reflecting the high quality of customers we acquired through various channels.” “We continue to develop and launch differentiated customized products with insurer partners. Market demand for wealth protection solutions has intensified amid a declining interest rate environment. In response, we partnered with New China Life to launch “Bliss No. 3,” a savings product striving to achieve sustainable returns for customers. Additionally, we expanded our portfolio of customized participating products. Building on the “Fu Man Jia” series co-launched with Aviva-COFCO, we partnered with Cathay Lujiazui Life Insurance on “Jin Man Yi Zu No.6”, a participating incremental whole life insurance product. This was followed by the launch of “Xing Hai Hui Xuan”, a participating annuity product co-developed with Pramerica Fosun Life Insurance. These customized products were designed to cater to the industry-wide demand shift from fixed returns to floating-returns, further solidifying our leadership in China’s participating insurance segment.” “Our proprietary AI solutions are increasingly integrated across our operations, enhancing service efficiency and supporting sustainable growth. Notably, our expense-to-income ratio fell by 11.5 percentage points sequentially, reaching 29.1% in the first quarter of 2025. With private large-language model deployments, we are not only realizing meaningful cost savings, but also reinforcing the security and effectiveness of our data capabilities, ensuring regulatory compliance.” “During the quarter, we launched an AI-powered smart portal on Huize’s app, offering 24/7 insurance agent support. Our AI services now cover key customer lifecycle touchpoints including policy inquiries and product matching, serving an average of over 15,000 users daily. We are also revolutionizing after-sales claims processing through Xiao Ma Claim’s AI agents, achieving end-to-end automation of claims reporting, review, and payout. This innovation is expected to reduce processing time on Xiao Ma Flash Claim from one day to one hour upon full rollout. In the first quarter, Xiao Ma Claim facilitated RMB190 million in claims across 36,000 cases, providing customers with efficient and reliable insurance claim services.” First Quarter 2025 Financial Results GWP and operating revenue GWP facilitated on our platform was RMB1,437.3 million (US$198.1 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 16.3% from RMB1,718.0 million in the same period of 2024. Within GWP facilitated in the first quarter of 2025, FYP accounted for RMB730.4 million (or 50.8% of total GWP), a decrease of 14.8% year-over-year. Renewal premiums accounted for RMB706.8 million (or 49.2% of total GWP), a decrease of 17.9% year-over-year. Operating revenue was RMB283.8 million (US$39.1 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 8.5% from RMB310.3 million in the same period of 2024. The decrease was primarily driven by the decrease in FYP facilitated. Operating costs Operating costs were RMB210.5 million (US$29.0 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 4.4% from RMB220.2 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in channel expenses. Operating expenses Selling expenses were RMB47.3 million (US$6.5 million) in the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 7.0% from RMB44.2 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to an increase in advertising and marketing expenses. General and administrative expenses were RMB21.9 million (US$3.0 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 3.2% from RMB22.6 million in the same period of 2024. This decrease was primarily due to a decrease in rental and utilities expenses. Research and development expenses were RMB13.5 million (US$1.9 million) in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of 6.3% from RMB14.4 million in the same period of 2024, primarily due to a decrease in rental and utilities expenses. Net loss and non-GAAP net loss for the period Net loss attributable to common shareholders was RMB8.6 million (US$1.2 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to net profit attributable to common shareholders of RMB6.9 million in the same period of 2024. Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders1 was RMB10.9 million (US$1.5 million) in the first quarter of 2025, compared to non-GAAP net profit attributable to common shareholders of RMB4.4 million in the same period of 2024. Cash and cash equivalents As of March 31, 2025, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB201.7 million (US$27.8 million), compared to RMB233.2 million as of December 31, 2024. Conference Call The Company’s management team will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Friday, June 6, 2025 (8:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Friday, June 6, 2025). Details for the conference call are as follows: Event Title: Huize Holding Limited’s First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference CallRegistration Link: https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI0fd426b7ca0e4dd38aa44d82b96a9c7e All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registration, each participant will receive a confirmation email containing dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN, which will be used to join the conference call. Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.huize.com. About Huize Holding Limited Huize Holding Limited is a leading insurance technology platform connecting consumers, insurance carriers and distribution partners digitally through data-driven and AI-powered solutions in Asia. Targeting mass affluent consumers, Huize is dedicated to serving consumers for their life-long insurance needs. Its online-to-offline integrated insurance ecosystem covers the entire insurance life cycle and offers consumers a wide spectrum of insurance products, one-stop services, and a streamlined transaction experience across all scenarios. By leveraging AI, data analytics, and digital capabilities, Huize empowers the insurance service chain with proprietary technology-enabled solutions for insurance consultation, user engagement, marketing, risk management, and claims service. For more information, please visit http://ir.huize.com or follow us on social media via LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/huize-holding-limited), X(https://x.com/huizeholding) and Webull(https://www.webull.com/quote/nasdaq-huiz). Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure Statement In evaluating our business, we consider and use non-GAAP net profit/(loss) attributable to common shareholders as a supplemental measure to review and assess our operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We define non-GAAP net profit/(loss) attributable to common shareholders as net profit/(loss) attributable to common shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses. Such adjustments have no impact on income tax because either the non-GAAP adjustments were recorded at entities located in tax free jurisdictions, such as the Cayman Islands or because the non-GAAP adjustments were recorded at operating entities located in the PRC for which the non-GAAP adjustments were not deductible for tax purposes. We present the non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by our management to evaluate our operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP net profit/(loss) attributable to common shareholders enables our management to assess our operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses. We also believe that the use of this non-GAAP financial measure facilitates investors’ assessment of our operating performance. This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net profit/(loss) attributable to common shareholders is that it does not reflect all items of income and expense that affect our operations. Further, the non-GAAP financial measure may differ from the non-GAAP financial information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The non-GAAP financial measure should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net profit/(loss) attributable to common shareholders or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of our operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review the historical non-GAAP financial measure in light of the most directly comparable GAAP measure, as shown below. The non-GAAP financial measure presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measure presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting the usefulness of such measures when analyzing our data comparatively. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. Exchange Rate Information This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.2567 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on March 31, 2025, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollars amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Huize’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Huize may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Huize’s goal and strategies; Huize’s expansion plans; Huize’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Huize’s expectation regarding the demand for, and market acceptance of, its online insurance products; Huize’s expectations regarding its relationship with insurer partners and insurance clients and other parties it collaborates with; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Huize’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Huize does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. For investor and media inquiries, please contact: Investor RelationsKenny LoInvestor Relations Managerinvestor@huize.com Media Relationsmediacenter@huize.com Christensen AdvisoryIn ChinaMs. Dee WangPhone: +86-10-5900-1548Email: dee.wang@christensencomms.com In U.S.Ms. Linda BergkampPhone: +1-480-614-3004Email: linda.bergkamp@christensencomms.com Huize Holding LimitedUnaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(all amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)   As of December 31,  As of March 31,  2024  2025  RMB RMB USDAssets      Current assets      Cash and cash equivalents 233,207  201,708  27,796 Restricted cash 61,708  54,525  7,514 Short-term investments 5,000  3,137  432 Contract assets, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 71,085  60,680  8,362 Accounts receivables, net of allowance for impairment 157,080  191,794  26,430 Insurance premium receivables 1,763  1,640  226 Amounts due from related parties 995  1,204  166 Prepaid expense and other receivables 68,171  68,225  9,402 Total current assets 599,009  582,913  80,328        Non-current assets      Restricted cash 29,883  29,883  4,118 Contract assets, net of allowance for expected credit losses 28,435  24,195  3,334 Property, plant and equipment, net 47,083  44,590  6,145 Intangible assets, net 68,840  69,785  9,617 Long-term investments 66,716  69,132  9,527 Operating lease right-of-use assets 20,715  17,126  2,360 Goodwill 14,536  14,536  2,003 Other assets 8,981  8,700  1,199 Total non-current assets 285,189  277,947  38,303 Total assets 884,198  860,860  118,631        Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity      Current liabilities      Short-term borrowings 50,000  53,000  7,304 Accounts payable 202,054  202,697  27,932 Insurance premium payables 56,042  47,531  6,550 Other payables and accrued expenses 44,434  33,446  4,606 Payroll and welfare payable 41,005  41,776  5,757 Income taxes payable 2,575  2,575  355 Operating lease liabilities 16,743  14,901  2,053 Amount due to related parties 2,495  -  - Total current liabilities 415,348  395,926  54,557        Non-current liabilities      Long-term borrowings -  6,990  963 Deferred tax liabilities 14,875  14,848  2,046 Operating lease liabilities 24,082  19,806  2,729 Payroll and welfare payable 649  305  42 Accounts payable -  2,713  374 Total non-current liabilities 39,606  44,662  6,154 Total liabilities 454,954  440,588  60,711         Shareholders’ equity       Class A common shares 63  63  9 Class B common shares 10  10  1 Treasury stock (29,513) (29,513) (4,067)Additional paid-in capital 909,930  909,930  125,392 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (12,864) (12,311) (1,697)Accumulated deficits (458,886) (467,473) (64,414)Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Huize Holding Limited shareholders 408,740  400,706  55,224 Non-controlling interests 20,504  19,566  2,696 Total shareholders’ equity 429,244  420,272  57,920 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 884,198  860,860  118,631            Huize Holding LimitedUnaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income/(Loss) (all amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)   For the Three Months Ended March 31,  2024  2025  RMB RMB USDOperating revenue      Brokerage income 301,882  271,850  37,462 Other income 8,430  11,939  1,645 Total operating revenue 310,312  283,789  39,107 Operating costs and expenses      Cost of revenue (217,922) (209,012) (28,803)Other cost (2,273) (1,471) (203)Total operating costs (220,195) (210,483) (29,005)Selling expenses (44,205) (47,320) (6,521)General and administrative expenses (22,632) (21,905) (3,019)Research and development expenses (14,380) (13,471) (1,856)Total operating costs and expenses (301,412) (293,179) (40,402)Operating (loss)/profit  8,900  (9,390) (1,295)       Other income/(expenses)      Interest income 1,224  675  93 Unrealized exchange loss (293) (147) (19)Investment income/(loss) (2,325) 214  30 Others, net 1,950  736  101 (Loss)/profit before income tax, and share of loss of equity method investee 9,456  (7,912) (1,090)Income tax expense -  (152) (21)Share of loss of equity method investee (767) (1,460) (201)Net (loss)/profit 8,689  (9,524) (1,312)       Net (loss)/profit attributable to non-controlling interests 1,781  (937) (129)Net (loss)/profit attributable to Huize Holding Limited 6,908  (8,587) (1,183)       Net (loss)/profit 8,689  (9,524) (1,312)Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax 1,499  553  76 Comprehensive (loss)/profit 10,188  (8,971) (1,236)Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to non-controlling interests 1,781  (937) (129)Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to Huize Holding Limited  8,407  (8,034) (1,107)       Weighted average number of common shares used in computing net profit per share      Basic and diluted 988,410,632  1,008,857,623  1,008,857,623 Net (loss)/profit per share attributable to common shareholders      Basic and diluted 0.01  (0.01) (0.00)           Huize Holding LimitedUnaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results(all amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)   For the Three Months Ended March 31,  2024 2025  RMB RMB USDNet (loss)/profit attributable to common shareholders 6,908  (8,587) (1,183)Share-basedcompensation expenses (2,558) (2,354) (324)Non-GAAP net (loss)/profit attributable to common shareholders 4,350  (10,941) (1,508)           ______________________ 1 Non-GAAP net loss attributable to common shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information, please see the section of “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measure Statement” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

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