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Xunlei Closes Acquisition of Hupu

1. Xunlei acquired Kuanghui, enhancing its media presence in China. 2. Transaction involved a total payment of RMB500 million. 3. Initial cash payment of RMB400 million made, remaining due later. 4. Hupu is a significant sports media platform in China. 5. Acquisition may expand Xunlei's user base and service offerings.

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Why Bullish?

The acquisition of Kuanghui enhances Xunlei's market position and service diversification.

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The acquisition links Xunlei to the lucrative sports media sector, which could significantly boost revenue.

Why Long Term?

Acquisitions typically have a longer-term impact as integration progresses and synergies develop.

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June 02, 2025 08:00 ET  | Source: Xunlei Limited SHENZHEN, China, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xunlei Limited ("Xunlei" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XNET), a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China, today announced that it has closed the acquisition of Shanghai Kuanghui Network Technology Co., Ltd. ("Kuanghui", also known as Shanghai Kuanghui Internet Technology Co., Ltd.), which operates Hupu, a leading sports media and data platform in China. Pursuant to the terms of the definitive agreement between Xunlei and Kuanghui, Xunlei has paid a cash consideration of RMB400 million prior to the closing. As announced previously, the total cash consideration for the transaction is RMB500 million. Xunlei will pay the remaining RMB100 million cash consideration in two equal installments after twelve and twenty-four months following the closing of the transaction, respectively, according to the terms of the definitive agreement. About Xunlei Founded in 2003, Xunlei Limited (Nasdaq: XNET) is a leading technology company providing distributed cloud services in China. Xunlei provides a wide range of products and services across cloud acceleration, shared cloud computing and digital entertainment to deliver an efficient, smart and safe internet experience. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains statements of a forward-looking nature. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these forward-looking statements by terminology such as "will," "expects," "believes," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the management's quotes in this press release, as well as the Company's strategic, operational and acquisition plans, contain forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about the Company and the industry. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the Company's ability to continue to innovate and provide attractive products and services to retain and grow its user base; the Company's ability to keep up with technological developments and users' changing demands in the internet industry; the Company's ability to convert its users into subscribers of its premium services; the Company's ability to deal with existing and potential copyright infringement claims and other related claims; the Company’s ability to react to the governmental actions for its scrutiny of internet content in China and the Company's ability to compete effectively. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that its expectations will turn out to be correct, and investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results. Further information regarding risks and uncertainties faced by the Company is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of the press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Investor RelationsXunlei LimitedEmail: ir@xunlei.com Tel: +86 755 6111 1571Website: http://ir.xunlei.com

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