• Revenue increased 29% year over year to US$20.2 million, with gross profit increasing 17.5% to US$6.1 million
• Core food business delivered positive non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of US$1.2 million
• Working capital improved to positive US$39.4 million as of June 30, 2026, from negative US$12.2 million as of December 31, 2025
• Total shareholders' equity attributable to DDC Enterprise Limited grew to US$180.8 million as of June 30, 2026, from approximately US$71.2 million as of December 31, 2025
• DDC held 2,899 Bitcoin as of the date of this press release, compared with 1,181 Bitcoin as of December 31, 2025

NEW YORK, Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) ("DDC" or the "Company"), a global Asian food platform and digital asset treasury company, today released its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026. The results reflect strong growth and improving operating leverage in DDC's core Asian food business, continued execution of its Bitcoin treasury strategy and an expanded capital allocation framework.

First Half 2026 Financial Highlights

RMB and US$ in actual amounts; figures below are reproduced from the unaudited financial statements and non-GAAP reconciliation in the Company's Form 6-K.

Management Commentary

"The first-half 2026 results mark meaningful progress on our dual mandate strategy," said Norma Chu, Founder, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of DDC Enterprise Limited. "Our core Asian food business delivered strong revenue growth and achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA, demonstrating tangible operational improvement in our primary operating franchise. At the same time, we substantially strengthened our balance sheet during the period. Working capital moved from negative $12.2 million at year-end 2025 to positive $39.4 million as of June 30, 2026, and total shareholders' equity attributable to DDC grew significantly. Meanwhile, we maintained our strategic framework under which Bitcoin serves as a core corporate reserve asset, complementing our food business.

"GAAP results are subject to volatility from non-cash Bitcoin mark-to-market accounting adjustments. We advanced our Bitcoin treasury objective, holding 2,899 Bitcoin as of the date of this press release. Together with the balance sheet improvements achieved this period, we now have multiple capital allocation levers to build long-term shareholder value. We will continue balancing investment in food business scaling with prudent treasury decisions while safeguarding corporate liquidity."

First Half 2026 Financial Summary

All comparisons are with the first half of 2025 unless otherwise noted.

• Revenue: Revenue increased 29% to US$20.2 million, driven by broader retail penetration and expanded distribution reach for DDC's culinary brand portfolio.
• Gross profit: Gross profit increased 17.5% to US$6.1 million.
• Gross margin: Gross margin was 30.4%, compared with 33.4% in the prior year period. The change reflected expansion into higher volume sales channels to support top line scale.
• Adjusted EBITDA: The core food business delivered positive non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA of US$1.2 million.
• GAAP net loss: Net loss was US$38.4 million, largely driven by a US$34.3 million non-cash unrealized fair value loss on digital assets. The accounting adjustment did not represent an operating cash outflow from the core food business.
• Liquidity: As of the date of this press release, cash and cash equivalents were US$2.5 million and, together with short term investments, totaled US$21.6 million.
• Working capital: Working capital improved materially from negative US$12.2 million as of December 31, 2025 to positive US$39.4 million as of June 30, 2026, significantly strengthening the Company’s financial resources for continued growth.
• Net debt: Net debt was US$10.2 million as of June 30, 2026, compared to US$60.6 million as of December 31, 2025.

First Half 2026 Bitcoin Summary

• Bitcoin holdings: DDC held 2,899 Bitcoin as of the date of this press release, compared with 1,181 Bitcoin as of December 31, 2025, representing a 145% increase since the start of 2026.
• Treasury discipline: Future Bitcoin acquisitions will be evaluated against market conditions, balance sheet liquidity, risk parameters and expected per share value accretion.

Capital Allocation Update

On July 1, 2026, DDC's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to US$10 million or 20% of the Company's outstanding Class A ordinary shares, whichever is lower, over a period of up to 18 months.

The program gives management flexibility to repurchase shares when such action offers attractive risk-adjusted returns for shareholders. The authorization does not obligate the Company to repurchase any shares and may be modified, suspended or terminated by the Board at any time.

About DDC Enterprise Limited

DDC Enterprise Limited (NYSEAMERICAN: DDC) is participating proactively in the corporate Bitcoin treasury evolution while maintaining its foundation as a leading global Asian food platform. The Company has strategically positioned Bitcoin as a core reserve asset while continuing to expand its portfolio of culinary brands. DDC is at the forefront of public companies integrating Bitcoin into their financial architecture. For more information, visit www.ddc.xyz.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA is a Non-GAAP financial measure. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA, Non-GAAP financial measures, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision making purposes. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income/(loss) excluding interest expense, interest income, income tax expense, impairment losses, depreciation and amortization, non-cash mark-to-market fair value adjustments associated with financial instruments, including Bitcoin holdings, and share based compensation. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income/(loss) or any other measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

For more information on the Non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth in this announcement.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions.

Examples of a forward-looking statements include those related to the Company's financial performance and results, business prospects, Bitcoin accumulation strategy, share-repurchase program, capital-allocation plans and its goals, strategy and future activity. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks, including the risk factors discussed in the Risk Factors and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of the Company's Forms 20-F, 6-K and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and available at www.sec.gov.

It is inherent in forward-looking statements that there are risks, uncertainties and other factors beyond the Company's ability to predict or control. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure investors that such expectations will prove correct. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, circumstances or changes in expectations, except as required by law. 

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