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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China (“Vipshop” or the “Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Highlights

Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 9.2% year over year to RMB34.7 billion (US$4.9 billion) from RMB31.8 billion in the prior year period. Total net revenues for the full year of 2023 increased by 9.4% year over year to RMB112.9 billion (US$15.9 billion) from RMB103.2 billion in the prior year.GMV[1] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 21.9% year over year to RMB66.4 billion from RMB54.4 billion in the prior year period. GMV for the full year of 2023 increased by 18.7% year over year to RMB208.0 billion from RMB175.2 billion in the prior year.Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 19.3% year over year to RMB8.2 billion (US$1.2 billion) from RMB6.9 billion in the prior year period. Gross profit for the full year of 2023 increased by 19.0% year over year to RMB25.7 billion (US$3.6 billion) from RMB21.6 billion in the prior year.Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 32.2% year over year to RMB3.0 billion (US$415.8 million) from RMB2.2 billion in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2023 increased by 28.9% year over year to RMB8.1 billion (US$1.1 billion) from RMB6.3 billion in the prior year.Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[2] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 43.4% year over year to RMB3.2 billion (US$450.5 million) from RMB2.2 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2023 increased by 39.1% year over year to RMB9.5 billion (US$1.3 billion) from RMB6.8 billion in the prior year.The number of active customers[3] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 2.3% year over year to 48.5 million from 47.5 million in the prior year period. The number of active customers for the full year of 2023 increased by 3.9% year over year to 87.4 million from 84.1 million in the prior year.Total orders[4] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 7.2% year over year to 234.3 million from 218.5 million in the prior year period. Total orders for the full year of 2023 increased by 9.8% year over year to 812.3 million from 739.5 million in the prior year.

Mr. Eric Shen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vipshop, stated, “We rounded off 2023 with a set of results well beyond our expectations, as we successfully executed our merchandising strategy to seize opportunities in value-based spending amid strong seasonal demand. Apparel categories continued to fuel our growth and outperformed the industry average all year long, which helped us cross RMB200 billion in total annual GMV for the first time in our history. Our strategy focusing on discount retail for brands pays off. We have made great progress in merchandise expansion and value-for-money perception. This has been instrumental in increased customer loyalty and double-digit growth in active Super VIP members. Looking ahead, we are confident that our sustainable business model will lead us to longer-term growth.”

Mr. Mark Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Vipshop, further commented, “We delivered another quarter of solid financial performance, ending 2023 as the most profitable year in our history. Benefiting from a number of efficiency improvement initiatives last year, we are acting faster, pushing forward company priorities, and building greater synergies. We look forward to maintaining operating discipline while investing in areas that can better engage with brand partners and customers. Moreover, our board of directors approved an annual cash dividend policy, demonstrating our confidence in future growth and earnings as well as long-term commitment to shareholder value creation.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

REVENUES 

Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 9.2% year over year to RMB34.7 billion (US$4.9 billion) from RMB31.8 billion in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the growth in active customers and spending driven by the recovery in consumption of discretionary categories.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 19.3% year over year to RMB8.2 billion (US$1.2 billion) from RMB6.9 billion in the prior year period. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to 23.7% from 21.7% in the prior year period.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 4.8% year over year to RMB4.9 billion (US$685.8 million) from RMB4.6 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased to 14.0% from 14.6% in the prior year period.

Fulfillment expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 17.0% year over year to RMB2.5 billion (US$355.7 million) from RMB2.2 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, fulfillment expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 7.3%, as compared with 6.8% in the prior year period.Marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased by 10.7% year over year to RMB843.2 million (US$118.8 million) from RMB944.1 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased to 2.4% from 3.0% in the prior year period.Technology and content expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 21.5% year over year to RMB496.4 million (US$69.9 million) from RMB408.5 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, technology and content expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 was 1.4%, as compared with 1.3% in the prior year period.General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased by 11.7% year over year to RMB1.0 billion (US$141.5 million) from RMB1.1 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2023 decreased to 2.9% from 3.6% in the prior year period.

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 46.2% year over year to RMB3.7 billion (US$516.7 million) from RMB2.5 billion in the prior year period. Operating margin for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to 10.6% from 7.9% in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP income from operations[5] for the fourth quarter of 2023, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 42.5% year over year to RMB4.0 billion (US$556.8 million) from RMB2.8 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating margin[6] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to 11.4% from 8.7% in the prior year period.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 32.2% year over year to RMB3.0 billion (US$415.8 million) from RMB2.2 billion in the prior year period. Net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to 8.5% from 7.0% in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[7] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to RMB5.35 (US$0.75) from RMB3.66 in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2023, which excluded (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments, increased by 43.4% year over year to RMB3.2 billion (US$450.5 million) from RMB2.2 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[8] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to 9.2% from 7.0% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[9] for the fourth quarter of 2023 increased to RMB5.79 (US$0.82) from RMB3.65 in the prior year period.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted income per ADS was 551,902,525.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB26.3 billion (US$3.7 billion) and short term investments of RMB2.0 billion (US$279.3 million).

For the quarter ended December 31, 2023, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB8.7 billion (US$1.2 billion), and free cash flow[10], a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

For the three months ended

Dec 31, 2022

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2023

RMB’000

RMB’000

US$’000

Net cash generated from operating activities

6,525,597

8,696,378

1,224,859

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from internet financing activities[11]

243,833

53,725

7,567

   Capital expenditures

(587,100)

(1,398,506)

(196,975)

Free cash inflow

6,182,330

7,351,597

1,035,451

Full Year 2023 Financial Results

Total net revenues for the full year of 2023 increased by 9.4% year over year to RMB112.9 billion (US$15.9 billion) from RMB103.2 billion in the prior year.

Gross profit for the full year of 2023 increased by 19.0% year over year to RMB25.7 billion (US$3.6 billion) from RMB21.6 billion in the prior year. Gross margin for the full year of 2023 increased to 22.8% from 21.0% in the prior year.

Income from operations for the full year of 2023 increased by 46.9% year over year to RMB9.1 billion (US$1.3 billion) from RMB6.2 billion in the prior year. Operating margin for the full year increased to 8.1% from 6.0% in the prior year.

Non-GAAP income from operations for the full year of 2023, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, increased by 43.3% year over year to RMB10.6 billion (US$1.5 billion) from RMB7.4 billion in the prior year. Non-GAAP operating margin for the full year of 2023 increased to 9.4% from 7.2% in the prior year.

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2023 increased by 28.9% year over year to RMB8.1 billion (US$1.1 billion) from RMB6.3 billion in the prior year. Net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2023 increased to 7.2% from 6.1% in the prior year. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS for the full year of 2023 increased to RMB14.42 (US$2.03) from RMB9.83 in the prior year.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2023, which excluded (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments, increased by 39.1% year over year to RMB9.5 billion (US$1.3 billion) from RMB6.8 billion in the prior year. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2023 increased to 8.4% from 6.6% in the prior year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS for the full year of 2023 increased to RMB16.90 (US$2.38) from RMB10.67 in the prior year.

For the full year of 2023, the Company’s weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted earnings per ADS was 562,761,990.

For the full year of 2023, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB14.4 billion (US$2.0 billion), and free cash flow, a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

For the trailing twelve months ended

Dec 31, 2022

Dec 31, 2023

Dec 31, 2023

RMB’000

RMB’000

US$’000

Net cash generated from operating activities

10,519,692

14,414,513

2,030,242

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from internet financing activities

408,550

104,964

14,784

   Capital expenditures

(3,102,589)

(5,230,737)

(736,734)

Free cash inflow

7,825,653

9,288,740

1,308,292

Share Repurchase Program

During the quarter ended December 31, 2023, the Company repurchased US$3.4 million of its ADSs under its current US$1 billion share repurchase program, which is effective through March 2025. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had an unutilized amount of US$548.1 million under this program.

Annual Dividend Policy and Declaration of 2023 Dividend

On February 22, 2024, the board of directors of the Company adopted an annual cash dividend policy, under which the Company may choose to declare and distribute a cash dividend each year in accordance with the memorandum and articles of association of the Company and the applicable laws and regulations. Under the policy, the board of directors of the Company reserves the discretion relating to the determination to make dividend distributions and the amount of such distributions in any particular year, depending on the Company’s operations and earnings, cash flow, financial condition, and other relevant factors.

Accordingly, on the same day, for the fiscal year of 2023, the board of directors of the Company declared a dividend of US$2.15 per ordinary share, or US$0.43 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs of record as of the close of business on March 15, 2024. The aggregate amount of cash dividends to be paid will be approximately US$250 million, which is expected to be paid on April 8, 2024. Holders of the Company’s ADSs will receive the cash dividends through the depositary, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, subject to the terms of the deposit agreement.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2024, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB27.5 billion and RMB28.9 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 0% to 5%. These forecasts reflect the Company’s current and preliminary view on the market and operational conditions, which is subject to change.

Exchange Rate

The Company’s business is primarily conducted in China and the significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi. This announcement contains currency conversions of Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.0999 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on December 29, 2023 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate on December 29, 2023, or at any other rate.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:30 am U.S. Eastern Time, 8:30 pm Beijing Time to discuss the financial results.

All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below.

Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIcb871fc012e045edb5fd02b7c2874334 

Once pre-registration has been completed, each participant will receive dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN via email. To join the conference, participants should use the dial-in details followed by the PIN code.

A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/rvsmyjg9. An archived webcast will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.vip.com.

About Vipshop Holdings Limited

Vipshop Holdings Limited is a leading online discount retailer for brands in China. Vipshop offers high quality and popular branded products to consumers throughout China at a significant discount to retail prices. Since it was founded in August 2008, the Company has rapidly built a sizeable and growing base of customers and brand partners. For more information, please visit https://ir.vip.com/.

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. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Vipshop’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Vipshop 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. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Vipshop’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. 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: Vipshop’s goals and strategies; Vipshop’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online discount retail market in China; Vipshop’s ability to attract customers and brand partners and further enhance its brand recognition; Vipshop’s expectations regarding needs for and market acceptance of flash sales products and services; competition in the discount retail industry; the potential impact of the COVID-19 to Vipshop’s business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Vipshop’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Vipshop does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The condensed consolidated financial information is derived from the Company’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), except that comparative consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the period presented and detailed footnote disclosures required by Accounting Standards Codification 270, Interim Reporting (“ASC270”), have been omitted. Vipshop uses non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, and free cash flow, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure. For the periods presented in this press release, non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS. Non-GAAP income from operations is income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP operating margin is non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of total net revenues. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders as a percentage of total net revenues. Free cash flow is net cash from operating activities adding back the impact from internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase and deposits of property and equipment and land use rights. Impact from internet financing activities added back or deducted from free cash flow contains changes in the balances of financial products, which are primarily consumer financing and supplier financing that the Company provides to customers and suppliers. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments add clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures are useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Free cash flow enables the Company to assess liquidity and cash flow, taking into account the impact from internet financing activities and the financial resources needed for the expansion of fulfillment infrastructure, technology platform and Shan Shan Outlets. Share-based compensation expenses have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. One of the key limitations of free cash flow is that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Vipshop Holdings Limited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this release.

Investor Relations Contact

Tel: +86 (20) 2233-0732
Email: IR@vipshop.com 

[1] “Gross merchandise value (GMV)” is defined as the total Renminbi value of all products and services sold through the Company’s online sales business, online marketplace platform, Shan Shan Outlets, and other offline stores during the relevant period, including through the Company’s websites and mobile apps, third-party websites and mobile apps, Shan Shan Outlets, and other offline stores, which were fulfilled by either the Company or its third-party merchants, regardless of whether or not the goods were delivered or returned. GMV includes shipping charges paid by buyers to sellers. For prudent considerations, the Company does not consider products or services to be sold if the relevant orders were placed and canceled pre-shipment and only included orders that left the Company’s or other third-party vendors’ warehouses.

[2] Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which, for the periods presented in this press release, is defined as net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments.

[3] “Active customers” is defined as registered members who have purchased from the Company’s self-operated online sales business or the Company’s online marketplace platforms, excluding those who made their purchases from the Company’s online stores operated at third-party platforms, at least once during the relevant period. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company has updated its definition of “active customers,” excluding the registered members who made their purchases from the Company’s online stores operated at third-party platforms. The active customer figures for the historical periods presented in this press release have been retrospectively adjusted accordingly.

[4] “Total orders” is defined as the total number of orders placed during the relevant period, including the orders for products and services sold through the Company’s online sales business and the Company’s online marketplace platforms (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, orders from the Company’s offline stores and outlets), net of orders returned.

[5] Non-GAAP income from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses.

[6] Non-GAAP operating margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of total net revenues.

[7] “ADS” means American depositary share, each of which represents 0.2 Class A ordinary share.

[8] Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, as a percentage of total net revenues.

[9] Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of diluted ADSs outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS.

[10] Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net cash from operating activities adding back the impact from internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase and deposits of property and equipment and land use rights.

[11] Net impact from internet financing activities represents net cash flow relating to the Company’s financial products, which are primarily consumer financing and supplier financing that the Company provides to its customers and suppliers.

 

 

 

Vipshop Holdings Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income 

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Product revenues 

29,914,304

32,435,188

4,568,401

97,250,078

105,613,485

14,875,348

Other revenues (1)

1,843,456

2,239,288

315,397

5,902,411

7,242,535

1,020,090

Total net revenues

31,757,760

34,674,476

4,883,798

103,152,489

112,856,020

15,895,438

Cost of revenues

(24,857,565)

(26,441,622)

(3,724,225)

(81,536,409)

(87,135,128)

(12,272,726)

Gross profit

6,900,195

8,232,854

1,159,573

21,616,080

25,720,892

3,622,712

Operating expenses:

Fulfillment expenses (2)

(2,157,586)

(2,525,204)

(355,668)

(7,247,210)

(8,262,004)

(1,163,679)

Marketing expenses

(944,051)

(843,208)

(118,763)

(2,831,316)

(3,242,215)

(456,656)

Technology and content expenses

(408,543)

(496,442)

(69,922)

(1,605,422)

(1,767,530)

(248,951)

General and administrative expenses

(1,137,858)

(1,004,539)

(141,486)

(4,459,518)

(4,146,568)

(584,032)

Total operating expenses

(4,648,038)

(4,869,393)

(685,839)

(16,143,466)

(17,418,317)

(2,453,318)

Other operating income

257,062

304,818

42,933

724,832

801,560

112,897

Income from operations

2,509,219

3,668,279

516,667

6,197,446

9,104,135

1,282,291

Investment gain (loss) and revaluation of investments

257,064

(4,449)

(627)

546,031

(18,054)

(2,543)

Impairment loss of investments

(34,347)

0

0

(93,904)

(19,105)

(2,691)

Interest expense

(4,311)

(14,770)

(2,080)

(24,258)

(22,932)

(3,230)

Interest income

198,255

208,913

29,425

764,018

780,292

109,902

Exchange gain (loss)

160,542

(78,151)

(11,007)

687,871

162,666

22,911

Income before income tax expense and share of income of
equity method investees

3,086,422

3,779,822

532,378

8,077,204

9,987,002

1,406,640

Income tax expenses 

(903,839)

(771,969)

(108,730)

(1,758,810)

(1,866,004)

(262,821)

Share of income (loss) of equity method investees

59,176

(25,236)

(3,554)

(6,559)

80,301

11,310

Net income

2,241,759

2,982,617

420,094

6,311,835

8,201,299

1,155,129

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(7,998)

(30,470)

(4,292)

(13,019)

(84,675)

(11,926)

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

2,233,761

2,952,147

415,802

6,298,816

8,116,624

1,143,203

Shares used in calculating earnings per share (3):

Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary
shares:

—Basic

121,010,371

108,441,659

108,441,659

127,235,048

110,695,778

110,695,778

—Diluted

122,089,636

110,380,505

110,380,505

128,157,304

112,552,398

112,552,398

Net earnings per Class A and Class B ordinary share

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic

18.46

27.22

3.83

49.51

73.32

10.33

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted

18.30

26.75

3.77

49.15

72.11

10.16

Net earnings per ADS (1 ordinary share equals to 5 ADSs)

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic

3.69

5.44

0.77

9.90

14.66

2.07

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted

3.66

5.35

0.75

9.83

14.42

2.03

(1) Other revenues primarily consist of product promotion and online advertising revenues, lease income mainly earned from
the Shan Shan Outlets ,fees charged to third-party merchants which the Company provides platform access for sales of their
products, revenue from third-party logistics services, loan facilitation service income and membership fee income.

(1) Other revenues primarily consist of product promotion and
online advertising revenues, lease income mainly earned from
the Shan Shan Outlets, fees charged to third-party merchants 
which the Company provides platform access for sales of their
products, revenue from third-party logistics services, loan
facilitation service income and membership fee income.

(2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling expenses, which amounted RMB1.5 billion and RMB1.8 billion  in the
three month periods ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023, respectively.

(2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling
expenses, which amounted RMB5.1 billion and RMB5.8 billion 
in the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023, respectively.

(3) Authorized share capital is re-classified and re-designated into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, with
each Class A ordinary share being entitled to one vote and each Class B ordinary share being entitled to ten votes on all
matters that are subject to shareholder vote.

(3) Authorized share capital is re-classified and re-designated
into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, with
each Class A ordinary share being entitled to one vote and
each Class B ordinary share being entitled to ten votes on all
matters that are subject to shareholder vote.

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Share-based compensation expenses are included in the
operating expenses as follows:

Fulfillment expenses

16,913

18,586

2,618

74,063

77,926

10,976

Marketing expenses

4,489

7,683

1,082

14,630

33,379

4,701

Technology and content expenses

52,588

86,591

12,196

242,714

330,197

46,507

General and administrative expenses

191,191

171,805

24,198

876,174

1,068,304

150,467

Total

265,181

284,665

40,094

1,207,581

1,509,806

212,651

 

 

 

Vipshop Holdings Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

21,938,653

25,414,729

3,579,590

Restricted cash 

1,164,748

882,637

124,317

Short term investments

1,595,904

1,983,201

279,328

Accounts receivable, net

567,730

778,767

109,687

Amounts due from related parties, net

670,187

553,502

77,959

Other receivables and prepayments, net

2,280,449

2,298,612

323,753

Loan receivables, net

882

4,437

625

Inventories

5,515,880

5,644,713

795,041

Total current assets

33,734,433

37,560,598

5,290,300

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment, net

16,225,589

16,882,100

2,377,794

Deposits for property and equipment

296,717

200,739

28,273

Land use rights, net

7,638,506

10,132,626

1,427,151

Intangible assets, net

336,599

332,821

46,877

Investment in equity method investees

2,162,872

2,155,561

303,604

Other investments

2,660,305

2,916,189

410,737

Other long-term assets

91,762

147,669

20,799

Goodwill

755,213

755,213

106,370

Deferred tax assets, net

681,770

685,017

96,483

Operating lease right-of-use assets

891,744

554,061

78,038

Total non-current assets

31,741,077

34,761,996

4,896,126

TOTAL ASSETS

65,475,510

72,322,594

10,186,426

LIABILITIES AND  EQUITY 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Short term loans

2,687,438

1,425,576

200,788

Accounts payable

15,018,138

17,259,395

2,430,935

Advance from customers 

1,737,424

1,689,881

238,015

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 

8,394,742

9,560,449

1,346,562

Amounts due to related parties 

151,736

150,373

21,180

Deferred income 

400,207

457,594

64,451

Operating lease liabilities

136,435

80,868

11,390

Total current liabilities

28,526,120

30,624,136

4,313,321

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Deferred tax liability 

573,734

692,492

97,535

Deferred income-non current 

1,469,685

1,756,949

247,461

Operating lease liabilities

832,928

689,259

97,080

Total non-current liabilities

2,876,347

3,138,700

442,076

TOTAL LIABILITIES

31,402,467

33,762,836

4,755,397

EQUITY:

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 483,489,642
shares authorized,124,060,090 and 98,877,929 shares
issued, of which 101,621,330 and 92,900,247 shares were 
outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and December
31, 2023, respectively) 

80

62

9

Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 16,510,358
shares authorized, and 15,560,358 and 15,560,358 shares
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2023, respectively) 

11

11

2

Treasury shares,at cost(22,438,760 and 5,977,682 Class A
shares as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023,
respectively )

(8,352,511)

(3,624,763)

(510,537)

Additional paid-in capital

13,091,781

4,444,755

626,031

Retained earnings

28,720,304

36,836,928

5,188,373

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(707,628)

(695,589)

(97,972)

Non-controlling interests

1,321,006

1,598,354

225,123

Total shareholders’ equity

34,073,043

38,559,758

5,431,029

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

65,475,510

72,322,594

10,186,426

 

 

 

Vipshop Holdings Limited

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2023

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Income from operations

2,509,219

3,668,279

516,667

6,197,446

9,104,135

1,282,291

Share-based compensation expenses

265,181

284,665

40,094

1,207,581

1,509,806

212,651

Non-GAAP income from operations

2,774,400

3,952,944

556,761

7,405,027

10,613,941

1,494,942

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

2,233,761

2,952,147

415,802

6,298,816

8,116,624

1,143,203

Share-based compensation expenses

265,181

284,665

40,094

1,207,581

1,509,806

212,651

Impairment loss of investments

34,347

0

0

93,904

19,105

2,691

Investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments
excluding dividends

(257,064)

4,449

627

(533,826)

18,309

2,579

Reconciling items on the share of equity method
investments(4)

(46,430)

27,502

3,874

2,965

7,606

1,071

Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments

1,270

(70,495)

(9,929)

(232,532)

(161,580)

(22,758)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

2,231,065

3,198,268

450,468

6,836,908

9,509,870

1,339,437

(4) To exclude the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items relating to investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments on the
share of equity method investments.

Shares used in calculating earnings per share:

Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary
shares:

—Basic

121,010,371

108,441,659

108,441,659

127,235,048

110,695,778

110,695,778

—Diluted

122,089,636

110,380,505

110,380,505

128,157,304

112,552,398

112,552,398

Non-GAAP net income per Class A and Class B ordinary
share

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders
——Basic

18.44

29.49

4.15

53.73

85.91

12.10

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders
——Diluted

18.27

28.97

4.08

53.35

84.49

11.90

Non-GAAP net income per ADS (1 ordinary share equal to 5
ADSs)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders
——Basic

3.69

5.90

0.83

10.75

17.18

2.42

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders
——Diluted

3.65

5.79

0.82

10.67

16.90

2.38

 

 

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Typeform Delivers New Solutions to Empower B2C Businesses to Better Engage Customers

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Typeform, the intuitive form builder and conversational data collection platform, today announced new features that provide business-to-consumer (B2C) businesses with the context, clarity, and convenience needed to better engage and understand their customers. Now businesses can further enhance the respondent experience, all while gathering richer, actionable data. 

Today, 70% of consumer decisions are based on emotion, including brand preference.¹ Buyers expect brands to tailor experiences to their personal preferences more than ever, but at the same time, they’re also becoming more cautious about sharing personal information. Typeform’s latest features help brands collect data directly from customers through interactive, personalized experiences they trust, then automatically enhance it with third-party insights to deepen their understanding. This empowers companies to deliver more targeted, data-driven marketing.

“Businesses can’t thrive on surface-level insights,” said Aleks Bass, Chief Product Officer, Typeform. “Our latest innovations give you the ability to dig deeper into truly knowing your customers by providing dynamic data collection experiences that encourage quality responses. Whether boosting conversions with a personalized product recommendation quiz or gathering feedback through video surveys, the common denominator is that your customers enjoy the experience.”

The offerings were unveiled at Typeforum 2024, Typeform’s first-ever virtual product spotlight event, designed to showcase the latest innovations from the company. Newly released features include: 

Enhanced Video Capabilities: Typeform now allows customers to respond with video, providing businesses deeper insights through voice and expressions, not just text. This builds on Typeform’s existing feature that enables creators to record, edit, and embed personalized videos into forms, boosting engagement and conversions. Typeform research found that 65% of marketers believe video is an effective tool for engaging and interacting with customers in ways that feel more human and create connection and loyalty.²Clarify with AI: Typeform’s Clarify with AI acts as a virtual interviewer, prompting follow-up questions based on customer responses. When a customer is asked about their experience and answers vaguely, like “good,” the AI encourages more detailed feedback, asking, “Good, how? What stood out?” For customers, it feels like a personalized conversation. For brands, it delivers more insights. Automated B2C Data Enrichment: Earlier this year, Typeform introduced automated B2B data enrichment, making it easier than ever to understand customers at a deeper level without needing to ask additional questions. Now, consumer-level enrichment is available in the Typeform platform. With just a personal email address, companies can pull in key data points from trusted third-party sources, providing a more complete picture of who’s on the other side of the screen.AI-powered Qualitative Analysis: With this feature, businesses can instantly analyze large volumes of text and video responses to surface key themes and insights, saving hours of manual work. Data Quality Tools: Invisible reCAPTCHA ensures data integrity by blocking bots and automated submissions, allowing only genuine responses to be collected. This safeguard enhances data reliability, helping teams make accurate, data-driven decisions.Klaviyo Integration: Typeform will soon be launching a new integration with Klaviyo, designed for B2C and direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketers. It will ensure that every insight gathered flows seamlessly into Klaviyo. Manual data transfers are eliminated as segments automatically update with Typeform data, enabling hyper-targeted campaigns customized to each customer’s unique profile. This integration combines Typeform’s interactive data collection with Klaviyo’s automation, facilitating more natural, personalized customer connections while driving business growth.

“We built a powerful product recommendation quiz not just to help our customers, but to generate invaluable data that allows us to better segment and engage them with relevant marketing,” said Addison Wennar, Digital Communications Manager, OGEE. “With the holiday shopping season approaching, these insights will be key. Typeform already delivers the highest response rates for us, and I’m excited to see how the new features will amplify that impact.”

The features are available today in Typeform for Growth plans. Watch the Typeforum 2024 recordings and learn how to use Typeform to better understand and engage customers here

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Typeform is a distinctly intuitive form builder that helps over 150,000 customers collect and validate the data they need to grow their businesses. Designed with striking visuals, a conversational flow, and powerful data capabilities, Typeform empowers brands to give and get more with each form. Typeform drives more than 500 million responses each year and integrates with essential tools including Zapier, HubSpot, and Slack. For more information, visit www.typeform.com.

1         Pendell, R. (2024, October 15). Customer brand preference and decisions: Gallup’s 70/30 principle. Gallup.com. https://www.gallup.com/workplace/398954/customer-brand-preference-decisions-gallup-principle.aspx#:~:text=70%25%20of%20decisions%20are%20based,Making%20Process:%20Rational%20or%20Emotional?

2          Data from a survey of 105 Typeform customers conducted on September 30, 2024.

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC), a leading control system integrator and field service company for industrial automation and drive technology, today announced that the company has experienced a year of growth and success, achieving a 39% increase in revenue year-over-year. To meet the growing demand for automation and drive solutions, EDC has expanded its team, hiring Ricky Arcky as human resources manager and Tyler Schaberick as systems engineer. EDC attributes this growth to maintaining industry certifications, digital marketing efforts, a dedicated team, and strong, long-term partnerships.

“We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved this year, which is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients.”

“We are proud of the growth we’ve achieved this year, which is a testament to the hard work of our team and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients,” said Chuck Dillard, Vice President of EDC. “Our recent hires and increased project load reflect our strategy to grow both wider and deeper with our existing clients, as well as entering new industries.”

“We’ve put in years of preparation and invested heavily in digital marketing to get the word out about our services, knowing that growth was inevitable,” Dillard added. “Our team has worked tirelessly and the results speak for themselves: clients continue to return to us because of our technical expertise and the strong results we deliver.”

EDC’s expertise in coating & laminating, wire and cable, PLC programming and upgrades, as well as drive service, has allowed the company to strengthen its presence in the metals converting industry, securing new and expanded projects across multiple client plants. EDC has also successfully completed upgrades for a new client in the composites industry, widening the portfolio of industries it caters to.

In addition to recent growth, EDC remains committed to maintaining the highest industry standards through its CSIA certification, which ensures adherence to best practices in control system integration. Several certifications, including UL508A recertification and certifications from Rockwell Automation, Siemens, and Ignition, further emphasize EDC’s dedication to safety, technical proficiency, and continuous improvement.

About Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc.
Founded in 1968, Electronic Drives and Controls, Inc. (EDC) is a CSIA Certified control system integrator with deep domain expertise in the coating and laminating, and converting industries. The company’s large field service team specializes in AC and DC drives, PLCs and factory automation. Family owned and operated for more than 50 years, EDC’s team of engineers and technicians has a vast experience integrating new control systems and breathing life into older equipment. EDC has the engineering capability to design, build, start-up and service projects from the sophisticated to the simple and the service support team on call 24/7/365 to keep it all running at peak efficiency from day one and for years to come. In addition to the company’s certification as a Siemens Solution Partner and a Rockwell Automation Recognized System Integrator, EDC is a factory authorized/factory trained service center for over 40 drive brands. For more information, visit the company’s website, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.

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HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Covr, a leading digital insurance provider, has partnered with Allstate Financial Services, LLC to offer a streamlined suite of life, long-term care (LTC), and disability income insurance solutions through Covr’s digital platform. This partnership provides Allstate Financial Services customers with a simple, connected experience, featuring an intuitive, paperless process that makes it easier than ever to purchase insurance tailored to their diverse needs.

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“We are extremely pleased to add Allstate’s network of 7,000+ representatives to our insurance platform,” said Michael Kalen, CEO of Covr. “Their business owners and individual customer base fits perfectly with our portfolio of simplified life, LTC, and disability income solutions for agents and their customers.”

“We’re committed to expanding solutions that better meet our customers’ protection needs,” said Scott Delaney, President and CEO, Allstate Financial Services. “With Covr’s digital platform, our representatives can deliver a more connected experience and offer a broader range of insurance options tailored to each customer’s unique needs.”

Allstate representatives will collaborate closely with Covr’s sales team to ensure ongoing support. Allstate Financial Services will also benefit from Covr’s top-tier case management services, providing end-to-end support throughout the entire insurance process.

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