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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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Elitery Earns 2024 Great Place To Work Certification™ Indonesia: Building Trust Through a Positive Workplace Culture

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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Elitery, a leading IT managed services provider in Indonesia, is proud to announce its official recognition as a  Great Place to Work Certified™ for the period of December 2024 to December 2025. This prestigious recognition is based on direct feedback from employees. An impressive 91% of employees stated that Elitery is a great place to work — surpassing global standards and highlighting Elitery’s commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture.

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and leadership behaviors proven to drive revenue, employee retention, and innovation.

“We are thrilled to receive this recognition,” said Kresna Adiprawira, President Director of Elitery. “At Elitery, we do more than manage technology infrastructure. We build careers, foster connections, and nurture an inspiring work culture. This achievement reflects our belief that when our people thrive, success naturally follows.”

The GPTW assessment is a comprehensive measurement of employee trust in the company’s future, while also focusing on the core elements that define a great workplace. These include Credibility, which refers to employees’ trust in the company’s management and leadership; Respect, which highlights the appreciation shown by the company towards its employees; Fairness, where all employees are treated equally and without bias, regardless of their role or background; Pride, reflecting how employees feel a deep sense of accomplishment and joy in being part of Elitery; and Camaraderie, which underlines the strong sense of connection, support, and teamwork that flourishes among employees.

The survey results reveal a high level of satisfaction among Elitery employees, further amplified by the company’s progressive work-from-anywhere culture. By offering flexibility to work from any location, Elitery ensures employees maintain a healthy work-life balance, fostering an environment that supports both productivity and personal growth.

This milestone crowns an extraordinary year for Elitery.  In 2024, the company launched Elipedia, a product designed to empower knowledge sharing and streamline IT solutions for businesses. Elitery also made history by becoming the first Google Cloud Partner Managed Service Provider (MSP) in Indonesia, showcasing its leadership in delivering world-class cloud services. Further solidifying its expertise, Elitery earned the Google Cloud Public Sector Partner of the Year Award 2024 – Asia Pacific, in recognition of its significant contributions in advancing cloud adoption and innovation across the public sector.

In addition, Elitery made a strategic leap by becoming the first Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to partner with Google Cloud Security in Indonesia, expanding its offerings to provide comprehensive security solutions. Elitery’s commitment to enhancing both customer and employee experiences was also honored with the Indonesia Best CX-EX Strategy Award 2024 from SWA, highlighting the company’s success in this critical area.

At Elitery, success begins with people. The combination of a supportive and flexible workplace, significant opportunities for professional development, and recognition for employee contributions has created a culture where individuals thrive and innovation flourishes. Elitery believes that by empowering its employees, the company is able to unlock the full potential of technology and deliver meaningful impact for businesses and society.

About Elitery

Founded in 2011, PT Data Sinergitama Jaya, Tbk (later known as “Elitery”) is an IT-managed service company that focuses on cloud and cybersecurity services. With a good corporate reputation, Elitery is trusted by world-class cloud services providers, such as Google Cloud as a go-to-market partner in Indonesia.

Since 2011, Elitery has handled many mission-critical systems accessed by tens of millions of users daily. Customers from various sectors, both private and government, have also trusted Elitery. Equipped with the experience and competence that Elitery has, Elitery is confident that it can become a trusted partner for your organization’s digital transformation.

Elitery’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its continuous efforts to stay at the forefront of technology trends and advancements. By participating in initiatives like the MSSP, Elitery demonstrates its dedication to enhancing its service offerings and providing clients with cutting-edge solutions that address their security and IT management needs.

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Audio Foundry Unveils at CES 2025: Primax-Tymphany Group Drives Innovation in Smart Vehicle Technology

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Enhancing in-car experiences with one-stop integrated audio, vision, and HMI solutions for next-generation vehicles.

TAIPEI, Jan. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Primax Group, comprising Primax Electronics and Tymphany, will showcase groundbreaking solutions at CES 2025 through Audio Foundry, an automotive audio technology collaborative initiated by Tymphany. The group will present its next-generation, integrated audio-vision-HMI solutions, highlighting its cutting-edge X-IN-1 Sensory Fusion technology at the Audio Foundry booth (#6510) in the Las Vegas Convention Centre’s West Hall. This collaboration emphasizes the synergy between Primax’s advanced vision technologies, Tymphany’s audio expertise, and the unified capabilities within Audio Foundry to drive innovation in the automotive industry.

Primax Electronics redefines vision technology by expanding beyond traditional camera modules, offering high-resolution imaging, wide-angle functionality, and enhanced low-light performance. These technologies enable applications such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Camera Monitoring Systems (CMS), and Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS), ensuring precise detection and seamless integration with vehicle systems. Additionally, Primax brings innovations like specialized Qi wireless charging to the automotive space, highlighting the company’s leadership in interface technology. 

“This collaboration showcases the strength of our group’s synergy, combining Primax’s leading vision technology with Tymphany’s audio expertise to create unified solutions that will set new standards for the automotive industry,” said Joe Chu, General Manager of Business Operation at Primax. “By integrating safety-focused imaging systems with superior audio solutions, we will deliver experiences that go beyond traditional boundaries.”

Tymphany complements Primax’s efforts with its expertise in premium audio systems, including system design, moving mechanics, transducers, and amplifiers. These advancements enable immersive soundscapes that enhance both entertainment and safety, showcasing the co-operation between vision, interface and audio in modern vehicles. Together, Primax and Tymphany will create a unified platform that sets a new benchmark for user-centric design and functionality.

“Our strategy has always been to pioneer new technologies and redefine audio experiences in vehicles,” said Phil McPhee, Chief Product Officer at Tymphany. “The introduction of removable portable audio systems marks a significant milestone, and this collaboration with Primax will further strengthen our aptitude to innovate and create unique audio-vision experiences.”

Beyond product innovation, the Primax Tymphany Group will leverage its partnerships with Tier-1 suppliers and global automotive brands to fast-track the adoption of its technologies across diverse markets. As members of the Audio Foundry, the group will also engage with other ecosystem players to explore new opportunities and refine integrated solutions that push the limitations of what’s possible in audio-vision technology.

This collaboration emphasizes the Primax Tymphany Group’s vision to lead the industry in developing solutions that merge advanced technology with practical functionality. By delivering unparalleled integration of vision, audio, and interface systems, the Primax Tymphany Group will solidify its role as a driving force behind next-generation automotive innovations and experiences.

About Primax Electronics
Primax Electronics is a leading integrated solution supplier with best-in-class solutions for information products, smart lifestyle and auto/AIoT products. Our product applications expand into pubic/community safety and auto electronics segments. Primax is uniquely positioned with its “X-IN-1 Sensory Fusion” strategy by providing customers with a one-stop shop integration of interface, vision and acoustic technologies. Primax has been the best business partner for global brands by offering exceptional mechanical and electronic engineering services, strong integration capabilities and total solutions with its wide array of technologies. Visit www.primax.com.tw/en/ for more information.

About Tymphany
Tymphany is a renowned audio design and manufacturing powerhouse that specializes in consumer audio, professional audio, conference systems, automotive audio, and component business. The company’s unique X-IN-1 holistic design approach, integrates transducer, amplifier, DSP/software, acoustic system design and mechanical solutions to create best-in-class audio systems. With vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing facilities spanning Europe, the USA, and Asia, 6000 highly skilled employees, and 700 engineers, Tymphany continuously pushes the edge of technology to remain at the forefront of the industry. Visit www.tymphany.com/index.html for more information.

About Audio Foundry
The Audio Foundry is a technology collaborative, empowering members to bring disruptive ideas to life in automotive audio and acoustics.  Headquartered in Wales, United Kingdom, the Audio Foundry hosts a member alliance and fully equipped makerspaces staffed by experienced engineers and support team members. Founded in 2023, the Audio Foundry serves as an experimental retreat for OEMs, component manufacturers, and technology providers across the value chain. The Audio Foundry is dedicated to the discovery of novel technologies and experiences that enhance the automotive audio ecosystem. Visit www.audio-foundry.com for more information.

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Amorepacific Named CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree

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Generative AI-based makeup application captures company’s sixth consecutive win at CES
Also unveils new technology with Samsung Electronics, along with latest makeON skincare device

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Amorepacific has been named a CES 2025 Innovation Award Honoree for its generative AI-based makeup application, ‘WANNA-BEAUTY AI.’ This marks the company’s sixth consecutive CES Innovation Award recognition. In addition to the award-winning application, Amorepacific will be showcasing its latest beauty technologies at this year’s events – including the ‘AI Skin Analysis & Care Solution,’ which will be unveiled in Samsung Electronics’ ‘MICRO LED Beauty Mirror,’ and a new skincare device from its beauty device brand makeON.

‘WANNA-BEAUTY AI,’ an Innovation Award Honoree in the AI category, is a voice-activated chatbot application that leverages generative AI to help customers discover their ideal makeup looks and experience personalized virtual try-ons. The application first analyzes skin tone, facial features, and proportions with user photos. The AI solution, trained with data from makeup artists, then offers makeup recommendations and virtual try-ons. Users can also virtually try on someone else’s makeup on their faces, all done conveniently through a voice consultation interface.

The patented solution, developed to provide tailored makeup for individual customers, incorporates Amorepacific’s image diagnosis technology and the AI image generation technology co-developed with KAIST. ‘WANNA-BEAUTY AI’ will be showcased at the Venetian Expo Innovation Awards Showcase.

Amorepacific will also unveil its latest beauty technologies at CES. The company’s proprietary technology ‘AI Skin Analysis & Care Solution’ will be incorporated into Samsung Electronics’ ‘MICRO LED Beauty Mirror’ and showcased at the Samsung Electronics’ First Look booth. Combining camera-based optical skin diagnosis with contact-type skin diagnosis, the ‘AI Skin Analysis Solution’ can offer in-depth skin diagnosis and care recommendations.

In addition, the new ‘Skin Light Therapy 3S’ from Amorepacific’s beauty device brand makeON will be showcased at the booth. The device will be launched in March 2025, with a dedicated app seamlessly integrated with the ‘AI Skin Analysis & Care Solution.’

Amorepacific Group Chairman Kyungbae Suh will attend this year’s CES events to visit Amorepacific’s Innovation Awards showcase and new technology reveal. He will be touring exhibitions across various sectors and reviewing Amorepacific North America’s business with Giovanni Valentini, President of Amorepacific North America.

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