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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 19, 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 ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were RMB20.7 billion (US$2.9 billion), compared with RMB22.8 billion in the prior year period.GMV[1] for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB40.1 billion, compared with RMB42.5 billion in the prior year period.Gross profit for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB5.0 billion (US$706.1 million), compared with RMB5.4 billion in the prior year period.Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1.0 billion (US$149.0 million), compared with RMB1.2 billion in the prior year period.Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[2] for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1.3 billion (US$186.8 million), compared with RMB1.8 billion in the prior year period.The number of active customers[3] for the third quarter of 2024 was 39.6 million, compared with 42.3 million in the prior year period.Total orders[4] for the third quarter of 2024 were 163.9 million, compared with 179.9 million in the prior year period.

Mr. Eric Shen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vipshop, stated, “Our third-quarter performance reflected soft industry trends in discretionary categories. During the quarter, we swiftly adapted our business priorities to address external challenges and identify the biggest opportunities for improvement. We observed some early positive results from a series of adjustments, which further enhanced our merchandising portfolio and operational efficiency, while active Super VIP customers continued to experience double-digit growth. With consumer spending yet to fully recover, we remain laser-focused on our long-term strategies, while driving necessary changes and executing the retail fundamentals that are pivotal to our long-term growth.”

Mr. Mark Wang, Chief Financial Officer of Vipshop, further commented, “Our third-quarter results were largely in line with our expectations. We maintained solid profitability through disciplined financial management. At the same time, we continued to invest to grow, reallocating resources to maximize customer impact and growth, with the goal of creating a better balance in our business. In addition, we continued to return value to our shareholders by repurchasing US$275.0 million worth of shares during the quarter, and we are committed to a new US$1.0 billion program once we fully utilize the current repurchase program.”

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

REVENUES 

Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2024 were RMB20.7 billion (US$2.9 billion), compared with RMB22.8 billion in the prior year period.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB5.0 billion (US$706.1 million), compared with RMB5.4 billion in the prior year period. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2024 increased to 24.0% from 23.6% in the prior year period.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2024 decreased by 6.1% year over year to RMB3.8 billion (US$536.6 million) from RMB4.0 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2024 was 18.2%, compared with 17.6% in the prior year period.

Fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2024 decreased by 2.0% year over year to RMB1.7 billion (US$247.3 million) from RMB1.8 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2024 was 8.4%, compared with 7.8% in the prior year period.Marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2024 decreased by 7.7% year over year to RMB617.8 million (US$88.0 million) from RMB669.6 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2024 was 3.0%, compared with 2.9% in the prior year period.Technology and content expenses for the third quarter of 2024 increased by 4.3% year over year to RMB454.2 million (US$64.7 million) from RMB435.3 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, technology and content expenses for the third quarter of 2024 was 2.2%, compared with 1.9% in the prior year period.General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2024 decreased by 15.3% year over year to RMB957.8 million (US$136.5 million) from RMB1.1 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2024 decreased to 4.6% from 5.0% in the prior year period.

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1.3 billion (US$189.5 million), compared with RMB1.5 billion in the prior year period. Operating margin for the third quarter of 2024 was 6.4%, compared with 6.7% in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP income from operations[5] for the third quarter of 2024, which excluded share-based compensation expenses, was RMB1.7 billion (US$242.4 million), compared with RMB2.1 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating margin[6] for the third quarter of 2024 was 8.2%, compared with 9.1% in the prior year period.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1.0 billion (US$149.0 million), compared with RMB1.2 billion in the prior year period. Net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2024 was 5.1%, compared with 5.3% in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[7] for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB1.97 (US$0.28), compared with RMB2.19 in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2024, which excluded (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments, was RMB1.3 billion (US$186.8 million), compared with RMB1.8 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[8] for the third quarter of 2024 was 6.3%, compared with 8.1% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[9] for the third quarter of 2024 was RMB2.47 (US$0.35), compared with RMB3.33 in the prior year period.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted income per ADS was 530,188,575.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB22.5 billion (US$3.2 billion) and short term investments of RMB1.6 billion (US$222.3 million).

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB508.9 million (US$72.5 million), and free cash flow[10], a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

For the three months ended

Sept 30, 2023

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

US$’000

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,204,020

508,890

72,516

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from internet financing activities[11]

(102,537)

(15,603)

(2,223)

   Capital expenditures

(1,071,555)

(1,083,596)

(154,411)

Free cash inflow (outflow)

29,928

(590,309)

(84,118)

 

For the trailing twelve months ended

Sept 30, 2023

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

US$’000

Net cash generated from operating activities

12,243,732

8,931,635

1,272,748

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from internet financing activities

295,072

2,152

307

   Capital expenditures

(4,419,331)

(4,372,251)

(623,041)

Free cash inflow

8,119,473

4,561,536

650,014

Share Repurchase Program

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased US$275.0 million of its ADSs under its current US$1.0 billion share repurchase program, which is effective through March 2025. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has an unutilized amount of US$55.3 million under this program.

In August 2024, the Company’s board of directors authorized a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$1.0 billion of its ADSs or Class A ordinary shares for a 24-month period commencing from the full utilization of the existing share repurchase program adopted in March 2023, as amended.

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB31.2 billion and RMB32.9 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of approximately 10% 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 translations 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 RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on September 30, 2024 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 September 30, 2024, or at any other rate.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 19, 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/BIb7dd20b068014c73a6cc797c134be1b5

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/x863x7sh. 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; 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 the 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 loss (gain) 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 loss (gain) 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 loss (gain) 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 given period, including 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 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 loss (gain) 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 updated its definition of “active customers” to exclude registered members who make 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 given period, including the orders for products and services sold through the Company’s online sales business and on 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

September 30,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Product revenues 

21,077,354

18,920,273

2,696,117

Other revenues (1)

1,688,507

1,755,668

250,181

 Total net revenues 

22,765,861

20,675,941

2,946,298

 Cost of revenues 

(17,384,331)

(15,720,539)

(2,240,159)

 Gross profit 

5,381,530

4,955,402

706,139

 Operating expenses: 

 Fulfillment expenses (2) 

(1,771,903)

(1,735,673)

(247,331)

 Marketing expenses 

(669,608)

(617,815)

(88,038)

 Technology and content expenses 

(435,279)

(454,154)

(64,716)

 General and administrative expenses 

(1,131,241)

(957,798)

(136,485)

 Total operating expenses 

(4,008,031)

(3,765,440)

(536,570)

 Other operating income 

160,165

139,939

19,941

 Income from operations 

1,533,664

1,329,901

189,510

 Investment (loss) gain and revaluation of investments 

(94,939)

96,934

13,813

 Impairment loss of investments 

0

(43,555)

(6,207)

 Interest expense 

(466)

(15,895)

(2,265)

 Interest income 

166,246

174,651

24,888

 Exchange loss 

(33,632)

(86,182)

(12,281)

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

1,570,873

1,455,854

207,458

 Income tax expenses  

(364,835)

(474,220)

(67,576)

 Share of income of equity method investees 

24,528

79,043

11,264

 Net income 

1,230,566

1,060,677

151,146

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(22,274)

(15,338)

(2,186)

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,208,292

1,045,339

148,960

 Shares used in calculating earnings per share (3): 

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

 —Basic 

108,463,991

104,496,269

104,496,269

 —Diluted 

110,416,154

106,037,715

106,037,715

 Net earnings per Class A and Class B ordinary share 

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic 

11.14

10.00

1.42

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted 

10.94

9.86

1.41

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

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic 

2.23

2.00

0.28

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted 

2.19

1.97

0.28

(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 RMB 1.2 billion and RMB1.2 billion in the three month
periods ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2024, 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.

Three Months Ended

September 30,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

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

 Fulfillment expenses 

20,798

20,241

2,884

 Marketing expenses 

7,985

7,584

1,081

 Technology and content expenses 

89,333

94,101

13,409

 General and administrative expenses 

421,423

249,179

35,508

 Total 

539,539

371,105

52,882

 Vipshop Holdings Limited 

 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 

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

December 31,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

25,414,729

21,870,029

3,116,454

Restricted cash 

882,637

583,747

83,183

Short term investments

1,983,201

1,560,246

222,333

Accounts receivable, net

778,767

895,057

127,545

Amounts due from related parties,net

553,502

678,032

96,619

Other receivables and prepayments,net

2,298,612

2,508,604

357,473

Loan receivables,net

4,437

5,871

837

Inventories

5,644,713

4,626,792

659,313

Total current assets

37,560,598

32,728,378

4,663,757

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment, net

16,882,100

18,106,529

2,580,160

Deposits for property and equipment

200,739

172,570

24,591

Land use rights, net

10,132,626

10,744,108

1,531,023

Intangible assets, net

332,821

328,789

46,852

Investment in equity method investees

2,155,561

2,118,264

301,850

Other investments

2,916,189

3,166,681

451,248

Other long-term assets

147,669

179,564

25,588

Goodwill

755,213

755,213

107,617

Deferred tax assets, net

685,017

733,805

104,566

Operating lease right-of-use assets

554,061

450,714

64,226

Total non-current assets

34,761,996

36,756,237

5,237,721

TOTAL ASSETS

72,322,594

69,484,615

9,901,478

 LIABILITIES AND  EQUITY  

 CURRENT LIABILITIES 

 Short term loans 

1,425,576

5,401,127

769,654

 Accounts payable 

17,259,395

11,352,270

1,617,686

 Advance from customers  

1,689,881

1,570,520

223,797

 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  

9,560,449

8,176,729

1,165,175

 Amounts due to related parties  

150,373

156,123

22,247

 Deferred income  

457,594

437,622

62,361

 Operating lease liabilities 

80,868

62,162

8,858

Total current liabilities

30,624,136

27,156,553

3,869,778

 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Deferred tax liability 

692,492

490,498

69,895

Deferred income-non current 

1,756,949

2,103,696

299,774

 Operating lease liabilities 

689,259

602,394

85,840

Total non-current liabilities

3,138,700

3,196,588

455,509

TOTAL LIABILITIES

33,762,836

30,353,141

4,325,287

EQUITY:

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 483,489,642 shares
authorized,98,877,929 and 100,125,194 shares issued, of which
92,900,247 and 87,105,180 shares were outstanding as of December
31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively) 

62

64

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, 2023 and September 30, 2024,
respectively) 

11

11

2

Treasury shares, at cost (5,977,682 and 12,908,649 Class A shares as 
of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively)

(3,624,763)

(7,086,151)

(1,009,768)

Additional paid-in capital

4,444,755

4,955,622

706,170

Retained earnings

36,836,928

40,459,508

5,765,434

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(695,589)

(725,612)

(103,399)

Non-controlling interests

1,598,354

1,528,032

217,743

Total shareholders’ equity

38,559,758

39,131,474

5,576,191

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

72,322,594

69,484,615

9,901,478

 Vipshop Holdings Limited

 Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended

September 30,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

 Income from operations 

1,533,664

1,329,901

189,510

 Share-based compensation expenses 

539,539

371,105

52,882

 Non-GAAP income from operations 

2,073,203

1,701,006

242,392

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,208,292

1,045,339

148,960

 Share-based compensation expenses 

539,539

371,105

52,882

 Impairment loss of investments 

0

43,555

6,207

 Investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding
dividends 

95,192

(96,934)

(13,813)

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

17,717

(41,078)

(5,854)

 Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments 

(19,695)

(11,242)

(1,602)

 Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,841,045

1,310,745

186,780

(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 

108,463,991

104,496,269

104,496,269

 —Diluted 

110,416,154

106,037,715

106,037,715

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

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

16.97

12.54

1.79

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

16.67

12.36

1.76

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

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

3.39

2.51

0.36

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

3.33

2.47

0.35

 

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Lavie Bio Advances its Bio-Fungicide LAV321, Targeting Downy Mildew, to Pre-Commercial Stage Following Successful 2024 Field Trial Results

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LAV321demonstrated strong results in its third consecutive year of field trials in Europe

REHOVOT, Israel, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lavie Bio Ltd., a leading ag-biologicals company and subsidiary of Evogene Ltd. (Nasdaq: EVGN) (TASE: EVGN), today announced significant progress in the development of its LAV321 bio-fungicide, targeting downy mildew. Over three years of field trials across Europe, evaluating the efficacy of LAV321 in protecting crops from fungal diseases, LAV321 demonstrated an impressive average efficacy rate of 70% against downy mildew in grapes. These results lead to the decision to advance it to the last stage of product development toward commercialization.

 

 

 

Downy mildew is a damaging foliar disease of grapes, leading to yield losses of up to 75% in key growing areas[1]. The global fungicide market, valued at over $24.5 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to $33.27 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%[2]. As public interest in environmentally friendly farming practices rises and concerns about fungal resistance to chemical solutions increase, ag-biologicals like LAV321 are emerging as preferred solutions to address these challenges and promote sustainable agriculture.

In addition to the field trials targeting downy mildew, during 2024 Lavie Bio also conducted trials evaluating LAV321 for the control of late blight in tomato. The trials demonstrated an average efficacy rate exceeding 60%, equivalent to commonly used copper products, which LAV321 is intended to substitute. Late blight is a key disease in management of tomato and potato crops, creating an estimated $6.7 billion in global damages annually[3].

LAV321 was discovered and optimized through Lavie Bio’s Biology Driven Design (BDD) platform, powered by Evogene’s MicroBoost AI tech-engine. It is designed to integrate seamlessly into farmers’ existing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices, enhancing productivity and sustainability while helping to prevent the development of resistance to conventional fungicides.

Amit Noam, Lavie Bio’s CEO, expressed his satisfaction with the announced advancement: “We are very pleased with LAV321’s performance over the last three years of our field trials, as well as in numerous trials conducted by several of our multinational partners. Our target of reaching 70% efficacy against downy mildew this year was successfully achieved, providing validation to our effective solution for key fruit and vegetable diseases, while fitting easily into current IPM practices. I am proud to announce that LAV321 has completed its development and is now entering the pre-commercial stage, with regulatory processes set to begin.”

About Lavie Bio Ltd.

Lavie Bio, a subsidiary of Evogene Ltd., aims to improve food quality, sustainability, and agriculture productivity through the introduction of microbiome-based ag-biological products. Lavie Bio utilizes a proprietary computational predictive platform, the BDD platform, powered by Evogene’s proprietary MicroBoost AI tech-engine, harnessing the power of big data, artificial intelligence, and advanced informatics, for the discovery, optimization and development of bio-stimulant and bio-pesticide products.
For more information, please visit www.lavie-bio.com.

About Evogene Ltd.

Evogene (Nasdaq: EVGN, TASE: EVGN) is a computational biology company aiming to revolutionize the development of life-science based products by utilizing cutting edge technologies to increase the probability of success while reducing development time and cost. Evogene established three unique tech-engines – MicroBoost AI, ChemPass AI and GeneRator AI – leveraging Big Data and Artificial Intelligence and incorporating deep multidisciplinary understanding in life sciences. Each tech-engine is focused on the discovery and development of products based on one of the following core components: microbes (MicroBoost AI), small molecules (ChemPass AI), and genetic elements (GeneRator AI).

Evogene uses its tech-engines to develop products through subsidiaries and strategic partnerships. Evogene’s subsidiaries currently utilize the tech-engines to develop human microbiome-based therapeutics by Biomica, ag-biologicals by Lavie Bio, ag-chemicals by AgPlenus, medical cannabis products by Canonic and castor varieties, for the biofuel and other industries, by Casterra. 

For more information, please visit: www.evogene.com

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Contact:
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Tel: +972-8-9311901

[1] Plasmopara viticola the Causal Agent of Downy Mildew of Grapevine: From Its Taxonomy to Disease Management, Kseniia Koledenkova et al. Frontiers in Microbiology, May 2022
[2] EINPresswire: Fungicides Market Growth Analysis With Investment Opportunities For 2024-2033
[3] https://www.ars.usda.gov/news-events/news/research-news/2021/wild-potatoes-tapped-for-late-blight-guard-duty/

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CQG to Offer Day-One Connectivity to New MIAX Futures Exchange Matching Engine

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CQG will Support Access to Products Available on the New MIAX Futures Exchange Onyx Trading Platform

DENVER and CHICAGO, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CQG, a leading global provider of high-performance technology solutions for market makers, traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges, today announced that it will offer day-one access to MIAX Futures Exchange (MIAX Futures) – including new Bloomberg equity index futures contracts when listed – in connection with the planned launch of the exchange’s new Onyx matching engine in June 2025. CQG made the announcement during FIA’s Futures & Options Expo, the industry’s most widely attended conference taking place this week in Chicago. The move will ensure that when Onyx goes live on MIAX Futures, CQG clients will be able to access MIAX Futures products on day one through CQG’s front-end offerings and API connections as part of CQG’s network of exchanges.

Last month, Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH) announced the renaming of Minneapolis Grain Exchange, LLC (MGEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of MIH, to MIAX Futures Exchange as part of MIH’s strategy to broaden the range of futures and options products listed on the exchange, including agricultural and financial futures. The announcement came the month after MIH announced it had entered into a licensing agreement with Bloomberg Index Services Limited to develop a suite of index futures, options on futures and cash options products based on a portfolio of benchmarks.

CQG CEO Ryan Moroney said: “We’ve been delighted to work closely with MIH on the development of its new trading engine and to be among the first to enable clients to trade on the MIAX Futures Onyx platform. Our clients are already trading the Minneapolis Hard Red Spring Wheat contract on MIAX Futures and are excited to have additional financial futures products to trade in conjunction with other products on our network, utilizing the full range of CQG tools at their fingertips. We look forward to supporting the exchange to ensure that our clients have seamless access to MIAX Futures products as it transitions to the new engine.”

Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of MIH, said: “We are pleased to have CQG providing connectivity to the MIAX Futures Onyx platform as part of its expected launch in Q2 2025. CQG’s sophisticated trading infrastructure will provide its network of professional traders with direct access to our current and planned derivatives products and aligns with our strategy of expanding access to MIAX Futures through industry-leading trading platforms.”

About CQG

CQG provides the industry’s highest performing solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers and exchanges for their market-related activities globally, including trading, market data, advanced technical analysis, risk management, and account administration. The firm partners with the vast majority of futures brokerage and clearing firms and provides Direct Market Access (DMA) to more than 45 exchanges through its global network of co-located Hosted Exchange Gateways. CQG technology serves as the front end for a variety of exchanges and is increasingly employed as the over-the-counter matching engine for important new markets. CQG’s server-side order management tools for spreading, market aggregation, and smart orders are unsurpassed for speed and ease of use. Its market data feed consolidates 85 sources, including exchanges worldwide for futures, options, fixed income, foreign exchange, and equities, as well as data on debt securities, industry reports, and financial indices. One of the longest-serving technology solutions providers in the industry, CQG has won numerous awards for its trading software, technical analysis and multi-asset trading platform. CQG is headquartered in Denver, with sales and support offices and data centers in key markets globally, providing services in more than 60 countries. For more information, visit www.cqg.com.

 

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Altair Technology Powers Cleveland Golf’s New HiBore XL Driver

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Altair® HyperWorks® platform empowers Cleveland Golf to break free from traditional design limits

TROY, Mich., Nov. 19, 2024 /CNW/ — Altair (Nasdaq: ALTR), a global leader in computational intelligence, announced its latest collaboration with Cleveland Golf, a leading golf equipment manufacturer, on the design of the new HiBore XL Driver. With Altair’s advanced simulation and design technology, Cleveland Golf is raising the bar for golf equipment and redefining the limits of driver design.

“Altair’s technology and expertise is helping Cleveland Golf shape the future of golf – one swing at a time,” said Sam Mahalingam, chief technology officer, Altair. “Technologies like simulation, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital twin are opening a new world of possibilities for sports equipment manufacturers. Altair is excited to see how leading manufacturers like Cleveland Golf can use these tools to transform the way professionals and nonprofessionals alike play their favorite sports.”

Cleveland Golf utilized an array of products within the Altair® HyperWorks® platform to craft the HiBore XL, allowing the team to perform concept evaluation, rapid design exploration, physics-based simulation and optimization, and design for manufacturing. The flexibility of the Altair HyperWorks platform allowed Cleveland Golf to explore a multitude of feasible designs—an exploration that would have been impossible with physical testing alone.

“With the HiBore XL, we sought to equip players with a driver unbound by the traditional limits of shaping, delivering exciting new performance accomplishments. Altair empowered us with the technology to do just that,” said Jacob Lambeth, research engineering supervisor at Cleveland Golf. “We pride ourselves on being at the cutting edge, and today, that means embracing the market’s premier simulation and design software. Collaborating with Altair helps us innovate in brand-new ways and maintain our reputation for pushing the limits of club design.”

With the HiBore XL, Cleveland Golf’s objective was to break free from traditional geometry to achieve new combinations of performance, while still meeting United States Golf Association (USGA) club requirements. Altair HyperWorks provided the team with the advanced design and simulation tools needed to rapidly iterate and unlock new levels of performance. In addition, the two organizations co-created a custom ribbing optimization process that helped Cleveland Golf find rib configurations that increased the HiBore XL’s stiffness while saving weight. The process helped the Cleveland Golf team enhance the club’s sound and improve its center of gravity and moment of inertia (MOI).

The HiBore XL is a testament to the effectiveness of Altair’s best-in-class technology and the strength of the collaboration with the Cleveland Golf engineering team. By combining Cleveland Golf’s vision and know-how with Altair’s technology, expertise, and value-driven approach, the two built more than a driver – they built an innovative approach for success.

To learn more about Cleveland Golf’s new HiBore XL driver, visit clevelandgolf.com. To learn more about the Altair HyperWorks platform, visit https://altair.com/altair-hyperworks.

About Altair

Altair is a global leader in computational intelligence that provides software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and AI. Altair enables organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world – all while creating a greener, more sustainable future. To learn more, please visit www.altair.com.

About Dunlop Sports Americas

Based in Huntington Beach, CA and Greenville, SC, Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is the North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. We manufacture and sell premium golf and racket sports equipment to players of all skill levels under a portfolio of brands: Dunlop, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO. DSA is also a licensed exclusive distributor of ASICS golf footwear. Our unique global sales network and infrastructure in R&D, manufacturing, and material science elevates our brands onto a global stage where we encourage players from around the world to experience our incredible products. For more information, please contact Noelle Zavaleta at noellezavaleta@clevelandgolf.com.

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