Newmont Corporation Sued for Securities Law Violations – Contact Levi & Korsinsky Before April 1, 2025 to Discuss Your Rights – NEM

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NEW YORK
, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Newmont Corporation (“Newmont” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NEM) of a class action securities lawsuit.

CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Newmont investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 22, 2024 and October 23, 2024. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:

https://zlk.com/pslra-1/newmont-corporation-lawsuit-submission-form?prid=137381&wire=4

NEM investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at [email protected] or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.

CASE DETAILS: According to the complaint, on October 23, 2024, Newmont published a press release announcing disappointing EBITDA third quarter 2024 highlights, in addition to decreases in production and increases in operating costs. In pertinent part, Newmont revealed that mining operations at its two Tier 1 assets would see lower production than originally guided with expectations of higher costs at these facilities.  Following this news, Newmont’s stock price fell from a closing market price of $57.74 per share on October 23, 2024 to $49.25 per share on October 24, 2024.

WHAT’S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Newmont during the relevant time frame, you have until April 1, 2025 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.

NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.

WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services’ Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.

CONTACT:

Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
33 Whitehall Street, 17th Floor
New York, NY 10004
[email protected]
Tel: (212) 363-7500
Fax: (212) 363-7171
www.zlk.com

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NIO Inc. Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Quarterly Total Revenues reached RMB19,703.4 million (US$2,699.4 million)

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Quarterly Vehicle Deliveries were 72,689 units

Full Year Total Revenues reached RMB65,731.6 million (US$9,005.2 million)

Full Year
Vehicle Deliveries were 221,970 units

SHANGHAI, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO; HKEX: 9866; SGX: NIO) (“NIO” or the “Company”), a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.



Operating Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2024

  • Vehicle deliveries were 72,689 in the fourth quarter of 2024, consisting of 52,760 vehicles from the Company’s premium smart electric vehicle brand NIO and 19,929 vehicles from the Company’s family-oriented smart electric vehicle brand ONVO, representing an increase of 45.2% from the fourth quarter of 2023, and an increase of 17.5% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Vehicle deliveries were 221,970 in 2024, representing an increase of 38.7% from 2023.

Key Operating Results
 
   
  2024 Q4 2024 Q3 2024 Q2 2024 Q1
Deliveries 72,689 61,855 57,373 30,053
         
  2023 Q4 2023 Q3 2023 Q2 2023 Q1
Deliveries 50,045 55,432 23,520 31,041





Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2024


  • Vehicle sales were RMB17,475.6 million (US$2,394.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 13.2% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 4.7% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Vehicle margin
    ii was 13.1% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 11.9% in fourth quarter of 2023 and 13.1% in the third quarter of 2024.
  • Total revenues were RMB19,703.4 million (US$2,699.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 15.2% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 5.5% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Gross profit was RMB2,308.9 million (US$316.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 80.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 15.0% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Gross margin was 11.7% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared with 7.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 10.7% in the third quarter of 2024.
  • Loss from operations was RMB6,032.9 million (US$826.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 8.9% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 15.2% from the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB5,543.6 million (US$759.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 8.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 20.8% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Net loss was RMB7,111.5 million (US$974.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 32.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 40.6% from the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB6,622.2 million (US$907.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 37.9% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 50.1% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment
    and long-term time deposits were RMB41.9 billion (US$5.7 billion) as of December 31, 2024.


Key Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2024

 
(in RMB million, except for percentage)
 
    2024 Q4 2024 Q3   2023 Q4   % Change

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            QoQ YoY
Vehicle Sales   17,475.6 16,697.6   15,438.7   4.7% 13.2%
Vehicle Margin   13.1% 13.1%   11.9%   120bp
                 
Total Revenues   19,703.4 18,673.5   17,103.2   5.5% 15.2%
Gross Profit   2,308.9 2,007.4   1,279.2   15.0% 80.5%
Gross Margin   11.7% 10.7%   7.5%   100bp 420bp
                 
Loss from Operations   (6,032.9) (5,237.8)   (6,625.3)   15.2% -8.9%
Adjusted Loss from Operations (non-GAAP) (5,543.6) (4,590.7)   (6,059.3)   20.8% -8.5%
               
Net Loss   (7,111.5) (5,059.7)   (5,367.7)   40.6% 32.5%
Adjusted Net Loss (non-GAAP) (6,622.2) (4,412.6)   (4,801.7)   50.1% 37.9%





Financial Highlights for the Full Year of 2024


  • Vehicle sales were RMB58,234.1 million (US$7,978.0 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 18.2% from the previous year.
  • Vehicle margin was 12.3% for the full year of 2024, compared with 9.5% for the previous year.
  • Total revenues were RMB65,731.6 million (US$9,005.2 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 18.2% from the previous year.
  • Gross profit was RMB6,492.8 million (US$889.5 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 112.8% from the previous year.
  • Gross margin was 9.9% for the full year of 2024, compared with 5.5% for the previous year.
  • Loss from operations was RMB21,874.1 million (US$2,996.7 million) for the full year of 2024, representing a decrease of 3.4% from the previous year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB19,945.6 million (US$2,732.5 million) in 2024, representing a decrease of 1.7% from the previous year.
  • Net loss was RMB22,401.7 million (US$3,069.0 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 8.1% from the previous year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB20,473.2 million (US$2,804.8 million) for the full year of 2024, representing an increase of 11.6% from the previous year.        


Key Financial Results for Full Year 2024
 
(in RMB million, except for percentage)
 
    2024


  2023   % Change

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Vehicle Sales   58,234.1   49,257.3   18.2%
Vehicle Margin   12.3%   9.5%   280bp
             
Total Revenues   65,731.6   55,617.9   18.2%
Gross Profit   6,492.8   3,051.8   112.8%
Gross Margin   9.9%   5.5%   440bp
             
Loss from Operations   (21,874.1)   (22,655.2)   -3.4%
Adjusted Loss from Operations (non-GAAP) (19,945.6)   (20,286.1)   -1.7%
           
Net Loss   (22,401.7)   (20,719.8)   8.1%
Adjusted Net Loss (non-GAAP) (20,473.2)   (18,350.7)   11.6%





Recent Developments


Deliveries in January and February 2025

  • The Company delivered 13,863 vehicles in January 2025 and 13,192 vehicles in February 2025. As of February 28, 2025, the Company had delivered 27,055 vehicles in 2025, with cumulative deliveries reaching 698,619.

NIO China Strategic Investment

  • As an update to the previously announced NIO China strategic investment on September 29, 2024, as of the date hereof, the strategic investors have injected an aggregate of RMB2.8 billion in cash into NIO China, while NIO has injected an aggregate of RMB10 billion in cash into NIO China. NIO and the strategic investors are working towards the completion of the remaining portion of the investment.

Completion of the Repurchase Right Offer for Convertible Senior Notes due 2027

  • On January 31, 2025, NIO completed the repurchase right offer relating to the 2027 Notes. US$378.3 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Notes were validly surrendered and not withdrawn prior to the expiration of the repurchase right offer. Following settlement of the repurchase, US$213,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Notes remain outstanding and continue to be subject to the existing terms of the indenture and the 2027 Notes.



CEO and CFO Comments

“In 2024, we achieved a new delivery record of 221,970 vehicles. Throughout the year, NIO brand maintained its position as the leader in China’s BEV market for vehicles priced over RMB300,000, capturing a 40% market share. The market share of the ONVO L60 have been steadily increasing since its launch, securing a top-three position in China’s BEV SUV market priced between RMB200,000 and 300,000,” said William Bin Li, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of NIO.

“This year marks the beginning of a new product cycle for our three brands. NIO brand will further solidify its premium positioning by introducing more technology and experience-driven products. ONVO brand, targeting the mainstream mass market, will concentrate on increasing its sales volume and enriching its product portfolio. Firefly’s model will be officially launched and begin deliveries in April, serving as a key driver for our future international expansion. Additionally, we are continuously advancing our assisted and intelligent driving capabilities and have made breakthroughs in our NIO WorldModel architecture, which will be gradually rolled out to cover all driving scenarios,” added William Bin Li.

“In the fourth quarter of 2024, despite the ONVO L60 being in its early production phase, our vehicle gross margin reached 13.1%. The sustained expansion of after-sales services and their profitability, along with the growth in provision of technical services, contributed to a positive quarterly gross profit in our other sales,” added Stanley Yu Qu, NIO’s chief financial officer. “Looking ahead to 2025, we will sharpen our focus on enhancing profitability by driving cost reductions through technological advancements, optimizing operational efficiency and accelerating scalable growth.”



Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2024

Revenues

  • Total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB19,703.4 million (US$2,699.4 million), representing an increase of 15.2% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 5.5% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Total revenues for the full year of 2024 were RMB65,731.6 million (US$9,005.2 million), representing an increase of 18.2% from the previous year.
  • Vehicle sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB17,475.6 million (US$2,394.1 million), representing an increase of 13.2% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 4.7% from the third quarter of 2024. The increase in vehicle sales over the fourth quarter of 2023 and the third quarter of 2024 was mainly due to the increase in delivery volume, partially offset by the lower average selling price as a result of changes in product mix.
  • Vehicle sales for the full year of 2024 were RMB58,234.1 million (US$7,978.0 million), representing an increase of 18.2% from the previous year.
  • Other sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB2,227.8 million (US$305.2 million), representing an increase of 33.8% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 12.7% from the third quarter of 2024. The increase in other sales over the fourth quarter of 2023 was mainly due to i) the increase in sales of parts, accessories and after-sales vehicle services, and provision of power solutions, as a result of the continued growth in the number of users, ii) the increase in revenues from technical research and development services. The increase in other sales over the third quarter of 2024 was mainly due to i) the increase in revenues from technical research and development services, ii) the increase in sales of used cars, and iii) the increase in sales of parts, accessories and after-sales vehicle services.
  • Other sales for the full year of 2024 were RMB7,497.5 million (US$1,027.2 million), representing an increase of 17.9% from the previous year.

Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

  • Cost of sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB17,394.5 million (US$2,383.0 million), representing an increase of 9.9% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 4.4% from the third quarter of 2024. The increase in cost of sales over the fourth quarter of 2023 was mainly attributable to an increase in delivery volume, partially offset by the decreased material cost per vehicle. Cost of sales remained relatively stable compared with the third quarter of 2024.
  • Cost of sales for the full year of 2024 was RMB59,238.8 million (US$8,115.7 million), representing an increase of 12.7% from the previous year.
  • Gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB2,308.9 million (US$316.3 million), representing an increase of 80.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 15.0% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Gross profit for the full year of 2024 was RMB6,492.8 million (US$889.5 million), representing an increase of 112.8% from the previous year.
  • Gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 11.7%, compared with 7.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 10.7% in the third quarter of 2024. The increase of gross margin over the fourth quarter of 2023 was mainly attributed to i) the increased vehicle margin, ii) the increase in sales from provision of technical research and development services as well as sales of parts, accessories and after-sales vehicle services, with relatively higher margins, and iii) the reduction in the gross loss rate from provision of power solutions due to the growing number of users. The increase in gross margin over the third quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to the increase in provision of technical research and development services as well as sales of parts, accessories and after-sales vehicle services, with relatively higher margins.
  • Gross margin for the full year of 2024 was 9.9%, compared with 5.5% for the full year of 2023.
  • Vehicle margin in the fourth quarter of 2024 was 13.1%, compared with 11.9% in the fourth quarter of 2023 and 13.1% in the third quarter of 2024. The increase in vehicle margin from the fourth quarter of 2023 was mainly attributable to the decreased material cost per unit. Vehicle margin remained stable compared with the third quarter of 2024.
  • Vehicle margin for the full year of 2024 was 12.3%, compared with 9.5% for the full year of 2023.

Operating Expenses

  • Research and development expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB3,635.8 million (US$498.1 million), representing a decrease of 8.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 9.6% from the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, research and development expenses (non-GAAP) were RMB3,291.7 million (US$451.0 million), representing a decrease of 9.0% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 13.4% from the third quarter of 2024. The decrease in research and development expenses over the fourth quarter of 2023 was mainly due to i) the decreased personnel costs in research and development functions, and ii) the decreased design and development costs resulting from different stages of development for new products and technologies. The increase in research and development expenses over the third quarter of 2024 was mainly due to the incremental design and development costs for new products and technologies, partially offset by the decreased personnel costs in research and development functions.
  • Research and development expenses for the full year of 2024 were RMB13,037.3 million (US$1,786.1 million), representing a decrease of 2.9% from the previous year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, research and development expenses (non-GAAP) were RMB11,741.2 million (US$1,608.5 million), representing a decrease of 1.5% from the previous year.
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB4,878.0 million (US$668.3 million), representing an increase of 22.8% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 18.7% from the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses (non-GAAP) were RMB4,752.4 million (US$651.1 million), representing an increase of 25.7% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 21.8% from the third quarter of 2024. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the fourth quarter of 2023 was mainly attributable to i) the increase in sales and marketing activities for new brands and products, and ii) the increase in personnel costs related to the Company’s sales and service network expansion. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses over the third quarter of 2024 was mainly attributable to the increase in sales and marketing activities for new brands and products, and the increase in professional services costs for general corporate functions.        
  • Selling, general and administrative expenses for the full year of 2024 were RMB15,741.1 million (US$2,156.5 million), representing an increase of 22.2% from the previous year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses (non-GAAP) were RMB15,180.5 million (US$2,079.7 million), representing an increase of 25.3% from last year.

Loss from Operations

  • Loss from operations in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB6,032.9 million (US$826.5 million), representing a decrease of 8.9% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 15.2% from the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB5,543.6 million (US$759.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing a decrease of 8.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 20.8% from third quarter of 2024.
  • Loss from operations for the full year of 2024 was RMB21,874.1 million (US$2,996.7 million), representing a decrease of 3.4% from last year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) was RMB19,945.6 million (US$2,732.5 million) in 2024, representing a decrease of 1.7% from last year.

Net Loss and Earnings Per Share/ADS

  • Interest and Investment loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB169.9 million (US$23.3 million), compared with interest and investment income of RMB1,368.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and RMB310.1 million in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to the fair value change of equity investments.
  • Other loss, net in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB527.5 million (US$72.3 million), compared with other income of RMB253.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 and RMB309.7 million in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to the loss from the revaluation of our overseas Renminbi-related assets as a result of the depreciation of Renminbi against U.S. dollars in the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Net loss in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB7,111.5 million (US$974.3 million), representing an increase of 32.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 40.6% from the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB6,622.2 million (US$907.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 37.9% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 50.1% from the third quarter of 2024.
  • Net loss for the full year of 2024 was RMB22,401.7 million (US$3,069.0 million), compared with net loss of RMB20,719.8 million in 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) was RMB20,473.2 million (US$2,804.8 million) in 2024.
  • Net loss attributable to NIO’s ordinary shareholders in the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB 7,131.8 million (US$977.0 million), representing an increase of 27.5% from the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 38.7% from the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted net loss attributable to NIO’s ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP) was RMB 6,548.9 million (US$897.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024.
  • Net loss attributable to NIO’s ordinary shareholders for the full year of 2024 was RMB 22,657.7 million (US$3,104.1 million). The net loss attributable to NIO’s ordinary shareholders was RMB21,147.0 million in 2023. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted net loss attributable to NIO’s ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP) was RMB20,381.7 million (US$2,792.3 million) in 2024.
  • Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share/ADS in the fourth quarter of 2024 were both RMB3.45 (US$0.47), compared with RMB3.18 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and RMB2.50 in the third quarter of 2024. Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share/ADS (non-GAAP) were both RMB3.17 (US$0.43), compared with RMB2.81 in the fourth quarter of 2023 and RMB2.14 in the third quarter of 2024.
  • Basic and diluted net loss per ADS for the full year of 2024 were both RMB11.03 (US$1.51). Excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS (non-GAAP) were both RMB9.92 (US$1.36) in 2024.

Balance Sheet

  • Balance of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term investment and long-term time deposits was RMB41.9 billion (US$5.7 billion) as of December 31, 2024. We have been incurring loss since inception. We incurred operating cash outflow for the year ended December 31, 2024 and our current liabilities exceeded current assets as of December 31, 2024. Based on our going concern and liquidity assessment, which considers our business plan including revenue growth, working capital management and the ability to raise funds from banks under available credit quotas when needed, we believe that our financial resources, including our available cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments, cash generated from operating activities and funds from available credit quotas will be sufficient to support our continuous operations in the ordinary course of business for the next twelve months.



Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2025, the Company expects:

  • Deliveries of vehicles to be between 41,000 and 43,000 vehicles, representing an increase of approximately 36.4% to an increase of approximately 43.1% from the same quarter of 2024.
  • Total revenues to be between RMB12,367 million (US$1,694 million) and RMB12,859 million (US$1,762 million), representing an increase of approximately 24.8% to an increase of approximately 29.8% from the same quarter of 2024.

This business outlook reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view on the business situation and market condition, which is subject to change.



Conference Call

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on March 21, 2025 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong/Singapore Time on March 21, 2025).

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.nio.com/news-events/events.

For participants who wish to join the conference using dial-in numbers, please register in advance using the link provided below and dial in 10 minutes prior to the call. Dial-in numbers, passcode and unique access PIN would be provided upon registering.

https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10045556-h7fg45.html

A replay of the conference call will be accessible by phone at the following numbers, until March 28, 2025:

United States:       +1-855-883-1031
Hong Kong, China:       +852-800-930-639
Mainland, China:       +86-400-1209-216
Singapore:       +65-800-1013-223
International:       +61-7-3107-6325
Replay PIN:       10045556





About NIO Inc.


NIO Inc. is a pioneer and a leading company in the global smart electric vehicle market. Founded in November 2014, NIO aspires to shape a sustainable and brighter future with the mission of “Blue Sky Coming”. NIO envisions itself as a user enterprise where innovative technology meets experience excellence. NIO designs, develops, manufactures and sells smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation core technologies. NIO distinguishes itself through continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, exceptional products and services, and a community for shared growth. NIO provides premium smart electric vehicles under the NIO brand, family-oriented smart electric vehicles through the ONVO brand, and small smart high-end electric cars with the FIREFLY brand.



Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to 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,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. NIO 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 announcements, circulars or other publications made on the websites of each of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “SEHK”) and the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”), 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 NIO’s beliefs, plans 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: NIO’s strategies; NIO’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; NIO’s ability to develop and manufacture vehicles of sufficient quality and appeal to customers on schedule and on a large scale; its ability to ensure and expand manufacturing capacities including establishing and maintaining partnerships with third parties; its ability to provide convenient and comprehensive power solutions to its customers; the viability, growth potential and prospects of the battery swapping, BaaS, and NIO Assisted and Intelligent Driving and its subscription services; its ability to improve the technologies or develop alternative technologies in meeting evolving market demand and industry development; NIO’s ability to satisfy the mandated safety standards relating to motor vehicles; its ability to secure supply of raw materials or other components used in its vehicles; its ability to secure sufficient reservations and sales of its vehicles; its ability to control costs associated with its operations; its ability to build its current and future brands; general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in NIO’s filings with the SEC and the announcements and filings on the websites of each of the SEHK and SGX-ST. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and NIO does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.



Non-GAAP Disclosure

The Company uses non-GAAP measures, such as adjusted cost of sales (non-GAAP), adjusted research and development expenses (non-GAAP), adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses (non-GAAP), adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP), adjusted net loss (non-GAAP), adjusted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP) and adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share/ADS (non-GAAP), in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company defines adjusted cost of sales (non-GAAP), adjusted research and development expenses (non-GAAP), adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses (non-GAAP) and adjusted loss from operations (non-GAAP) and adjusted net loss (non-GAAP) as cost of sales, research and development expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses, loss from operations and net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company defines adjusted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (non-GAAP), adjusted basic and diluted net loss per share/ADS (non-GAAP) as net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders and basic and diluted net loss per share/ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value. By excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses and accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value, the Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company’s management in its financial and operational decision-making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP methods of accounting and reporting used by other companies. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and when assessing the Company’s operating performance, investors should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for net loss or other consolidated statements of comprehensive loss data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

The Company mitigates these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP performance measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.



Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars were made at the rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2024 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the Renminbi or U.S. dollars amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or Renminbi, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.nio.com.

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NIO INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(All amounts in thousands)
 
  As of
  December 31, 2023   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2024
  RMB   RMB   US$
ASSETS          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents 32,935,111   19,328,920   2,648,051
Restricted cash 5,542,271   8,320,728   1,139,935
Short-term investments 16,810,107   14,137,566   1,936,839
Trade and notes receivables 4,657,652   1,676,246   229,645
Amounts due from related parties 1,722,603   7,702,404   1,055,225
Inventory 5,277,726   7,087,223   970,946
Prepayments and other current assets 3,434,763   3,632,956   497,713
Total current assets 70,380,233   61,886,043   8,478,354
Non-current assets:          
Long-term restricted cash 144,125   97,720   13,388
Property, plant and equipment, net. 24,847,004   25,892,904   3,547,313
Intangible assets, net 29,648   29,648   4,062
Land use rights, net 207,299   201,995   27,673
Long-term investments 5,487,216   3,126,007   428,261
Right-of-use assets – operating lease 11,404,116   12,797,158   1,753,203
Other non-current assets 4,883,561   3,573,137   489,518
Total non-current assets 47,002,969   45,718,569   6,263,418
Total assets 117,383,202   107,604,612   14,741,772
LIABILITIES          
Current liabilities:          
Short-term borrowings 5,085,411   5,729,561   784,947
Trade and notes payable 29,766,134   34,387,266   4,711,036
Amounts due to related parties 561,625   409,363   56,083
Taxes payable 349,349   400,146   54,820
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 1,743,156   1,945,987   266,599
Current portion of long-term borrowings 4,736,087   3,397,622   465,472
Accruals and other liabilities 15,556,354   16,041,079   2,197,619
Total current liabilities 57,798,116   62,311,024   8,536,576
Non-current liabilities:          
Long-term borrowings 13,042,861   11,440,755   1,567,377
Non-current operating lease liabilities 10,070,057   11,260,735   1,542,714
Deferred tax liabilities 212,347   127,467   17,463
Amounts due to related parties, non-current   329,492   45,140
Other non-current liabilities 6,663,805   8,628,596   1,182,114
Total non-current liabilities 29,989,070   31,787,045   4,354,808
Total liabilities 87,787,186   94,098,069   12,891,384

NIO INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(All amounts in thousands)
 
  As of
  December 31, 2023   December 31, 2024   December 31, 2024
  RMB   RMB   US$
MEZZANINE EQUITY          
Redeemable non-controlling interests 3,860,384   7,441,997   1,019,549
Total mezzanine equity 3,860,384   7,441,997   1,019,549
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Total NIO Inc. shareholders’ equity 25,546,233   5,967,023   817,478
Non-controlling interests 189,399   97,523   13,361
Total shareholders’ equity 25,735,632   6,064,546   830,839
Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and shareholders’ equity 117,383,202   107,604,612   14,741,772

NIO INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
 
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)
 
  Three Months Ended
  December 31, 2023


  September 30, 2024


  December 31, 2024


  December 31, 2024
  RMB


  RMB


  RMB


  US$
Revenues:        
Vehicle sales 15,438,709     16,697,558     17,475,587     2,394,146  
Other sales 1,664,467     1,975,970     2,227,840     305,213  
Total revenues 17,103,176     18,673,528     19,703,427     2,699,359  
Cost of sales:        
Vehicle sales (13,600,327 )   (14,516,999 )   (15,190,937 )   (2,081,150 )
Other sales (2,223,621 )   (2,149,156 )   (2,203,547 )   (301,885 )
Total cost of sales (15,823,948 )   (16,666,155 )   (17,394,484 )   (2,383,035 )
Gross profit 1,279,228     2,007,373     2,308,943     316,324  
Operating expenses:        
Research and development (3,972,127 )   (3,318,740 )   (3,635,826 )   (498,106 )
Selling, general and administrative (3,972,706 )   (4,108,806 )   (4,877,995 )   (668,283 )
Other operating income 40,295     182,406     171,943     23,556  
Total operating expenses (7,904,538 )   (7,245,140 )   (8,341,878 )   (1,142,833 )
Loss from operations (6,625,310 )   (5,237,767 )   (6,032,935 )   (826,509 )
Interest and investment income/(loss), net 1,368,062     310,123     (169,919 )   (23,279 )
Interest expenses (163,881 )   (203,761 )   (247,586 )   (33,919 )
Gain on extinguishment of debt         6,846     938  
Share of income/(loss) of equity investees 32,373     (199,662 )   (210,442 )   (28,830 )
Other income/(loss), net 253,891     309,654     (527,524 )   (72,270 )
Loss before income tax expense (5,134,865 )   (5,021,413 )   (7,181,560 )   (983,869 )
Income tax (expense)/benefit (232,880 )   (38,265 )   70,089     9,602  
Net loss (5,367,745 )   (5,059,678 )   (7,111,471 )   (974,267 )
Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value (78,767 )   (91,400 )   (93,570 )   (12,819 )
Net (profit)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests (146,261 )   9,443     73,272     10,038  
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (5,592,773 )   (5,141,635 )   (7,131,769 )   (977,048 )
Net loss (5,367,745 )   (5,059,678 )   (7,111,471 )   (974,267 )
Other comprehensive (loss)/income        
Change in unrealized loss related to available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax (770,560 )            
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax (200,131 )   (298,383 )   351,100     48,101  
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income (970,691 )   (298,383 )   351,100     48,101  
Total comprehensive loss (6,338,436 )   (5,358,061 )   (6,760,371 )   (926,166 )
Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value (78,767 )   (91,400 )   (93,570 )   (12,819 )
Net (profit)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests (146,261 )   9,443     73,272     10,038  
Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests 156,026              
Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (6,407,438 )   (5,440,018 )   (6,780,669 )   (928,947 )
Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADS used in computing net loss per share/ADS          
Basic and diluted 1,761,324,976     2,055,159,231     2,068,453,952     2,068,453,952  
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders          
Basic and diluted (3.18 )   (2.50 )   (3.45 )   (0.47 )

NIO INC.
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
 
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data/ADS data)
 
  For the Year Ended December 31,
  2023   2024   2024
  RMB


  RMB


  US$


Revenues:      
Vehicle sales 49,257,270     58,234,086     7,978,037  
Other sales 6,360,663     7,497,473     1,027,150  
Total revenues 55,617,933     65,731,559     9,005,187  
Cost of sales:      
Vehicle sales (44,587,572 )   (51,094,616 )   (6,999,934 )
Other sales (7,978,565 )   (8,144,181 )   (1,115,748 )
Total cost of sales (52,566,137 )   (59,238,797 )   (8,115,682 )
Gross profit 3,051,796     6,492,762     889,505  
Operating expenses:      
Research and development (13,431,399 )   (13,037,304 )   (1,786,103 )
Selling, general and administrative (12,884,556 )   (15,741,057 )   (2,156,516 )
Other operating income 608,975     411,526     56,379  
Total operating expenses (25,706,980 )   (28,366,835 )   (3,886,240 )
Loss from operations (22,655,184 )   (21,874,073 )   (2,996,735 )
Interest and investment income 2,210,018     853,728     116,960  
Interest expenses (403,530 )   (798,363 )   (109,375 )
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment of debt 170,193     (4,480 )   (614 )
Share of income/(loss) of equity investees 64,394     (503,193 )   (68,937 )
Other income/(loss) , net 155,191     (98,143 )   (13,446 )
Loss before income tax expense (20,458,918 )   (22,424,524 )   (3,072,147 )
Income tax (expense)/benefit (260,835 )   22,815     3,126  
Net loss (20,719,753 )   (22,401,709 )   (3,069,021 )
Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value (303,163 )   (347,516 )   (47,609 )
Net (profit)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests (124,051 )   91,533     12,540  
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (21,146,967 )   (22,657,692 )   (3,104,090 )
Net loss (20,719,753 )   (22,401,709 )   (3,069,021 )
Other comprehensive (loss)/income      
Change in unrealized loss related to available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax (770,560 )        
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil tax 11,514     149,668     20,504  
Total other comprehensive (loss)/income (759,046 )   149,668     20,504  
Total comprehensive loss (21,478,799 )   (22,252,041 )   (3,048,517 )

Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value (303,163 )   (347,516 )   (47,609 )
Net (profit)/loss attributable to non-controlling interests (124,051 )   91,533     12,540  
Other comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests 156,026          
Comprehensive loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (21,749,987 )   (22,508,024 )   (3,083,586 )
Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADS used in computing net loss per share        
Basic and diluted 1,700,203,886     2,054,614,522     2,054,614,522  
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders        
Basic and diluted (12.44 )   (11.03 )   (1.51 )

NIO INC.
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
 
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)
 
  Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
  GAAP

Result
  Share-based compensation   Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value   Adjusted

Result

(Non-GAAP)
  RMB   RMB   RMB   RMB
Cost of sales (17,394,484 )   19,641     (17,374,843 )
Research and development expenses (3,635,826 )   344,088     (3,291,738 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses (4,877,995 )   125,564     (4,752,431 )
Total (25,908,305 )   489,293     (25,419,012 )
Loss from operations (6,032,935 )   489,293     (5,543,642 )
Net loss (7,111,471 )   489,293     (6,622,178 )
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (7,131,769 )   489,293   93,570   (6,548,906 )
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted (RMB) (3.45 )   0.23   0.05   (3.17 )
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted (USD) (0.47 )   0.03   0.01   (0.43 )

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share/ADS data)
 
  Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
  GAAP

Result
  Share-based compensation   Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value   Adjusted

Result

(Non-GAAP)
  RMB   RMB   RMB   RMB
Cost of sales (16,666,155 )   23,688     (16,642,467 )
Research and development expenses (3,318,740 )   415,955     (2,902,785 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses (4,108,806 )   207,413     (3,901,393 )
Total (24,093,701 )   647,056     (23,446,645 )
Loss from operations (5,237,767 )   647,056     (4,590,711 )
Net loss (5,059,678 )   647,056     (4,412,622 )
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (5,141,635 )   647,056   91,400   (4,403,179 )
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted (RMB) (2.50 )   0.32   0.04   (2.14 )

  Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
  GAAP

Result
  Share-based compensation   Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value   Adjusted

Result

(Non-GAAP)
  RMB   RMB   RMB   RMB
Cost of sales (15,823,948 )   19,120     (15,804,828 )
Research and development expenses (3,972,127 )   355,694     (3,616,433 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses (3,972,706 )   191,235     (3,781,471 )
Total (23,768,781 )   566,049     (23,202,732 )
Loss from operations (6,625,310 )   566,049     (6,059,261 )
Net loss (5,367,745 )   566,049     (4,801,696 )
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (5,592,773 )   566,049   78,767   (4,947,957 )
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted (RMB) (3.18 )   0.33   0.04   (2.81 )

NIO INC.
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
 
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data/ADS data)
 
  Year Ended December 31, 2024
  GAAP

Result
  Share-based compensation   Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value   Adjusted

Result

(Non-GAAP)
  RMB   RMB   RMB   RMB
Cost of sales (59,238,797 )   71,779     (59,167,018 )
Research and development expenses (13,037,304 )   1,296,136     (11,741,168 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses (15,741,057 )   560,597     (15,180,460 )
Total (88,017,158 )   1,928,512     (86,088,646 )
Loss from operations (21,874,073 )   1,928,512     (19,945,561 )
Net loss (22,401,709 )   1,928,512     (20,473,197 )
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (22,657,692 )   1,928,512   347,516   (20,381,664 )
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted (RMB) (11.03 )   0.94   0.17   (9.92 )
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted (USD) (1.51 )   0.13   0.02   (1.36 )

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data/ADS data)
 
  Year Ended December 31, 2023
  GAAP

Result
  Share-based compensation   Accretion on redeemable non-controlling interests to redemption value   Adjusted

Result

(Non-GAAP)
  RMB   RMB   RMB   RMB
Cost of sales (52,566,137 )   83,972     (52,482,165 )
Research and development expenses (13,431,399 )   1,517,206     (11,914,193 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses (12,884,556 )   767,863     (12,116,693 )
Total (78,882,092 )   2,369,041     (76,513,051 )
Loss from operations (22,655,184 )   2,369,041     (20,286,143 )
Net loss (20,719,753 )   2,369,041     (18,350,712 )
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of NIO Inc. (21,146,967 )   2,369,041   303,163   (18,474,763 )
Net loss per share/ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders, basic and diluted (RMB) (12.44 )   1.39   0.18   (10.87 )

i All translations from RMB to USD for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 were made at the rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on December 31, 2024 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
ii Vehicle margin is the margin of new vehicle sales, which is calculated based on revenues and cost of sales derived from new vehicle sales only.
iii Except for gross margin and vehicle margin, where absolute changes instead of percentage changes are calculated.



MINISO Group Announces December Quarter and Full Year of 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

PR Newswire

Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS Up 16.7% and 16.0% respectively in 2024

Gross Margin Hit A Record High of 44.9% in 2024, Powered by Eight-Consecutive-Quarter Growth

Overseas MINISO Stores Achieved Milestone of 3,000

Net New Stores of MINISO Group Over 1,200

Returned RMB1,574.5 Million to Shareholders in 2024


GUANGZHOU, China
, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) (“MINISO”, “MINISO Group” or the “Company”), a global value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring IP design, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and the full year ended December 31, 2024 (the “December Quarter” and the “Full Year”, respectively).

Full Year Financial Highlights 

  • Revenue increased 22.8% year over year to RMB16,994.0 million (US$2,328.2 million).
  • Gross profit increased 34.0% year over year to RMB7,637.1 million (US$1,046.3 million).
  • Gross margin was 44.9%, compared to 41.2% in 2023.
  • Operating profit increased 17.6% year over year to RMB3,315.8 million (US$454.3 million).
  • Profit for the period increased 15.9% year over year to RMB2,635.4 million (US$361.1 million).
  • Adjusted net profit
    (1) increased 15.4% year over year to RMB2,720.6 million (US$372.7 million).
  • Adjusted net margin
    (1) was 16.0%, compared to 17.0% in 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA
    (1) increased 21.4% year over year to RMB4,334.3 million (US$593.8 million).
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin
    (1) was 25.5%, compared to 25.8% in 2023.
  • Adjusted basic earnings per ADS
    (1) was RMB8.72(US$1.19), representing an increase of 16.0% year over year.
  • Adjusted diluted earnings per ADS
    (1) was RMB8.68(US$1.19), representing an increase of 16.0% year over year.
  • Cash position
    (2) was RMB6,698.1 million (US$917.6 million) as of December 31, 2024, compared to RMB6,887.0 million as of December 31, 2023.
  • Net cash from operating activities was RMB2,168.3 million (US$297.1 million). Capital expenditure was RMB762.5 million (US$104.5 million) and free cash flow was RMB1,405.8 million (US$192.6 million) for the Full Year.
  • Returned RMB1,574.5 million to shareholders in 2024 through RMB1,244.3 million in cash dividends and RMB330.2 million in share repurchases.

Operational Highlights

  • Total number of stores on group level was 7,780 as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 1,219 net new stores in the Full Year.
  • Number of MINISO stores was 7,504 as of December 31, 2024, with an opening of 1,091 net new stores in the Full Year.

    • Number of MINISO stores in mainland China was 4,386 as of December 31, 2024, with an opening of 460 net new stores in the Full Year.
    • Number of MINISO stores in overseas markets achieved 3,000-store milestone, reaching 3,118 as of December 31, 2024, with an opening of 631 net new stores in the Full Year.
  • Number of TOP TOY stores was 276 as of December 31, 2024, with a record opening of total 128 net new stores in the Full Year. TOP TOY has also begun to expand into overseas markets since December Quarter. This strategic move aligns with the Company’s plan to expand globally and strengthen its brand presence.

Notes:

(1)     See the sections titled “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” in this press release for more information.

(2)     “Cash position” refers to the combined balance of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits with original maturity over three months, and other investments recorded as current assets.

The following table provides a breakdown of the Company’s store network and its growth. The directly operated stores of the Company have doubled from a year ago. For the Full Year, the Company had a net increase of 290 directly operated stores, more than 90% of which were located in overseas markets.


As of

 


YoY


December31,


2023


December31,


2024


Number of stores on group level


6,561


7,780


1,219


Number of MINISO stores
(1)


6,413


7,504


1,091


Mainland China


3,926


4,386


460

—Directly operated stores

26

25

(1)

—Third-party stores

3,900

4,361

461


Overseas


2,487


3,118


631

—Directly operated stores

238

503

265

—Third-party stores

2,249

2,615

366


Number of TOP TOY stores
(2)


148


276


128

—Directly operated stores

14

40

26

—Third-party stores

134

236

102

Notes:

(1) “MINISO stores” refers to the offline stores operated under the “MINISO” brand, including those directly operated by the Company, and those operated by third parties under the MINISO Retail Partner model and the distributor model.

(2) “TOP TOY stores” refers to the offline stores operated under the “TOP TOY” brand, including those directly operated by the Company, and those operated by third parties under the MINISO Retail Partner model.

Mr. Guofu Ye, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MINISO, commented, “We capped off a remarkable 2024 with another quarter of solid operating and financial performance, achieving a record high revenue of around RMB17.0 billion in the Full Year. Revenue from MINISO brand in mainland China in December Quarter accelerated from September quarter. In retrospect of the Full Year, the year-over-year growth of revenue from MINISO brand in mainland China was 10.9%, sustaining a double-digit year-over-year growth on the basis of 36.2% year-over year growth in 2023. Overseas markets remained strong momentum with year-over-year revenue growth of 41.9% from MINISO brand in overseas markets in the Full Year. Notably, compound annual growth rate of revenue from MINISO brand in overseas markets exceeds 40% from 2021 to 2024. Overseas revenue contribution under MINISO brand climbed to 39.4% this year, underscoring higher growth potential and the flexibility unlocked by our globalization strategy.

In 2024, we added a record 1,200 net new stores globally, surpassing both our initial expectations and our previous record of net new stores created in 2023. Our global footprint expansion accelerated this year, as evidenced by the fact that store opening in overseas markets outpaced domestic markets and the fastest store opening pace in overseas markets ever, celebrating a milestone of 3,000 overseas MINISO stores as at the end of 2024.”

“2024 marked a pivotal year as we immersed ourselves in globalization strategy and evolved as a “Super Brand”. MINISO Group insists on interest-driven consumption, IP product innovation, and globalization strategy. We are well positioned to capture opportunities during retail transformation and exert influences on IP cooperation, product innovation and consumption experience. We will solidify MINISO’s leadership in the global retailing industry, propelling ourselves toward our vision to become the world’s No.1 IP design retail group.” Mr. Ye continued.

Mr. Eason Zhang, CFO of MINISO, commented, “2024 has marked the first full fiscal year we disclosed since the change of year end. Thanks to our solid execution of IP and globalization strategies, gross margin on the group level has climbed for eight consecutive quarters, marking both quarterly and annual records. Adjusted diluted EPS grew 16.0% year over year. Adjusted net profit grew 15.4% year over year to RMB2.72 billion, with adjusted net profit margin of 16.0%. Our cash position was RMB6.7 billion as of the end of 2024. Dividends paid to the shareholders and share repurchases in 2024 were RMB1.6 billion, compared with RMB1.0 billion in 2023. We would like to express sincere gratitude to our shareholders and were thrilled to announce a final dividend in the amount of around RMB0.74 billion, which was approximately 50% of the adjusted net profit generated in the second half of 2024, payable in April.

It is worth highlighting that MINISO Group managed to achieve ESG MSCI rating improvements for three consecutive years and obtain MSCI “AA” rating with top-tier performance in multiple topics. Moving forward, we will continue to implement sustainable development into our daily operation, adhere to longtermism and stick to balanced capital allocation strategy as we focus on delivering more sustainable, stable and foreseeable returns to our shareholders.”

“Looking into 2025, we are optimistic about top-line acceleration given current market dynamics and solid execution of growth initiatives. We will prioritize same-store sales growth and improve sales per square meter through further optimizing store layouts, refining assortments, etc. Meanwhile, we aim to improve store economics through various measures including disciplined spending. Combined with continuous gross margin expansion, we strive to maintain a reasonable and healthy profit margin over the long term.” Mr. Zhang concluded.

Recent Developments


Dividend Declaration

On March 21, 2025, the Board approved the distribution of a final cash dividend in the amount of US$0.3268 per American Depositary Share (the “ADS“) or US$0.0817 per ordinary share, to holders of ADSs and ordinary shares of record as of the close of business on April 8, 2025, New York Time and Beijing/Hong Kong Time, respectively. The ex-dividend date for holders of ordinary shares in Hong Kong will be April 7, 2025; and the ex-dividend date for holders of ADSs will be April 8, 2025. The payment date is expected to be on April 17, 2025 for holders of ordinary shares and around April 23, 2025 for holders of ADSs. The aggregate amount of cash dividend to be paid is approximately US$101.3 million (RMB739.4 million) at an exchange rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.0000), which is approximately 50% of the Company’s adjusted net profit for the six months ended December 31, 2024 and will be distributed from additional paid-in capital and settled by a cash distribution.

For holders of ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the final dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company’s Hong Kong share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong no later than 4:30 P.M on April 8, 2025 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time).


Extension of the Share Repurchase Program

On August 30, 2024, the Board authorized a share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to HKD2 billion in value of its outstanding ordinary shares and/or ADSs representing its ordinary shares over a period of 12 months starting from the approval date. On March 21, 2025, the Board authorized and approved for an extension of the duration of the share repurchase program to be valid until June 30, 2026.

Financial Results for the Full Year

Revenue was RMB16,994.0 million (US$2,328.2 million), representing an increase of 22.8% year over year, primarily driven by an 18.3% year-over-year increase in average store count.

Revenue from MINISO brand increased by 22.0% to RMB16,002.6 million (US$2,192.3 million), driven by (i) an increase of 10.9% in revenue from MINISO brand in mainland China, and (ii) an increase of 41.9% in revenue from MINISO brand in overseas markets. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to an increase of 21.8% in average store count, coupled with a mid-single digit same-store sales growth of MINISO overseas markets. The overseas revenue contributed 41.7% of revenue from MINISO brand, compared to 35.9% in 2023.

Revenue from TOP TOY brand increased by 44.7% to RMB983.5 million (US$134.7 million), primarily powered by a low-single digit same-store sales growth and a rapid growth in average store counts.

For more information on the composition and year-over-year change of revenue, please refer to the “Unaudited Additional Information” in this press release.

Cost of sales was RMB9,357.0 million (US$1,281.9 million), representing an increase of 14.9% year over year.

Gross profit was RMB7,637.1 million (US$1,046.3 million), representing an increase of 34.0% year over year.

Gross margin reached historical high of 44.9%, representing an increase of 3.7 percentage points. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was primarily due to (i) higher revenue contribution from overseas directly operated markets which accounted for 56.7% of revenue from MINISO brand in overseas markets, compared to 48.4% in 2023 on a comparable basis(1), (ii) higher gross margin of TOP TOY due to a shift in product mix towards more profitable products.

Other income was RMB21.6 million (US$3.0 million), compared to RMB22.6 million in 2023.

Selling and distribution expenses were RMB3,519.5 million (US$482.2 million), increased by 54.3% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and distribution expenses were RMB3,506.1 million (US$480.3 million), increased by 58.5% year over year. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to the Company’s investments into directly operated stores to pursue the future success of the Company’s business, especially in strategic overseas markets such as the U.S. market. As of December 31, 2024, total number of directly operated stores in overseas markets was 505, doubling such figure compared to a year ago. In the Full Year, revenue from directly operated stores has also doubled, while related expenses including rental and related expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses together with payroll excluding share-based compensation expenses increased 72.2%. Promotion and advertising expenses increased 37.7% in the Full Year, as a percentage of revenue stabilizing at around 3% in both comparative periods. Licensing expenses increased 29.2%, as a percentage of revenue stabilizing at around 2% in both comparative periods. Logistics expenses increased 51.0%, mainly reflecting the rising freight costs caused by the tension in international shipping

General and administrative expenses were RMB931.7 million (US$127.6 million), increased by 37.5% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses were RMB859.9 million (US$117.8 million), increased by 29.4% year over year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase of personnel-related expenses in relation to the growth of the Company’s business.

Other net income was RMB114.7 million (US$15.7 million), compared to RMB62.4 million in 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to an increase in investment income in wealth management products, and an increase in fair value of an investment, partially offset by a net foreign exchange loss.

Operating profit was RMB3,315.8 million (US$454.3 million), representing an increase of 17.6% year over year.

Net finance income was RMB25.8 million (US$3.5 million), compared to RMB161.0 million in 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease in interest income as a result of lower interest rate and reduced bank deposits principal as the Company reallocated certain resources to wealth management products, coupled with an increase in finance cost due to increased interest expenses on lease liabilities in line with the Company’s investment in directly operated stores.

Profit for the period was RMB2,635.4 million (US$361.1 million), compared to RMB2,274.0 million in 2023, representing an increase of 15.9% year over year.

Adjusted net profit, which represents profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses, was RMB2,720.6 million (US$372.7 million), representing an increase of 15.4% year over year.

Adjusted net margin was 16.0%, compared to 17.0% in 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 21.4% year over year to RMB4,334.3 million (US$593.8 million).

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 25.5%, compared to 25.8% in 2023.

Basic earnings per ADS increased 16.6% year over year to RMB8.44(US$1.16), compared to RMB 7.24 in 2023.

Diluted earnings per ADS increased 16.7% year over year to RMB8.40 (US$1.15), compared to RMB 7.20 in 2023.

Adjusted basic earnings per ADS increased 16.0% year over year to RMB8.72 (US$1.19), compared to RMB7.52 in 2023.

Adjusted diluted earnings per ADS increased 16.0% year over year to RMB8.68(US$1.19), compared to RMB7.48 in 2023.

Cash position, which was the combined balance of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits, and other investments recorded as current assets was RMB6,698.1 million (US$917.6 million) as of December 31, 2024, compared to RMB6,887.0 million as of December 31, 2023.

Net cash from operating activities was RMB2,168.3 million (US$297.1 million). Capital expenditure was RMB762.5 million (US$104.5 million) and free cash flow was RMB1,405.8 million (US$192.6 million) for the Full Year.

Financial Results for the December Quarter

Revenue was RMB4,712.7 million (US$645.6 million), representing an increase of 22.7% year over year. 

Revenue from MINISO brand increased by 21.3% year over year, driven by (i) an increase of 6.5% in revenue from MINISO brand in mainland China, accelerating from 5.7% year-over-year increase in the September quarter, and (ii) an increase of 42.7% in revenue from MINISO brand in overseas markets. The year-over-year increase in revenue from MINISO brand in overseas markets was driven by an increase of 65.5% in revenue in overseas directly operated markets on a comparable basis(1), and an increase of 17.4% in revenue in overseas distributor markets on a comparable basis(1) .

Revenue from TOP TOY brand increased by 50.3% to RMB282.8 million (US$38.7 million).

For more information on the composition and year-over-year change of revenue, please refer to the “Unaudited Additional Information” in this press release.

Cost of sales was RMB2,495.4 million (US$341.9 million), representing an increase of 14.3% year over year.

Gross profit was RMB2,217.3 million (US$303.8 million), representing an increase of 33.8% year over year.

Gross margin was 47.0%, representing a record high with an increase of 3.9 percentage points year over year.

Selling and distribution expenses were RMB1,001.0 million (US$137.1 million), representing an increase of 38.6% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and distribution expenses were RMB1,048.3 million (US$143.6 million), representing an increase of 49.6% year over year.

General and administrative expenses were RMB276.9 million (US$37.9 million), representing an increase of 48.0% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses were RMB246.8 million (US$33.8 million), representing an increase of 32.8% year over year.

Other net income was RMB36.2 million (US$5.0 million), compared to RMB20.2 million in the same period of 2023. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to an increase in investment income in wealth management products and an increase in fair value of an investment, partially offset by a net foreign exchange loss.

Operating profit was RMB968.4 million (US$132.7 million), representing an increase of 26.5% year over year.

Net finance cost was RMB16.1 million (US$2.2 million), compared to a net finance income of RMB40.9 million in the same period of 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease in interest income as a result of lower interest rate and reduced bank deposits principal as the Company reallocated certain resources to wealth management products, coupled with an increase in finance cost due to increased interest expenses on lease liabilities in line with the Company’s investment in directly operated stores.

Profit for the period was RMB809.7 million (US$110.9 million), representing an increase of 27.0% year over year.

Adjusted net profit, which represents profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses, was RMB792.5 million (US$108.6 million), representing an increase of 20.0% year over year.

Adjusted net margin was 16.8%, compared to 17.2% in the same period of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB1,227.2 million (US$168.1 million), representing an increase of 23.3% year over year.

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.0%, compared to 25.9% in the same period of 2023.

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were both RMB2.60(US$0.36) in the December Quarter, representing an increase of 27.5% year over year from RMB2.04 in the same period of 2023.

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS were both RMB2.56(US$0.35) in the December Quarter, representing an increase of 20.8% year over year from RMB2.12 in the same period of 2023.

Note:

(1) “Comparable basis” refers to the basis that excludes the impacts from market transitions from overseas distributor markets to directly operated markets, or vice versa.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will hold an earnings conference call at 5:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Friday, March 21, 2025 (5:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Simultaneous interpretation in English will be provided during the conference call. The conference call can be accessed by the following Zoom link or dialing the following numbers:


Access 1

Join Zoom meeting.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/99854017108?pwd=M6WgYlz4awEki6bx8Hc777G8qBrQO0.1 

Meeting Number: 998 5401 7108

Meeting Passcode: 9896


Access 2

Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers with the same meeting number and passcode with access 1.

United States:

+1 689 278 1000 (or +1 719 359 4580)

Hong Kong, China:

+852 5803 3730 (or +852 5803 3731)

United Kingdom:

+44 203 481 5237 (or +44 131 460 1196)

France:

+33 1 7037 9729 (or +33 1 7037 2246)

Singapore:

+65 3158 7288 (or +65 3165 1065)

Canada:

+1 438 809 7799 (or +1 204 272 7920)


Access 3

Listeners can also access the meeting through the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.miniso.com/.

The replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event at the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.miniso.com/.

About MINISO Group

MINISO Group is a global value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring IP design. The Company serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores, and promotes a relaxing, treasure-hunting and engaging shopping experience full of delightful surprises that appeals to all demographics. Aesthetically pleasing design, quality and affordability are at the core of every product in MINISO’s wide product portfolio, and the Company continually and frequently rolls out products with these qualities. Since the opening of its first store in China in 2013, the Company has built its flagship brand “MINISO” as a globally recognized retail brand and established a massive store network worldwide. For more information, please visit https://ir.miniso.com/.

Exchange Rate

The U.S. dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release, except for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S. dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the readers. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ in this press release is based on the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of December 31, 2024, which was RMB7.2993 to US$1.0000. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, MINISO considers and uses adjusted net profit, adjusted net margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share and adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS. MINISO defines adjusted net profit as profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses. MINISO calculates adjusted net margin by dividing adjusted net profit by revenue for the same period. MINISO defines adjusted EBITDA as adjusted net profit plus depreciation and amortization, finance costs and income tax expense. Adjusted EBITDA margin is computed by dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenue for the period. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS by dividing adjusted net profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company by the number of ADSs represented by the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share in the same way as it calculates adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS, except that it uses the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis as the denominator instead of the number of ADSs represented by these ordinary shares.

MINISO presents these non-IFRS financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. These non-IFRS financial measures enable the management to assess its operating results without considering the impacts of the aforementioned non-cash and other adjustment items that MINISO does not consider to be indicative of its operating performance in the future. Accordingly, MINISO believes that the use of these non-IFRS financial measures provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results in the same manner as the management and board of directors.

These non-IFRS financial measures are not defined under IFRS and are not presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using these non-IFRS financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect MINISO’s operations. Further, these non-IFRS financial measures may differ from the non-IFRS information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to profit, net profit margin, basic and diluted earnings per share and basic and diluted earnings per ADS, as applicable, or any other measures of performance or as indicators of MINISO’s operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review MINISO’s historical non-IFRS financial measures in light of the most directly comparable IFRS measures, as shown below. The non-IFRS financial measures presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting the usefulness of such measures when analyzing MINISO’s data comparatively. MINISO encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on the non-IFRS financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures” set forth at the end of this press release.

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 words or phrases such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “aim”, “estimate”, “intend”, “plan”, “believe”, “is/are likely to”, “potential”, “continue” or other similar expressions. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as MINISO’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. MINISO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”), 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 MINISO’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: MINISO’s mission, goals and strategies; future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; the expected growth of the retail market and the market of branded variety retail of lifestyle products in China and globally; expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of MINISO’s products; expectations regarding MINISO’s relationships with consumers, suppliers, MINISO Retail Partners, local distributors, and other business partners; competition in the industry; proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to MINISO’s business and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in MINISO’s filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and MINISO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contacts: 

MINISO Group Holding Limited
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +86 (20) 36228788 Ext.8039

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION


(Expressed in thousands)


As at


As at


December 31, 2023


December 31, 2024


(Audited)


(Unaudited)



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$’000


ASSETS


Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

769,306

1,436,939

196,860

Right-of-use assets

2,900,860

4,172,083

571,573

Intangible assets

19,554

8,802

1,206

Goodwill

21,643

21,418

2,934

Deferred tax assets

104,130

181,948

24,927

Other investments

90,603

123,399

16,906

Trade and other receivables

135,796

341,288

46,756

Term deposits

100,000

140,183

19,205

Interests in equity-accounted investees

15,783

38,567

5,284


4,157,675


6,464,627


885,651


Current assets

Other investments

252,866

100,000

13,700

Inventories

1,922,241

2,750,389

376,802

Trade and other receivables

1,518,357

2,207,013

302,360

Cash and cash equivalents

6,415,441

6,328,121

866,949

Restricted cash

7,970

1,026

141

Term deposits 

210,759

268,952

36,846


10,327,634


11,655,501


1,596,798


Total assets


14,485,309


18,120,128


2,482,449

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION
 
(CONTINUED)


(Expressed in thousands)


As at


As at


December 31, 2023


December 31, 2024


(Audited)


(Unaudited)



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$’000


EQUITY

Share capital

95

94

13

Additional paid-in capital

6,331,375

4,683,577

641,647

Other reserves

1,114,568

1,329,126

182,090

Retained earnings

1,722,157

4,302,177

589,396

Equity attributable to equity
shareholders of the Company

9,168,195

10,314,974

1,413,146

Non-controlling interests

23,022

40,548

5,555


Total equity


9,191,217


10,355,522


1,418,701


LIABILITIES


Non-current liabilities

Contract liabilities

40,954

35,145

4,815

Loans and borrowings

6,533

4,310

590

Other payables

12,411

59,842

8,198

Lease liabilities

797,986

1,903,137

260,729

Deferred income

29,229

34,983

4,793


887,113


2,037,417


279,125


Current liabilities

Contract liabilities

324,028

323,292

44,291

Loans and borrowings

726

566,955

77,673

Trade and other payables

3,389,826

3,943,988

540,324

Lease liabilities

447,319

635,357

87,044

Deferred income

6,644

5,376

737

Current taxation

238,436

252,221

34,554


4,406,979


5,727,189


784,623


Total liabilities


5,294,092


7,764,606


1,063,748


Total equity and liabilities


14,485,309


18,120,128


2,482,449

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS 


AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


(Expressed in thousands, except for per
ordinary
share and per ADS data)


Three months ended December 31,


Twelve months ended December 31,


2023


2024


2023


2024


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$ ‘000



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$ ‘000


Revenue


3,841,313


4,712,705


645,638


13,838,797


16,994,025


2,328,172

Cost of sales

(2,183,972)

(2,495,407)

(341,869)

(8,140,366)

(9,356,965)

(1,281,899)


Gross profit


1,657,341


2,217,298


303,769


5,698,431


7,637,060


1,046,273

Other income

5,556

3,570

489

22,617

21,595

2,959

Selling and distribution expenses

(722,225)

(1,000,985)

(137,134)

(2,281,080)

(3,519,534)

(482,174)

General and administrative expenses

(187,137)

(276,870)

(37,931)

(677,394)

(931,651)

(127,636)

Other net income

20,152

36,242

4,965

62,361

114,696

15,713

(Credit loss)/Reversal of credit loss on
trade and other receivables

(3,746)

(7,095)

(972)

2,708

2,469

338

Impairment loss on non-current assets

(4,547)

(3,742)

(513)

(7,995)

(8,846)

(1,212)


Operating profit


765,394


968,418


132,673


2,819,648


3,315,789


454,261

Finance income

54,603

18,999

2,603

204,510

118,672

16,258

Finance costs

(13,721)

(35,093)

(4,808)

(43,479)

(92,915)

(12,729)


Net finance income/(cost)


40,882


(16,094)


(2,205)


161,031


25,757


3,529

Share of profit of equity-accounted
investees, net of tax

268

3,676

504

268

5,986

820


Profit before taxation


806,544


956,000


130,972


2,980,947


3,347,532


458,610

Income tax expense

(168,742)

(146,272)

(20,039)

(706,952)

(712,104)

(97,558)


Profit for the period


637,802


809,728


110,933


2,273,995


2,635,428


361,052


Attributable to:

Equity shareholders of the Company

635,814

805,693

110,379

2,253,241

2,617,560

358,604

Non-controlling interests

1,988

4,035

554

20,754

17,868

2,448


Earnings per share for ordinary shares

-Basic

0.51

0.65

0.09

1.81

2.11

0.29

-Diluted

0.51

0.65

0.09

1.80

2.10

0.29


Earnings per ADS


(Each ADS represents 4 ordinary
shares)

-Basic

2.04

2.60

0.36

7.24

8.44

1.16

-Diluted

2.04

2.60

0.36

7.20

8.40

1.15

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS 


AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (CONTINUED)


(Expressed in thousands)


Three months ended December 31,


Twelve months ended December 31,


2023


2024


2023


2024


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$ ‘000



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$ ‘000


Profit for the period


637,802


809,728


110,933


2,273,995


2,635,428


361,052


Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss:

Exchange differences on translation of
financial statements of foreign
operations

(14,624)

3,420

469

22,328

19,128

2,621


Other comprehensive (loss)/income
for the period


(14,624)


3,420


469


22,328


19,128


2,621


Total comprehensive income for the
period


623,178


813,148


111,402


2,296,323


2,654,556


363,673


Attributable to:

Equity shareholders of the Company

621,230

812,694

111,340

2,274,903

2,635,833

361,108

Non-controlling interests

1,948

454

62

21,420

18,723

2,565

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES


(Expressed in thousands, except for per share, per ADS data and percentages)


Three months ended December 31,


Twelve months ended December 31,


2023


2024


2023


2024


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)


(Unaudited)



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$’000



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$’000


Reconciliation of profit for the period to
adjusted net profit:


Profit for the period


637,802


809,728


110,933


2,273,995


2,635,428


361,052


Add back:

Equity-settled share-based payment
expenses

22,663

(17,206)

(2,357)

82,734

85,184

11,670


Adjusted net profit


660,465


792,522


108,576


2,356,729


2,720,612


372,722


Adjusted net margin


17.2 %


16.8 %


16.8 %


17.0 %


16.0 %


16.0 %


Attributable to:

Equity shareholders of the Company

658,477

788,300

107,998

2,335,975

2,702,191

370,198

Non-controlling interests

1,988

4,222

578

20,754

18,421

2,524


Adjusted net earnings per share
(1)

-Basic

0.53

0.64

0.09

1.88

2.18

0.30

-Diluted

0.53

0.64

0.09

1.87

2.17

0.30


Adjusted net earnings per ADS
(Each ADS represents 4 ordinary
shares)

-Basic

2.12

2.56

0.35

7.52

8.72

1.19

-Diluted

2.12

2.56

0.35

7.48

8.68

1.19


Reconciliation of adjusted net profit for
the period to adjusted EBITDA:


Adjusted net profit


660,465


792,522


108,576


2,356,729


2,720,612


372,722


Add back:

Depreciation and amortization

152,373

253,304

34,703

464,245

808,694

110,791

Finance costs

13,721

35,093

4,808

43,479

92,915

12,729

Income tax expense

168,742

146,272

20,039

706,952

712,104

97,558


Adjusted EBITDA


995,301


1,227,191


168,126


3,571,405


4,334,325


593,800


Adjusted EBITDA margin


25.9 %


26.0 %


26.0 %


25.8 %


25.5 %


25.5 %

Note:

(1) Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share are computed by dividing adjusted net profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company by the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis.

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


(Expressed in
thousands
, except for percentages)


Three months ended December 31,


Twelve months ended December 31,


2023


2024

 


YoY


2023


2024

 


YoY



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$’000



RMB’000



RMB’000



US$’000


Revenue


MINISO Brand


3,649,667


4,428,593


606,715


21.3 %


13,119,746


16,002,565


2,192,343


22.0 %

-Mainland China

2,155,704

2,296,877

314,671

6.5 %

8,414,730

9,328,231

1,277,963

10.9 %

-Overseas

1,493,963

2,131,716

292,044

42.7 %

4,705,016

6,674,334

914,380

41.9 %


TOP TOY Brand


188,178


282,808


38,745


50.3 %


679,709


983,525


134,742


44.7 %


Others(1)


3,468


1,304


178


(62.4) %


39,342


7,935


1,087


(79.8) %


3,841,313


4,712,705


645,638


22.7 %


13,838,797


16,994,025


2,328,172


22.8 %

Note:

(1) “Others” refers to revenue generated from other operating segments such as “WonderLife”, which was a secondary brand targeting on lower-tier cities in mainland China, aggregated and presented as “others”. As the MINISO brand increasingly penetrated into lower-tier cities in mainland China, “WonderLife” has become marginalized.

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


NUMBER OF MINISO STORES IN MAINLAND CHINA


As of


December 31,


2023


December 31,


2024


YoY


By City Tiers

First-tier cities

522

587

65

Second-tier cities

1,617

1,822

205

Third- or lower-tier cities

1,787

1,977

190


Total


3,926


4,386


460

 

 


MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


NUMBER OF MINISO STORES IN OVERSEAS MARKETS


As of


December 31,
2023


December 31,
2024


YoY


By Regions

Asia excluding China

1,333

1,611

278

North America

172

350

178

Latin America

552

637

85

Europe

231

295

64

Others

199

225

26


Total


2,487


3,118


631

 

 

 

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Northern Trust Asset Management Receives 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award for Best Equity Large Fund Group

Northern Trust Asset Management Receives 2025 LSEG Lipper Fund Award for Best Equity Large Fund Group

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM), a leading global investment management firm with $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, is pleased to announce it has been awarded a LSEG Lipper Award for Best Equity Large Fund Group in Europe.

The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards, granted annually, highlight funds and fund companies that have excelled in delivering consistently strong risk-adjusted performance relative to their peers. Based on Lipper’s quantitative, proprietary methodology, the awards reflect an independent assessment of performance over a three-year period.

“It is an honor to be recognized in this category for our performance as an equity manager in Europe,” Michael Hunstad, deputy chief investment officer, and chief investment officer of global equities at Northern Trust Asset Management said. “We are committed to serving investors worldwide and offering solutions to navigate shifting market environments. Europe represents an important component of our business, and we look forward to continuing to serve our clients with the strategies, tools and technologies that will help them achieve their unique investment objectives.”

NTAM has $780 billion in equity assets under management globally as of December 31, 2024.

About Northern Trust Asset Management

Northern Trust Asset Management is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments in efforts to realize their long-term objectives. Entrusted with $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024, we understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and believe investors should be compensated for the risks they take — in all market environments and any investment strategy. That’s why we combine robust capital markets research, expert portfolio construction and comprehensive risk management in an effort to craft innovative and efficient solutions that seek to deliver targeted investment outcomes. As engaged contributors to our communities, we consider it a great privilege to serve our investors and our communities with integrity, respect and transparency.

Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking to corporations, institutions, affluent families and individuals. Founded in Chicago in 1889, Northern Trust has a global presence with offices in 24 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and across 22 locations in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2024, Northern Trust had assets under custody/administration of US$16.8 trillion, and assets under management of US$1.6 trillion. For more than 135 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader for exceptional service, financial expertise, integrity and innovation. Visit us on northerntrust.com. Follow us on Instagram @northerntrustcompany or Northern Trust on LinkedIn.

Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. Global legal and regulatory information can be found at https://www.northerntrust.com/terms-and-conditions.

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The LSEG Lipper Fund Awards are based on the Lipper Leader for Consistent Return rating, which is a risk-adjusted performance measure calculated over 36, 60 and 120 months. The fund with the highest Lipper Leader for Consistent Return (Effective Return) value in each eligible classification wins the LSEG Lipper Fund Award. For more information, see lipperfundawards.com. Although LSEG makes reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data contained herein, their accuracy is not guaranteed by LSEG Lipper.

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Sunlands Technology Group Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

BEIJING, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Snapshots

  • Net revenues were RMB483.5 million (US$66.2 million), compared to RMB541.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Gross billings (non-GAAP) were RMB412.4 million (US$56.5 million), compared to RMB415.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Gross profit was RMB401.8 million (US$55.0 million), compared to RMB468.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Net income was RMB57.8 million (US$7.9 million), compared to RMB155.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • Net income margin1 was 12.0% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 28.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • New student enrollments2 were 172,200, compared to 164,654 in the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s deferred revenue balance was RMB916.5 million (US$125.6 million), compared to RMB1,113.9 million as of December 31, 2023.

Full Year 2024 Financial and Operational Snapshots

  • Net revenues were RMB1,990.2 million (US$272.7 million), compared to RMB2,159.6 million in 2023.
  • Gross billings (non-GAAP) were RMB1,555.4 million (US$213.1 million), compared to RMB1,504.6 million in 2023.
  • Gross profit was RMB1,672.6 million (US$229.2 million), compared to RMB1,894.1 million in 2023.
  • Net income was RMB342.1 million (US$46.9 million), compared to RMB640.8 million in 2023.
  • Net income margin was 17.2%, compared to 29.7% in 2023.
  • New student enrollments were 674,649, compared to 616,341 in 2023.

“Over the past year, we have leveraged our deep expertise in adult education and keen market insights to drive continuous innovation and enhancement in our products and services. By expanding our course offerings and improving service quality, we welcomed about 675,000 new students in 2024——a historic record that underscores our significant market expansion potential and strengthens our leading position in the industry. Looking ahead, we remain committed to a student-centric approach, staying attuned to evolving market demands, and consistently enhancing the learning experience to sustain long-term growth,” said Mr. Tongbo Liu, Chief Executive Officer of Sunlands.

“Throughout the year, we focused on sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and cost optimization. As a result, we delivered annual net revenues of RMB1,990.2 million and net income of RMB342.1 million, marking the fourth consecutive year of profitability. Our operating cash flow maintained healthy growth and enhanced financial resilience. During the year, the interest-based courses became the core growth point, aligning with broader economic and demographic trends, we are well-positioned to capitalize on its growth potential. With solid cash flow and diversified products, we are confident in our ongoing growth,” said Mr. Hangyu Li, Finance Director of Sunlands.

Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter of 2024

Net Revenues

In the fourth quarter of 2024, net revenues decreased by 10.8% to RMB483.5 million (US$66.2 million) from RMB541.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.The decrease was primarily driven by the decline in gross billings from post-secondary courses over the recent quarters, resulting in a year-over-year decrease in net revenues from post-secondary courses, partially offset by the year-over-year growth in revenues from sales of goods such as books and learning materials.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by 10.8% to RMB81.7 million (US$11.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024 from RMB73.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the cost of revenues from sales of goods such as books and learning materials.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased by 14.1% to RMB401.8 million (US$55.0 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024 from RMB468.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Operating Expenses

In the fourth quarter of 2024, operating expenses were RMB351.3 million (US$48.1 million), representing a 0.7% increase from RMB348.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Sales and marketing expenses increased by 3.0% to RMB314.8 million (US$43.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024 from RMB305.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

General and administrative expenses decreased by 9.9% to RMB32.0 million (US$4.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024 from RMB35.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to declined compensation expenses of our general and administrative personnel.

Product development expenses decreased by 41.2% to RMB4.5 million (US$0.6 million) in the fourth quarter of 2024 from RMB7.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to declined compensation expenses related to headcount reduction of our product development personnel.

Net Income

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was RMB57.8 million (US$7.9 million), as compared to RMB155.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

Basic and diluted net income per share was RMB8.55 (US$1.17) in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had RMB507.2 million (US$69.5 million) of cash and cash equivalents and RMB276.0 million (US$37.8 million) of short-term investments, as compared to RMB766.4 million of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and RMB142.1 million of short-term investments as of December 31, 2023.

Deferred Revenue

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had a deferred revenue balance of RMB916.5 million (US$125.6 million), as compared to RMB1,113.9 million as of December 31, 2023.

Share Repurchase

On December 6, 2021, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase up to US$15.0 million of Class A ordinary shares in the form of ADSs over the next 24 months. On December 1, 2023, the Company’s board of directors authorized to extend its share repurchase program over the next twenty-four months. As of March 19, 2025, the Company had repurchased an aggregate of 689,935 ADSs for approximately US$3.9 million under the share repurchase program.

Financial Results for the Year 2024

Net Revenues

In the year of 2024, net revenues decreased by 7.8% to RMB1,990.2 million (US$272.7 million) from RMB2,159.6 million in the year of 2023.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by 19.6% to RMB317.6 million (US$43.5 million) in the year of 2024 from RMB265.5 million in the year of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the cost of revenues from sales of goods such as books and learning materials.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased by 11.7% to RMB1,672.6 million (US$229.2 million) from RMB1,894.1 million in the year of 2023.

Operating Expenses

In the year of 2024, operating expenses were RMB1,374.7 million (US$188.3 million), representing a 4.2% increase from RMB1,319.2 million in the year of 2023.

Sales and marketing expenses increased by 6.5% to RMB1,216.9 million (US$166.7 million) in the year of 2024 from RMB1,142.2 million in the year of 2023. The increase was mainly due to a growth in spending on sales activities, including enhanced compensation for sales personnel as well as increased spending on branding and marketing activities focusing on interest courses offerings.

General and administrative expenses decreased by 7.3% to RMB132.8 million (US$18.2 million) in the year of 2024 from RMB143.3 million in the year of 2023.

Product development expenses decreased by 25.8% to RMB25.0 million (US$3.4 million) in the year of 2024 from RMB33.7 million in the year of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to declined compensation expenses related to headcount reduction of our product development personnel.

Net Income

Net income for 2024 was RMB342.1 million (US$46.9 million), compared to RMB640.8 million in the year of 2023.

Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

Basic and diluted net income per share was RMB50.12 (US$6.87) in the year of 2024, compared to RMB92.88 in the year of 2023.

Outlook

For the first quarter of 2025, Sunlands currently expects net revenues to be between RMB470 million to RMB490 million, which would represent a decrease of 6.4% to 10.2% year-over-year. The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company’s current and preliminary estimates of market and operating conditions and customer demand, which are all subject to substantial uncertainty.

Exchange Rate

The Company’s business is primarily conducted in China and all revenues are denominated in Renminbi (“RMB”). This announcement contains currency conversions of RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for December 31, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the RMB amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into US$ at that rate on December 31, 2024, or at any other rate.


Conference Call and Webcast

Sunlands’ management team will host a conference call at 5:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time, (6:30 PM Beijing/Hong Kong time) on March 21, 2025, following the quarterly results announcement.

For participants who wish to join the call, please access the link provided below to complete online registration 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. Upon registration, participants will receive details for the conference call, including dial-in numbers, a personal PIN and an e-mail with detailed instructions to join the conference call.

Registration Link:
https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BI963ce8382d11400da9b8169f6aedb28e

Additionally, a live webcast and archive of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Sunlands’ website at https://ir.sunlands.com/.


About Sunlands

Sunlands Technology Group (NYSE: STG) (“Sunlands” or the “Company”), formerly known as Sunlands Online Education Group, is a leader in China’s adult online education market and China’s adult personal interest learning market. With a one to many live streaming platform, Sunlands offers various degree- or diploma-oriented post-secondary courses as well as professional certification preparation, professional skills and interest courses. Students can access the Company’s services either through PC or mobile applications. The Company’s online platform cultivates a personalized, interactive learning environment by featuring a virtual learning community and a vast library of educational content offerings that adapt to the learning habits of its students. Sunlands offers a unique approach to education research and development that organizes subject content into Learning Outcome Trees, the Company’s proprietary knowledge management system. Sunlands has a deep understanding of the educational needs of its prospective students and offers solutions that help them achieve their goals.


About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We use gross billings, EBITDA, non-GAAP operating cost and expenses, non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP net income per share, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating our operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes.

We define gross billings for a specific period as the total amount of cash received for the sale of course packages, net of the total amount of refunds paid in such period. Our management uses gross billings as a performance measurement because we generally bill our students for the entire course tuition at the time of sale of our course packages and recognize revenue proportionally over a period. EBITDA is defined as net income excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest income, and income tax expenses. We believe that gross billings and EBITDA provide valuable insight into the sales of our course packages and the performance of our business.

These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their respective most directly comparable GAAP measure has been provided in the tables included below. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the historical non-GAAP financial measures to their respective most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As gross billings, EBITDA, operating cost and expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, sales and marketing expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, product development expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, and basic and diluted net income per share excluding share-based compensation expenses have material limitations as an analytical metric and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, it may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider gross billings and EBITDA as a substitute for, or superior to, their respective most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.


Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements made under the “safe harbor” provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 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,” “confident” and similar statements. Sunlands may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with or furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 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. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Sunlands’ beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements that involve factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Such factors and risks include, but not limited to the following: Sunlands’ goals and strategies; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of its brand and services; its ability to retain and increase student enrollments; its ability to offer new courses and educational content; its ability to improve teaching quality and students’ learning results; its ability to improve sales and marketing efficiency and effectiveness; its ability to engage, train and retain new faculty members; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to maintain and improve technology infrastructure necessary to operate its business; competition in the online education industry in China; relevant government policies and regulations relating to Sunlands’ corporate structure, business and industry; and general economic and business condition in China. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Sunlands’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of the press release, and Sunlands does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media enquiries, please contact:

Sunlands Technology Group
Investor Relations
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE: Sunlands Technology Group

SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

    As of December 31,   As of December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB   US$
ASSETS            
Current assets          
Cash and cash equivalents   763,800   507,229   69,490
Restricted cash   2,578    
Short-term investments   142,084   276,029   37,816
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   109,018   96,916   13,277
Deferred costs, current   14,274   4,139   567
Total current assets   1,031,754   884,313   121,150
Non-current assets            
Property and equipment, net   786,670   758,215   103,875
Intangible assets, net   975   723   99
Right-of-use assets   135,820   110,154   15,091
Deferred costs, non-current   68,773   56,657   7,762
Long-term investments   61,354   260,083   35,631
Deferred tax assets     24,699   3,384
Other non-current assets   33,160   26,319   3,606
Total non-current assets   1,086,752   1,236,850   169,448
TOTAL ASSETS   2,118,506   2,121,163   290,598
             
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
             
LIABILITIES            
Current liabilities            
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities   409,691   404,865   55,469
Deferred revenue, current   553,812   382,047   52,340
Lease liabilities, current portion   8,019   8,317   1,139
Long-term debt, current portion   38,654   6,154   843
Total current liabilities   1,010,176   801,383   109,791

SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS-continued

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)



    As of December 31,   As of December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB   US$
Non-current liabilities            
Deferred revenue, non-current   560,111   534,463   73,221
Lease liabilities, non-current portion   157,269   137,040   18,774
Deferred tax liabilities   3,742   5,724   784
Other non-current liabilities   6,994   7,309   1,001
Long-term debt, non-current portion   104,665   35,386   4,848
Total non-current liabilities   832,781   719,922   98,628
TOTAL LIABILITIES   1,842,957   1,521,305   208,419
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Class A ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00005, 796,062,195 shares            
authorized; 3,131,807 and 3,131,807 shares issued as of December 31, 2023            
and 2024, respectively; 2,702,523 and 2,600,779 shares            
outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively)   1   1  
Class B ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00005, 826,389 shares            
authorized; 826,389 and 826,389 shares issued and outstanding            
as of December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively)      
Class C ordinary shares (par value of US$0.00005, 203,111,416 shares            
authorized; 3,332,062 and 3,332,062 shares issued and outstanding            
as of December 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively)   1   1  
Treasury stock      
Statutory reserves     11,083   1,518
Accumulated deficit   (2,171,284)   (1,840,285)   (252,118)
Additional paid-in capital   2,305,042   2,294,381   314,329
Accumulated other comprehensive income   143,276   136,164   18,654
Total Sunlands Technology Group shareholders’ equity   277,036   601,345   82,383
Non-controlling interest   (1,487)   (1,487)   (204)  
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   275,549   599,858   82,179
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   2,118,506   2,121,163   290,598

SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

    For the Three Months Ended December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB   US$
Net revenues   541,724   483,477   66,236
Cost of revenues   (73,751)   (81,687)   (11,191)
Gross profit   467,973   401,790   55,045
             
Operating expenses            
Sales and marketing expenses   (305,802)   (314,847)   (43,134)
Product development expenses   (7,636)   (4,492)   (615)
General and administrative expenses   (35,469)   (31,956)   (4,378)
Total operating expenses   (348,907)   (351,295)   (48,127)
Income from operations   119,066   50,495   6,918
Interest income   9,347   11,149   1,527
Interest expense   (1,610)   (758)   (104)
Other income, net   8,527   7,058   967
Gain on disposal of subsidiaries   43,468    
Income before income tax expenses

           
and loss from equity method investments   178,798   67,944   9,308
Income tax expenses   (19,958)   (8,275)   (1,134)
Loss from equity method investments   (3,639)   (1,863)   (255)
Net income   155,201   57,806   7,919
             
Less: Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest        
Net income attributable to Sunlands Technology Group   155,201   57,806   7,919
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of            
Sunlands Technology Group:            
Basic and diluted   22.59   8.55   1.17  
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income            
per ordinary share:            
Basic and diluted   6,870,714   6,761,323   6,761,323  

SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)



    For the Three Months Ended December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB   US$
Net income   155,201   57,806   7,919
Other comprehensive (loss)/income, net of tax effect of nil:            
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments   (15,243)   24,246   3,322
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments
   investments
    (24,083)   (3,299)
Total comprehensive income   139,958   57,969   7,942  
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

     
Comprehensive income attributable to            
Sunlands Technology Group   139,958   57,969   7,942

SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Amounts in thousands)



    For the Three Months Ended December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB
Net revenues   541,724   483,477
Less: other revenues   (47,982)   (81,373)
Add: tax and surcharges   17,657   21,694
Add: ending deferred revenue   1,113,923

  916,510
Add: deferred revenue in connection with disposal of subsidiaries   23,220  
Add: ending refund liability   143,744   112,342
Less: beginning deferred revenue   (1,277,040)   (920,593)
Less: beginning refund liability   (101,591)

  (119,618)
Less: beginning refund liability in connection with disposal of subsidiaries   1,820  
Gross billings (non-GAAP)   415,475   412,439
         
         
         
Net income   155,201   57,806  
Add: income tax expenses   19,958   8,275  
depreciation and amortization   7,717   7,319
interest expense   1,610   758
Less: interest income   (9,347)   (11,149)
EBITDA (non-GAAP)   175,139   63,009

SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

    For the Years Ended December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB   US$
Net revenues   2,159,584   1,990,204   272,657
Cost of revenues   (265,528)   (317,570)   (43,507)
Gross profit   1,894,056   1,672,634   229,150
             
Operating expenses            
Sales and marketing expenses   (1,142,154)   (1,216,912)   (166,716)
Product development expenses   (33,723)   (25,008)   (3,426)
General and administrative expenses   (143,286)   (132,809)   (18,195)
Total operating expenses   (1,319,163)   (1,374,729)   (188,337)
Income from operations   574,893   297,905   40,813
Interest income   31,094   38,824   5,319
Interest expense   (7,657)   (5,293)   (725)
Other income, net   34,097   26,296   3,603
Impairment loss on long-term investments   (61)    
Gain/(loss) on disposal of subsidiaries   43,715   (838)   (115)
Income before income tax expenses            
and loss from equity method investments   676,081   356,894   48,895
Income tax expenses   (25,166)   (1,300)   (178)
Loss from equity method investments   (10,084)   (13,512)   (1,851)
Net income   640,831   342,082   46,866
             
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest   1    
Net income attributable to Sunlands Technology Group   640,830   342,082   46,866
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of            
Sunlands Technology Group:            
Basic and diluted   92.88   50.12   6.87  
Weighted average shares used in calculating net income            
per ordinary share:            
Basic and diluted   6,899,456   6,824,824   6,824,824  
             
SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

    For the Years Ended December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB   US$
Net income   640,831   342,082   46,866
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax effect of nil:            
Change in cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments   15,391   16,971   2,325
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale investments     (24,083)   (3,299)
Total comprehensive income   656,222   334,970   45,892  
Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

  1    
Comprehensive income attributable to            
Sunlands Technology Group   656,221   334,970   45,892

SUNLANDS TECHNOLOGY GROUP

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Amounts in thousands)

    For the Years Ended December 31,
    2023   2024
    RMB   RMB
Net revenues   2,159,584   1,990,204
Less: other revenues   (176,014)   (287,179)
Add: tax and surcharges   62,352   77,734
Add: ending deferred revenue   1,113,923   916,510
Add: deferred revenue in connection with disposal of subsidiaries   23,220   3,423
Add: ending refund liability   143,744   112,342
Less: beginning deferred revenue   (1,690,946)   (1,113,923)
Less: beginning refund liability   (133,066)   (143,744)
Less: beginning refund liability in connection with disposal of subsidiaries   1,820  
Gross billings (non-GAAP)   1,504,617   1,555,367
         
         
         
Net income   640,831   342,082  
Add: income tax expenses   25,166   1,300
depreciation and amortization   30,648   29,467
interest expense   7,657   5,293
Less: interest income   (31,094)   (38,824)
EBITDA (non-GAAP)   673,208   339,318


1 Net income margin is defined as net income as a percentage of net revenues.

2  New student enrollments for a given period refer to the total number of orders placed by students that newly enroll in at least one course during that period, including those students that enroll and then terminate their enrollment with us, excluding orders of our low-price courses, such as “mini courses” and “RMB1 courses”, which we offer in the form of recorded videos or short live streaming, to strengthen our competitiveness and improve customer experience.



Mercurity Fintech Subsidiary Chaince Securities, LLC Receives FINRA Approval for Continuing Membership Application (CMA)

Strategic Milestone Strengthens Company’s Position in Investment Banking and Securities Markets

New York, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our company,” or “MFH”) (Nasdaq: MFH), a digital fintech group, today announced its wholly owned subsidiary, Chaince Securities, LLC (“Chaince Securities”) (formerly known as JV Delaney & Associates) has successfully received approval for its Continuing Membership Application (“CMA”) from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”).

This milestone approval, coming after an intensive regulatory review, marks a turning point in Chaince Securities’ evolution. It strengthens the firm’s position as a trusted broker-dealer that puts integrity and exceptional client service at the heart of every transaction and relationship.

“This approval is a major step forward for our growth strategy,” said Shi Qiu, CEO of Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. “We’ve invested considerable resources in developing compliance frameworks and assembling an exceptional team of industry veterans.”

Wilfred Daye, CEO of Chaince Securities, added, “We are very excited about this achievement. Leveraging my previous experience across the financial sector and innovative fintech space, as CEO of Chaince, I am committed to shaping the future of finance at a moment when innovation and tradition are creating powerful new synergies.”

Specifically, the FINRA approval enhances Chaince Securities’ operational capabilities and ability to offer a comprehensive suite of financial services, including:

  • Corporate equity securities brokerage
  • Underwriting and best-effort offerings
  • U.S. government securities brokerage
  • Private placements of securities

Looking ahead, Chaince Securities plans to leverage this approval to provide strategic capital-raising solutions to micro and small-cap companies across diverse industries to further expand its market presence and client service capabilities.

About Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc.

 Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. is a digital fintech company with subsidiaries specializing in distributed computing and financial brokerage business. In addition to our fintech operations, we are actively contributing to the evolution of AI hardware technology by providing secure, cutting-edge solutions in intelligent manufacturing and advanced liquid cooling systems. Our dedication to compliance, innovation, and operational excellence ensures that we remain a trusted partner in both the rapidly transforming digital financial landscape and the dynamic AI technology sector. For more information, please visit the Company’s website at https://mercurityfintech.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results.

For more information, please contact:

International Elite Capital Inc.
Vicky Chueng
Tel: +1(646) 866-7989
Email: [email protected]



Malaysia Aviation Group Announces Order for up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes

– Firm order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 jets and options for 30 more to renew Malaysia Airlines’ single-aisle fleet, will provide premium flying experience

– As the fastest-growing commercial aviation market, Southeast Asia’s airplane fleet is forecasted to more than triple over 20 years

PR Newswire


KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
, March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Malaysia Aviation Group today announced an order for 18 737-8 and 12 737-10 single-aisle jets to renew Malaysia Airlines’ fleet with more fuel-efficient airplanes. The order, which booked in January 2025 and was posted as unidentified on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website, will enable Malaysia’s flag carrier to introduce new lie-flat seats and meet growing travel demand in Southeast Asia – one of the fastest-growing commercial aviation markets.

The region’s airplane fleet is projected to grow nearly 250% over the next 20 years, underscoring the importance of Malaysia Aviation Group’s investment in the 737-8’s versatility and the 737-10’s capacity as the largest member of the 737 MAX family.

“This is a significant investment for Malaysia Aviation Group, enabling us to deliver cutting-edge premium cabin offerings and state-of-the-art technology to our customers,” said Izham Ismail, group managing director of Malaysia Aviation Group. “The addition of these new airplanes will not only enhance our fleet’s efficiency and increase seating capacity, but allow us to elevate the overall inflight experience, with our passengers’ needs at the forefront.” 

The Boeing 737 has served as the backbone of Malaysia Airlines’ single-aisle fleet for nearly 60 years following the introduction of its first 737-100 in 1969. Malaysia Airlines has since operated nearly every variant of the 737 family and will continue that legacy with this latest order for the 737 MAX.

“Today’s announcement represents another milestone in Boeing’s long-standing partnership with Malaysia and reflects our enduring commitment to the country’s aerospace sector,” said Dr. Brendan Nelson AO, president of Boeing Global. “The opportunity to introduce more Boeing airplanes in Malaysia is a point of pride for our many Malaysian employees who contribute to every airplane Boeing builds and delivers to customers around the world.”

With more than 50 737 jets in Malaysia Airlines’ fleet, the introduction of additional 737-8s and the 737-10 offers operational commonality and the best per-seat economics in their class, reducing fuel use and emissions by 20%.

“We are honored to build upon our valued partnership with Malaysia Aviation Group and support them in modernizing their fleet,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “Adding the 737-8 and 737-10 will equip Malaysia Airlines with the operational flexibility, environmental performance and additional capacity they need to better serve a growing number of passengers.”

Passenger air traffic across Southeast Asia will more than triple over the next 20 years, as projected in Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook, the company’s long-term demand forecast for commercial airplanes and services. Of the more than 4,700 new airplanes expected to be delivered to the region’s operators through 2043, nearly 80% will be single-aisle jets, such as the 737 MAX family.

Boeing’s presence in Malaysia includes Boeing Composites Malaysia, the company’s first wholly owned manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia with an all-Malaysian workforce. The facility provides composite products and subassemblies for all Boeing commercial airplanes, including the 737 MAX. Boeing supports the development of aerospace capabilities in Malaysia through safety training, sustainability workshops, supply chain development, university collaborations and community support initiatives.

About Malaysia Aviation Group
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is a global aviation organisation comprising three focused business portfolios: Airlines Business, Loyalty & Travel Services (LTS), and Aviation Services. The airlines portfolio includes Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings, and AMAL by Malaysia Airlines. The Aviation Services portfolio consists of MAB Engineering, MASkargo, AeroDarat Services, and MAB Academy. The LTS portfolio offers travel services and loyalty programs through Journify, Enrich and MHholidays. MAG aims to become Asia’s leading travel and aviation services group, providing customised end-to-end travel solutions.

About Boeing
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.

Contact
Boeing Media Relations
[email protected] 

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Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc: Short delay to the publication of financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024

ST HELIER, Jersey, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (“Caledonia” or “the Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN: CMCL; AIM: CMCL; VFEX: CMCL) announces that in the course of finalising Caledonia’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, the auditors have raised a query regarding the accounting treatment of deferred tax dating back to 2019. The Company is working diligently with its auditors to assess and evaluate the implications of this query. In any event, the outcome of the query will have no impact on the Company’s cash position.

Consequently, the publication of Caledonia’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 will be delayed until this matter is resolved, but they are expected to be published no later than March 31, 2025.

As the accounting issue in question is non-cash in nature, the Board expects the underlying performance of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2024 to be in line with previous guidance and market expectations.

Chester Goodburn will remain in his role as CFO for an additional week and step down on March 31, 2025, following the publication of Caledonia’s financial results for the year to December 31, 2024.

Revised Conference Call Date:

Due to the delay in publication of the Company’s audited financial results, the presentation for analysts and investors will be held on March 31, 2025 at 2:00pm London time, followed by an opportunity to ask questions.

A presentation of the results and outlook for Caledonia will be available on Caledonia’s website (www.caledoniamining.com).

Details:

When: March 31, 2025 at 2:00pm London time

Topic: Full Year and Q4 2024 Results Call for Investors

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://brrmedia.news/CMCL_Q4

Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Information:

Information and statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities legislation that involve risks and uncertainties relating, but not limited, to Caledonia’s current expectations, intentions, plans, and beliefs. Forward-looking information can often be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “goal”, “plan”, “target”, “intend”, “estimate”, “could”, “should”, “may” and “will” or the negative of these terms or similar words suggesting future outcomes, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance. Examples of forward-looking information in this news release include: that the outcome of the query by the auditors will have no impact on the Company’s cash position, that the publication of the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 will be delayed but will be published no later than March 31, 2025, that the accounting issue at hand is non-cash in nature, that the underlying performance of Caledonia for the year ended December 31, 2024 will be in line with previous guidance and market expectations and that Chester Goodburn will remain in his role as CFO for an additional week and step down on March 31, 2025.

The forward-looking information contained in this news release is based, in part, on assumptions and factors that may change or prove to be incorrect, thus causing actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking information. Such factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: risks related to the nature and extent of the query by the auditors and its implications on financial statements of Caledonia, including whether the Company will need to restate its financials for any historical period.

Security holders, potential security holders and other prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. By its nature, forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, that contribute to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts, projections and various future events will not occur. Caledonia undertakes no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or other such factors which affect this information, except as required by law.

This news release is not an offer of the shares of Caledonia for sale in the United States or elsewhere. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the shares of Caledonia, in any province, state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such province, state or jurisdiction.

Enquiries:

Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc

Mark Learmonth
Camilla Horsfall

Tel: +44 1534 679 800
Tel: +44 7817 841 793


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Adrian Hadden
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Panmure Liberum (Joint Broker)


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Tel: +44 20 3100 2000



Camarco, Financial PR (UK)


Gordon Poole
 

Tel: +44 20 3757 4980



3PPB (Financial PR, North America)


Patrick Chidley
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Tel: +1 917 991 7701
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Curate Public Relations (Zimbabwe)


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Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence UK 2025: Winners Announced

Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence UK 2025: Winners Announced

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Morningstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment insights, today announced the winners for the 2025 Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence UK. The awards recognise funds and asset managers that have served investors well over the long term and which Morningstar’s manager research team believes will be able to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns over time.

There are two types of Morningstar awards: the Morningstar Category Awards and the Morningstar Asset Manager Awards.

“Congratulations to the winners and finalists of the Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence Awards 2025, which recognise the outstanding fund offerings and groups within the industry. Against the backdrop of geopolitical shifts and evolving markets, our analysts have carefully chosen the top performers across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset categories, leveraging Morningstar’s forward-looking ratings to identify the leading funds for investors in the UK,” said Monika Calay, Director of UK Manager Research at Morningstar.

The 2025 Morningstar Awards for Investing Excellence award winners in the UK are:

Morningstar Category Awards

Winner

Best Europe ex-UK Equity

JPM Europe Dynamic (ex-UK) Fund C – Net Acc

Best GBP Allocation

Dimensional World Allocation Funds

Best GBP Bond

Royal London Corporate Bond M Acc

Best Global Equity

Jupiter Merian Global Equity Fund I GBP Acc

Best UK Equity

Artemis Income Fund I Acc

Best Asset Manager Awards

Winner

Best Asset Manager

Royal London Asset Management

Methodology

These awards are determined by a combination of risk-adjusted medium- to long-term performance track records and Morningstar’s forward-looking rating for funds, the Morningstar Medalist Rating™ including its Parent pillar component. The Medalist Rating is set on a five-tier scale running from Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral and Negative at the share class level. The full methodology for the awards is available here.

About Morningstar, Inc.

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutional investors in the debt and private capital markets, and alliances and redistributors. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $338 billion in assets under management and advisement as of Dec. 31, 2024. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries. For more information, visit www.morningstar.com/company. Follow Morningstar on X @MorningstarInc.

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Morningstar’s Manager Research Group consists of various wholly owned subsidiaries of Morningstar, Inc. including, but not limited to, Morningstar Research Services LLC. Morningstar Manager Research provides independent, fundamental analysis on managed investment strategies. Morningstar views are expressed in the form of Morningstar Medalist Ratings, which are derived through research of three key pillars—People, Process, and Parent. The Morningstar Medalist Rating is the summary expression of Morningstar’s forward-looking analysis of investment strategies as offered via specific vehicles using a rating scale of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative. A global research team issues detailed research reports on strategies that span vehicle, asset class, and geography.

Medalist Ratings are not statements of fact, nor are they credit or risk ratings, and should not be used as the sole basis for investment decisions. A Medalist Rating is not intended to be nor is a guarantee of future performance. This press release is for informational purposes only; references to securities should not be considered an offer or solicitation to buy or sell the securities.

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WECANGROUP AND SEALCOIN INTEGRATE THEIR TECHNOLOGY TO SECURE DEVICE-TO-DEVICE TRANSACTIONS WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART KYO (KNOW YOUR OBJECT) SOLUTION BASED IN SWITZERLAND

WECANGROUP AND SEALCOIN INTEGRATE THEIR TECHNOLOGY TO SECURE DEVICE-TO-DEVICE TRANSACTIONS WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART KYO (KNOW YOUR OBJECT) SOLUTION BASED IN SWITZERLAND

Geneva, Switzerland – March 21, 2025 –WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a leading global cybersecurity, blockchain, and IoT company, today announces that its subsidiary SEALCOIN and WeCanGroup are joining forces to enable secure transactions and advanced identity verification within the WeCanGroup ecosystem. This partnership will bring together SEALCOIN’s blockchain-based IoT and digital asset ecosystem with WeCanGroup’s trusted compliance and data security framework, enhancing the way banking, government and defense sectors onboard and interact with connected devices.

SEALCOIN is designed to securely authenticate and facilitate transactions between IoT devices, making them fully trusted and autonomous actors within a decentralized economy. By integrating SEALCOIN’s cybersecurity and blockchain capabilities into the WeCanGroup ecosystem, IoT devices will be able to perform secure, verifiable transactions while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

WeCanGroup, a leader in secure digital identity and compliance solutions, is dedicated to enhancing data security and trust across industries. Through this collaboration, WeCanGroup’s Know Your Client (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) solutions will be expanded with Know Your Object (KYO), a revolutionary approach to verifying and managing IoT devices in highly regulated environments.

Unlocking New Use Cases in Regulated Sectors

The integration of SEALCOIN and WeCanGroup’s digital identity solutions will foster advanced onboarding processes for IoT ecosystems, enabling high-trust, high-security transactions in:

Banking & Finance – Enabling trusted digital asset transactions, compliance-driven IoT payments, and regulatory oversight for financial services.

Government & Public Services – Secure authentication of connected devices used in critical infrastructure, identity management, and smart city applications.

Defense & Aerospace – Ensuring tamper-proof identity verification and transactional integrity for defense IoT systems and secure communication networks.

Strengthening Cybersecurity & Compliance for the IoT Economy

“This partnership marks a significant step toward making IoT truly transactional, while ensuring compliance and data security,” said Carlos Moreira, Founder and CEO at WISeKey. “With SEALCOIN’s advanced PKI-based IoT security and WeCanGroup’s trusted compliance solutions, we are creating a new standard for identity and transaction verification in highly regulated environments.”

“WeCanGroup has always been committed to enhancing data integrity and regulatory compliance, and this collaboration will allow us to extend our expertise beyond individuals and enterprises to include connected devices,” added Vincent Pignon, Founder and Chairman at WeCanGroup. “By combining KYC, KYB and KYO, we are enabling a future where IoT transactions are as secure, compliant, and trusted as any financial transaction today.”

Next Steps

The partnership will initially focus on pilot programs with key partners in finance, government and defense, before expanding to broader industrial and smart infrastructure use cases.

About WeCanGroup

Founded in 2015 in Switzerland, WeCanGroup is a leading provider of blockchain-based solutions for secure data management, serving individuals, enterprises, and financial institutions. The company is dedicated to improving data handling efficiency in response to the increasing volume of sensitive information being generated globally. By leveraging blockchain technology, WeCanGroup promotes the tokenization of data as a solution to common issues related to data completeness, redundancy, and security.

One of WeCanGroup’s flagship platforms, Wecan Comply, is a leading platform for orchestrating KYC & KYB compliance data. From onboarding to periodic reviews and audits, the platform seamlessly connects financial institutions through a secure and standardized data exchange protocol.

WeCanGroup has established itself as a market leader in Switzerland, recognized and adopted by major wealth management firms, banks, financial intermediaries, and large global enterprises. The platform enables the storage, request, sharing, and management of various types of data, such as KYB and KYC, leveraging the most advanced data exchange and storage infrastructure on the market.

About SEALCOIN

SEALCOIN, powered by WISeKey, is a secure digital transaction platform designed to enhance safety and compliance in blockchain-based payments and device-to-device transactions. With a strong focus on identity verification and cryptographic security, SEALCOIN is shaping the future of trusted digital ecosystems.

For more information, please visit www.sealcoin.ai and www.wecangroup.ch.

About WISeKey

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

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