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SHANGHAI, May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN and HKEX: 9991) (“Baozun”, the “Company” or the “Group”), a leading brand e-commerce solution provider and digital commerce enabler in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Mr. Vincent Qiu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baozun, commented, “I’m pleased with our solid execution of transformation in the first quarter of 2024. E-Commerce has made progress in growing service revenue and introducing high-quality exclusive distribution models. Brand Management continues to advance in transforming Gap China, launching several China-for-China products and merchandising programs, which have shown positive market acceptance. With these encouraging results, we are confident and committed to our strategic transformation to drive growth.”

Ms. Catherine Zhu, Chief Financial Officer of Baozun, commented, “I’m delighted to report that Baozun achieved a 5% year-over-year revenue growth, driven by Brand Management’s increased contributions and better topline momentum from E-Commerce. We also enriched operating cash flows and free cash flow, achieving a solid year-over-year improvement. Additionally, the operating cash flow for our E-Commerce segment in the first quarter turned positive for the first time since 2019. As we navigate through 2024, our focus remains on driving strategic growth, ensuring financial stability, and creating sustainable value for our shareholders.”

First Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Total net revenues were RMB1,979.8 million (US$[1]274.2 million), representing an increase of 4.9% compared with RMB1,887.8 million for the same period of 2023.Loss from operations was RMB54.8 million (US$7.6 million), compared with RMB40.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Operating margin was negative 2.8%, compared with negative 2.2% for the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP loss from operations[2] was RMB17.5 million (US$2.4 million), compared with RMB9.7 million in the same quarter of last year, with the increase loss mainly due to loss from Brand Management. Non-GAAP operating margin was negative 0.9%, compared with negative 0.5% for the same period of 2023.
– Adjusted operating profit of E-Commerce[3] was RMB11.8 million (US$1.6 million), compared with RMB25.2 million for the same period of 2023.
– Adjusted operating loss of Brand Management[3] was RMB29.3 million (US$4.0 million), compared with RMB34.9 million for the same period of 2023.Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. was RMB66.6 million (US$9.2 million), narrowed from RMB83.5 million for the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc.[4] was RMB15.4 million (US$2.1 million), compared with RMB13.1 million for the same period of 2023.Basic and diluted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per American Depositary Share (“ADS[5]”) were both RMB1.10 (US$0.15), improved from both RMB1.42 for the same period of 2023.Basic and diluted non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS[6] were both RMB0.25 (US$0.03), respectively, compared with both RMB0.22 for the same period of 2023.Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled RMB2,946.7 million (US$408.1 million), as of March 31, 2024, compared with RMB 3,072.8 million as of December 31, 2023.

 

[1] This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi (RMB) amounts into U.S. dollars (US$) at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, the translation of RMB into US$ has been made at RMB7.2203 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on March 29, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 Statistical Release of the Federal Reserve Board.

[2] Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as income (loss) from operations excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, acquisition-related expenses, impairment of goodwill, loss on variance from expected contingent acquisition payment, and cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs and returned ADSs.

[3] Following the acquisition of Gap Shanghai, the Group updated its operating segment structure resulting in two segments, which were (i) E-Commerce; (ii) Brand Management, for more information, please refer to Supplemental Information.

[4] Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. excluding  the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, acquisition-related expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, loss on variance from expected contingent acquisition payment, cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs and returned ADSs, fair value loss on derivative liabilities, loss on disposal of subsidiaries and investment in equity investee, and unrealized investment loss.

[5] Each ADS represents three Class A ordinary shares.

[6] Basic and diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS are non-GAAP financial measures, which are respectively defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. divided by weighted average number of shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income (loss) per ordinary share multiplied by three, respectively.

 

Reconciliations of GAAP measures to non-GAAP measures presented above are included at the end of this results announcement.

Adjusted operating profits/losses by segment are included in the Segments data of Segment Information.

Business Highlights

Baozun e-Commerce, or “BEC”

Baozun e-Commerce includes our China e-commerce businesses, such as brands’ store operations, customer services and value-added services in logistics and supply chain management, IT and digital marketing. During the quarter, total service revenue returned to growth, with double digit growth in sportswear store operation revenues and strong performance in digital marketing and IT services.

Omni-channel expansion remains a key theme for our brand partners. By the end of the first quarter, approximately 42.8% of our brand partners engaged with us for store operations of at least two channels.

Baozun Brand Management, or “BBM”

BBM engages in holistic brand management, including strategy and tactic positioning, branding and marketing, retail and e-commerce operations, supply chain and logistics, and technology empowerment. We aim to leverage our portfolio of technologies to forge longer and deeper relationships with brands.

Currently, we have Gap brand and Hunter brand under our Brand Management business line. During the quarter, product sales revenue for Brand Management totaled RMB312.9 million, a year-over-year increase of 65.6% from RMB189.0 million in the same quarter of last year. The year-over-year comparison also included a timing impact, as the Company started consolidation of Gap Shanghai in February 2023. Gross profit margin of product sales for Brand Management in the first quarter of 2024 was 53.1%.

First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total net revenues were RMB1,979.8 million (US$274.2 million), an increase of 4.9% from RMB1,887.8 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase in total net revenues was mainly driven by a 65.6% increase in product sales revenue of Brand Management.

Total product sales revenue was RMB707.5 million (US$98.0 million), compared with RMB666.1 million in the same quarter of last year, of which,

Product sales revenue of E-Commerce was RMB394.6 million (US$54.7 million), a decrease of 17.3% from RMB477.1 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Company’s optimization of its product portfolio in distribution model, especially in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of product sales revenues of E-Commerce by key categories[7] for the periods indicated:

 

For the three months ended March 31,

2023

2024

RMB

% of

Net
Revenues

RMB

US$

% of

Net
Revenues

YoY

Change

(In millions, except for percentage)

Product Sales of E-Commerce

Appliances

225.3

11 %

190.7

26.4

10 %

-15 %

Beauty and cosmetics

66.5

4 %

69.0

9.6

3 %

4 %

Fast moving consumer goods

66.6

4 %

32.6

4.5

2 %

-51 %

Others

118.7

6 %

102.3

14.2

5 %

-14 %

Total net revenues from product
sales of E-Commerce

477.1

25 %

394.6

54.7

20 %

-17 %

 

[7] Key categories refer to the categories that accounted for no less than 10% of product sales of E-Commerce revenues during the periods indicated.

 

Product sales revenue of Brand Management was RMB312.9 million (US$43.3 million), an increase of 65.6% from RMB189.0 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase was primarily attributable to a full three-month operational period in this quarter compared to two-month operational period in the same quarter of last year.

Services revenue was RMB1,272.2 million (US$176.2 million), an increase of 4.1% from RMB1,221.7 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase was primarily due to the double-digit growth in digital marketing and IT solutions.

The following table sets forth a breakdown of services revenues by service type for the periods indicated:

 

For the three months ended March 31,

2023

2024

RMB

% of

Net
Revenues

RMB

US$

% of

Net
Revenues

YoY

Change

(In millions, except for percentage)

Services revenue

Online store operations

364.1

19 %

366.6

50.7

19 %

1 %

Warehousing and fulfillment

487.3

26 %

461.9

64.0

23 %

-5 %

Digital marketing and IT
solutions

377.4

20 %

462.2

64.1

23 %

22 %

Inter-segment eliminations[8]

(7.1)

0 %

(18.5)

(2.6)

-1 %

161 %

Total net revenues from services

1,221.7

65 %

1,272.2

176.2

64 %

4 %

 

Breakdown of total net revenues of online store operations of services by key categories[9] of services for the periods indicated:

 

For the three months ended March 31,

2023

2024

RMB

% of

Net
Revenues

RMB

US$

% of

Net
Revenues

YoY

Change

(In millions, except for percentage)

Online store operations in
Services revenue

Apparel and accessories

255.6

14 %

277.2

38.4

14 %

8 %

–          Luxury

99.0

5 %

96.4

13.4

5 %

-3 %

–          Sportswear

88.9

5 %

111.7

15.4

6 %

26 %

–          Other apparel

67.7

4 %

69.1

9.6

3 %

2 %

Others

108.5

6 %

89.4

12.3

4 %

-18 %

Inter-segment eliminations[10]

(5.4)

-1 %

(8.1)

(1.1)

0 %

50 %

Total net revenues from online
store operations in services

358.7

19 %

358.5

49.6

18 %

0 %

 

[8] The inter-segment eliminations mainly consist of revenues from digital marketing and IT services provided by E-Commerce to Gap, a brand under Brand Management.

[9] Key categories refer to the categories that accounted for no less than 10% of services revenue of E-Commerce during the periods indicated. 

[10] The inter-segment eliminations mainly consist of revenues from store operation services provided by E-Commerce to Gap, a brand under Brand Management.

 

Total operating cost and expenses were RMB2,034.6 million (US$281.8 million), compared with RMB1,928.4 million in the same quarter of last year.

Cost of products was RMB487.1 million (US$67.5 million), compared with RMB505.1 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was primarily due to the decline in product sales volume of E commerce, partially offset by the cost of product increase related to Gap Shanghai, a subsidiary the Company acquired in the first quarter of 2023.Fulfillment expenses were RMB546.4 million (US$75.7 million), compared with RMB567.6 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in E-commerce warehouse and logistics revenue, together with savings in Gap logistics expenses post-acquisition.Sales and marketing expenses were RMB694.0 million (US$96.1 million), compared with RMB592.7 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase was mainly due to more active performance-driven digital marketing activities during the quarter.Technology and content expenses were RMB133.2 million (US$18.4 million), compared with RMB114.9 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase was mainly due to more revenues from IT solutions during the quarter, partially offset by the Company’s cost control initiatives and efficiency improvements.General and administrative expenses were RMB179.1 million (US$24.8 million), compared with RMB163.2 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase was primarily due to the increase in staff cost, as well as strategic investments in initiatives in high-quality digitalized distribution, Creative Content to Commerce business and brand management.

Loss from operations was RMB54.8 million (US$7.6 million), compared with RMB40.6 million in the same quarter of last year. Operating margin was negative 2.8%, compared with negative 2.2% in the same quarter of last year.

Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB17.5 million (US$2.4 million), compared with RMB9.7 million in the same quarter of last year. The loss was mainly due to the loss generated from Brand Management business. Non-GAAP operating margin was negative 0.9%, compared with negative 0.5% in the same quarter of last year.

Adjusted operating profit of E-Commerce was RMB11.8 million (US$1.6 million), compared with RMB25.2 million in the same quarter of last year. Adjusted operating loss of Brand Management was RMB29.3 million (US$4.0 million), compared with RMB34.9 million in the same quarter of last year.

Unrealized investment loss was RMB17.0 million (US$2.4 million), compared with RMB42.6 million unrealized investment loss in the same quarter of last year. The unrealized investment loss of this quarter was mainly related to the decrease in the trading price of Lanvin Group, a company successfully listed on the New York stock exchange in December 2022 that the Company invested in June 2021.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. was RMB66.6 million (US$9.2 million), compared with RMB83.5 million in the same quarter of last year.

Basic and diluted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS were both RMB1.10 (US$0.15), compared with both RMB1.42 for the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. was RMB15.4 million (US$2.1 million), compared with RMB13.1 million in the same quarter of last year.

Basic and diluted non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS were both RMB0.25 (US$0.03), compared with RMB0.22 for the same period of 2023.

Segment Information

(a) Description of segments

Following the acquisition of Gap Shanghai, the Group updated its operating segments structure resulting in two segments, which were (i) E-Commerce and (ii) Brand Management;

The following summary describes the operations in each of the Group’s operating segment:

(i) E-Commerce focuses on Baozun traditional e-commerce service business and comprises two business lines, BEC (Baozun E-Commerce) and BZI (Baozun International).

a>  BEC includes our mainland China e-commerce businesses, such as brands’ store operations, customer services and value-added services in logistics and supply chain management, IT and digital marketing.

b>   BZI includes our e-commerce businesses outside of mainland China, including locations such as Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South East Asia and Europe.

(ii) Brand Management engages in holistic brand management, encompassing strategy and tactic positioning, branding and marketing, retail and e-commerce operations, supply chain and logistics and technology empowerment to leverage our portfolio of technologies to forge into longer and deeper relationships with brands. Currently, the Company runs brand management operations for the Gap and Hunter brands in Greater China.

(b) Segments data

The table below provides a summary of the Group’s reportable segment results for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2024, with prior periods’ segment information retrospectively recast to conform to current period presentation:

 

For the three months ended March 31,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

Net revenues:

E-Commerce

1,705,797

1,684,276

Brand Management

189,124

313,988

Inter-segment eliminations *

(7,125)

(18,494)

Total consolidated net revenues

1,887,796

1,979,770

Adjusted Operating Profits (Losses) **:

E-Commerce

25,272

11,758

Brand Management

(34,947)

(29,303)

Total Adjusted Operating Losses

(9,675)

(17,545)

Inter-segment eliminations *

Unallocated expenses:

Share-based compensation expenses

(20,103)

(29,324)

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition  

(8,142)

(7,911)

Acquisition-related expenses

(2,709)

Total other expenses

(37,016)

(8,236)

Loss before income tax and share of income in equity method investment

(77,645)

(63,016)

*The inter-segment eliminations mainly consist of revenues from services provided by E-Commerce to Brand Management.

**Adjusted Operating Profits (Losses) represent segment profits (losses), which is income (loss) from operations from each segment without
allocating share-based compensation expenses, acquisition-related expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business
acquisition.

 

Update in Share Repurchase Programs
On January 24, 2024, the Company’s board of directors authorized the management to set up and implement a new share repurchase program under which the Company may repurchase up to US$20 million worth of its outstanding (i) American depositary shares (“ADSs”), each representing three Class A ordinary shares, and/or (ii) Class A ordinary shares over the next 12 months starting from January 24, 2024. In April, the Company repurchased approximately 845 thousand of ADSs for approximately US$2.1 million under its share repurchase program through open market.

Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the earnings at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (7:30 p.m. Beijing time on the same day).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States:

1-888-317-6003

Hong Kong:

800-963-976

Singapore:

800-120-5863

Mainland China:

4001-206-115

International:

1-412-317-6061

Passcode:

3291050

A replay of the conference call may be accessible through June 4, 2024 by dialing the following numbers:

United States:

1-877-344-7529

International:

1-412-317-0088

Canada:

855-669-9658

Replay Access Code:

2965819

A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations section of Baozun’s website at http://ir.baozun.com. An archived webcast will be available through the same link following the call.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company also uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating its business. For example, the Company uses non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. and non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS, as supplemental measures to review and assess its financial and operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Company defines non-GAAP income (loss) from operations as income (loss) from operations excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, acquisition-related expenses, impairment of goodwill, loss on variance from expected contingent acquisition payment, and cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs and returned ADSs. The Company defines non-GAAP operating margin as non-GAAP income (loss) from operations as a percentage of total net revenues. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss) excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, acquisition-related expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, loss on variance from expected contingent acquisition payment, cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs and returned ADSs, fair value loss on derivative liabilities, loss on disposal of subsidiaries and investment in equity investee, and unrealized investment loss. The Company defines non-GAAP net margin as non-GAAP net income (loss) as a percentage of total net revenues. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. excluding the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, acquisition-related expenses, impairment of goodwill and investments, loss on variance from expected contingent acquisition payment, cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs and returned ADSs, fair value loss on derivative liabilities, loss on disposal of subsidiaries and investment in equity investee, and unrealized investment loss. The Company defines non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS as non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. divided by weighted average number of shares used in calculating net income (loss) per ordinary share multiplied by three.

The Company presents the non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the Company’s management to evaluate the Company’s financial and operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. and Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS reflect the Company’s ongoing business operations in a manner that allows more meaningful period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that the use of the non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors to understand and evaluate the Company’s current operating performance and future prospects in the same manner as management does, if they so choose. The Company also believes that the non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gain/loss and other items that are not expected to result in future cash payments or that are non-recurring in nature or may not be indicative of the Company’s core operating results and business outlook.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc., and non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Further, the non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP measures used by other companies, including peer companies, potentially limiting the comparability of their financial results to the Company’s. In light of the foregoing limitations, the non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. and non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS for the period should not be considered in isolation from or as an alternative to income (loss) from operations, operating margin, net income (loss), net margin, net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. and net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS, or other financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures, which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. The company encourages you to review the company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure. For reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the section of the accompanying tables titled, “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results.”

Safe Harbor Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continues,” “ongoing,” “targets,” “guidance,” “going forward,” “looking forward,” “outlook” or other similar expressions. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Baozun’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 Baozun’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and its announcements, notices or other documents published on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date hereof and is based on assumptions that Baozun believes to be reasonable as of this date, and Baozun undertakes no obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

About Baozun Inc.

Founded in 2007, Baozun Inc. is a leader in brand e-commerce service, brand management, and digital commerce service.  It serves more than 450 brands from various industries and sectors around the world, including East and Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.

Baozun Inc. comprises three major business lines – Baozun e-Commerce (BEC), Baozun Brand Management (BBM) and Baozun International (BZI) and is committed to accelerating high-quality and sustainable growth.  Driven by the principle that “Technology Empowers the Future Success”, Baozun’s business lines are devoted to empowering their clients’ business and navigating their new phase of development.

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

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Baozun Inc.
Ms. Wendy Sun
Email: ir@baozun.com 

 

Baozun Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

As of

December 31, 

2023

March 31, 

2024

March 31, 

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

2,149,531

1,946,648

269,608

Restricted cash

202,764

352,777

48,859

Short-term investments

720,522

647,239

89,642

Accounts receivable, net

2,184,729

1,713,723

237,348

Inventories

1,045,116

1,084,466

150,197

Advances to suppliers

311,111

264,877

36,685

Prepayments and other current assets

590,350

688,773

95,394

Amounts due from related parties

86,661

86,191

11,937

Total current assets

7,290,784

6,784,694

939,670

Non-current assets

Long term investments

359,129

347,107

48,074

Property and equipment, net

851,151

821,130

113,725

Intangible assets, net

306,420

297,276

41,172

Land use right, net

38,464

38,208

5,292

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,070,120

952,432

131,910

Goodwill

312,464

312,464

43,276

Other non-current assets

45,316

71,143

9,853

Deferred tax assets

200,628

204,409

28,310

Total non-current assets

3,183,692

3,044,169

421,612

Total assets

10,474,476

9,828,863

1,361,282

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term loan

1,115,721

1,099,789

152,319

Accounts payable

563,562

454,686

62,973

Notes payable

506,629

373,137

51,679

Income tax payables

18,768

12,802

1,773

Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities

1,188,179

986,727

136,660

Amounts due to related parties

32,118

4,515

625

Current operating lease liabilities

332,983

301,358

41,738

Total current liabilities

3,757,960

3,233,014

447,767

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

24,966

23,271

3,223

Long-term operating lease liabilities

799,096

708,487

98,124

Other non-current liabilities

40,718

40,115

5,556

Total non-current liabilities

864,780

771,873

106,903

Total liabilities

4,622,740

4,004,887

554,670

Baozun Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

As of

December 31, 

2023

March 31, 

2024

March 31, 

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Redeemable non-controlling interests

1,584,858

1,590,390

220,266

Baozun Inc. shareholders’ equity:

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par
value; 470,000,000 shares authorized,
167,901,880
and 169,928,854 shares
issued and outstanding as of December
31, 202
3, and March 31, 2024,
respectively)

93

95

13

Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par
value; 30,000,000 shares authorized,
13,300,738
shares issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 202
3, and March 31,
202
4, respectively)

8

8

1

Additional paid-in capital

4,571,439

4,597,336

636,724

Treasury shares

Accumulated deficit

(506,587)

(573,226)

(79,390)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

32,251

43,887

6,078

Total Baozun Inc. shareholders’ equity

4,097,204

4,068,100

563,426

Non-controlling interests

169,674

165,486

22,920

Total equity

4,266,878

4,233,586

586,346

Total liabilities, redeemable non-
controlling interests and equity 

10,474,476

9,828,863

1,361,282

 

Baozun Inc.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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

For the three months ended March 31,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Net revenues

Product sales (1)

666,069

707,524

97,991

Services

1,221,727

1,272,246

176,204

Total net revenues

1,887,796

1,979,770

274,195

Operating expenses (1)

Cost of products

(505,087)

(487,111)

(67,464)

Fulfillment(2)

(567,629)

(546,391)

(75,674)

Sales and marketing (2)

(592,687)

(694,043)

(96,124)

Technology and content(2)

(114,891)

(133,187)

(18,446)

General and administrative(2)

(163,227)

(179,087)

(24,804)

Other operating income, net

15,096

5,269

730

Total operating expenses

(1,928,425)

(2,034,550)

(281,782)

Loss from operations

(40,629)

(54,780)

(7,587)

Other income (expenses)

Interest income

17,853

19,174

2,656

Interest expense

(10,955)

(10,205)

(1,413)

Unrealized investment loss

(42,569)

(17,025)

(2,358)

Exchange loss

(1,345)

(180)

(25)

Loss before income tax and share of income in equity
    method investment

(77,645)

(63,016)

(8,727)

Income tax expense (3)

(1,755)

(7,102)

(984)

Share of loss in equity

         method investment, net of tax

       of nil

224

4,826

668

Net loss

(79,176)

(65,292)

(9,043)

Net loss attributable to

noncontrolling interests

523

4,188

580

Net income attributable to

redeemable noncontrolling interests

(4,894)

(5,533)

(766)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun
Inc.

(83,547)

(66,637)

(9,229)

Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders of
Baozun Inc.:

Basic

(0.47)

(0.37)

(0.05)

Diluted

(0.47)

(0.37)

(0.05)

Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary shareholders of
Baozun Inc.:

Basic

(1.42)

(1.10)

(0.15)

Diluted

(1.42)

(1.10)

(0.15)

Weighted average shares used in calculating net loss per
ordinary share

Basic

176,786,718

181,634,752

181,634,752

Diluted

176,786,718

181,634,752

181,634,752

Net loss

(79,176)

(65,292)

(9,043)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil:

Foreign currency translation adjustment

(7,797)

11,636

1,612

Comprehensive loss

(86,973)

(53,656)

(7,431)

 

(1) Including product sales from E-Commerce and Brand Management of RMB394.6 million and RMB312.9 million for the three months period ended March 31, 2024, respectively, compared with product sales E-Commerce and Brand Management of RMB477.1 million and RMB189.0 million for the three months period ended March 31, 2023.

(2) Share-based compensation expenses are allocated in operating expenses items as follows:

       

For the three months ended March 31,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Fulfillment

1,011

2,062

286

Sales and marketing

7,866

10,009

1,386

Technology and content

1,543

4,292

594

General and administrative

9,683

12,961

1,795

20,103

29,324

4,061

 

(2) Including amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, which amounted to RMB8.1 million and RMB7.9 million for the three months period ended March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

(3) Including income tax benefits of RMB1.6 million and RMB1.5 million related to the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, which was recognized on business acquisition for the three months period ended March 31, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

 

Baozun Inc.

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

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

For the three months ended March 31,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Loss from operations

(40,629)

(54,780)

(7,587)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses

20,103

29,324

4,061

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from
business acquisition

8,142

7,911

1,095

Acquisition-related expenses

2,709

Non-GAAP loss from operations

(9,675)

(17,545)

(2,431)

Net loss

(79,176)

(65,292)

(9,043)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses

20,103

29,324

4,061

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from
business acquisition

8,142

7,911

1,095

Acquisition-related expenses

2,709

Unrealized investment loss

42,569

17,025

2,358

Less: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets
       resulting from business acquisition

(1,565)

(1,507)

(209)

Non-GAAP net loss

(7,218)

(12,539)

(1,738)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun
Inc.

(83,547)

(66,637)

(9,229)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses

20,103

29,324

4,061

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from
business acquisition

6,233

5,991

830

Acquisition-related expenses

2,709

Unrealized investment loss

42,569

17,025

2,358

Less: Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets
       resulting from business acquisition

(1,188)

(1,127)

(156)

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders of Baozun Inc.

(13,121)

(15,424)

(2,136)

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary
shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS:

Basic

(0.22)

(0.25)

(0.03)

Diluted

(0.22)

(0.25)

(0.03)

Weighted average shares used in calculating net loss
per ordinary share

Basic

176,786,718

181,634,752

181,634,752

Diluted

176,786,718

181,634,752

181,634,752

 

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IMDA and Tencent Debut “Beyond the Screen” to Champion Real-World Connection through Digital Play

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The launch is marked by the signing of an agreement between IMDA and Tencent to advance healthy digital habits and safe, responsible use of digital technologies among youths, parents, and families.

SINGAPORE, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Tencent today jointly launched “Beyond the Screen: Healthy Digital Play”, a new digital wellbeing campaign that encourages healthy digital habits by bringing families into the conversation and strengthening real-world connection through healthy gameplay.

The campaign encourages families to bridge the gap between play and purpose through gaming. It showcases how digital play can foster deeper understanding, facilitate balanced routines, and build stronger connections at home.

“Digital spaces are already a natural part of how young people learn, play, and connect today,” said Mr Murphy Zhao, Country Manager of Tencent Singapore and Head of Tech Group, Tencent Games. “As a company with deep expertise across digital entertainment and communications, we want to play a constructive role by helping families build meaningful digital habits that extend beyond the screen.”

Advancing Family Digital Wellness In Partnership with IMDA

As part of the launch, IMDA and Tencent also signed an agreement to strengthen collaboration on initiatives in digital wellbeing. The agreement was signed by Ms Joanna Lam, Cluster Director for Digital Readiness, IMDA, and Mr Murphy Zhao, Country Manager of Tencent Singapore and Head of Tech Group, Tencent Games. The collaboration builds on Tencent’s ongoing cooperation with IMDA, in support of the national Digital for Life (DfL) movement, focusing on promoting online safety and healthy digital habits among youths, parents, and families.

Tencent will co-develop educational content with IMDA, as well as organise four community outreach activities, reaching out to an estimated 4,000 participants. The company will also commit S$ 25,000, which totals to S$ 50,000 with the government’s dollar-to-dollar matching, to the DfL Fund. The DfL Fund provides support for projects and activities promoting digital inclusion, digital literacy and digital wellness. 

“Ensuring digital wellness is increasingly important, particularly for our children who are digital natives,” said Ms Joanna Lam, Cluster Director for Digital Readiness, IMDA. “Tencent has been a DfL partner since 2022, and I thank them for their continued commitment to the DfL cause. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Tencent to empower parents and youths with practical guidance to build healthy digital habits and navigate the digital world safely together.”

Leading the Conversation on Healthy Digital Play

The inaugural Singapore launch event was officiated by Ms Jasmin Lau, Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information, and also hosted social service organisations from Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. At the event, families participated in gamified quiz experiences and took home educational materials designed to transform gaming into healthier routines at home. 

The programme also featured a parenting talk that shared practical guidance on utilising games as a bridge for conversation at home. The session highlighted how, when guided by constructive routines, gaming can support the development of soft skills such as communication, teamwork, strategic thinking, and persistence.

During the event’s expert insights session, Mr Narasimman S/O Tivasiha Mani, psychotherapist and co-founder of local youth charity Impart, said, “Healthy gaming is not built through one-off rules. It grows through rapport, shared understanding, and everyday conversations. Through a collaborative process between educators, families, and the wider community, it becomes easier to set shared expectations and support balanced habits that carry beyond the screen.”

Building a Scalable Digital Wellbeing Framework for Southeast Asia

While digital habits may look different across the region, the underlying need is the same — helping families build healthier, more confident relationships with the digital world.

“Beyond the Screen” is part of Tencent’s broader commitment to fostering intentional digital play, equipping youths, parents, and educators with practical resources to build balanced routines, encourage respectful interactions, and strengthen open communication at home.

Insights from the Singapore launch will inform the rollout of the campaign across Southeast Asia in 2026, with local adaptations to meet the needs of diverse communities in the region.

About Digital for Life Movement

A Digital Future for All – In our increasingly digital world, everyone can play a part to help create a more inclusive digital future.

The Digital for Life (DfL) national movement, launched on 8 February 2021, aims to galvanise the community across the 3Ps (Private, Public and People) to help Singaporeans embrace digital as a lifelong pursuit and enrich lives through digital technology.

The DfL fund was also set up to support projects and activities promoting digital inclusion, digital literacy and digital wellness. Learn more about the DfL movement at digitalforlife.gov.sg.

About Infocomm Media Development Authority

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) leads Singapore’s digital transformation by developing a vibrant digital economy and an inclusive digital society. As Architects of Singapore’s Digital Future, we foster growth in Infocomm Technology and Media sectors in concert with progressive regulations, harnessing frontier technologies, and developing local talent and digital infrastructure ecosystems to establish Singapore as a digital metropolis.

For more news and information, visit www.imda.gov.sg or follow IMDA on LinkedIn (IMDAsg), Facebook (IMDAsg) and Instagram (@imdasg).

About Tencent 

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained. Our financial technology business covers payment, credit, wealth management and insurance sectors, as we support our partners’ business growth and assist their digital upgrade through FinTech and other enterprise services. We also publish some of the world’s most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe. Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and has been listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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Fast Guard Service alerts real estate owners and property managers: 2026 fire code updates to NFPA 25 will significantly affect sprinkler system compliance requirements — and insurance implications could not be more serious.

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Fast Guard Service, one of the nation’s leading providers of licensed fire watch and security guard services, is urging commercial and residential property owners to take immediate stock of their fire sprinkler systems as sweeping 2026 updates to NFPA 25 — the national standard governing water-based fire protection system inspection, testing, and maintenance — take effect across the country.

The timing could not be more consequential. Private insurers are exiting fire-risk markets at an accelerating pace, dropping policyholders and limiting coverage in states from California to Florida. In this environment, a sprinkler system that fails a compliance check is no longer a routine maintenance issue. It is a potential grounds for claim denial or policy cancellation.

The 2026 edition of NFPA 25 introduces several changes property owners must act on now. Fire pump failures are formally classified as system impairments requiring immediate response. Supervisory valve testing moves to a semiannual schedule. Annual internal inspections are now mandatory for all dry, preaction, and deluge valves. And where corrosion-control technology has been used to justify smaller pipe sizes, ongoing maintenance of that equipment is now a codified legal obligation — not a recommendation.

Critically, any sprinkler system impairment — whether triggered by repair, renovation, freeze damage, or a compliance-driven upgrade — legally requires a certified fire watch for the duration of the outage under NFPA 1, NFPA 101, and local fire authority mandates. This is a condition of occupancy, not an option.

“The 2026 code updates will send a wave of sprinkler systems into inspection and repair cycles,” said a spokesperson for Fast Guard Service. “Every one of those impairment windows requires a fire watch on-site. We are prepared to be there.”

Fast Guard Service deploys certified fire watch personnel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in the United States — typically within hours of a client’s call. Guards conduct continuous patrols, maintain documentation accepted by insurers and code enforcement authorities, and coordinate directly with fire departments when needed.

Property owners who are unsure whether their sprinkler systems meet 2026 NFPA 25 requirements are encouraged to contact Fast Guard Service for guidance.

Founded in August 2013 and headquartered in Hollywood, Florida, Fast Guard Service is a fully licensed, bonded, and insured private security company operating in all 50 states. The company specializes in armed and unarmed security guards, fire watch services, executive protection, mobile surveillance, event security, and emergency response. Fast Guard Service is trusted by Fortune 500 companies, government entities, healthcare systems, commercial developers, and private clients nationwide.

All operations are tracked through the proprietary Fast Guard App, providing clients with real-time GPS reporting, live guard location updates, and digital incident documentation.

For an instant quote or same-day service, visit www.fastguardservice.com or call (844) 254-8273.

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First Online Conversations Are Changing in 2026, According to New Secretmeet Research

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New research from Secretmeet reveals that the classic “Hey” opener is dying out — and the way people initiate connections online in 2026 looks nothing like it did just three years ago.

GIBRALTAR, May 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — People are rethinking the first move. Not just what to say, but when to say it, how long to make it, and what emotional tone to lead with. Across the board, data from Secretmeet’s latest research study shows a clear shift in how online conversations begin in 2026.

The single-word opener? Largely gone. The copy-paste compliment? People spot it instantly. Secretmeet noted that what’s replacing them is more interesting — and more human.

The Death of the One-Word Opener

For years, “Hey,” “Hi,” and “Hello 👋” dominated opening messages on dating platforms. They required no effort and, accordingly, generated little response. According to data published by the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, conversational openers that include a specific reference to the recipient’s profile generate significantly higher response rates than generic greetings.

Secretmeet’s research confirms the trend is accelerating. In 2026, users who open with a question — particularly one tied to something specific in a profile — see measurably stronger engagement in the first exchange. The bar for a “good” first message has risen.

This doesn’t mean people need to write an essay. Short still works. But purposeful short beats lazy short every time.

One of the more striking findings from Secretmeet: wit is winning. Openers with a light, humorous tone — a playful observation, a self-aware joke, a clever hypothetical — are outperforming earnest, serious introductions in early conversation engagement.

The Timing Shift Nobody Expected

When people send that first message matters more than most realize. In a Secretmeet review of activity trends, data points to a notable behavioral change: users in 2026 are increasingly active during morning hours — particularly between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. — a window that was almost entirely quiet just a few years ago.

Evening hours still dominate overall volume. But morning messages show a disproportionately high response rate. The theory? People checking their phones with coffee and no agenda are more present, less distracted, and more open to genuine interaction than those scrolling at midnight.

It’s a small tactical insight with a surprisingly large emotional implication: presence matters more than timing, and mornings are when people show up fully. Secretmeet’s data makes that case clearly.

What This Means for How We Connect

The bigger picture here isn’t about tactics. It’s about expectations. People arriving at online dating platforms in 2026 want something more immediate and more genuine than they did in 2020. The pandemic years accelerated a kind of emotional directness online — and that hasn’t reversed.

People want to feel seen in a first message. They want to laugh. They want a reason to respond. A Secretmeet review of first-message engagement data suggests that users are increasingly capable of signaling — and detecting — authentic intent right from the very first line.

The opening message has always mattered. What’s changed is how clearly people understand that now.

About Secretmeet

Secretmeet is an online dating platform built around one straightforward idea: conversations should feel good. Not stressful, not performative — genuinely enjoyable. The platform is designed for people who want warmth, a little wit, and the kind of back-and-forth that actually goes somewhere. Whether you’re looking for something serious or just a spark of something new, Secretmeet reviews its features continuously to ensure that the first message has a real chance of turning into something worth remembering.

Media Contact

Alice Ross, Secretmeet, 1 14844760121, smm@secretmeet.com, https://secretmeet.com/

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