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Baozun Announces Second Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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SHANGHAI, Aug. 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Mr. Vincent Qiu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Baozun, commented, “I’m pleased that in the second quarter, E-Commerce revenue returned to growth after ten quarters of contraction, highlighting our effective revitalization efforts in both services and product sales. Additionally, we smoothly integrated Location, a top Douyin partner, into Baozun’s livestreaming business unit. This integration strengthened our value proposition in the Douyin ecosystem. Brand Management continued to reduce its operating losses and accelerated its store expansion plans. We have also been working more closely with Gap Inc to maximize its global assets in the Chinese market. With improved momentum in E-commerce and ongoing progress in building Brand Management, we remain committed to our strategic transformation to drive further growth.”

Ms. Catherine Zhu, Chief Financial Officer of Baozun Inc., commented, “I’m delighted to report that Baozun achieved 3% year-over-year revenue growth, and significant annual improvement in non-GAAP operating profits. We anticipate this revenue growth momentum will persist for the remainder of 2024. In addition, we are advancing our sustainability initiatives and are well on track to fulfill our commitment to creating long-term value for our shareholders. Year to date, Baozun has repurchased approximately 2.0 million ADSs for $4.9 million, reflecting our confidence in the company’s future.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights

Total net revenues were RMB2,391.0 million (US$[1]329.0 million), representing an increase of 3.1% compared with RMB2,320.2 million for the same period of 2023.Loss from operations was RMB18.8 million (US$2.6 million), an improvement from RMB36.4 million in the same quarter of last year which was mainly due to a reduction in losses from Brand Management. Operating margin was negative 0.8%, an improvement from negative 1.6% for the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP income from operation[2] was RMB10.0 million (US$1.4 million), an improvement from RMB0.7 million in the same quarter of last year which was mainly due to a reduction in losses from Brand Management. Non-GAAP operating margin was 0.4%, improved from 0.03% for the same period of 2023.Adjusted operating profit of E-Commerce[3] was RMB60.2 million (US$8.3 million), largely in line with RMB60.8 million for the same period of 2023.Adjusted operating loss of Brand Management[3] was RMB50.0 million (US$6.9 million), an improvement from RMB60.1 million for the same period of 2023.Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. was RMB30.6 million (US$4.2 million), compared with RMB20.0 million for the same period of 2023.Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc.[4] was RMB3.9 million (US$0.5 million), compared with RMB4.4 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 RMB0.51 (US$0.07), compared with both RMB0.34 for the same period of 2023.Diluted non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS[6] was RMB0.06 (US$0.01), compared with RMB0.07 for the same period of 2023.Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled RMB2,853.3 million (US$392.6 million), as of June 30, 2024, compared with RMB3,072.8 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 RMB7.2672 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 28, 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] 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 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”

BEC 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, the total service revenue achieved a 10.4% year-over-year 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 second quarter, approximately 45.8% 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, our Brand Management business line includes the Gap and Hunter brands. During the quarter, product sales revenue for Brand Management totaled RMB292.3 million, with a gross profit margin of 52.3%.

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Total net revenues were RMB2,391.0 million (US$329.0 million), an increase of 3.1% from RMB2,320.2 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase in total net revenues was mainly driven by a 9.4% increase in service revenue.

Total product sales revenue was RMB870.3 million (US$119.8 million), compared with RMB930.3 million in the same quarter of last year, of which:

Product sales revenue of E-Commerce was RMB579.2 million (US$79.7 million), a decrease of 4.4% from RMB606.1 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 electronics and fast-moving consumer goods sectors.

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 June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

% of
Net
Revenues

RMB

US$

% of
Net
Revenues

YoY
Change

(In millions, except for percentage)

Product Sales of E-Commerce

Appliances

276.0

12 %

264.2

36.4

11 %

-4 %

Beauty and cosmetics

104.4

4 %

107.9

14.8

5 %

3 %

Others

225.7

10 %

207.1

28.5

8 %

-8 %

Total net revenues from product
sales of E-Commerce

606.1

26 %

579.2

79.7

24 %

-4 %

Product sales revenue of Brand Management was RMB292.3 million (US$40.2 million), a decrease of 9.8% from RMB324.2 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was primarily due to weak offline traffic during the quarter, partially offset by an improved visitor conversion rate.

Services revenue was RMB1,520.7 million (US$209.3 million), an increase of 9.4% from RMB1,389.9 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase was primarily due to the double-digit growth in digital marketing and IT solutions and online store operations.

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

For the three months ended June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

% of
Net
Revenues

RMB

US$

% of
Net
Revenues

YoY
Change

(In millions, except for percentage)

Services revenue

Online store operations

388.3

17 %

441.4

60.8

18 %

14 %

Warehousing and fulfillment

570.5

25 %

587.8

80.9

25 %

3 %

Digital marketing and IT solutions

446.2

19 %

520.5

71.6

22 %

17 %

Inter-segment eliminations8

-15.1

-1 %

-29.0

-4.0

-1 %

92 %

Total net revenues from services

1,389.9

60 %

1,520.7

209.3

64 %

9 %

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

    

For the three months ended June 30,

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

258.3

11 %

317.8

43.7

13 %

23 %

–          Luxury

97.9

4 %

96.9

13.3

4 %

-1 %

–          Sportswear

95.0

4 %

117.1

16.1

5 %

23 %

–          Other apparel

65.4

3 %

103.8

14.3

4 %

59 %

Others

130.0

6 %

123.6

17.1

6 %

-5 %

Inter-segment eliminations10

-9.3

-1 %

-12.0

-1.7

-1 %

29 %

Total net revenues from online
store operations in services

379.0

16 %

429.4

59.1

18 %

13 %

[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.

[8] The inter-segment eliminations mainly consist of revenues from online store operations, warehousing and fulfillment, and 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 expenses were RMB2,409.8 million (US$331.6 million), compared with RMB2,356.6 million in the same quarter of last year.

Cost of products was RMB649.7 million (US$89.4 million), compared with RMB675.1 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was primarily due to a decline in product sales volume.Fulfillment expenses were RMB627.0 million (US$86.3 million), compared with RMB658.7 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was primarily attributable to the Company’s cost control initiatives and efficiency improvements.Sales and marketing expenses were RMB844.7 million (US$116.2 million), compared with RMB706.4 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 RMB129.8 million (US$17.9 million), compared with RMB129.1 million in the same quarter of last year. The expenses were largely in line with same period last year.General and administrative expenses were RMB171.6 million (US$23.6 million), compared with RMB249.5 million in the same quarter of last year. The decrease was primarily due to higher G&A expenses in the same period of last year, which included higher severance expenses following the acquisition of Gap Shanghai. Additionally, decrease reflects the Company’s cost control initiatives and efficiency improvements.

Loss from operations was RMB18.8 million (US$2.6 million), an improvement from RMB36.4 million in the same quarter of last year. Operating margin was negative 0.8%, an improvement from negative 1.6% in the same quarter of last year.

Non-GAAP income from operations was RMB10.0 million (US$1.4 million), an improvement from RMB0.7 million in the same quarter of last year. The increase was mainly due to the narrowed loss in the Brand Management business. Non-GAAP operating margin was 0.4%, up from 0.03% in the same quarter of last year.

Adjusted operating profit of E-Commerce was RMB60.2 million (US$8.3 million), largely in line with RMB60.8 million in the same quarter of last year. Adjusted operating loss of Brand Management was RMB50.0 million (US$6.9 million), an improvement from RMB60.1 million in the same quarter of last year.

Unrealized investment loss was RMB2.8 million (US$0.4 million), compared with RMB9.3 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 iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited, or iClick Interactive, a public company listed on the Nasdaq Global Market that the Company invested in January 2021.

Share of loss in equity method investment was RMB3.6 million (US$0.5 million), compared with a share of gain in equity method investment of RMB4.4 million in the same quarter of last year. The change to a share of loss in equity method investment in this quarter was primarily due to the allocation of losses related to the equity method investment during the current period.

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. was RMB30.6 million (US$4.2 million), compared with RMB20.0 million in the same quarter of last year.

Basic and diluted net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS were both RMB0.51 (US$0.07), compared with both RMB0.34 for the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. was RMB3.8 million (US$0.5 million), compared with RMB4.4 million in the same quarter of last year.

Diluted non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS were RMB0.06 (US$0.01), compared with RMB0.07 for the same period of 2023.

Segment Information

(a) Description of segments

Following the acquisition of Gap Shanghai in February 2023, 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 June 30, 2023 and 2024, with prior periods’ segment information retrospectively recast to conform to current period presentation:

For the three months ended June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

Net revenues:

E-Commerce

2,010,976

2,130,881

Brand Management 

324,297

294,283

Inter-segment eliminations *

(15,112)

(34,170)

Total consolidated net revenues

2,320,161

2,390,994

Adjusted Operating Profits (Losses) **:

E-Commerce

60,828

60,212

Brand Management

(60,090)

(49,976)

Total Adjusted Operating Profits

738

10,236

Inter-segment eliminations *

–

(200)

Unallocated expenses:

  Share-based compensation expenses

(29,264)

(17,478)

  Amortization of intangible assets
resulting from business acquisition   

(7,911)

(10,916)

  Cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs

–

(415)

Total other expenses

22,337

4,163

Loss before income tax

(14,100)

(14,610)

*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, and cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs.

Update in Share Repurchase Programs

On January 24, 2024, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) 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. As of August 28, 2024, the Company repurchased approximately 2.0 million of ADSs for approximately US$4.9 million under its share repurchase program through the open market. The remaining amount of Board authorization for our share repurchase program, which is effective through January 2025, was US$15.1 million as of August 28, 2024.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss the earnings at 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 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:                                9965929

A replay of the conference call may be accessible through September 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:              6727395

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 diluted 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 diluted 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  diluted 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  diluted 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  diluted 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

June 30,
2024

June 30,
2024

RMB

RMB

US$

ASSETS

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

2,149,531

1,454,517

200,148

Restricted cash

202,764

242,679

33,394

Short-term investments

720,522

1,156,066

159,080

Accounts receivable, net

2,184,729

1,842,127

253,485

Inventories

1,045,116

1,130,958

155,625

Advances to suppliers

311,111

309,996

42,657

Derivative financial assets

–

11,179

1,538

Prepayments and other current assets

590,350

678,240

93,329

Amounts due from related parties

86,661

55,874

7,689

Total current assets

7,290,784

6,881,636

946,945

Non-current assets

Long term investments

359,129

364,524

50,160

Property and equipment, net

851,151

816,127

112,303

Intangible assets, net

306,420

350,330

48,207

Land use right, net

38,464

37,951

5,222

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,070,120

857,192

117,954

Goodwill

312,464

369,333

50,822

Other non-current assets

45,316

67,943

9,349

Deferred tax assets

200,628

198,700

27,342

Total non-current assets

3,183,692

3,062,100

421,359

Total assets

10,474,476

9,943,736

1,368,304

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY

Current liabilities

Short-term loan

1,115,721

1,162,824

160,010

Accounts payable

563,562

439,635

60,497

Notes payable

506,629

418,386

57,572

Income tax payables 

18,768

10,255

1,411

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

1,188,179

1,020,799

140,466

Amounts due to related parties

32,118

22,553

3,103

Current operating lease liabilities

332,983

277,004

38,117

Total current liabilities

3,757,960

3,351,456

461,176

Non-current liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

24,966

36,628

5,040

Long-term operating lease liabilities

799,096

647,321

89,074

Other non-current liabilities

40,718

40,030

5,508

Total non-current liabilities

864,780

723,979

99,622

Total liabilities

4,622,740

4,075,435

560,798

Redeemable non-controlling interests

1,584,858

1,645,177

226,384

Baozun Inc. shareholders’ equity:

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value;
470,000,000 shares authorized, 167,901,880 and 1
70,820,931 shares issued, 167,901,880 and
167,277,325 shares outstanding, as of December
31, 2023, and June 30, 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, 2023,
and June 30, 2024, respectively)

8

8

1

Additional paid-in capital 

4,571,439

4,609,277

634,258

Treasury shares (nil and 3,543,606 shares as of
December 31,2023 and June 30,2024,
respectively)

–

(21,630)

(2,976)

Accumulated deficit

(506,587)

(603,844)

(83,092)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

32,251

50,215

6,910

Total Baozun Inc. shareholders’ equity

4,097,204

4,034,121

555,114

Non-controlling interests

169,674

189,003

26,008

Total equity

4,266,878

4,223,124

581,122

Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling
interests and equity 

10,474,476

9,943,736

1,368,304

 

 

 

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 June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Net revenues

Product sales(1)

930,256

870,301

119,757

Services

1,389,905

1,520,693

209,255

Total net revenues

2,320,161

2,390,994

329,012

Operating expenses (1)

Cost of products

(675,050)

(649,696)

(89,401)

Fulfillment(2)

(658,652)

(626,958)

(86,272)

Sales and marketing (2)

(706,440)

(844,698)

(116,234)

Technology and content(2)

(129,142)

(129,788)

(17,859)

General and administrative(2)

(249,503)

(171,637)

(23,618)

Other operating income, net

62,189

13,010

1,789

Total operating expenses 

(2,356,598)

(2,409,767)

(331,595)

Loss from operations

(36,437)

(18,773)

(2,583)

Other income (expenses)

Interest income 

20,286

16,695

2,297

Interest expense 

(9,763)

(10,436)

(1,436)

Unrealized investment loss

(9,305)

(2,830)

(389)

Gain on acquisition of subsidiaries

3,251

–

–

Exchange loss

-6647

-10418

-1434

Fair value change on financial instruments

24,515

11,152

1,535

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

(14,100)

(14,610)

(2,010)

Income tax expense (3)

(2,350)

(3,763)

(518)

Share of loss in equity method investment, net of tax of nil

4,432

(3,616)

(498)

Net loss

(12,018)

(21,989)

(3,026)

Net loss attributable to
noncontrolling interests

4,268

5,862

807

Net income attributable to
redeemable noncontrolling interests

(12,278)

(14,493)

(1,994)

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of
Baozun Inc.

(20,028)

(30,620)

(4,213)

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

Basic

(0.11)

(0.17)

(0.02)

Diluted

(0.11)

(0.17)

(0.02)

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

Basic

(0.34)

(0.51)

(0.07)

Diluted

(0.34)

(0.51)

(0.07)

Weighted average shares used in calculating net loss
per ordinary share

Basic

177,967,788

181,899,568

181,899,568

Diluted

177,967,788

181,899,568

181,899,568

Net loss

(12,018)

(21,989)

(3,026)

Other comprehensive income, net of tax of nil: 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

39,523

6,328

871

Comprehensive loss

27,505

(15,661)

(2,155)

 

(1)     Including product sales from E-Commerce and Brand Management of RMB579.2 million and RMB292.3 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2024, respectively, compared with product sales E-Commerce and Brand Management of RMB606.1 million and RMB324.2 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2023.

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

       

For the three months ended June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Fulfillment

1,713

1,358

187

Sales and marketing

10,456

2,242

308

Technology and content

3,512

2,446

337

General and administrative

13,583

11,432

1,573

29,264

17,478

2,405

 

(3) Including amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition, which amounted to RMB7.9 million and RMB10.9 million for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively.

(4) Including income tax benefits of RMB1.5 million and RMB2.3 million related to the reversal of deferred tax liabilities for the three months period ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, respectively, which was recognized on business acquisition.

 

Baozun Inc.

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

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

For the three months ended June 30,

2023

2024

RMB

RMB

US$

Loss from operations  

(36,437)

(18,773)

(2,583)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses

29,264

17,478

2,405

Amortization of intangible assets resulting
from business acquisition

7,911

10,916

1,502

Cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs

–

415

57

Non-GAAP Income from operations 

738

10,036

1,381

Net loss

(12,018)

(21,989)

(3,026)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses

29,264

17,478

2,405

Amortization of intangible assets resulting
from business acquisition

7,911

10,916

1,502

Cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs

–

415

57

  Unrealized investment loss

9,305

2,830

389

Less: Gain on acquisition of subsidiaries

(3,251)

–

–

Fair value gain on derivative liabilities

(24,515)

–

–

Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from
business acquisition

(1,507)

(2,259)

(311)

Non-GAAP net income

5,189

7,391

1,016

Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc.

(20,028)

(30,620)

(4,213)

Add: Share-based compensation expenses

29,264

17,478

2,405

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from
business acquisition

5,991

7,523

1,035

Cancellation fees of repurchased ADSs

–

415

57

Unrealized investment loss

9,305

2,830

389

Less: Gain on acquisition of subsidiaries

(3,272)

–

–

Fair value gain on derivative liabilities

(24,515)

–

–

   Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets
resulting from business acquisition

(1,127)

(1,510)

(208)

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

(4,382)

(3,884)

(535)

Diluted non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable
to ordinary shareholders of Baozun Inc. per ADS

(0.07)

(0.06)

(0.01)

Weighted average shares used in calculating
diluted net loss per ordinary share

177,967,788

181,899,568

181,899,568

 

 

(1)     The Company evaluated the non-GAAP adjustments items and concluded that these items have immaterial income tax effects except for amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisition.

 

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Visier Debuts Talent Agents, Closing the Gap Between HR Programs and Business Impact

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New AI agents turn Visier insights and plans into guided action for every manager, fixing the #1 reason HR programs fail: manager follow-through

VANCOUVER, BC, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Visier today announced Talent Agents at HR Tech 2026. Built on the Visier Workforce Intelligence Platform, these new AI agents guides every manager to the next right action in their organization’s HR programs in real time, and give talent leaders evidence of what each program actually changed for the business.

Talent management devotes a great deal of money and effort into HR programs every year, and many still can’t show the ROI or outcomes. New Visier research* found:

62% of HR leaders name manager follow-through as the single biggest reason programs fail77% of enterprises run HR programs on spreadsheets or a patchwork of tools, and are three times less likely to measure results while a program is underway.

Visier Talent Agents are built to close these gaps, helping talent management tackle its most critical challenges as organizations plan, grow and retain their talent. They leverage the latest in AI developments to pair best-in-class program frameworks with personalized, in-workflow guidance delivered to whoever needs to act next, and a closed-loop system for continuous learning and improvement based on every program’s goals.

“Good program design has never been enough. What HR has lacked is a GPS for every manager, so the moment someone drifts off track, they’re guided back before the program goes sideways,” said Dave Weisbeck, Chief Strategy Officer at Visier. “That’s what Talent Agents deliver, along with proof of what the program actually changed for the business.” 

“The space between HR program design and the actual business result is exactly where most HR investment gets lost,” said Madeline Laurano, founder of Aptitude Research. “Guidance that activates the manager at the moment they need to act, with proof of what changed afterward, is the piece of talent management that’s been missing and what Visier is solving for.”

Unlike HCM suites that teams would spend a year customizing, or point solutions that only see one piece of the picture, or even an internal-built tool that puts employee data at risk, Visier’s Talent Agents are built to run programs end-to-end and prove impact, not just track activity.

The agents reach every stakeholder in a program at the moment they need to act, not just when someone remembers to ask. They’re built to match how an organization actually operates, and the outcome of every action it recommends feeds back into the AI learning engine, so guidance gets sharper with each cycle. Because guidance runs on Visier’s proprietary Workforce AI rather than routing every follow-up through a person, organizations can scale their programs without being constrained by HRBP headcount.

The agents are built on Visier’s Workforce Intelligence Platform, so every program comes with the context, governance, and security an enterprise expects, backed by over 16 years of experience solving HR’s toughest problems.

Talent Agents are Visier’s answer to what the company calls the “activate” layer of Workforce AI, building on the platform’s existing strength in helping organizations understand their workforce data and plan around it. The offering pairs Visier’s technology with a dedicated implementation team that customizes each program to a customer’s specific processes and goals.

Attending HRTech 2026 in Las Vegas this week? Head over to Visier Booth #5209 to explore Talent Agents, or visit visier.com to learn more. The Visier team will also be at UNLEASH World in Paris (booth #106) and Total Talent Asia (booth #3).

About Visier
Visier Workforce AI is the context foundation for talent management. The Visier Workforce Intelligence Platform turns scattered, sensitive people data into one governed understanding of the entire workforce, so organizations can understand, plan, and activate all of their talent priorities in one place. More than 85,000 of the world’s most complex organizations, including Ford Motor Company, eBay, Experian, and Domino’s Pizza, rely on Visier’s over 16 years of workforce domain expertise, ranked #1 in vendor satisfaction and user experience for three consecutive years by the Sapient Insights HR Systems Survey. Learn more at Visier.com.

*Research from fall 2026, conducted by the Visier, Inc. Research Team surveyed verified senior HR and Talent leaders from 80 organizations with more than 10,000 employees across North America.  

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HSG Laser Unveils New Flagship Machine at EuroBLECH 2026, Powering Productivity for European Manufacturers

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HANNOVER, Germany, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HSG Laser is showcasing its latest laser cutting and intelligent manufacturing solutions at EuroBLECH 2026, held from October 20–23 at the Hannover Exhibition Centre. Under the theme “Powering Productivity with HSG,” HSG is presenting its latest innovations at Booth 15-F42, including the European debut of its new flagship GV, alongside the launch of GFA PRO and AI CutPilot, as well as the European debut of its high-speed laser solutions G3015T and R2 PRO.

Expanding High-Performance Laser Solutions

The new GFA PRO is engineered for large-format metal processing, addressing challenges such as large footprints, low speed, unstable thick-plate performance, and high operating costs. Making their European debut, the G3015T and R2 PRO expand HSG’s high-speed laser lineup for sheet and tube processing, helping manufacturers improve throughput, flexibility, and production efficiency.

“HSG Laser’s European footprint has grown steadily, with more than 2,000 units delivered and a new showroom opening soon this year,” said Shawn Wang, Vice President of HSG Laser. “Our latest launches at EuroBLECH mark another step forward, combining high-performance equipment with intelligent technologies and localized support to deliver greater productivity for European customers.”

Recognized by MM MaschinenMarkt Germany

Built for the European market, HSG Laser earned the “International Spotlight” award from MM MaschinenMarkt Germany’s Chief Editor for its GV and AI CutPilot. The GV combines cutting, beveling, countersinking, and chamfering in one machine to streamline pre-welding workflows and boost efficiency. AI CutPilot is HSG’s industry-first, self-developed AI system that turns laser-cutting expertise into a reusable, scalable machine capability, helping reduce trial work and improve first-pass yield. The award further highlights HSG Laser’s technological strength and growing presence in the European market.

Strengthening Local Operations in Europe

As part of its continued commitment to supporting manufacturers worldwide, HSG Laser is further strengthening its localized operations in Europe. On 10th November, HSG will open its new showroom in Düsseldorf, Germany under the theme “Go Global, Link Local.” The new showroom will bring HSG’s latest machines, technologies, and expertise closer to European customers, creating more opportunities for direct engagement and local support. This expansion further strengthens HSG’s presence in Europe and its ability to provide responsive, customer-focused solutions tailored to local manufacturing needs.

About HSG Laser

Founded in 2006, HSG Laser is a leading global manufacturer of intelligent metal processing equipment, specializing in laser cutting, tube processing, bending, and welding automation systems. With a presence in over 100 countries and regional centers across Europe, North America, Japan, India, and Asia-Pacific, HSG Laser is committed to driving the transformation of manufacturing through innovation, reliability, and artificial intelligence.

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Mérieux NutriSciences Completes Acquisition of Certified Group, Becoming North America’s Leading Food Testing Provider

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CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mérieux NutriSciences, a global leader in food safety, quality, and sustainability, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Certified Group.

First announced in August 2026, this strategic transaction unites two complementary leaders in the Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) sector. With approximately $300 million in revenue, Certified Group brings 31 laboratories and over 1,600 talented employees into Mérieux NutriSciences’ global network. The integration also adds a robust roster of more than 170 independent regulatory consultants across the United States and Canada.

With this expanded coast-to-coast footprint, Mérieux NutriSciences is positioned to provide customers with broader service offerings and enhanced regulatory support. The integration deepens the company’s capabilities in key Food & Beverage segments, most notably in animal protein through its Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) network, where Certified Group has built a strong reputation as a bellwether for safety and quality, alongside leading positions in dairy, packaged foods, nuts, and spices.

Customers will also benefit from high-value expertise in cosmetics, OTC products, and dietary supplements through the Certified Laboratories vertical, and reduced-harm nicotine product testing via Labstat International. These core verticals are further bolstered by specialized expert services, including contract research (Lab Plus), regulatory consulting (EAS Consulting Group), and comprehensive certification and audit programs (FSNS Certification and Audit).

“We are thrilled to officially welcome the talented teams from Certified Group to the Mérieux NutriSciences global network,” said Nicolas Cartier, CEO of Mérieux NutriSciences. “By combining our respective strengths, we are vastly expanding the depth and breadth of our capabilities. This milestone allows us to be closer to our customers, meeting their localized, time-sensitive needs with unmatched speed and reliability, while furthering our shared purpose: Better Food. Better Health. Better World.”

“Our priority is to ensure a seamless transition for all customers while delivering immediate, enhanced value,” added Sébastien Moulard, President North America at Mérieux NutriSciences. “Through this nationwide analytical network, customers now have access to a truly comprehensive portfolio of routine testing, specialized analysis, expert regulatory support, and more. We are excited to leverage the best of both worlds to drive innovation and provide practical solutions right where production happens.”

“Certified Group has built a differentiated platform with a strong reputation for quality, scientific excellence and exceptional customer service,” said Deborah Kerr, Managing Director, Warburg Pincus & Executive Chair, Certified Group. “We are proud to have supported Certified Group’s evolution and look forward to seeing the company continue to thrive as part of Mérieux NutriSciences.”

The financing of the acquisition brings new minority shareholders Peugeot Invest and Continental Grain Company (Conti) alongside Mérieux NutriSciences’ long standing shareholders: Institut Mérieux, Sofina, and Dassault Group. This collective support underscores strong market confidence in the company’s strategic vision. Ultimately, the successful integration of Certified Group solidifies Mérieux NutriSciences as the leading provider in North America and a top player in the global food TIC market, further cementing its role as the trusted partner for customers navigating a rapidly evolving landscape.

About Mérieux NutriSciences:

At Mérieux NutriSciences, we leverage 60 years of scientific and entrepreneurial expertise to answer food industry needs. Today’s global challenges transform the way food is produced, marketed and consumed, which is why we know our clients need more than reliable analytical results; they need practical and innovative solutions that will contribute to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Present worldwide, we are more than 160 accredited laboratories and a team of over 11,600 committed employees. We strongly believe that together, we can create solutions to offer our planet: BETTER FOOD. BETTER HEALTH. BETTER WORLD. na.mxns.com

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