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GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China (“Vipshop” or the “Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Highlights

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

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

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

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results

REVENUES 

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

GROSS PROFIT

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

OPERATING EXPENSES

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

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

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

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

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

NET INCOME

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

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

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

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

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

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

For the three months ended

Sept 30, 2023

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

US$’000

Net cash generated from operating activities

1,204,020

508,890

72,516

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from internet financing activities[11]

(102,537)

(15,603)

(2,223)

   Capital expenditures

(1,071,555)

(1,083,596)

(154,411)

Free cash inflow (outflow)

29,928

(590,309)

(84,118)

 

For the trailing twelve months ended

Sept 30, 2023

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

RMB’000

Sept 30, 2024

 

US$’000

Net cash generated from operating activities

12,243,732

8,931,635

1,272,748

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from internet financing activities

295,072

2,152

307

   Capital expenditures

(4,419,331)

(4,372,251)

(623,041)

Free cash inflow

8,119,473

4,561,536

650,014

Share Repurchase Program

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

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

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB31.2 billion and RMB32.9 billion, representing a year-over-year decrease of approximately 10% to 5%. These forecasts reflect the Company’s current and preliminary view on the market and operational conditions, which is subject to change.

Exchange Rate

The Company’s business is primarily conducted in China and the significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi. This announcement contains currency translations of Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollars solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from Renminbi to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB7.0176 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on September 30, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. No representation is made that the Renminbi amounts could have been, or could be, converted, realized or settled into U.S. dollars at that rate on September 30, 2024, or at any other rate.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:30 am U.S. Eastern Time, 8:30 pm Beijing Time to discuss the financial results.

All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below.

Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIb7dd20b068014c73a6cc797c134be1b5

Once pre-registration has been completed, each participant will receive dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN via email. To join the conference, participants should use the dial-in details followed by the PIN code.

A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/x863x7sh. An archived webcast will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.vip.com.

About Vipshop Holdings Limited

Vipshop Holdings Limited is a leading online discount retailer for brands in China. Vipshop offers high quality and popular branded products to consumers throughout China at a significant discount to retail prices. Since it was founded in August 2008, the Company has rapidly built a sizeable and growing base of customers and brand partners. For more information, please visit https://ir.vip.com/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Vipshop’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Vipshop may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials, and in oral statements made by its officers, directors, or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Vipshop’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Vipshop’s goals and strategies; Vipshop’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online discount retail market in China; Vipshop’s ability to attract customers and brand partners and further enhance its brand recognition; Vipshop’s expectations regarding needs for and market acceptance of flash sales products and services; competition in the discount retail industry; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Vipshop’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Vipshop does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The condensed consolidated financial information is derived from the Company’s unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), except that comparative consolidated statements of income and cash flows for the period presented and the detailed footnote disclosures required by Accounting Standards Codification 270, Interim Reporting (“ASC270”) have been omitted. Vipshop uses non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, and free cash flow, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure. For the periods presented in this press release, non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS. Non-GAAP income from operations is income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP operating margin is non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of total net revenues. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders as a percentage of total net revenues. Free cash flow is net cash from operating activities adding back the impact from internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase and deposits of property and equipment and land use rights. Impact from internet financing activities added back or deducted from free cash flow contains changes in the balances of financial products, which are primarily consumer financing and supplier financing that the Company provides to customers and suppliers. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments add clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting, and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures are useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Free cash flow enables the Company to assess liquidity and cash flow, taking into account the impact from internet financing activities and the financial resources needed for the expansion of fulfillment infrastructure, technology platform, and Shan Shan Outlets. Share-based compensation expenses have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. One of the key limitations of free cash flow is that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.

The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Vipshop Holdings Limited Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this release.

Investor Relations Contact

Tel: +86 (20) 2233-0732
Email: IR@vipshop.com 

[1] “Gross merchandise value (GMV)” is defined as the total Renminbi value of all products and services sold through the Company’s online sales business, online marketplace platform, Shan Shan Outlets, and other offline stores during the given period, including the Company’s websites and mobile apps, third-party websites and mobile apps, Shan Shan Outlets, and other offline stores, which were fulfilled by either the Company or its third-party merchants, regardless of whether or not the goods were delivered or returned. GMV includes shipping charges paid by buyers to sellers. For prudent considerations, the Company does not consider products or services to be sold if the orders were placed and canceled pre-shipment and only included orders that left the Company’s or other third-party vendors’ warehouses.

[2] Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which, for the periods presented in this press release, is defined as net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments.

[3] “Active customers” is defined as registered members who have purchased from the Company’s self-operated online sales business or the Company’s online marketplace platforms, excluding those who made their purchases from the Company’s online stores operated at third-party platforms, at least once during the relevant period. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company updated its definition of “active customers” to exclude registered members who make their purchases from the Company’s online stores operated at third-party platforms. The active customer figures for the historical periods presented in this press release have been retrospectively adjusted accordingly.

[4] “Total orders” is defined as the total number of orders placed during the given period, including the orders for products and services sold through the Company’s online sales business and on the Company’s online marketplace platforms (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, orders from the Company’s offline stores and outlets), net of orders returned.

[5] Non-GAAP income from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses.

[6] Non-GAAP operating margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of total net revenues.

[7] “ADS” means American depositary share, each of which represents 0.2 Class A ordinary share.

[8] Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, as a percentage of total net revenues.

[9] Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, divided by the weighted average number of diluted ADSs outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS.

[10] Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net cash from operating activities adding back the impact from internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase and deposits of property and equipment and land use rights.

[11] Net impact from internet financing activities represents net cash flow relating to the Company’s financial products, which are primarily consumer financing and supplier financing that the Company provides to its customers and suppliers.

 

 

 Vipshop Holdings Limited 

 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income  

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

Three Months Ended

September 30,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Product revenues 

21,077,354

18,920,273

2,696,117

Other revenues (1)

1,688,507

1,755,668

250,181

 Total net revenues 

22,765,861

20,675,941

2,946,298

 Cost of revenues 

(17,384,331)

(15,720,539)

(2,240,159)

 Gross profit 

5,381,530

4,955,402

706,139

 Operating expenses: 

 Fulfillment expenses (2) 

(1,771,903)

(1,735,673)

(247,331)

 Marketing expenses 

(669,608)

(617,815)

(88,038)

 Technology and content expenses 

(435,279)

(454,154)

(64,716)

 General and administrative expenses 

(1,131,241)

(957,798)

(136,485)

 Total operating expenses 

(4,008,031)

(3,765,440)

(536,570)

 Other operating income 

160,165

139,939

19,941

 Income from operations 

1,533,664

1,329,901

189,510

 Investment (loss) gain and revaluation of investments 

(94,939)

96,934

13,813

 Impairment loss of investments 

0

(43,555)

(6,207)

 Interest expense 

(466)

(15,895)

(2,265)

 Interest income 

166,246

174,651

24,888

 Exchange loss 

(33,632)

(86,182)

(12,281)

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

1,570,873

1,455,854

207,458

 Income tax expenses  

(364,835)

(474,220)

(67,576)

 Share of income of equity method investees 

24,528

79,043

11,264

 Net income 

1,230,566

1,060,677

151,146

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(22,274)

(15,338)

(2,186)

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,208,292

1,045,339

148,960

 Shares used in calculating earnings per share (3): 

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

 —Basic 

108,463,991

104,496,269

104,496,269

 —Diluted 

110,416,154

106,037,715

106,037,715

 Net earnings per Class A and Class B ordinary share 

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic 

11.14

10.00

1.42

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted 

10.94

9.86

1.41

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

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic 

2.23

2.00

0.28

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted 

2.19

1.97

0.28

(1) Other revenues primarily consist of product promotion and online advertising revenues, lease income mainly earned from the Shan Shan
Outlets, fees charged to third-party merchants which the Company provides platform access for sales of their products, revenue from third-
party logistics services, loan facilitation service income and membership fee income.

(2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling expenses, which amounted RMB 1.2 billion and RMB1.2 billion in the three month
periods ended September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2024, respectively.

(3) Authorized share capital is re-classified and re-designated into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, with each Class A
ordinary share being entitled to one vote and each Class B ordinary share being entitled to ten votes on all matters that are subject to
shareholder vote.

Three Months Ended

September 30,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

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

 Fulfillment expenses 

20,798

20,241

2,884

 Marketing expenses 

7,985

7,584

1,081

 Technology and content expenses 

89,333

94,101

13,409

 General and administrative expenses 

421,423

249,179

35,508

 Total 

539,539

371,105

52,882

 Vipshop Holdings Limited 

 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 

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

December 31,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

25,414,729

21,870,029

3,116,454

Restricted cash 

882,637

583,747

83,183

Short term investments

1,983,201

1,560,246

222,333

Accounts receivable, net

778,767

895,057

127,545

Amounts due from related parties,net

553,502

678,032

96,619

Other receivables and prepayments,net

2,298,612

2,508,604

357,473

Loan receivables,net

4,437

5,871

837

Inventories

5,644,713

4,626,792

659,313

Total current assets

37,560,598

32,728,378

4,663,757

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment, net

16,882,100

18,106,529

2,580,160

Deposits for property and equipment

200,739

172,570

24,591

Land use rights, net

10,132,626

10,744,108

1,531,023

Intangible assets, net

332,821

328,789

46,852

Investment in equity method investees

2,155,561

2,118,264

301,850

Other investments

2,916,189

3,166,681

451,248

Other long-term assets

147,669

179,564

25,588

Goodwill

755,213

755,213

107,617

Deferred tax assets, net

685,017

733,805

104,566

Operating lease right-of-use assets

554,061

450,714

64,226

Total non-current assets

34,761,996

36,756,237

5,237,721

TOTAL ASSETS

72,322,594

69,484,615

9,901,478

 LIABILITIES AND  EQUITY  

 CURRENT LIABILITIES 

 Short term loans 

1,425,576

5,401,127

769,654

 Accounts payable 

17,259,395

11,352,270

1,617,686

 Advance from customers  

1,689,881

1,570,520

223,797

 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  

9,560,449

8,176,729

1,165,175

 Amounts due to related parties  

150,373

156,123

22,247

 Deferred income  

457,594

437,622

62,361

 Operating lease liabilities 

80,868

62,162

8,858

Total current liabilities

30,624,136

27,156,553

3,869,778

 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Deferred tax liability 

692,492

490,498

69,895

Deferred income-non current 

1,756,949

2,103,696

299,774

 Operating lease liabilities 

689,259

602,394

85,840

Total non-current liabilities

3,138,700

3,196,588

455,509

TOTAL LIABILITIES

33,762,836

30,353,141

4,325,287

EQUITY:

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

62

64

9

Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 16,510,358 shares
authorized, and 15,560,358 and 15,560,358 shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and September 30, 2024,
respectively) 

11

11

2

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

(3,624,763)

(7,086,151)

(1,009,768)

Additional paid-in capital

4,444,755

4,955,622

706,170

Retained earnings

36,836,928

40,459,508

5,765,434

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(695,589)

(725,612)

(103,399)

Non-controlling interests

1,598,354

1,528,032

217,743

Total shareholders’ equity

38,559,758

39,131,474

5,576,191

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

72,322,594

69,484,615

9,901,478

 Vipshop Holdings Limited

 Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended

September 30,2023

September 30,2024

September 30,2024

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

 Income from operations 

1,533,664

1,329,901

189,510

 Share-based compensation expenses 

539,539

371,105

52,882

 Non-GAAP income from operations 

2,073,203

1,701,006

242,392

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,208,292

1,045,339

148,960

 Share-based compensation expenses 

539,539

371,105

52,882

 Impairment loss of investments 

0

43,555

6,207

 Investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding
dividends 

95,192

(96,934)

(13,813)

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

17,717

(41,078)

(5,854)

 Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments 

(19,695)

(11,242)

(1,602)

 Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,841,045

1,310,745

186,780

(4) To exclude the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items relating to investment (gain) loss and revaluation of investments on the share of
equity method investments.

 Shares used in calculating earnings per share: 

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

 —Basic 

108,463,991

104,496,269

104,496,269

 —Diluted 

110,416,154

106,037,715

106,037,715

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

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

16.97

12.54

1.79

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

16.67

12.36

1.76

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

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

3.39

2.51

0.36

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

3.33

2.47

0.35

 

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As ADA Anniversary Approaches, University of Phoenix Survey Highlights AI’s Potential to Advance Accessibility in Work and Learning

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Survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix finds among those already using AI in the workplace, 60% say AI has improved their knowledge of and ability to use accessibility standards and guidelines.

PHOENIX, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As artificial intelligence becomes part of how people work, learn and solve problems, a new University of Phoenix survey conducted by The Harris Poll finds that recent working learners see meaningful opportunities for AI to support accessibility. The survey was designed to understand the impact of AI in the workplace and learning environments on accessibility, defined as ensuring digital content, tools and resources, including AI tools and output, are usable by people with different abilities through inclusive design, use of assistive technology or conformance with accessibility standards, such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). The findings are being released ahead of the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26.

The survey, conducted among 1,019 U.S. employed adults who completed a professionally presented training or school course in the past 12 months (“recent working learners”), found that, among workers already using AI in the workplace, 3 in 5 (60%) say AI has improved their knowledge of and ability to use accessibility standards and guidelines, including nearly 1 in 5 (19%) who report significant improvement. 

While the findings point to optimism about AI’s accessibility potential, they also reveal an opportunity for clearer organizational guidance: 45% of respondents say accessibility is absent from, unclear in, or they are uncertain whether it is covered by their workplace AI policies.

“The reality is that accessibility benefits everyone,” shares Kelly Hermann, Vice President of Accessibility and Student Affairs at University of Phoenix. “If accessibility is built in from the beginning, organizations are more likely to create AI-enabled environments that are universally usable. Clearer content, better summaries, accurate captions, and multiple formats can help workers and learners with disabilities, but they also help busy adults, multilingual learners, mobile users, and anyone trying to absorb information quickly.”

Key findings from the survey include:

Workers see AI’s accessibility potential: 89% of recent working learners identify workflows that could benefit from AI and accessibility tools, especially creating accessible documents, presentations, websites or learning materials (38%), presenting information in different formats such as plain language, audio, summaries or translations (33%), and training employees or learners on accessibility practices (30%).AI may help build accessibility awareness: Among those already using AI in the workplace, 60% say AI has improved their knowledge of and ability to use accessibility standards and guidelines.Accessibility is not always clear in workplace AI policies: 45% of recent working learners say accessibility is absent from, unclear in, or they are uncertain whether it is covered by their workplace AI policies.AI tools may not yet fully support different access needs: Among those who use workplace AI tools, only about a quarter of survey respondents (27%) say AI tools available through their workplace or professional learning environment support people with disabilities very well.Human oversight remains important: 36% of recent working learners say human review for important decisions or high-impact work should be part of responsible AI use at work or school.Workers also recognize how AI and accessibility can have an impact on their own career journey: 90% of recent working learners identify AI and accessibility skills that would be valuable in their current or desired career field, including 45% who see value in understanding when AI-generated content needs human review.

Why accessibility is essential to responsible AI adoption

As AI tools are used to draft documents, summarize information, generate captions and transcripts, create image descriptions, support learning and assist with workplace tasks, accessibility becomes central to responsible use. Poorly implemented AI can also create or amplify barriers, including inaccessible content, inaccurate summaries, biased outputs and tools that do not work effectively with assistive technologies.

“Responsible AI is not only about productivity,” Hermann said. “It is about whether the technology works for the people who need to use it. AI can help create more accessible materials and more flexible ways to engage with information, but it still requires clear policies, practical training and human judgment to make sure the outputs are accurate, applicable and usable.”

What the findings mean for employers and educators

The survey suggests that organizations have an opportunity to align AI adoption with supportive design, accessibility practices and workforce training. Employers and educators can take immediate steps by:

Naming accessibility directly in AI policies and guidance.Choosing AI tools with accessibility and assistive technology compatibility in mind.Training workers and learners to create, check and improve accessible AI-generated content.Making support pathways clear for people who experience barriers using AI tools.Keeping human review in place for important decisions, high-impact work and accessibility-sensitive outputs.

The survey also found workers want practical AI training. The most helpful resources identified by recent working learners include real-world examples from their field or industry (36%), hands-on practice using realistic workplace scenarios (34%) and step-by-step demonstrations of common tasks (33%).

Accessibility insights from University of Phoenix

Hermann shared the survey findings ahead of the ADA anniversary in recent media interviews. Hermann oversees the University’s accessibility initiative, including evaluation and remediation of curricular resources, the Center for Access, Resources, Engagement and Support Services (CARES), and the Office of Collaborative Learning and Educational Engagement. Her work focuses on fostering accessible and welcoming educational environments for students, faculty and staff.

Hermann’s office at University of Phoenix also convenes accessibility conversations through initiatives such as Access Amplified™, a free, annual virtual event focused on advancing digital accessibility in web development. The event brings together engineers, developers, designers, content authors and digital strategists for practical strategies and human-centered conversations that address the gap between coding practices and how users with assistive technology experience the web.

About the survey

The survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of University of Phoenix from June 22–29, 2026, among 1,019 employed adults ages 18 and older who have taken a professionally presented training or a school course in the past 12 months, referred to as “recent working learners.” Data were weighted where necessary by age, gender, race/ethnicity, region, education, employment, marital status, household size, household income and smoking status to bring them in line with their actual proportions in the population.

Respondents for this survey were selected from among those who have agreed to participate in surveys. The sampling precision of Harris online polls is measured by using a Bayesian credible interval. For this study, the sample data is accurate to within +/- 3.8 percentage points using a 95% confidence level. This credible interval will be wider among subsets of the surveyed population of interest.

Review the complete survey at phoenix.edu/aiaccessibility.

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is Built for Real Life. 50 Years Strong. The University innovates to help working adults enhance their careers and develop skills in a rapidly changing world through flexible online learning, relevant courses, academic AI pillars, and skills-mapped curriculum for associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Active students and alumni have access to Career Services for Life® resources including career guidance and tools. For more information, visit phoenix.edu. 

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Mastech Digital to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results; Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference

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PITTSBURGH, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mastech Digital, Inc. (NYSE American: MHH) (“Mastech Digital”), a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services, today announced the date for the release of its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, and its participation in an upcoming investor conference.

Second Quarter 2026 Earnings:

Mastech Digital will report its financial results for the second quarter 2026 before the market opens on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Management will host a live conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that day to discuss the Company’s financial performance and operating results.  The conference call will be hosted by Nirav Patel, President and CEO, and Kannan Sugantharaman, Chief Financial and Operations Officer.

Those wishing to participate via webcast should access the call through Mastech Digital’s Investor Relations website at https://investors.mastechdigital.com. Those wishing to participate via telephone may dial in at 1-800-715-9871 (USA) or 1-646-307-1963 (International) with the passcode 7506988. The replay will be available via webcast through Mastech Digital’s Investor Relations website.

Upcoming Investor Conference:

Mr. Sugantharaman will host a fireside chat at the Sidoti Micro-Cap Investor Conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time.

Mastech Digital management is scheduled to host virtual one-on-one and small group meetings with investors during the conference on August 19-20, 2026. Investors interested in arranging a meeting should contact their Sidoti representative or reach out to the Mastech Digital investor relations team at investors@mastechdigital.com.

About Mastech Digital, Inc.

Mastech Digital (NYSE American: MHH) is a leading provider of Digital Transformation IT Services. The Company offers Data Management, Analytics & AI Solutions, and IT Staffing Services with a digital-first approach. A minority-owned enterprise, Mastech Digital is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, with offices across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India. Visit us at www.mastechdigital.com.

Investor Relations Contact:
investors@mastechdigital.com 

 

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SOLAI Limited Announces Extraordinary General Meeting

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AKRON, Ohio, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOLAI Limited (NYSE: SLAI) (“SOLAI” or the “Company”) (previously known as “BIT Mining Limited”), a technology-driven personal AI and digital infrastructure provider, today announced that it will hold its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders at 428 South Seiberling Street, Akron, Ohio, US on August 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., New York time.

Holders of record of ordinary shares and preference shares of the Company at the close of business on July 20, 2026, New York time (the “Record Date”) are entitled to receive notice of, and to attend and vote at, the extraordinary general meeting or any adjournment thereof. Holders of the Company’s American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) who wish to exercise their voting rights for the underlying ordinary shares must act through the depositary of the Company’s ADS program, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas.

The notice of the extraordinary general meeting, which sets forth the resolutions to be submitted to shareholder approval at the extraordinary general meeting is available on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at https://ir.solai.com

About SOLAI Limited

SOLAI Limited (previously known as “BIT Mining Limited”) (NYSE: SLAI) (previously traded under “BTCM”) is a technology-driven personal AI and digital infrastructure provider. Building upon its historical legacy in digital asset mining and blockchain network operations, the Company is leveraging extensive experience in large-scale hardware deployment, data center operations, and high-performance computing to build the foundational infrastructure for personal AI computing and digital asset ecosystems globally.

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SOLAI Limited
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www.solai.com 

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