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Vipshop Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results
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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
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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.
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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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