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Yunji Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
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HANGZHOU, China, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yunji Inc. (“Yunji” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: YJ), a leading membership-based social e-commerce platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2024[1].
Fourth Quarter 2024 Highlights
Total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2024 were RMB97.1 million (US$13.3 million), compared with RMB149.1 million in the same period of 2023. The change was primarily due to soft consumer confidence and the Company’s continued strategy to refine its product selection across all categories and optimize its selection of suppliers and merchants, which had a near-term impact on sales.Repeat purchase rate[2] in the twelve months ended December 31, 2024 was 71.9%.
Mr. Shanglue Xiao, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yunji, said, “As we navigate the current market landscape, we are making progress in repositioning Yunji as the leading platform for organic health products. We have focused our operations on high-margin, high-repeat purchase categories, particularly organic health foods and nutritional products. In 2025, we aim to transform Yunji into an experiential health and wellness destination through our expanding health-focused ecosystem.”
“In the fourth quarter, we optimized our cost structure by refining our staff structure and significantly reducing fulfillment and technology expenses year-over-year. As we enter 2025, we will maintain financial discipline while investing strategically to drive sustainable growth and improve profitability.” said Mr. Yeqing Cui, Senior Financial Director of Yunji.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
Total revenues were RMB97.1 million (US$13.3 million), compared with RMB149.1 million in the same period of 2023. This change was primarily due to soft consumer confidence and the Company’s continued strategy to refine its product selection across all categories and optimize its selection of suppliers and merchants, which had a near-term impact on sales.
Revenues from sales of merchandise were RMB75.5 million (US$10.3 million), compared with RMB112.3 million in the same period of 2023.Revenues from the marketplace business were RMB19.4 million (US$2.7 million), compared with RMB34.3 million in the same period of 2023.Other revenues were RMB2.2 million (US$0.3 million), compared with RMB2.5 million in the same period of 2023.
Total cost of revenues decreased by 36.9% to RMB50.2 million (US$6.9 million), or 51.7% of total revenues, from RMB79.6 million, or 53.4% of total revenues, in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to the change in merchandise sales, for which revenues and cost of revenues are recognized on a gross basis. Total cost of revenues, which primarily comprises the costs related to the sales of merchandise, decreased accordingly in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Total operating expenses increased by 14.9% to RMB126.2 million (US$17.3 million) from RMB109.8 million in the same period of 2023.
Fulfillment expenses decreased by 33.9% to RMB16.4 million (US$2.3 million), or 16.9% of total revenues, from RMB24.8 million, or 16.6% of total revenues, in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to (i) reduced personnel costs as a result of staffing structure refinements, (ii) reduced warehousing and logistics expenses due to lower merchandise sales, and (iii) decreased service fees charged by third-party payment settlement platforms.Sales and marketing expenses increased by 6.0% to RMB30.2 million (US$4.1 million), or 31.1% of total revenues, from RMB28.5 million, or 19.1% of total revenues, in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in business promotion expenses.Technology and content expenses decreased by 29.2% to RMB8.5 million (US$1.2 million), or 8.8% of total revenues, from RMB12.0 million, or 8.1% of total revenues, in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to (i) the reduction in personnel costs as a result of staffing structure refinements, and (ii) reduced server costs.General and administrative expenses increased by 59.8% to RMB71.1 million (US$9.7 million), or 73.2% of total revenues, from RMB44.5 million, or 29.8% of total revenues, in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to (i) an increase in severance pay as a result of staffing structure refinements, and (ii) an impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill, partially offset by a decrease in an allowance for credit losses.
Loss from operations was RMB77.7 million (US$10.6 million), compared with RMB39.5 million in the same period of 2023.
Financial loss, net was RMB2.6 million (US$0.4 million), compared with financial loss, net of RMB23.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in the fair value changes of equity securities investments.
Net loss was RMB85.0 million (US$11.7 million), compared with RMB65.9 million in the same period of 2023.
Adjusted net loss (non-GAAP)[3] was RMB84.5 million (US$11.6 million), compared with RMB65.0 million in the same period of 2023.
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders were both RMB0.04 (US$0.01), compared with RMB0.03 in the same period of 2023.
Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results
Total revenues were RMB417.7 million (US$57.2 million), compared with RMB640.2 million in the full year of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the same factors that led to the quarterly decrease.
Revenues from sales of merchandise were RMB330.5 million (US$45.3 million), compared with RMB500.7 million in the full year of 2023.Revenues from the marketplace business were RMB79.5 million (US$10.9 million), compared with RMB130.2 million in the full year of 2023.Other revenues were RMB7.7 million (US$1.0 million), compared with RMB9.3 million in the full year of 2023.
Total cost of revenues decreased by 36.5% to RMB211.3 million (US$28.9 million) from RMB332.8 million in the full year of 2023. This decrease was primarily attributable to the same factors that led to the quarterly decrease.
Total operating expenses were RMB349.2 million (US$47.8 million), compared with RMB403.0 million in the full year of 2023.
Fulfillment expenses decreased by 29.2% to RMB76.1 million (US$10.4 million), or 18.2% of total revenues, from RMB107.5 million, or 16.8% of total revenues, in the full year of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the same factors that led to the quarterly decrease.Sales and marketing expenses decreased by 19.8% to RMB97.0 million (US$13.3 million), or 23.2% of total revenues, from RMB121.0 million, or 18.9% of total revenues, in the full year of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to the reduction in member management fees.Technology and content expenses decreased by 14.8% to RMB45.6 million (US$6.3 million), or 10.9% of total revenues, from RMB53.5 million, or 8.4% of total revenues, in the full year of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the same factors that led to the quarterly decrease.General and administrative expenses increased by 7.9% to RMB130.5 million (US$17.9 million), or 31.2% of total revenues, from RMB121.0 million, or 18.9% of total revenues, in the full year of 2023. The increase was primarily due to the same factors that led to the quarterly decrease.
Loss from operations was RMB136.3 million (US$18.7 million), compared with RMB80.6 million in the full year of 2023.
Financial income, net was RMB17.3 million (US$2.4 million), compared with financial loss, net of RMB60.2 million in the full year of 2023, primarily due to an increase in the fair value changes of equity securities investments.
Net loss was RMB123.1 million (US$16.9 million), compared with RMB165.1 million in the full year of 2023.
Adjusted net loss[3] was RMB120.7 million (US$16.5 million), compared with RMB166.0 million in the full year of 2023.
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders were both RMB0.06 (US$0.01), compared with RMB0.08 in the full year of 2023.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses adjusted net loss as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial measure 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 adjusted net loss as net loss excluding share-based compensation.
The Company presents adjusted net loss because it is used by management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. Adjusted net loss enables management to assess operating performance without considering the impact of share-based compensation recorded under ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation.” The Company also believes that the use of this non-GAAP measure facilitates investors’ assessment of operating performance.
This non-GAAP financial measure is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net loss is that it does not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation has been and may continue to be incurred in Yunji’s business and is not reflected in the presentation of adjusted net loss. Further, this non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited.
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating performance. Yunji encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable Financial Measures” set forth at the end of this press release.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call on Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:30 A.M. Eastern Time or 7:30 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time to discuss its earnings. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International:
1-412-902-4272
United States Toll Free:
1-888-346-8982
Mainland China Toll Free:
4001-201203
Hong Kong Toll Free:
800-905945
Conference ID:
Yunji Inc.
A telephone replay of the call will be available after the conclusion of the conference call for one week.
Dial-in numbers for the replay are as follows:
United States Toll Free
1-877-344-7529
International
1-412-317-0088
Replay Access Code
1068073
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,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident,” “potential,” “continue” or other similar expressions. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Yunji’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Yunji 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 but not limited to statements about Yunji’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: Yunji’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; its ability to understand buyer needs and provide products and services to attract and retain buyers; its ability to maintain and enhance the recognition and reputation of its brand; its ability to rely on merchants and third-party logistics service providers to provide delivery services to buyers; its ability to maintain and improve quality control policies and measures; its ability to establish and maintain relationships with merchants; trends and competition in China’s e-commerce market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; the expected growth of China’s e-commerce market; PRC governmental policies and regulations relating to Yunji’s industry, and general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Yunji’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Yunji undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
About Yunji Inc.
Yunji Inc. is a leading social e-commerce platform in China that has pioneered a unique, membership-based model to leverage the power of social interactions. The Company’s e-commerce platform offers high-quality products at attractive prices across a wide variety of categories catering to the day-to-day needs of Chinese consumers. In addition, the Company uses advanced technologies including big data and artificial intelligence to optimize user experience and incentivize members to promote the platform as well as share products with their social contacts. Through deliberate product curation, centralized merchandise sourcing, and efficient supply chain management, Yunji has established itself as a trustworthy e-commerce platform with high-quality products and exclusive membership benefits, including discounted prices.
For more information, please visit https://investor.yunjiglobal.com/
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Investor Relations
Email: Yunji.IR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6957
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Email: Yunji.IR@icrinc.com
Phone: +1 (646) 224-6957
YUNJI INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
517,542
219,365
30,053
Restricted cash
27,169
23,467
3,215
Short-term investments
7,195
–
–
Accounts receivable, net
64,312
56,233
7,704
Advance to suppliers
14,058
9,810
1,344
Inventories, net
42,716
29,448
4,034
Amounts due from related parties
1,361
662
91
Prepaid expenses and other current assets[4]
134,247
177,187
24,275
Total current assets
808,600
516,172
70,716
Non-current assets
Property and equipment, net
175,451
205,450
28,147
Land use rights, net[5]
–
174,437
23,898
Long-term investments
364,159
364,534
49,941
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
16,507
13,809
1,892
Other non-current assets[6]
189,067
78,050
10,692
Total non-current assets
745,184
836,280
114,570
Total assets
1,553,784
1,352,452
185,286
YUNJI INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable
96,782
54,678
7,491
Deferred revenue
9,412
8,596
1,178
Incentive payables to members[7]
124,889
66,039
9,047
Member management fees payable
4,373
1,263
173
Other payable and accrued liabilities
109,200
126,177
17,286
Amounts due to related parties
3,535
1,645
225
Operating lease liabilities – current
3,376
3,845
527
Total current liabilities
351,567
262,243
35,927
Non-current liabilities
Operating lease liabilities
11,122
7,808
1,070
Other non-current liabilities
–
4,355
597
Total non-current liabilities
11,122
12,163
1,667
Total Liabilities
362,689
274,406
37,594
YUNJI INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
As of
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
Shareholders’ equity
Ordinary shares
70
70
10
Less: Treasury stock
(116,108)
(113,334)
(15,527)
Additional paid-in capital
7,328,680
7,328,336
1,003,978
Statutory reserve
16,254
16,726
2,291
Accumulated other comprehensive income
85,291
93,145
12,761
Accumulated deficit
(6,123,971)
(6,247,557)
(855,911)
Total Yunji Inc. shareholders’ equity
1,190,216
1,077,386
147,602
Non-controlling interests
879
660
90
Total shareholders’ equity
1,191,095
1,078,046
147,692
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
1,553,784
1,352,452
185,286
YUNJI INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Revenues:
Sales of merchandise, net
112,330
75,499
10,343
500,651
330,535
45,283
Marketplace revenue
34,259
19,451
2,665
130,188
79,466
10,887
Other revenues
2,558
2,173
298
9,370
7,650
1,048
Total revenues
149,147
97,123
13,306
640,209
417,651
57,218
Operating cost and expenses:
Cost of revenues
(79,613)
(50,240)
(6,883)
(332,774)
(211,311)
(28,949)
Fulfilment
(24,845)
(16,372)
(2,243)
(107,472)
(76,126)
(10,429)
Sales and marketing
(28,478)
(30,173)
(4,134)
(121,039)
(96,965)
(13,284)
Technology and content
(12,033)
(8,492)
(1,163)
(53,490)
(45,627)
(6,251)
General and administrative
(44,477)
(71,146)
(9,747)
(120,951)
(130,462)
(17,873)
Total operating cost and expenses
(189,446)
(176,423)
(24,170)
(735,726)
(560,491)
(76,786)
Other operating income
780
1,650
226
14,898
6,544
896
Loss from operations
(39,519)
(77,650)
(10,638)
(80,619)
(136,296)
(18,672)
Financial (loss)/ income, net
(23,427)
(2,578)
(353)
(60,226)
17,333
2,375
Foreign exchange income/(loss), net
723
(2,608)
(357)
(6,743)
2,127
291
Other non-operating income/(loss),
net
31
158
22
(2,405)
785
108
Loss before income tax expense, and
equity in loss of affiliates, net of tax
(62,192)
(82,678)
(11,326)
(149,993)
(116,051)
(15,898)
Income tax expense
(1,328)
(368)
(50)
(7,851)
(2,009)
(275)
Equity in loss of affiliates, net of tax
(2,331)
(1,998)
(274)
(7,276)
(5,061)
(693)
Net loss
(65,851)
(85,044)
(11,650)
(165,120)
(123,121)
(16,866)
Less: net income/(loss) attributable to
non-controlling interests shareholders
11
9
1
9
(11)
(2)
Net loss attributable to YUNJI INC.
(65,862)
(85,053)
(11,651)
(165,129)
(123,110)
(16,864)
YUNJI INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (CONTINUED)
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders
(65,862)
(85,053)
(11,651)
(165,120)
(123,110)
(16,864)
Net loss
(65,851)
(85,044)
(11,650)
(165,120)
(123,121)
(16,866)
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustment
(10,302)
12,023
1,647
22,178
7,854
1,076
Total comprehensive loss
(76,153)
(73,021)
(10,003)
(142,942)
(115,267)
(15,790)
Less: total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to non-
controlling interests shareholders
11
9
1
9
(11)
(2)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to YUNJI INC.
(76,164)
(73,030)
(10,004)
(142,951)
(115,256)
(15,788)
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders
(65,862)
(85,053)
(11,651)
(165,129)
(123,110)
(16,864)
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing
net loss per share, basic and diluted
1,966,998,532
1,968,797,989
1,968,797,989
1,971,108,505
1,967,498,669
1,967,498,669
Net loss per share attributable to ordinary shareholders
Basic
(0.03)
(0.04)
(0.01)
(0.08)
(0.06)
(0.01)
Diluted
(0.03)
(0.04)
(0.01)
(0.08)
(0.06)
(0.01)
YUNJI INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Share-based compensation expenses included in:
Technology and content
401
349
48
1,554
1,450
198
General and administrative
377
164
22
503
774
106
Fulfillment
46
35
5
(2,525)
92
13
Sales and marketing
57
35
5
(417)
114
16
Total
881
583
80
(885)
2,430
333
YUNJI INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE FINANCIAL MEASURES
(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, unless otherwise noted)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Year Ended
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2024
RMB
RMB
US$
RMB
RMB
US$
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Loss:
Net loss
(65,851)
(85,044)
(11,650)
(165,120)
(123,121)
(16,866)
Add: Share-based compensation
881
583
80
(885)
2,430
333
Adjusted net loss
(64,970)
(84,461)
(11,570)
(166,005)
(120,691)
(16,533)
[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 RMB7.2993 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of December 31, 2024 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
[2]. “Repeat purchase rate” in a given period is calculated as the number of transacting members who purchased not less than twice divided by the total number of transacting members during such period. “Transacting member” in a given period refers to a member who successfully promotes Yunji’s products to generate at least one order or places at least one order on Yunji’s platform, regardless of whether any product in such order is ultimately sold or delivered or whether any product in such order is returned. “Repeat purchase rate” only considers orders placed through the Company’s app. Repeat purchases made through the Company’s mini-programs are excluded from the calculation.
[3]. Adjusted net loss is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net loss excluding share-based compensation expense. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable Financial Measures” set forth at the end of this press release.
[4]. As of December 31, 2024, Short-term loan receivables of amount RMB149,570 were included in the prepaid expenses and other current assets balance, which represent the principal and interest to be collected on loans provided by the Group to third-party companies.
[5]. In June 2024, the Company won the bid for a parcel of land located in Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, China, covering approximately 10 thousand square meters (the “Hangzhou Land Parcel”) and entered into an agreement with the local government to acquire the land use right of the Hangzhou Land Parcel for an aggregate consideration of approximately RMB171.5 million. In July 2024, the Company obtained the certificate of the land use right and carried the land use right at cost less accumulated amortization and impairment losses, if any. The Company intends to construct a new office building on the Hangzhou Land Parcel to use it as its new headquarters and also lease offices to external parties. The total amount for the land acquisition and office building construction is expected to be approximately RMB600.0 million. The Company intends to fund the land acquisition and building construction through cash on hand and bank financing.
[6]. Impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill recognized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2024 was nil and RMB26.1 million, respectively, which was recorded in general and administrative expenses.
[7]. As of December 31, 2024, the decrease in incentive payables was primarily due to derecognition of long-aged payables to inactive members.
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“The number one thing we see is venue owners assuming it’s fine to play their personal Spotify account in the café — most don’t realise a licence fee even applies,” said Damien King, founder of VibeBeats. “It’s not bad intent. Licensing is complex, and when you’re running a small business there are a hundred competing priorities. VibeBeats solves it with one app, one licence, one platform.”
What VibeBeats delivers
Fully Licensed for Commercial Use — one agreement covers the rights that would otherwise involve OneMusic, APRA AMCOS, ASCAP, BMI, PRS and more.No Hardware Required — any phone, tablet or browser becomes the venue sound system — set up in under five minutes.AI-Curated Background Music for Business — stations matched to venue type and time of day, from morning coffee trade to peak gym floor to late-night bar.Smart Scheduling — playlists by daypart, with music that keeps running through connection drops.Multi-Venue Dashboard — manage every location from a single account.Simple Pricing — from A$29 per month per venue with a 7-day free trial — no lock-in contracts.
Pricing and availability
VibeBeats is available now from $29AUD/$20US per month per venue, and globally, with a 7-day free trial at vibebeats.ai. Purpose-built stations are available for cafés, gyms, retail and in-store environments, bars and hotels.
About VibeBeats
VibeBeats is an AI-powered commercial music streaming platform for businesses, offering direct-licensed music for cafés, restaurants, bars, retail stores, gyms and hotels. One agreement covers commercial performance rights that would otherwise involve PROs, OneMusic, APRA AMCOS, ASCAP, BMI, PRS and more. Australian-built and available globally, VibeBeats AI streams to any device with no proprietary hardware required. Learn more at vibebeats.ai.
VibeBeats is not affiliated with Spotify.
Media Contact
Damien King, Vibebeats AI, 61 0408009067, hello@vibebeats.ai, https://vibebeats.ai
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Inside information: Valmet initiates a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two segments
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Valmet Oyj’s stock exchange release (inside information) on July 24, 2026 at 9.01a.m. EEST
ESPOO, Finland, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of Valmet Oyj (“Valmet” or the “Company”) has decided to initiate a strategic review to evaluate a potential separation of its two core businesses, Biomaterial Solutions and Services, and Process Performance Solutions, into two standalone publicly listed companies. The review will focus on assessing whether a separation of the two businesses and their operation as separately listed companies on Nasdaq Helsinki would create additional value for shareholders compared with the current combined structure.
Both Valmet’s core businesses report as separate segments and they have grown into large, mostly independent profitable businesses, each with strong market positions and scale that allow them to succeed independently. With the recent completion of the Severn acquisition taking Process Performance Solutions to approximately EUR 1.7 billion in annual net sales and the renewed operating model now firmly in place, the Board believes this is the right time to assess whether a separation would unlock shareholder value by enabling each business to better realise its full potential.
The Board also notes that the two core businesses operate relatively independently as they serve mainly different customer industries, exhibit distinct business drivers, and have different capital allocation profiles. Biomaterial Solutions and Services is a global technology and lifecycle services business focused on the pulp, board, paper, tissue and energy industries, where its competitive advantage is anchored in a vast installed base, advanced technology, global presence, strong customer references and global services penetration. Process Performance Solutions is a mission-critical automation and flow control business serving a diversified set of industries. Over the past decade, it has evolved from a business primarily focused on pulp and paper into a diversified industrial platform, with close to 70 percent of net sales generated from other industries today.
Based on the Board’s initial assessment, a separation would allow each business to pursue sustainable profitable growth opportunities more independently and efficiently, with the potential for sharper management focus, greater agility, more tailored capital allocation, and more flexible access to external capital to support both organic and inorganic growth. The Board will also assess whether, if implemented, a separation would improve transparency, simplify governance, and allow capital markets to better recognize the full value of both businesses.
Pekka Vauramo, Chair of the Board, said:
“The Board continuously evaluates how to create the greatest long-term value for Valmet’s shareholders. Today, Valmet consists of two strong businesses with distinct markets, growth opportunities and capital allocation needs. Through this review, we will assess whether they can create more value as independent companies than they can together. We will only proceed with a separation if we conclude after detailed analysis that separation is clearly in the best interests of our shareholders.”
Thomas Hinnerskov, President and CEO of Valmet, said:
“Both of our businesses are well positioned, with strong customer relationships and market positions, as well as talented employees. The review reflects the strength and maturity of both businesses, which we have built through strong execution, organic growth and strategic investments into sizeable and successful operations with the scale, capabilities and opportunities to create further value both together and, potentially, as independent companies. This review does not change our commitment to our customers or our strategy. It is a priority for us to preserve the strength of our full offering and the value our customers gain from services, automation and technology working together. Throughout the process, our focus remains on serving our customers and delivering value for their success.”
Although the strategic review has been initiated, there is no guarantee that the review will result in any transaction, including a separation. The Board will only execute or recommend changes to the Group’s structure if clear evidence of enhanced shareholder value creation can be attained. Valmet will provide an update on the review latest in connection with the publication of its full-year 2026 results.
Further information, please contact:
For investors: Pekka Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Valmet, tel. +358 10 672 0020
For media: Valmet Communications, media@valmet.com
VALMET
Katri Hokkanen
CFO
Pekka Rouhiainen
VP, Investor Relations
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Nasdaq Helsinki
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Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.
In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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Securitas AB Interim Report Q2 2026 | January-June
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STOCKHOLM, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —
APRIL–JUNE 2026
Total sales MSEK 37 843 (38 564)Organic sales growth 0 percent (5)Adjusted organic sales growth, 3 percent*Real sales growth within technology and solutions 5 percent (4)Operating income before amortization MSEK 2 824 (2 798)Operating margin 7.5 percent (7.3)Adjusted operating margin, 7.6 percent (7.5)*Items affecting comparability (IAC) MSEK –46 (–166) Earnings per share, SEK 2.88 (2.56)Earnings per share before IAC, SEK 2.94 (2.79)Cash flow from operating activities 87 percent (106)
JANUARY–JUNE 2026
Total sales MSEK 74 054 (78 170)Organic sales growth 0 percent (4)Adjusted organic sales growth, 2 percent*Real sales growth within technology and solutions 4 percent (5)Operating income before amortization MSEK 5 283 (5 323)Operating margin 7.1 percent (6.8)Adjusted operating margin, 7.3 percent (7.1)*Items affecting comparability (IAC) MSEK 138 (–243) whereof MSEK 213 (–5) related to divestitures Earnings per share, SEK 5.68 (4.86)Earnings per share before IAC, SEK 5.40 (5.15)Cash flow from operating activities 65 percent (56)Net debt/EBITDA ratio 2.2 (2.4)
*A new key ratio, operating margin adjusted for the government business within SCIS in the process of being closed down, was added as of the second quarter 2025. A new key ratio, organic sales growth adjusted for the same business, was added as of the third quarter 2025. Refer to note 5 for further information.
Comments from the President and CEO
“Continued profitability improvement”
Organic sales growth in the second quarter, adjusted for the close-down of the SCIS government business, was 3 percent. Organic sales growth in North America was supported by both the Guarding and Technology business units, while active portfolio management had a hampering effect on organic sales growth in Europe.
Real sales growth in technology and solutions reached 5 percent in the second quarter, supported by good performance in Technology in North America. Commercial activity remained healthy in the global technology business with strong growth in installation order intake and backlog.
We execute on our strategy with the share of technology and solutions increasing across all segments but we are not fully satisfied with the overall growth. We have built a strong and differentiated technology-led offering and we are intensifying our efforts to commercialize the capabilities we have built.
We delivered an improved adjusted operating margin in the second quarter, reaching 7.6 percent (7.5), driven by both the technology and solutions and the security services business lines. Operating income increased 3 percent and earnings per share 7 percent. For the first six months earnings per share increased 11 percent.
Cash generation was good, corresponding to 87 percent (106) of operating income in the quarter, and 65 percent (56) for the first six months of the year. The net debt to EBITDA ratio was 2.2 (2.4).
THE TRUSTED PARTNER IN INTELLIGENCE-LED SECURITY
Our recently announced 2030 strategy positions Securitas as the trusted partner in intelligence-led security, combining global presence and deep security expertise with advanced data, analytics and technology. By leveraging actionable risk intelligence and a more consultative approach, we aim to move further up the value chain, delivering proactive, insight-driven security and strengthening our role as a strategic advisor to clients. In an increasingly complex risk environment, growing demand for professional security services supports our continued growth and competitive position.
The close-down of the SCIS government business is progressing according to plan and is expected to be concluded by year-end. As no further activities remain, the strategic assessment program was concluded in the second quarter of 2026.
The shift toward technology and solutions continues to drive profitability improvements. We are also strengthening the performance of our security services business and, as of the second quarter of 2026, have completed portfolio management actions related to underperforming contracts in Europe. Going forward, portfolio optimization will continue as part of normal business operations, with a sustained focus on contract profitability.
CREATING LONG-TERM SHAREHOLDER VALUE
In conjunction with the launch of our strategy, we have updated the Group’s financial targets for the period through 2030. The revised targets include a new headline target of achieving 10 percent average annual earnings per share growth over a business cycle, alongside targets for cash flow, leverage and dividend policy. With a strong focus on quality and innovation, we are accelerating our transformation and remain confident in our ability to deliver sustainable earnings growth and create long-term shareholder value.
Magnus Ahlqvist
President and CEO
PRESENTATION OF THE INTERIM REPORT
Analysts and media are invited to participate in a telephone conference on July 24, 2026, at 9.30 a.m. (CEST) where President and CEO Magnus Ahlqvist and CFO Matteo Dall’Ora will present the report and answer questions. The telephone conference will also be audio cast live via Securitas’ website www.securitas.com
To follow the audio cast of the telephone conference via the web, please follow the link
www.securitas.com/en/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/
A recorded version of the audio cast will be available at www.securitas.com/en/investors/financial-reports-and-presentations/
after the telephone conference.
For further information, please contact:
Micaela Sjökvist, Vice President, Investor Relations +46 76 116 7443
ABOUT SECURITAS
Securitas is a world-leading safety and security solutions partner that helps make your world a safer place. Nine decades of deep experience means we see what others miss. By leveraging technology in partnership with our clients, combined with an innovative, holistic approach, we’re transforming the security industry. With approximately 322 000 employees in 44 markets, we see a different world and create sustainable value for our clients by protecting what matters most – their people and assets.
Group financial targets
Securitas has the following financial targets:
Average annual earnings per share growth of 10 percent over a business cycle, excluding items affecting comparability and adjusted for changes in exchange rates, with a >10 percent operating margin ambition long-termOperating cash flow of 80–90 percent of operating income before amortizationNet debt to EBITDA below 2.5xDividend policy of 50–60 percent of annual net income over a business cycle, with excess capital returned to shareholders once stra-tegic growth priorities are met
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