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Baseus Announces New Gallium Nitride (GaN) Series 120W Charging Heads

AUGSBURG, Germany and HILLIARD, Ohio, Nov. 26, 2020 — By virtue of the advanced research and development technology and excellent quality, Baseus, the well-known brand in domestic consumer electronics industry, has brought a variety of high-quality products to consumers. Baseus grandly launched 45W/65W/120W new Gallium Nitride (GaN) Series 120W Charging Heads leading the entire charging industry.

Baseus GaN series Quick Chargers
Baseus GaN series Quick Chargers

First of all, the company has to introduce the First 65W Triple-port Quick Charging plug on the market, which can be used for charging three devices at the same time. This charger is not only compatible with mainstream charging protocols such as QC and PD, but also supports SCP and FCP. It can fast charge laptops, phones, NS, smart wearable devices, etc. There’s nothing to worry about charging even if consumers need to carry multiple digital devices on a trip.

The second is 120W Charging Plug. This product is mainly designed for charging laptops, up to 100W 20V/5A. It can fast charge two laptops simultaneously, compatible with MacBook, Dell, HP, Lenovo and more.

Another one is 45W 2-in-1 Charging Plug, which supports quick charging, and can be used as a 10000mAh power bank. The Type-C port supports charging up to 30W 20V/2.25A.

As people all know, GaN chargers are smaller and more powerful than traditional chargers, making them ideal for using at home, in the office or for business trip.

Compared with other products on the market that are made of GaN only, Baseus three new products are able to achieve Higher Frequency, Smaller Size, Higher Efficiency and Lower Temperature Rise via adopting the Third-generation Semiconductor Materials, GaN and SiC.

Baseus GaN series adopts industrial-grade LLC resonant circuit and half-bridge architecture with two GaN MOS switches. The LLC architecture contains a resonant inductor and resonant capacitor, and two transformers are a output main transformer and resonant circuit-drive transformer. Therefore it realizes higher efficiency with high-power power supply. The half-bridge architecture with two GaN MOS switches requires less on voltage withstand value of devices, to achieve greater output power and higher output efficiency.

A variety of models of 65W, 120W, 45W 2-in-1 chargers offered by Baseus are advanced products leading the industry in terms of configuration. Also the powerful product lines are unparelled by other brands. They also offer different ports and colors, which maximally meets the diverse needs of consumers and is favoured by white collar workers, businessmen and technology enthusiasts. Till October 2020, Sales Volume of Baseus GaN Series Products has reached One Million pcs.

"Charge Fast, Baseus First" Baseus has been taking the fastest action to bring faster and safer charging experience to consumers all around the world.

Baseus is derived from the brand’s slogan Base on User, which represents their insistence on thinking from the user’s point of view. As a core, everything they do is based on the users, creating simple and practical products to constantly enrich the user’s life.

Baseus insists on designing innovation, focusing on technical and quality strength. Centered by Baseus, they developed and produced Baseus Games, Music, Lighting, Car Products and Home Appliances to meet users’ needs for more intelligent products.

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Albert Ou – Public Relations Specialist
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SharkNinja Accelerates Sustainability Plans with 95% Recyclable Packaging Materials Across Lineup

Leading housewares innovator makes it easy for users to help the environment this holiday season

NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 26, 2020 — SharkNinja, a leader in houseware innovation, announced today that 98% of products across the company’s lineup now come with packaging made from 95% recyclable material – just one year after setting the ambitious goal of transitioning to complete recyclable materials. In rapid pace, SharkNinja made this initiative a top global priority by leveraging its broad footprint and scale to make immediate changes throughout the company as well as its supply chain.  

As part of the company’s commitment to help protect, restore and replenish the environment’s most important resources, SharkNinja met with internal stakeholders to develop a strategic vision on reducing environmental impact, while still relentlessly innovating for its consumers. The Company’s long-term strategic vision will focus on three core pillars; 1) Packaging; 2) Climate & Energy; and 3) Waste Reduction.

"SharkNinja’s commitment to sustainability permeates throughout our company, via both our internal actions and our associate’s personal interests, to ensure we’re doing good for the planet," Mark Barrocas, President, SharkNinja said. "We believe our greatest opportunities for impact and increased investment are in the way we design our products and leverage our supply chain – these opportunities are directly linked to our focus on manically eliminating inefficiencies and our innovation pipeline.  Ensuring our packaging is easily recyclable is just one of many opportunities we will have to make a meaningful difference in reducing waste and positively impact people’s lives in every home around the world." 

Just in time for the busy holiday season, SharkNinja has adopted new sustainable packaging materials. This transition makes it simple for consumers to help create circular use of materials. Packaging changes include:

  • The use of recyclable pulp guards instead of Styrofoam
  • 95% post-consumer recycled and recyclable paperboard boxes
  • Non-petroleum-based ink (soy-based) on product packaging

In addition, SharkNinja is working toward replacing all plastic-based material with sustainable solutions, such as explorations of paper and biodegradable solutions.

Over the past year, SharkNinja has worked to shape its global sustainability strategy and implement important changes, such as planting 20,000 trees (18,000 in Peru and 2,000 in the UK), thereby achieving carbon neutrality in the United Kingdom. SharkNinja also works with partners to refurbish and resell previously owned models of their products, furthering their commitment to the circular economy. As the company looks to safely return to its headquarters following the pandemic, SharkNinja has also implemented a food waste composting scheme, as well as eliminated single-use coffee pods and water bottles.

More information about SharkNinja’s sustainability practices will be available in the coming months at SharkNinja.com.

About SharkNinja
SharkNinja is an innovation leader in the housewares industry and creator of the familiar household brands Shark® and Ninja®. SharkNinja provides the latest in easy-to-use innovative technology with a growing line of solutions that consist of Shark® cleaning and home care products and Ninja® kitchen appliances. Products are sold at major retailers and through distributors around the world. Ninja and Shark are registered trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC. For more information, visit sharkninja.com.

 

THE MOST WONDERS by AROMATICA available online at Costco USA

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2020 — AROMATICA, South Korea’s leading clean and sustainable beauty brand, announced best-sellers gift set launch online at Costco.com.


THE MOST WONDERS by AROMATICA features six best-selling skincare products:

Brightening Neroli Organic Facial Oil, Tea Tree Green Oil, Organic Rosehip Oil, Reviving Rose Infusion Serum, SuperBrite Vita Serum, and Vitalizing Rosemary Concentrated Essence.

This holiday the company is pushing clean, vegan, and sustainable beauty. Six essentials that work in harmony to deeply nourish, balance, detoxify, and moisturize – replenishing vitality from true botanical essence. Apply as needed for daily skin concerns:

  • Neroli Facial Oil for natural radiance
  • Tea Tree Facial Oil for anti-blemish properties
  • Rosehip Facial Oil for spots and collagen
  • Rose Serum for deep hydration
  • Vita Serum for a vitamin booster
  • Rosemary Essence anti-oxidant properties

AROMATICA
AROMATICA

Six essentials for healthy, glowing skin in recycled glass bottles to reduce plastic pollution, reuse as many times, and recycle effortlessly.

ABOUT AROMATICA

When Jerry Kim founded AROMATICA in 2004, his heart and soul of the brand based on essential oils and aromatherapy. He promised to keep striving to reach the mission: SAVE THE SKIN, SAVE THE PLANET with AROMATICA.

Our high standards to SAVE THE SKIN: AROMATICA formulas are consciously-sourced, 100% vegan, and natural ingredients- replacing synthetic fragrances with pure essential oils. We are EWG Verified, COSMOS certified, and partners with Vegan Society. We push the boundaries of efficacy and consciousness with the power of aromatherapy to impact the skin and less on the planet.

Our commitment to SAVE THE PLANET: we are reducing the quantity of plastic waste by replacing virgin plastic with post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic and redeeming recycled-glass whenever possible. Our packaging designers procreate to reduce, reuse, and recycle our containers. We believe our actions will make an impact to SAVE THE SKIN, SAVE THE PLANET.

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Firmenich marks its 125th anniversary with new customer-focused website


GENEVA, Nov. 19, 2020 — Firmenich is today marking its 125th anniversary by offering unprecedented insight into the world’s largest privately-owned Fragrance and Taste company with the launch of its redesigned website. Firmenich.com opens new digital avenues for direct customer engagement and showcases the Group’s creativity, world-class science and top-rated sustainability performance in greater depth than ever before.

 

 

"This year we are marking a historic milestone, our 125th anniversary," said Patrick Firmenich, Chairman of the Board. "Only the greatest companies, the ones that reinvent themselves era after era, make it so far. Our new website brings to life our legacy of responsible business and enduring family values that are the foundation of our success for more than five generations."

"Firmenich.com takes our online experience to the next level, harnessing the latest technology to drive successful partnerships with an ever broader range of customers in the new normal," said Gilbert Ghostine, CEO Firmenich. "For 125 years, Firmenich has helped shape the future of fragrance and taste, sustainably; today we are opening fresh insights into our fragrance, flavors and ingredients innovation and offering businesses worldwide single-click access to our trends and expertise."

"Firmenich has increased the amount of compelling content online by nearly doubling the number of pages and investing in new digital tools to enhance the user experience, such as powerful predictive search and personalized content," said Eric Saracchi, Chief Digital and Information Officer. "And this is just the beginning: we will be rolling out ever more dynamic functionality to better engage with customers, investors, the media and future prospects, understanding their preferences and driving business-specific journeys across our digital platforms."

Refreshed and animated content adapted for a wide range of mobile and desktop devices is spread over 450 pages, and easily navigated through optimized search functions as well as a new single-click architecture. Four distinctive homepage experiences cover the Group’s businesses: Fragrances, Taste & Beyond, and Ingredients, as well as corporate affairs including careers. These sections allow the user to engage faster with their specific area of interest and offer direct business contact through a new digital tool.

A new media room brings together all Firmenich press releases as well as other resources and content to help journalists build their stories.

The website also features a new online magazine with curated content and shares the stories of the diverse and global teams of researchers and creators who are behind Firmenich’s innovation in perfume and taste. The Group’s sustainability journey is profiled across the website, reflecting the way Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)  is embedded throughout all of the Group’s activities.

Firmenich.com is optimized for the visually impaired and is ADA-compliant, encouraging accessibility in line with the company’s Diversity & Inclusion policy. To discover Firmenich’s new website, we invite you to visit www.firmenich.com.

About Firmenich

Firmenich is the world’s largest privately-owned fragrance and taste company, founded in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1895 and has been family-owned for 125 years. Firmenich is a leading business-to-business company specialized in the research, creation, manufacture and sale of perfumes, flavors and ingredients. Renowned for its world-class research and creativity, as well as its leadership in sustainability, Firmenich offers its customers superior innovation in formulation, a broad and high-quality palette of ingredients, and proprietary technologies including biotechnology, encapsulation, olfactory science and taste modulation. Firmenich had an annual turnover of 3.9 billion Swiss Francs at end June 2020. More information about Firmenich is available at www.firmenich.com.

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Zepp Launches a Premium Partner in Wellness

Zepp Z – Classic Design Meets Contemporary Technology

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 18, 2020 — Zepp, a professional brand focused on digital health management, today hosted a live online streaming event to recap the Zepp E, as well as launch its latest wearable, the Zepp Z smartwatch. Inspired by classic watch design, the Zepp Z seamlessly combines traditional craftsmanship and high-quality materials to create an elegant premium smartwatch. The Zepp Z helps people take control of their physical and mental wellbeing, and improve their quality of life.

Zepp Z: A Brand New Icon with a Titanium Alloy Body
Zepp Z: A Brand New Icon with a Titanium Alloy Body

Premium design creates a modern classic

Made from a single piece of polished titanium alloy, the Zepp Z is incredibly lightweight and exceptionally strong, and the NTC nanotech coating makes it resistant to scratches. The smooth texture and luxury feel of the classic crown design, with an engraved dial and buttons, transforms control of your smartwatch into an intuitive seamless experience.

With an Always-On Display[1], the Zepp Z enables you to check the time at a glance, and the handy Health Key[2] lets you access your favorite health metrics instantly. The 326 ppi display vividly reproduces a 100% NTSC wide-color spectrum with an extraordinary level of detail.

An all-round wellness partner

The Zepp Z tracks your health markers 24/7 through advanced AI and biometric data technology[3]. Its BioTracker™ 2.0 PPG optical sensor monitors your heart rate[4] and also gives abnormally elevated heart rate alerts.

Your blood-oxygen saturation (SpO2) level[5] is a useful health metric that the Zepp Z can measure from your wrist.

To help you easily understand your biometrics, the Zepp Z features the PAI™ Health Assessment System[6] converts your health data into an intuitive single value after processing heart rate, activity and other health metrics.

The Zepp Z can also monitor your sleep status through the deep, light and REM[7] sleep periods, as well as awake time and afternoon naps between 11am-6pm, and interprets the characteristics to provide a sleep quality score.

Using self-developed algorithms, the Zepp Z monitors your stress levels.

Your smart fitness companion and assistant

Real-time sports settings monitor your heart rate through most exercise, providing you notifications regarding exercise levels, stages, and the heart rate zones you’re in while working out[8]. And when you’re on the move and need some music, the Zepp Z lets you control your favorite tracks on your phone.

The Zepp Z can last for more than two weeks of typical daily use[9], and for more than 30 days[10] with only basic use.

When wearing the Zepp Z, you can use voice commands to interact with Alexa[11] on your mobile phone to control your smart home appliances, set alarms and timers, check the weather, and more. The built-in offline voice assistant[12] also supports 58 voice commands so you can interact with the Zepp Z and stay in control anytime and anywhere.

Zepp – with you every moment

The Zepp brand was founded in Silicon Valley in 2010 and quickly became the go-to brand for athletes looking to improve their performance. Now in 2020, Zepp begins a new chapter with health as its mission, powered by the belief in the role human-centered technology can play in self-improvement, and realizing the potential of the Internet of Things powered by AI. Zepp continuously develops new technologies, devices and apps to aid users with their personal health management.

The Zepp App itself is a platform for managing personal wellbeing and also connects sister-brand Amazfit, which offers a complementary line of branded smartwatches, bands, and wearables, with cloud services.

From 17th November 2020, the Zepp Z, with its lightweight premium-feel metal body, digital health capabilities, and easily customizable watch face will first be available at Zepp’s official website (www.zepp.com) at a starting price of USD 349.

[1] "Always-On Display" is a feature that enables the watch to display system information when the screen is on and display time when the screen is off. To enable this feature, manually set the AOD mode.

[2] Supported by OTA upgrade. The Health Key will only be triggered when the watch is on the home screen. You can customize the key to measure the heart rate, SpO2 or stress level.

[3] This product is not a medical device. Test data and results are for reference only and are not intended for medical diagnosis or medical monitoring.

[4] The 24-hour heart rate detection feature requires the user to set and turn on the "heart health detection" feature; the 24-hour heart rate monitoring is supported in the app, and the minimum value can be set to 1 minute; this feature cannot be used for medical purposes or as a basis for medical diagnosis. The detection results are provided for reference only. Please consult professional medical institutions if you feel unwell.

[5] SpO2 level can affect the oxygen level to various organs. If the level is too low, it could lead to dizziness, headaches, or cardiac arrest. This product is not a medical device. The measurement data is intended for reference only and cannot be used to perform professional diagnosis or monitoring of any medical conditions. Additionally, data accuracy will be affected if the sensor area makes contact with skin that is tattooed, pigmented or deep-toned. To measure SpO2, please keep your arm still.

[6] The HUNT Fitness Study indicates that people who maintain a PAI™ score of 100 or higher show lower risk of hypertension, heart disease, and type-2 diabetes. HUNT Fitness Study: This study was conducted by Professor Ulrik Wisloff of the Faculty of Medicine, Norwegian University of Science and Technology. It lasted for more than 35 years and involved 230,000 participants.

[7] The rapid eye movement period, also known as REM, is the basis for the normal biological rhythm and life-sustaining of mammals. It accounts for about 20%-25% of the entire night’s sleep cycle. It is characterized by rapid eye movement, low-amplitude mixed-frequency EEG activity, and muscle tension relaxation. To monitor your REM cycle, the sleep assistant mode and heart rate tracking must be enabled.

[8] Not applicable to exercises under water.

[9] Test conditions: Heart-rate monitoring and sleep monitoring are turned on, and SpO2 is measured twice a day. Every day, the screen turns on to display 150 messages, and the user raises the wrist 30 times to check the time. Other operations last for no more than 5 minutes each time. The user exercises three times a week, and runs for 30 minutes each time, with the GPS feature enabled. The battery life is affected by various factors, and the actual amount of time may be slightly different from the nominal value.

[10] This battery life refers to the following condition: Bluetooth, heart rate monitoring and other features are turned off. The user raises the wrist to turn on the screen 100 times a day. The battery life is affected by various factors, and the actual amount of time may be slightly different from the nominal value.

[11] Alexa will be supported by OTA upgrade. Alexa will not be available in all countries/regions. To see the countries/regions available, languages supported, as well as how to activate and use Alexa on your Zepp Z, please visit support.zepp.com.

[12] Offline voice assistant only supports English voice commands.

 

Nippon Shokubai Teams with LiveDo and Total Care System to Spread Used Disposable Diaper-recycling Systems

OSAKA and FUKUOKA, Japan, Nov. 17, 2020 — 

 – New Recycling Technology Developed for Superabsorbent Polymers –

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Nippon Shokubai"), LiveDo Corporation (hereinafter "LiveDo"), both headquartered in Osaka, Japan, and Total Care System Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Total Care System") headquartered in Fukuoka, Japan, are jointly developing a variety of technologies to promote the spread of systems that recycle disposable diapers, the use of which continues to increase. The three companies have recently developed a new technology for recycling superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) in used diapers. The technology can be applied to a wide variety of SAPs distributed worldwide.

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On March 31, 2020, the Ministry of the Environment released the Guidelines for Recycling Used Disposable Diapers. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) is also aiming to establish a guideline for the acceptance of used disposable diapers into the sewage system based on the New Sewerage Vision Acceleration Strategy. Recycling of used disposable diapers, the amount of which continues to increase, is thus expected to be promoted.

Total Care System was the first in Japan to build a recycling system for used disposable diapers, one of the few in the world, and it has been in the business for 15 years. Disposable diapers are mainly composed of pulp, plastic, and SAPs. Recycled pulp has been effectively used as a raw material for building materials (e.g., exterior and interior wall materials), and plastic has been thermally recovered as solid fuel. Currently, research and development of material recycling are underway.

Nippon Shokubai, which has the world’s largest SAP market share (based on production volume*), joined the initiative in November 2018 to explore recycling technologies for SAPs, which had remained a challenge, and succeeded in developing new recycling technologies through joint research with the two partners: major disposable diaper manufacturer LiveDo and Total Care System.

*Based on research by Nippon Shokubai in 2019

– Recycling of used disposable diapers

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The recycling process for used disposable diapers used to face the challenge that SAPs, which would swell from absorbing urine, reduced the recovery rate of paper pulp, or even if SAPs were recovered, they were difficult to reuse because of the significant decrease in performance.

The three companies jointly developed the following technologies to overcome this challenge.

– Technology to increase the recovery rate of paper pulp by processing SAPs, which swell from absorbing urine, and to improve the separation from paper pulp

– Recovery technology that minimizes SAP performance degradation
These technologies are designed to reduce energy consumption during recycling and to protect the water quality of rivers and other bodies of water. They can also be applied to all SAPs produced by Nippon Shokubai, as well as to various SAPs around the world.

In addition to raising these technologies to a practical level, the three companies, which are a raw material manufacturer, a disposable diaper manufacturer, and a recycling business, plan to work together to develop and commercialize materials and products that are easy to recycle and new recycling technology for used disposable diapers.

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*All product and service names mentioned in this news release are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

*The information in this news release is current as of the date of the announcement. The information is subject to change without prior notice.

The fourth CIIE begins taking stall reservations from exhibitors


SHANGHAI, Nov. 13, 2020 — Some exhibitors planning to attend the fourth China International Import Expo (CIIE) next year started to reserve their stalls on Nov 8. This is the first time that the CIIE has offered such an option.

Five dairy companies – Fonterra, Mille, Ausnutria, Yashily and Saputo – marked their reserved booths on a map of the fourth CIIE.

Companies showcasing products at the beauty makeup section of the Consumer Goods Exhibition Area, pharmaceutical products section of the Medical Equipment & Healthcare Products Exhibition Area, and dairy products section of the Food and Agricultural Exhibition Area will receive priority when reserving their exhibition stalls, as part of new measures adopted by the fourth CIIE.

"We hope to explore a mechanism where exhibitors can choose their preferred stalls on their own starting from next year," said a worker responsible for recruiting exhibitors to the fourth CIIE.

He added that exhibitors can decide earlier to attend the expo and make preparations in advance.

The stalls at the CIIE’s Food and Agricultural Products Area have always proved to be popular among exhibitors wanting to make reservations.

The exhibition area occupied by dairy companies at the third CIIE was nearly 10,000 square meters, with six of the top eight dairy companies in the world taking part in.

The fourth CIIE’s Food and Agricultural Products Area has remained popular, with over 10 dairy companies having signed on to attend and their signed exhibition areas surpassing a total area of 5,000 square meters.

Over 120 beauty makeup and daily chemical companies have been invited to make reservations for exhibition stalls at the fourth CIIE, and many of them are currently signing agreements or making down payments.

Due to high exhibitor demand, the fourth CIIE’s beauty makeup and daily chemical product section is expected to expand to 25,000 square meters from 20,000 sq m this year.

China is the largest and most significant market for Fonterra. The CIIE has provided development opportunities for them, said Han Li, Vice-President of Fonterra Greater China, explaining why they continue to attend the expo and make reservations.

The fourth CIIE began taking applications from business exhibitors on Sept 28. It will set up six business exhibition areas: Intelligent Industry & Information Technology, Consumer Goods, Automobile, Food and Agricultural Products, Medical Equipment & Healthcare Products and Trade in Services.

Contact:Ms. Nie Qingxin

Tel.:0086-21-67008870/67008988

Vipshop Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on November 13, 2020

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 13, 2020 — 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Third Quarter 2020 Highlights

  • Total net revenue for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 18.2% year over year to RMB23.2 billion (US$3.4 billion) from RMB19.6 billion in the prior year period.
  • GMV[1] for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 21% year over year to RMB38.3 billion from RMB31.7 billion in the prior year period.
  • Gross profit for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 15.3% year over year to RMB4.9 billion (US$718.9 million) from RMB4.2 billion in the prior year period.
  • Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 42.1% year over year to RMB1.2 billion (US$183.3 million) from RMB875.5 million in the prior year period.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[2] for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 15.2% year over year to RMB1.4 billion (US$204.1 million) from RMB1.2 billion in the prior year period.
  • The number of active customers[3] for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 36% year over year to 43.4 million from 32.0 million in the prior year period.
  • Total orders[4] for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 35% year over year to 172.8 million from 127.6 million in the prior year period.

Mr. Eric Shen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vipshop, stated, "We finished the third quarter of 2020 with robust financial and operational results. During the quarter, our number of active customers increased by 36% year over year to 43.4 million from 32.0 million in the prior year period. Importantly, both our existing and new customers have shown improved next-month retention as compared to the same period last year. We are glad that customers recognize the value of our differentiated offerings, particularly in our core apparel-related categories. We are confident the positive trends in customer acquisition and retention will continue to drive our growth and profitability going forward. Looking ahead, we remain focused on providing value to our customers, offering superior customer experience and carefully procured assortments at a deep discount, further enabling us to gain share in China’s discount retail market."

Mr. Donghao Yang, Chief Financial Officer of Vipshop, further commented, "In the third quarter of 2020, we delivered strong topline growth coupled with solid profitability, driven by the strong performance in new customer acquisition and existing customer retention. Our total GMV for the quarter increased by 21% year over year to 38.3 billion from 31.7 billion in the prior year period, and GMV for our core apparel-related categories grew even faster at 29% year over year. Going forward, we will continue to focus on improving our merchandising capability and offering a differentiated shopping experience as compared to marketplace platforms, delivering solid shareholder return over time."

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

REVENUE

Total net revenue for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 18.2% year over year to RMB23.2 billion (US$3.4 billion) from RMB19.6 billion in the prior year period, primarily driven by the growth in the number of total active customers.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 15.3% year over year to RMB4.9 billion (US$718.9 million) from RMB4.2 billion in the prior year period. Gross margin for the third quarter of 2020 was 21.1%, as compared with 21.6% in the prior year period.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were RMB3.9 billion (US$576.3 million), as compared with RMB3.4 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2020 decreased to 16.9% from 17.3% in the prior year period.

  • Fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were RMB1.6 billion (US$238.5 million), as compared with RMB1.6 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2020 decreased to 7.0% from 8.1% in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the change in fulfillment logistic arrangement.
  • Marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were RMB1.1 billion (US$167.8 million), as compared with RMB721.3 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were 4.9%, as compared with 3.7% in the prior year period, primarily attributable to increased investment into customer acquisition.
  • Technology and content expenses for the third quarter of 2020 decreased to RMB305.1 million (US$44.9 million) from RMB400.7 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, technology and content expenses for the third quarter of 2020 decreased to 1.3% from 2.0% in the prior year period.
  • General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were RMB848.6 million (US$125.0 million), as compared with RMB681.6 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2020 were 3.7%, as compared with 3.5% in the prior year period.

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 6.7% year over year to RMB1.2 billion (US$183.8 million) from RMB1.2 billion in the prior year period. Operating margin for the third quarter of 2020 was 5.4%, as compared with 6.0% in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP income from operations[5] for the third quarter of 2020, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, increased by 8.0% year over year to RMB1.5 billion (US$218.9 million) from RMB1.4 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income margin[6] for the third quarter of 2020 was 6.4%, as compared with 7.0% in the prior year period.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2020 increased by 42.1% year over year to RMB1.2 billion (US$183.3 million) from RMB875.5 million in the prior year period. Net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2020 increased to 5.4% from 4.5% in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[7] for the third quarter of 2020 increased to RMB1.80 (US$0.27) from RMB1.30 in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the third quarter of 2020, which excluded (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iii) tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iv) investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (v) tax effect of investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, and (vi) share of loss in investment of limited partnerships that are accounted for as equity method investees, increased by 15.2% year over year to RMB1.4 billion (US$204.1 million) from RMB1.2 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[8] for the third quarter of 2020 was 6.0%, as compared with 6.1% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[9] for the third quarter of 2020 increased to RMB2.01 (US$0.30) from RMB1.78 in the prior year period.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, the Company’s weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted income per ADS was 690,834,625.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB9.6 billion (US$1.4 billion) and short term investments of RMB4.9 billion (US$728.7 million).

For the quarter ended September 30, 2020, net cash from operating activities was RMB1.2 billion (US$177.1 million), and free cash flow[10], a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

For the three months ended

Sep 30, 2019

 

RMB’000

Sep 30, 2020

 

RMB’000

Sep 30, 2020

 

US$’000

Net cash from operating activities

2,067,480

1,202,504

177,110

Add: Net impact from Internet financing
activities[11]

(1,837,974)

(178,412)

(26,277)

Less: Capital expenditures

(1,094,668)

(627,434)

(92,411)

Free cash (outflow) / inflow

(865,162)

396,658

58,422

For the trailing twelve months ended

Sep 30, 2019

 

RMB’000

Sep 30, 2020

 

RMB’000

Sep 30, 2020

 

US$’000

Net cash from operating activities

12,053,995

10,684,651

1,573,679

Add: Net impact from Internet financing
activities[11]

(3,239,772)

(2,367,857)

(348,748)

Less: Capital expenditures

(4,040,032)

(2,907,965)

(428,297)

Free cash inflow

4,774,191

5,408,829

796,634

Recent Development

Mr. David Cui will succeed Mr. Donghao Yang as the Company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective today, and Mr. Donghao Yang has joined the Company’s Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.

Internal Review

In May 2020, the Hong Kong Independent Commission Against Corruption (the "ICAC") charged two individuals with commercial bribery offences in connection with alleged conduct dating back to the period from 2013 to 2016. The two individuals were associated with entities that had business dealings with the Company during the referenced period. Although neither the Company nor any employee of the Company is a party to the case or has been accused of any wrongdoing, the Company is aware of media reports mentioning the Company in connection with this case.

In an abundance of caution, the Company conducted an internal review under the oversight of the Company’s independent Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. The internal review within the agreed scope was recently completed and did not uncover material findings. However, certain areas for improvement were identified with respect to our procurement process. In the spirit of continuous improvement, we have implemented certain changes to enhance the processes in this area. 

The Company will continue to monitor the development of the ICAC case, but cannot predict its timing, outcome, or consequence, including impact on the Company, if any. 

Business Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2020, the Company expects its total net revenue to be between RMB33.7 billion and RMB35.2 billion, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 15% to 20%. 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 conversions 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 RMB6.7896 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on September 30, 2020 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, 2020, or at any other rate.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on Friday, November 13, 2020 at 7:30 am Eastern Time or 8:30 pm Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the third quarter of 2020.

All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below. Once pre-registration has been complete, participants will receive dial-in numbers, a passcode, and a unique registrant ID. To join the conference, simply dial the number in the calendar invite you receive after pre-registration, enter the passcode followed by your PIN, and you will join the conference instantly.

Conference ID

#5476014

Registration Link

http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/5476014

The replay will be accessible through November 21, 2020 by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:

+1-855-452-5696

International:

+61-2-8199-0299

Conference ID: 

#5476014

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also 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 www.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 demand for and market acceptance of flash sales products and services; competition in the discount retail industry; the potential impact of the COVID-19 to Vipshop’s business operations and the economy in China and elsewhere generally; 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 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 income margin, non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders, and free cash flow, each of which is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iii) tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iv) investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (v) tax effect of investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, and (vi) share of loss in investment of limited partnerships that are accounted for as equity method investees. 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 and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions. Non-GAAP operating income margin is non-GAAP income from operations as a percentage of total net revenue. 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 revenue. 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, and purchase of other assets. 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 (a) share-based compensation, (b) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (c) investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, and (d) share of loss in investment of limited partnerships that are accounted for as equity method investees 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 (1) non-cash share-based compensation expenses, (2) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (3) investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, and (4) share of loss in investment of limited partnerships that are accounted for as equity method investees. 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 and technology platform. Share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets 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.

[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, offline stores, and Shan Shan Outlets during the relevant period, including through the Company’s websites and mobile apps, third-party websites and mobile apps, Vipshop offline stores and Vipmaxx offline stores, as well as Shan Shan Outlets that 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 relevant 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 is defined as net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iii) tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, (iv) investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (v) tax effect of investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, and (vi) share of loss in investment of limited partnerships that are accounted for as equity method investees.

[3] "Active customers" is defined as registered members who have purchased from the Company’s online sales business or the Company’s online marketplace platforms at least once during the relevant period.

[4] "Total orders" is defined as the total number of orders placed during the relevant period, including the orders for products and services sold through the Company’s online sales business and 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 and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions.

[6] Non-GAAP operating income 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 ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS.

[10] Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as net cash from (used in) 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, and purchase of other assets.

[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, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Product revenues 

18,477,421

22,161,443

3,264,028

Other revenues(1)

1,135,559

1,018,583

150,021

Total net revenues

19,612,980

23,180,026

3,414,049

Cost of revenues

(15,378,956)

(18,299,063)

(2,695,161)

Gross profit

4,234,024

4,880,963

718,888

Operating expenses:

Fulfillment expenses(2)

(1,579,981)

(1,619,487)

(238,525)

Marketing expenses

(721,334)

(1,139,484)

(167,828)

Technology and content expenses

(400,677)

(305,106)

(44,937)

General and administrative expenses

(681,568)

(848,594)

(124,984)

Total operating expenses

(3,383,560)

(3,912,671)

(576,274)

Other operating income

318,943

279,820

41,213

Income from operations

1,169,407

1,248,112

183,827

Investment gain and revaluation of investments

(31,636)

186,596

27,483

Impairment loss of investments

(83,616)

0

0

Interest expense

(27,087)

(4,623)

(681)

Interest income

34,448

112,286

16,538

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

44,938

(96,558)

(14,221)

Income before income tax expense and share of (loss) gain of equity method investees

1,106,454

1,445,813

212,946

Income tax expenses 

(212,463)

(247,757)

(36,491)

Share of (loss) gain of equity method investees

(12,393)

53,598

7,894

Net income

881,598

1,251,654

184,349

Net gain attributable to non-controlling interests

(6,124)

(7,255)

(1,069)

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

875,474

1,244,399

183,280

Shares used in calculating earnings per share(3):

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

–Basic

133,689,150

135,372,361

135,372,361

–Diluted

135,057,876

138,166,925

138,166,925

Net earnings per Class A and Class B ordinary share

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Basic

6.55

9.19

1.35

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Diluted

6.48

9.01

1.33

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

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Basic

1.31

1.84

0.27

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Diluted

1.30

1.80

0.27

(1) Other revenues primarily consist of revenues from third-party logistics services, product promotion and online advertising, fees charged
to third-party merchants which the Company provides platform access for sales of their products, interest income from microcredit and
consumer financing services, inventory and warehouse management services to certain suppliers, and lease income earned from the Shan
Shan Outlets.

(2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling expenses, which amounted RMB 1.0 billion and RMB 1.1 billion  in the three month
periods ended September 30,2019 and September 30,2020, 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, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

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

Fulfillment expenses

31,676

24,341

3,585

Marketing expenses

11,500

4,405

649

Technology and content expenses

61,780

42,033

6,191

General and administrative expenses

101,693

161,502

23,787

Total

206,649

232,281

34,212

Vipshop Holdings Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

December 31, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

6,573,808

8,883,746

1,308,434

Restricted cash 

1,145,477

710,755

104,683

Short term investments

3,052,726

4,947,339

728,664

Accounts receivable, net

1,295,766

485,151

71,455

Amounts due from related parties

47,964

310,997

45,805

Other receivables and prepayments,net

2,897,893

2,279,640

335,755

Loan receivables,net

306,115

53,765

7,919

Inventories

7,708,292

6,420,009

945,565

Total current assets

23,028,041

24,091,402

3,548,280

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment, net

11,256,810

13,461,309

1,982,637

Deposits for property and equipment

101,800

97,979

14,431

Land use rights, net

5,541,108

5,961,786

878,076

Intangible assets, net

337,310

354,120

52,156

Investment in equity method investees

3,112,952

1,845,822

271,860

Other investments

2,002,756

3,023,241

445,275

Other long-term assets

608,073

430,753

63,443

Amounts due from related party-non current

102,000

0

0

Goodwill

236,711

593,662

87,437

Deferred tax assets, net

539,561

630,401

92,848

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,715,556

1,750,486

257,819

Total non-current assets

25,554,637

28,149,559

4,145,982

TOTAL ASSETS

48,582,678

52,240,961

7,694,262

LIABILTIES AND  EQUITY 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Short term loans

1,093,645

2,035,078

299,735

Accounts payable

13,792,200

11,421,579

1,682,217

Advance from customers 

1,233,165

1,460,246

215,071

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 

6,534,575

6,422,737

945,967

Amounts due to related parties 

532,788

416,184

61,297

Deferred income 

405,994

334,557

49,275

Operating lease liabilities

333,268

287,160

42,294

Total current liabilities

23,925,635

22,377,541

3,295,856

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Long term loans

64,515

197,858

29,141

Deferred tax liability 

165,098

421,873

62,135

Deferred income-non current 

782,068

1,010,699

148,860

Operating lease liabilities

1,395,665

1,525,825

224,730

Other long term liabilities 

0

57,444

8,461

Total non-current liabilities

2,407,346

3,213,699

473,327

TOTAL LIABILITIES

26,332,981

25,591,240

3,769,183

EQUITY:

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 483,489,642 shares authorized, and
117,584,362 and 118,954,373 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31,
2019 and September 30,2020, respectively) 

76

77

11

Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 16,510,358 shares authorized, and
16,510,358 and 16,510,358 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2019
and September 30,2020, respectively) 

11

11

2

Additional paid-in capital

9,959,497

10,658,423

1,569,816

Retained earnings

11,924,228

15,299,602

2,253,388

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(56,656)

(41,364)

(6,093)

Non-controlling interests

422,541

732,972

107,955

Total shareholders’ equity

22,249,697

26,649,721

3,925,079

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

48,582,678

52,240,961

7,694,262

Vipshop Holdings Limited

 Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2019

September 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Income from operations

1,169,407

1,248,112

183,827

Share-based compensation expenses

206,649

232,281

34,212

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions 

318

5,896

868

Non-GAAP income from operations

1,376,374

1,486,289

218,907

Net income

881,598

1,251,654

184,349

Share-based compensation expenses

206,649

232,281

34,212

Impairment loss in investments

83,616

0

0

Investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

20,895

(84,961)

(12,513)

Share of loss (gain) in investment of limited partnerships that are accounted for as an
equity method investee

33,562

(4,747)

(699)

Tax effect of investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

(17,516)

(5,810)

(856)

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions

318

5,896

868

Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions

(79)

(1,474)

(217)

Non-GAAP net income

1,209,043

1,392,839

205,144

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

875,474

1,244,399

183,280

Share-based compensation expenses

206,649

232,281

34,212

Impairment loss in investments

83,616

0

0

Investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

20,895

(84,961)

(12,513)

Share of loss (gain) in investment of limited partnerships that are accounted for as an
equity method investee

33,562

(4,747)

(699)

Tax effect of investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

(17,516)

(5,810)

(856)

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions 

308

5,896

868

Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions 

(77)

(1,474)

(217)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

1,202,911

1,385,584

204,075

Shares used in calculating earnings per share:

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

–Basic

133,689,150

135,372,361

135,372,361

–Diluted

135,057,876

138,166,925

138,166,925

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

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

9.00

10.24

1.51

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

8.91

10.03

1.48

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

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

1.80

2.05

0.30

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

1.78

2.01

0.30

 

Related Links :

http://www.vip.com

Hancom Group Enters the US Home Robot Market

The AI-based Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot combines compelling assistive and edutainment services with facial and voice-recognition features

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 7, 2020 — Even though CES 2021 has gone virtual, the Robotics division of Korean technology giant Hancom (KOSDAQ: 030520, HAANSOFT) is putting its best physical foot forward. The company is announcing that its latest AI-powered robot, the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot, will be available in the US home services market starting in 2021. Earlier generations of Hancom Robotics’ AI-based home services robots, including the Hancom Toki robot, have been widely used for several years in Korea and other markets.

Dr. Yonmook Park, CTO of Hancom Robotics says that "The Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot is the first AI edutainment service robot that utilizes the latest AI-based technologies for machine reading comprehension, Q&A, voice synthesis and HRI(Human Robot Interaction) to provide an unparalleled user-friendly experience. The incorporation of key innovations in AI-based recognition of faces, objects, and voices also add to the robot’s contextual intelligence so that it can adapt to the surroundings and interact with the user in a more personal way."

Up for a 2021 CES Innovation Award, the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot uses AI to provide a wide range of assistive and edutainment services for children, teens, parents, even the elderly. Services include personal assistance, natural language cognitive Q&A, home patrol services, memory sharing, storytelling services provided in a family voice, collaborative educational content services, interactive entertainment services, and a variety of home IoT services.

"Hancom Robotics is in discussions with a variety of English-language educational content providers to deliver enriched educational contents," says Dr. Wonsok Yun, head of global business at Hancom Group. "The Home Robot’s built-in machine reading comprehension ability will allow it to analyze and understand the contents fully so that students of all ages can enjoy a remarkably immersive and interactive experience."

An informative and friendly companion

Physically, the 30-inch tall Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot’s head, arms, and feet are controlled by 10 motors that can respond with human-like gestures, emotions, and AI-controlled on-screen facial expressions. Natural language voice recognition technology enables the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot to understand instructions and questions, and to respond to questions with contextually appropriate answers.

Technically, the Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot reflects nearly 20 years of R&D by the Hancom Robotics division and relies on next-generation AI-based human-robot interaction (HRI) machine reading comprehension (MRC), voice synthesis, facial-, object-, and voice-recognition technologies. The precursor to Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot, Hancom Robotics’ Toki home robot, has been a visible presence on the floor at CES since 2018 and is already widely used in a wide variety of educational institutes and web services, including KidZania, Yoon’s English School, Kakao, and Kidsnote in Korea.

Pricing and Availability

The Hancom Malang Malang Home Robot will be available in the U.S. through Amazon and other retail outlets in mid-2021. Pricing has yet to be announced.

Additional Hancom Robotics Resources

Please visit http://www.hancomrobotics.com/robotics_en/ for more details.

About Hancom Group and Hancom Robotics

Hancom Group (www.hancomgroup.com) is building a technologically innovative ecosystem that will lead the world into the 4th Industrial Revolution through the convergence of hardware and software solutions ranging from Drones and Robotics to Blockchain and AI.

Hancom Robotics (www.hancomrobotics.com), established in 2002, builds AI-based robots to enhance human-robot interaction and fulfill its goal of delivering "an AI robot in every home."

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SmallRig Brought Lightweight Matte Box into Reality

SUZHOU, China, Nov. 6, 2020 — Today, SmallRig Lightweight Matte Box is officially launched, aiming to prevent glare interference, unveil the scene clearly and protect the lens during outdoor shooting.

SmallRig Lightweight Matte Box
SmallRig Lightweight Matte Box

SmallRig Lightweight Matte Box

Top flag is made of ultra-light carbon fiber, and the net weight of the Matte Box is only 295g.

Strong Compatibility

Designed to prevent stray or unwanted light from entering the lens, the matte box fits lenses up to 114mm in diameter. It can also be adapted to different sizes of SLR and cinema lenses by changing the lens adapter rings of 67mm-114mm, 72mm-114mm, 77mm-114mm, or 82mm-114mm. The matte box can hold two 3.4 x 4" or 4 x 5.65" filters at the same time and features independent slots to attach the filters more stably.

Delicate Design

Filmmakers can pull out the filters easily from the side without leaving fingerprints on the glass when unscrewing the top thumbscrew. The extinction treatment inside the main frame can effectively prevent the reflections. The carbon fiber top flag can be adjusted to regulate the amount of light entering the lens. Moreover, it can be folded inward to protect the lens.

Multiple Mounting Options

Aiming to develop the whole ecosystem for filmmakers and allow complete mounting solutions, the main frame features multiple 1/4"-20 threaded holes to satisfy the mounting needs. Meanwhile, the 1/4"-20 screw hole on the bottom of the main frame allows the 15mm rod support to be mounted.

SmallRig 15mm LWS Rod Support for Matte Box

Providing firmly support to camera lens, SmallRig 15mm LWS Rod Support for Matte Box features half-open rod clamps to allow direct insertion of the rods into the 15mm LWS rod system without disassembling other accessories. The 15mm LWS support can be adjusted 30mm vertically and 6mm horizontally to fit different lenses.  

SmallRig 95-114mm Threaded Adapter Ring

Designed to adapt lenses with a filter thread of 95mm to 114mm in diameter to mount the matte box, The ring screws onto the front of lens firmly via the thread with a low probability of looseness.

About SmallRig

Founded in 2012, SmallRig is an innovation-driven manufacturer that designs and builds premium camera rigs and accessories for all kinds of cameras. Our sales network is spreading to over 200 countries and regions while our products are well-supported by over 500k filmmakers and photographers worldwide.