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UL Advances Ability for Electronic Product and Equipment Manufacturers to Quickly Enter Mexico Market


Mexico Ministry of Economy grants UL first mutual recognition agreement to allow electronics product testing outside of Mexico

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 29, 2020 — UL, a leading global safety science company, today announced that Mexico’s Ministry of Economy, General Directorate of Standards (DGN), has granted UL the right to conduct safety and energy efficiency testing globally for electronic products and equipment imported into that country. These include safety tests for audio, video and information technology products and equipment and uninterruptible power systems (UPS) as well as energy efficiency tests for washing machines, household and commercial refrigerators and freezers, motors, lighting, external power supplies and products and equipment requiring stand-by power.

With the ability now to perform safety and energy efficiency tests at UL or UL-approved laboratories outside of Mexico, according to official Mexico standards, Norma Oficial Mexicana and Oficial Mexico Standard (NOM) and Mexican Standard (NMX), UL can help reduce time and cost to market for product access to the Mexican marketplace.

The safety test designation, a first for any international testing, inspection and certification company, applies to specific products and equipment as identified by the NOM and NMX categories. Product and equipment groups include:

  • NOM-001-SCFI-2018 – Electronic appliances
  • NMX-I-163-NYCE-2016 – Electronic equipment – uninterruptible power systems (UPS).
  • NMX-I-60065-NYCE-2015 – Electronic equipment – audio, video and similar electronic apparatus
  • NMX-I-60950-1-NYCE-2015 – Information technology equipment

According to The World Bank, Mexico – with a population of more than 130 million and a rise in income levels and spending power – has the 11th largest economy in the world and the second largest economy in Latin America.

"With Mexico’s rising growth comes a greater demand for more consumables, contributing to an increased need for additional regulatory safety and security oversight," said Carlos Correia, senior vice president and general manager of UL in Latin America. "With this designation from the DGN, UL is now able to meet that need by utilizing our global network of best-in-class laboratories and testing facilities to help electronic product and equipment manufacturers meet necessary Mexico safety and security requirements and pave the way for a swift and smooth Mexico market entry."

In addition to safety tests, the DGN has designated that UL can now perform energy efficiency testing, including requirements for Energy Star or the Canada Standards Association, at UL facilities outside of Mexico. Applicable NOM standards include:

  • NOM-005-ENER-2016 – household washing machines
  • NOM-014-ENER-2004 – air-cooled motors
  • NOM-015-ENER-2012 – household refrigerators and freezers
  • NOM-017-ENER/SCFI-2014 – commercial refrigeration appliances
  • NOM-029-ENER-2017- external power supplies
  • NOM-030-ENER-2016 – LEDs
  • NOM-032-ENER-2013 – equipment and appliances requiring standby power

"We know that navigating the regulatory landscape of global markets is a complex and challenging task. COVID-19 has added another layer of complexity. With this designation, customers can test their products and equipment closer to their production facilities and mitigate delays due to the pandemic," said Helena Wolf, senior director of UL’s International Certification division. "We stand ready to address global market access needs, with our experts and facilities throughout the world — to help ensure a streamlined Mexico market entry."

About UL

UL helps create a better world by applying science to solve safety, security and sustainability challenges. We empower trust by enabling the safe adoption of innovative new products and technologies. Everyone at UL shares a passion to make the world a safer place. All of our work, from independent research and standards development, to testing and certification, to providing analytical and digital solutions, helps improve global well-being. Businesses, industries, governments, regulatory authorities and the public put their trust in us so they can make smarter decisions. To learn more, visit UL.com. To learn more about our nonprofit activities, visit UL.org.

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UL
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1+847.664.8425

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Focalcrest Inc to Launch New Relay Switch at IFA 2020

BERLIN, Aug. 28, 2020 — Focalcrest Inc, the leading smart home solutions company, has announced the planned launch of a new smart relay switch in the upcoming IFA 2020 in Berlin on September 3rd. At the premiere which is to happen at Booth No.: 109 Level 1 of the CityCube Berlin, Focalcrest plans to showcase its innovative relay switch and the potential it has for safety and performance improvement in smart homes.

Mixtile Relay Switch
Mixtile Relay Switch

The Mixtile Relay Switch does not require a neutral wire or a minimum load to work. Additionally, it eliminates many of the safety issues that installers are facing, such as light flickering and electrical leakage. The relay part adds connectivity to lights while the switch is an optional inclusion that bridges the relay and light switches for expanded functionality.

The Mixtile Wireless Relay Switch with a patent-pending design pursues improved safety and user satisfaction. An included overload protection can keep smart bulbs from overheating, blowing, or starting fires—further, the new design targets to solve poor connectivity, and energy wastage.

Focalcrest has achieved a relay switch design that is exceptionally compact to allow the installation of 2 or more Mixtile switches in any electrical boxes. The switch can support three-way and four-way switches, making it possible for consumers to remotely control smart bulbs while being able to use traditional light switches.

To fulfill its brand vision for a better smart home experience, the company made the Mixtile Relay Switch with minimum installation requirements. The design expands the scope of usage for the relay switch to include low wattage bulbs and LED lights, fluorescent bulbs, and rocker and rebound switch types.

Global user adoption for smart lighting has been on a sharp rise driven by the need for energy efficiency and convenience. Data by Allied Market Research shows that the smart lighting industry will reach $38.68 billion by 2026 with a CAGR of 20.5%.

"The Mixtile Relay Switch will change the paradigm of the smart home experience," says Martin, CEO at Focalcrest Inc. "With a new emphasis on safety and diverse performance, we will materialize the experiences integral for a smooth and modernized lifestyle."

About Focalcrest Inc.

Focalcrest Inc is a smart home company that provides forward-thinking solutions to simplify the user experience with home appliances, aiming to save consumers from high costs and frustrations with innovative systems designed for agile implementation and superior performance.

 

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The Olive & Latte Suite presents: Olive and Latte, Dashingly Very Good Living VGD, Olive & Latte ABS, Olive & Latte Home Lounge to Engage for Moments

SINGAPORE, Aug. 28, 2020 — This year 2020 marks the year for Olive and Latte Suite that is a globeshop of stories and biographies, that features all the following sites from the main sites with Olive & Latte ABS www.oliveandlatteabs.com , to Olive and Latte http://oliveandlatte.com/, and Dashingly Very Good Living that is an affordable luxe website https://www.dashinglyverygoodliving.com/ . And the Shopify sites at: https://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com/, and https://dashinglyverygoodlivingvgd.myshopify.com/.

The Olive & Latte Suite
The Olive & Latte Suite

The new websites that were launched this year were Olive and Latte Home Lounge http://www.oliveandlattehomelounge.com/ while Engagevu, the pr and marketing collaborative outfit presents Engage for Moments https://www.engageformoments.com/ .

Sharon Vu, Founder of Olive and Latte ABS (arts, bites, shop) with #OliveandLatte suite including #DashinglyVeryGoodLiving, and PR and Marketing outfit Engagevu, Vu Marcoms says, "Thanks to our collaborators, we have manage to fulfil the Olive and Latte Suite and we will continue to update with stories and biographies and with curated items and products for the globeshop."

Markus Flamman, Senior Advisor with Engagevu, and Adjunct Lecturer at the Henan University of Economics and Law commented, "These websites supply a wealth of views on F&B, recreation, and travel from the perspective of a carefully appointed group of personalities (that you will get to see in coming years) with very different backgrounds. You can read about their experience and even buy at discounted rates a growing selection of curated items from the concierge menu or globeshops."

Markus Flamman continued by saying, "Finding the right group of individuals to deliver content has been challenging. The demands on their performance operates in a niche where they’re to share experiences that fall in the category from affordable luxury to home away from home experience during their trips.  So this group enjoys life locally and travels a lot, and at the moment virtually. While doing so, visit unique locations, avoid touristy places and demand an upscale environment that is comfortable to relax at, due to work schedules.

Not only do they bring back unique items from their travel, they also return with stories. These stories they share on the websites Engage for Moments and Olive and Latte Home Lounge in return, assist to find an easy route to these same experiences.

So head on over and be inspired for your next virtual dream trip from the comforts of your own home.  We are pleased with the launch of Olive and Latte Home Lounge and Engage for Moments and look forward to writing more of ‘Markus Anecdotes’, who knows this might go onto ebook format together with Sharon Vu."

Patwant Singh, the Guest Blogger and former Channel NewsAsia personality and ex-broadcast journalist, who is currently a media consultant and trainer comments, "Enjoyed partnering Olive and Latte Home Lounge in sharing my travel and professional experiences. The platform is ideal to reach out to targeted and like-minded individuals and looking forward to more tie-ups."

"I’ve come to know Sharon as a meticulous and conscientious partner to work with. I’m inspired by her relentless motivation to bring ‘good’ goods & services to the marketplace. A real joy working with her," ChinKar TAN, Publisher, Write Editions commented.

Ram Santhanaram a Professional Speaker/Emcee, a Masterclass Trainer and a renowned Laughter Coach is being featured on Olive and Latte Shopify, Dashingly Very Good Living, Dashingly Very Good Living VGD Shopify says, "Why feel trapped in a dungeon of worries and self-created sufferings when we can instead swim to the shores of possibilities and move to along the freeway of happiness?"

Richard, the Shanghai expat says, "Collaborating with Olive and Latte and Dashingly Very Good Living have provided an opportunity to feature the products picked from travels and to look forward to the private tours to places such as Yunnan or Tibet to be featured in the two brands."

Please reach Olive and Latte Suite at contact@oliveandlatte.com or contact@engagevusg.com for partnerships and enquiries.

To view the websites, please find at

Globeshop

(Affordable Luxe):

1.  www.dashinglyverygoodlivingVGD.com

2.  Installment payment Hoolah (3 mths interest free) is available on: https://dashinglyverygoodlivingvgd.myshopify.com

3.  http://oliveandlatte.com

4.  Installment payment Hoolah (3mths interest free) is available on: https://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com/

New Websites

5.  http://oliveandlattehomelounge.com

6.  http://engageformoments.com

About Olive and Latte Suite, Olive & Latte Home Lounge and Engage for Moments

Through Olive and Latte ABS (www.oliveandlatteabs.com), the company started in 2014 as an online content generation and sharing of stories across social networks and platforms. Olive and Latte eGlobeshop http://oliveandlatte.com http://oliveandlatte.myshopify.com, a shop around the corner, was launched on 7 Feb 2018, as an extension and an ecart to describe memorabilia and items from across the globe curated by Olive and Latte with Artists, Shoppers and Biz Innovators. The items have interesting and engaging stories behind them, or sometimes as retail therapy when people travel and getaway.  Olive and Latte Plug and Play is an engagement service where they plug into companies in functions to assist and engage, for Public Relations, Marketing and more, with their core of Publicists, Communicators and Marketers.

Dashingly Very Good Living VGD has the 3-pronged concept for the Affordable Luxury segment, and with the addition of the e-carting of Marketing to Solutioning services for the Individual and companies pre-paid, and with categories of Global Local Designers that Dashingly Very Good Living VGD will source, partner and procure and with the category of the Personality.

Olive and Latte Home Lounge http://www.oliveandlattehomelounge.com/ aims to cover everything about Home including notes on Enrichment, Deals of the Day and Week and Home recipes as a Home companion for those working remotely or at home. Engage for Moments https://www.engageformoments.com/ is a blog about the moments, the virtual Attractions, Travel and Anecdotal Moments and experiences be it in the online sphere and spaces.

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Vu
Director, Vu Marcoms, engagevu
Mobile: +65 8138 6913
Email: sharonvu@engagevusg.com

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HARTING Technology Group has been shaping the future for 75 years

Innovative products and solutions for Industry 4.0

ESPELKAMP, Germany, Aug. 28, 2020 For 75 years now, the HARTING Technology Group has been driving technological change. The vision formulated in 1996 by the owner family "We want to shape the future with technologies for people" remains the guiding star of our entrepreneurial activities. September 1 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding day of the family company.

The manufacturer of everyday products such as waffle irons and irons has evolved into a worldwide leading supplier of industrial connection technology for the three lifelines of data, signal and power, a global player fielding innovative products and solutions focusing on Industry 4.0 and digitization.    

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Wilhelm and Marie Harting opened the "Wilhelm Harting Mechanical Workshops" on September 1, 1945, in a repair workshop covering a good 100 square meters in Minden. From 1950 onwards, the company gradually moved to the neighbouring town Espelkamp. This was the period in which the success story of the Han® connector commenced. The Han® (HARTING standard), patented in 1956 and a registered trademark since 1957, became the standard, the epitome of the industrial connector. Thanks to the Han-Modular® series, customers are able to achieve optimal design solutions for the supply of machines, systems and plants.   

In October 2015, Dietmar Harting, son of Marie and Wilhelm Harting, handed over the reins as Chairman of the Board to his son Philip. Today, Philip Harting and his sister Maresa Harting-Hertz work closely with their parents Margrit and Dietmar Harting on the Board. The body includes three managers from outside the family.

Contact:

HARTING Stiftung & Co. KG
Detlef Sieverdingbeck
General Manager
Corporate Communications & Branding (CCB) 
Marienwerderstr. 3
32339 Espelkamp

Tel.: 05772 47-244
Fax:  05772 47-400
Detlef.Sieverdingbeck@HARTING.com
More information at www.HARTING.com

 

 

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Delta Controls, a Delta Group Company, Wins the 2020 Global Building Automation Systems Company of the Year Award by Frost & Sullivan

FREMONT, Calif., Aug. 26, 2020 — Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced Delta Controls, Inc., a Delta Group company and provider of cutting-edge building automation systems, has won Frost & Sullivan’s 2020 Global Building Automation Systems Company of the Year Award. The honor by the prestigious market research firm recognizes Delta Controls’ ability to provide superior value to worldwide customers with its industry-leading technologies that offer a full suite of smart features and functionality, as well as with its best-in-class technical support. Delta Controls’ signature O3 Sensor Hub 2.0, an innovative system integrating multiple sensors and IoT interfaces to enable next-generation smart and energy-efficient buildings, served as a key factor in receiving the Frost & Sullivan award.

"Delta Controls exemplifies superior best practices in best-of-breed technology offerings and innovative solutions because it incorporates a convergence of technologies with a dedicated customer service partnership experience," said Neha Tatikota, an industry analyst for energy and environment at Frost & Sullivan.

Mr. Bill Lo, general manager of Delta’s Building Automation Business Group, said, "We are extremely proud of Delta Controls’ passion in always pushing the envelope. They are a tremendously valued part of Delta – enabling us to collectively create a more energy-efficient built environment for a smarter and greener future."

Frost & Sullivan called the IoT-enabled O3 Sensor Hub 2.0  "revolutionary," before concluding "it is beneficial not just for building owners, managers, and occupants, but also accepted by architects, installers, and consultant community as a highly cost-effective installation." The hub utilizes sensor fusion technology for superior room control and to optimize occupant comfort. The ceiling-mounted device observes its environment and reports interior temperature, occupancy, humidity, lighting, heating and cooling – while serving as a connectivity platform for sensing air quality, ventilation, window contact and shade positions. It also supports multiple protocols that allow for integration with nearly any system, including native BACnet, MQTT and REST API for third-party integration and BLE API for custom app development.

"Winning this award is a testament to the hard work, spirit and dedication that shines across our organization every day," said John Nicholls, president of Delta Controls. "Our guiding philosophy is to ‘do it right,’ which fuels our ambition to develop only the most innovative solutions."

Surrey, Canada-based Delta Controls was acquired by Delta Electronics in 2016 to strengthen the company’s building automation capabilities and expand its portfolio of critical smart infrastructure solutions.

To learn about Delta Controls and the O3 Sensor Hub 2.0, visit www.deltacontrols.com

About Delta Controls

Delta Controls is at the forefront of building automation systems. Through our network of partners in over 80 countries, our solutions span the globe. Our focus on innovation and sustainability has made us industry leaders for over 30 years. Delta Controls offers dependable and user-friendly control solutions for buildings in the commercial, healthcare, hospitality, education and leisure markets. As part of Delta Electronics, we are committed to leading building automation into a sustainable future.

For more information, please visit: https://deltacontrols.com/

About Delta Electronics (Americas)

Delta Electronics (Americas) was established 38 years ago and has grown to over one thousand employees in the entire Americas region. Delta has offices, R&D centers, manufacturing, distribution and repair centers in multiple locations in the United States, Mexico and South America. In the U.S., operations are located in Fremont, Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Raleigh, Boston and Detroit to better serve its diverse customer base. Outside the U.S., Delta continues to expand its Americas operations in Mexico, Argentina, Brazil and Canada.

Delta Electronics (Americas) serves the IT, communications, industrial automation, renewable energy, lighting, power tool, automotive electric vehicle and other major industries. Products include power electronics, DC brushless fans, visual displays, industrial automation, networking products, electronic components, consumer products and energy efficient and renewable energy products. The company is always striving to define new ways to improve the energy efficiency of its products through advanced research and product development.

For more information, please visit: www.delta-americas.com

About Delta

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its CSR-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to CSR. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices for 9 consecutive years. Delta also ranked a Climate Change Leadership Level by CDP for the 3rd year in 2019.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.deltaww.com

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, helps clients accelerate growth and achieve best-in-class positions in growth, innovation, and leadership. The company’s Growth Partnership Service provides the CEO and the CEO’s growth team with disciplined research and best practices models to drive the generation, evaluation, and implementation of powerful growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan leverages nearly 60 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses, and the investment community from 45 offices on 6 continents. To join Frost & Sullivan’s Growth Partnership, visit http://www.frost.com.

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LED CHINA 2020 to Launch Interactive Virtual Exhibition to Benefit Global Buyers

1 ~ 3 September, both in-person and virtual version of LED CHINA 2020 will be held as planned, presenting the latest trends in LED displays and its vertical application domains.

SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 24, 2020 — LED CHINA 2020 has recently launched a B2B online webcast platform – LED CHINA I Live (https://live.ledchina.com/), to complement its in-person event which is coming in September. With rich content and powerful functions, such platform offers a brand-new experience and ongoing opportunities to source, learn and interactive, without the constraints of time, space and costs.

LED CHINA B2B Online Webcast Platform
LED CHINA B2B Online Webcast Platform

What Visitors Can Do at LED CHINA I Live:

  1. To look up over 1,200 brands from the robust B2B search engine, and to learn trending technologies such as pixel-pitch/micro LED, new vision of 5G internet + 8K video display.
  2. To interact with targeted suppliers through live webcast, online chatting or video call.
  3. To post requirements and join the business 1-to-1 matching or simply let the qualified suppliers come up to you.

LED CHINA I Live is the virtual version of physical LED CHINA 2020 from 1 to 3 September. It’s open to all professionals free of charges. To enable visitors to have a smooth and efficient experience on the platform, more information, such as platform’s function introduction, user guide, exhibitor list and webcast timetable will be available here: https://bit.ly/2Ekupa8

LED CHINA 2020 to Launch Interactive Virtual Exhibition to Benefit Global Buyers
LED CHINA 2020 to Launch Interactive Virtual Exhibition to Benefit Global Buyers

Concurrent Events Offer Solutions Designed Vertical Application Domains

Apart from the Live Online Webcast, LED CHINA 2020 will also be co-hosted with Entertainment Design Expo 2020, Commercial Integrated System China 2020, Digital Signage China 2020 and Sign China 2020, all events together will offer solutions designed for its vertical application domains:

Entertainment / Staging / Broadcasting / Hospitality / Stadiums & Venues / Conferencing / Brand Marketing & Advertising / Experiential Design / Command & Control Rooms / Retail Environments / DOOH Networks / Conference & Multimedia / Pro AV & Installation

About LED CHINA:

Established in 2005, LED CHINA is the initiator of international LED exhibition in the world. Being the benchmark of the global LED industrial chain, LED CHINA· Shenzhen is devoted to build a one-stop trading platform with a wide range of LED related products, LED applications in different industrial fields. (For more, visit: www.LEDChina.com)

About the Organiser:

Informa Markets Trust, a joint venture of Informa Markets. Informa Markets is a leading B2B information services group and the largest B2B event organizer in the world. It has over 11,000 staff and provides business service to over 40 countries for more than 50 different industries. Over 500 leading exhibitions across the globe are organised by Informa Markets

Contact: Jenee Liao, +86-02-38106261

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Industry Aficionado Paul Peros Launches World’s First Tech-led Full Haircare Precision System


NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, Aug. 20, 2020 — The world’s only precision beauty company, REDUIT, has enjoyed unprecedented growth in its first months of launching, undeniably emerging as the ‘Tesla of Beauty’.

Paul Peros CEO REDUIT
Paul Peros CEO REDUIT

Accelerating the growth of this Swiss brand is its release of 14 products in 14 weeks, with a further 13 products still to come. The patented haircare portfolio is now fully available in 40 countries worldwide, with a hotly anticipated skincare line coming soon.

Pioneered by Paul Peros, a notable global CEO, REDUIT’s vision was to reimagine the haircare category and offer a sustainable, yet powerful solution for all hair types through the use of innovation and technology to apply treatments, yet remain sustainably friendly to the planet.

"In French ‘Reduit’ means ‘reduced’; we reduce packaging, amplify results; reduce time, amplify efficacy; reduce steps and amplify beauty," says Paul Peros.

Currently available are 3 REDUIT devices to choose from (REDUIT One, REDUIT One Gold and REDUIT One Pro) which will all work with the 5 REDUIT Hairpods™, and 5 REDUIT LED Hairpods™.

Using game changing technology, innovation and Swiss design, REDUIT almost completely reduced the need for stabilizers, thickeners and fillers in haircare and created highly concentrated formulas and a revolutionary precision delivery system for amplified results.

"Most active ingredients in beauty products go to waste through inferior delivery systems. REDUIT’s technology ensures maximum performance: 38x more efficacious than traditional products, while reducing the waste by 20x. We are shaping a category which has been relatively immune to advancement in technology and innovation but we are also showing the giants how to do this and encourage sustainability at the same time," adds Peros.

In its first month of launching, REDUIT avoided over 30 tons of CO2 output compared to traditional products, and that figure is projected to near 400 kilo-tons by the end of the year, meaning REDUIT may be outperforming the beauty giants in its first year of operation.

With the current trajectory and continuing on its mission, REDUIT will have launched 25 products,including the full haircare line, and a full skincare line which is expected to include technological innovations of skincare devices powered with Skinpods™ to suit a multitude of skin types and for specific skin conditions, by the end of 2020 and available to 40 countries including China, US and UK.

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Luxury brands embrace social media marketing in China

BEIJING, Aug. 20, 2020 — A news report by China.org.cn on China’s luxury goods market:

 

On August 6, the well-known luxury brand Louis Vuitton held a fashion show in Shanghai — its first since the coronavirus outbreak. Livestreamed across multiple social media platforms such as Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok; Weibo, China’s Twitter; and a WeChat mini program, the show drew a sizeable audience, garnering more than 50 million views on Weibo alone.

The show’s popularity reflects the impressive performance of the Chinese luxury goods market. In the face of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the global luxury goods market is expected to shrink dramatically, while sales of many brands in Europe and America have plummeted. However, assessments of the China’s market are far rosier. The financial reports of groups such as LVMH and Kering all show that sales in China were significantly higher than those in other regions in the second quarter of 2020.

But it is not only in the luxury goods sector; the Chinese consumer market as a whole looks promising. The financial reports of many American companies, including Tesla and Nike, reveal that the Chinese market has helped offset the damage from tumbling sales in other regions. During this tough period, China has become a lucrative market for many international companies.

The reasons behind this are that China has contained the epidemic and recovered rapidly. China is regarded as one of the world’s largest and fastest growing consumer markets. Over the past few years, household wealth in the country has risen, the middle class continues to grow, and the spending power of consumers in second-, third- and fourth-tier cities has also increased significantly; millennials and Generation Z hold enormous influence in the market with their unique consumption habits; and online shopping and multi-channel retail is shaping consumption in China in new ways. One report even predicts that China will contribute around half of all global luxury consumption by 2025, which demonstrates the country’s vast consumer market and huge potential.

It is worth noting that due to the effect of COVID-19 on travel, many of the world’s top luxury companies have responded by promoting their brands on Chinese social media platforms such as Douyin and "Little Red Book". They have posted and livestreamed frequently to attract more Chinese consumers. In fact, the pandemic has acted more like a catalyst: social networking, which promotes individuality and interconnectivity, has crept into traditional brand promotion and sales, forming a new business model and generating returns. In the future, this model will become the new normal, helping to further unleash consumption potential and stimulate economic growth.

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ECOVACS ROBOTICS introduces DEEBOT OZMO T8 & T8+ to the T8 Family, its high-end intelligent floor cleaning robots series

The DEEBOT OZMO T8 is the first robotic vacuum cleaner to feature ECOVACS’ cutting-edge TrueDetect 3D obstacle detection and avoidance technology to deliver ultimate home cleaning experience

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 20, 2020 — ECOVACS ROBOTICS, the world’s leader of Home Service Robotics, today announces the launch of DEEBOT OZMO T8 and T8+. As the first robotic vacuum cleaner powered by ECOVACS’ cutting-edge TrueDetect 3D Technology, the revolutionary robot vacuum cleaners provide users with ultimate intelligent cleaning experience. Along with leading features including TrueMapping Technology, and the OZMO Mopping System, DEEBOT OZMO T8 and T8+ deliver enhanced and powerful in-depth smart cleaning capabilities.

DEEBOT OZMO T8
DEEBOT OZMO T8

"The DEEBOT OZMO T8 is the latest addition to the DEEBOT OZMO T8 Family and is the first robotic vacuum cleaner to feature ECOVACS cutting-edge TrueDetect 3D Technology which allows the robot to precisely identify objects and avoid collisions," said David Qian, CEO of ECOVACS ROBOTICS. "It is part of our commitment to provide consumers with the latest smart and complete cleaning experiences as they increasingly move towards automated home care."

DEEBOT OZMO T8 Family
DEEBOT OZMO T8 Family

Smart-Environmental Perception Technology to Identify and Avoid Obstacles

By using ECOVACS’ advanced TrueDetect 3D Technology, which is based on a structured light technology and 3D scanning algorithm widely used in advanced facial recognition and mobile payments, DEEBOT OZMO T8 can identify obstacles precisely and avoid them accordingly, allowing it to move freely when cleaning.

For millimeter-level detection accuracy, DEEBOT OZMO T8 can detect objects in front from a distance of 4.5cm up to 30cm to obtain high-precision resolution and depth information. It can additionally detect objects as small as 1mm, which is 10 times more accurate than traditional infrared technology. By using real-time 3D scanning, its millimeter-level detection capability allows T8 to detect small objects including cables, slippers and slim furniture, reducing the risk of getting stuck or tangled and enabling quicker and smoother cleaning.

Efficient and Thorough Whole-House Cleaning Coverage

Equipped with TrueMapping laser-based mapping and navigation technology, an aerospace-standard detection technology with a dToF sensor first adopted for this function in the industry, floor maps can be created in seconds by DEEBOT OZMO T8 to improve overall cleaning efficiency. This allows the robot to intelligently navigate the user’s home, bringing intelligent and thorough cleaning experience.

Compared with the previous generation of laser guidance technology, DEEBOT OZMO T8 can detect a double distance and has four-fold precision to detect objects. The distance is up to 10m and objects as small as 2mm can be detected. Larger family homes will particularly benefit from this feature as it improves cleaning efficiency and builds more detailed and accurate home cleaning maps.

With Multi-floor Mapping Technology, DEEBOT OZMO T8 can also scan and store multiple maps of different levels of the user’s home, allowing the robot to customize its cleaning process for each level once it identifies the appropriate map. Users can further customize where they would like the robot to clean in each map with the customized cleaning function, and restrict the robot to clean a specific area with the Virtual Boundary™ function.

Powerful In-depth Cleaning Performance

With its OZMO™ Mopping System, DEEBOT OZMO T8 provides powerful mopping and vacuuming capabilities at the same time, maximizing cleaning efficiency and removes over 99%[1] of bacteria. The robot can easily mop and clean stains, and dust will be removed in crevices up to 4mm deep, ensuring optimal cleaning results thanks to the four-step cleaning process.

The carpet detection technology allows DEEBOT OZMO T8 to automatically increase suction power on carpets when vacuuming and avoid carpets when mopping, keeping the cleaning experience completely automated and thorough for users.

Power-up Kits

Two power-up kits are now available for DEEBOT OZMO T8 to enhance overall cleaning performance and user experience. The OZMO™ Pro Oscillating Mopping System kit enables robots to deal with stubborn stains by using electrically powered high-frequency vibration, and a unique fine mopping mode which is comparable to an electronic mop. The oscillating mop vibrates up to 480 times per minute. Bundled with DEEBOT OZMO T8 and making it as DEEBOT OZMO T8+, the other kit is Auto-Empty Station which clears the robot’s dustbin automatically after cleaning. The station’s disposable dust bag holds up to 30 days of dirt and debris to dramatically reduce the need to frequently clear the dustbin, so users can enjoy cleaning homes for weeks without the hassle of dumping the bag.

Intelligent Control for Remote Cleaning Management

Paired with the ECOVACS HOME App, or smart home devices such as Amazon Echo/Dot and Google Home, users can control DEEBOT OZMO T8 remotely to enjoy the comfort of intelligent cleaning.

Pricing and Availability

DEEBOT OZMO T8 is available on Tokopedia, Lazada, Shopee and Blibli for IDR 7.990.000, and DEEBOT OZMO T8+ (T8 bundled set with the Auto-Empty Station) is available on Tokopedia, Shopee, and Blibli for IDR 9.990.000. For more information, please visit ecovacs.com or connect with us on Instagram.

About ECOVACS ROBOTICS

Innovating Since Day One – Creating the Intelligent Home.

At ECOVACS ROBOTICS, we care about innovating solutions to enhance your lifestyle. Based on deep understanding of use cases and consumer experiences, we design robots that help you to "live smart, enjoy life".

With over 20 years of design and industry-leading research, we have led the market as homes become more intelligent and responsive. We are building a world where your home asks less of your attention, becomes more seamless and powerful, and frees you to spend more time doing what you love.

[1] Certified by Hygiene & Microbiology Research Center, Japan, 2019 

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Vipshop Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on August 19, 2020

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 19, 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

Second Quarter 2020 Highlights

  • Total net revenue for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 6.0% year over year to RMB24.1 billion (US$3.4 billion) from RMB22.7 billion in the prior year period.
  • GMV[1] for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 9% year over year to RMB38.4 billion from RMB35.1 billion in the prior year period.
  • Gross profit for the second quarter of 2020 was RMB4.9 billion (US$699.2 million), as compared with RMB5.1 billion in the prior year period.
  • Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 88.9% year over year to RMB1.5 billion (US$217.5 million) from RMB813.5 million in the prior year period.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[2] for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 24.3% year over year to RMB1.3 billion (US$186.9 million) from RMB1.1 billion in the prior year period.
  • The number of active customers[3] for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 17% year over year to 38.8 million from 33.1 million in the prior year period.
  • Total orders[4] for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 15% year over year to 170.5 million from 147.8 million in the prior year period.

Mr. Eric Shen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vipshop, stated, "We are delighted to have delivered solid financial and operational results in the second quarter of 2020, driven by our strong merchandising capability. In particular, our number of active customers during the quarter increased by 17% year over year to 38.8 million from 33.1 million in the same period last year. We have seen strong recovery in demand for apparel since early May and ran a successful promotional campaign in June after daily life in China has returned to normal. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on enhancing our product offerings, working more effectively with our suppliers to provide our customers with top-notch apparel assortments. We believe that we are well positioned to continue to gain market share in China’s discount retail segment."

Mr. Donghao Yang, Chief Financial Officer of Vipshop, further commented, "We finished the second quarter of 2020 with healthy topline growth and improved year-over-year net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders. During the quarter, repeat customers as a percentage of total active customers increased to 90% from 87% in the prior year period, representing a meaningful enhancement in our customer stickiness. These successes were made possible by our team’s solid execution in optimizing our product assortment to meet our customers’ needs. Looking ahead, we will continue to execute on our merchandising strategy, aiming to deliver strong topline growth balanced with solid profitability."

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results

REVENUE

Total net revenue for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 6.0% year over year to RMB24.1 billion (US$3.4 billion) from RMB22.7 billion in the prior year period, primarily driven by the growth in the number of total active customers.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the second quarter of 2020 was RMB4.9 billion (US$699.2 million), as compared with 5.1 billion in the prior year period. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2020 was 20.5%, as compared with 22.4% in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the Company’s strategy to reinvest into discounts and coupons during this year’s June promotional event.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2020 decreased to RMB3.8 billion (US$540.0 million) from RMB4.2 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2020 decreased to 15.8% from 18.5% in the prior year period.

  • Fulfillment expenses for the second quarter of 2020 decreased to RMB1.7 billion (US$237.3 million) from RMB2.2 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, fulfillment expenses for the second quarter of 2020 decreased to 7.0% from 9.7% in the prior year period, primarily attributable to the change in fulfillment logistic arrangement.
  • Marketing expenses for the second quarter of 2020 were RMB1.0 billion (US$145.6 million), as compared with RMB877.6 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, marketing expenses for the second quarter of 2020 were 4.3%, as compared with 3.9% in the prior year period.
  • Technology and content expenses for the second quarter of 2020 decreased to RMB305.4 million (US$43.2 million) from RMB422.3 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, technology and content expenses for the second quarter of 2020 decreased to 1.3% from 1.9% in the prior year period.
  • General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2020 were RMB804.6 million (US$113.9 million), as compared with RMB706.3 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenue, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2020 were 3.3%, as compared with 3.1% in the prior year period.

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 28.4% year over year to RMB1.2 billion (US$175.5 million) from RMB965.4 million in the prior year period. Operating margin for the second quarter of 2020 increased to 5.1% from 4.2% in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP income from operations[5] for the second quarter of 2020, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, increased by 27.1% year over year to RMB1.5 billion (US$211.4 million) from RMB1.2 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income margin[6] for the second quarter of 2020 increased to 6.2% from 5.2% in the prior year period.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the second quarter of 2020 increased by 88.9% year over year to RMB1.5 billion (US$217.5 million) from RMB813.5 million in the prior year period. Net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the second quarter of 2020 increased to 6.4% from 3.6% in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[7] for the second quarter of 2020 increased to RMB2.24 (US$0.32) from RMB1.21 in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the second 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 partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee, increased by 24.3% year over year to RMB1.3 billion (US$186.9 million) from RMB1.1 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[8] for the second quarter of 2020 increased to 5.5% from 4.7% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[9] for the second quarter of 2020 increased to RMB1.92 (US$0.27) from RMB1.58 in the prior year period.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, the Company’s weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted income per ADS was 686,613,335.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

As of June 30, 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB8.1 billion (US$1.1 billion) and short term investments of RMB5.9 billion (US$840.7 million).

For the quarter ended June 30, 2020, net cash from operating activities was RMB5.1 billion (US$720.3 million), and free cash flow[10], a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

For the three months ended

Jun 30, 2019

RMB’000

Jun 30, 2020

RMB’000

Jun 30, 2020

US$’000

Net cash from operating activities

3,438,809

5,088,869

720,283

Add: Net impact from Internet financing
activities[11]

(1,254,977)

(311,652)

(44,111)

Less: Capital expenditures

(936,124)

(452,630)

(64,066)

Free cash inflow

1,247,708

4,324,587

612,106

For the trailing twelve months ended

Jun 30, 2019

RMB’000

Jun 30, 2020

RMB’000

Jun 30, 2020

US$’000

Net cash from operating activities

10,207,552

11,549,627

1,634,744

Add: Net impact from Internet financing
activities[11]

(1,829,324)

(4,027,419)

(570,044)

Less: Capital expenditures

(3,954,839)

(3,375,199)

(477,728)

Free cash inflow

4,423,389

4,147,009

586,972

Recent Development

Mr. Donghao Yang will step down from the Company’s Chief Financial Officer position for personal reasons in November 2020, and the Company’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Yang as a new Non-Executive Director, effective simultaneously with the change of his position. Mr. Yang has served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since 2011 and made significant contributions to the Company’s growth and transformation from a privately held company into a publicly listed company with effective internal control and compliance systems in the past nine years. The Company has already commenced a search process for a new Chief Financial Officer. 

Business Outlook

For the third quarter of 2020, the Company expects its total net revenue to be between RMB20.6 billion and RMB21.6 billion, representing a year-over-year growth rate of approximately 5% to 10%. 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 RMB7.0651 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on June 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 June 30, 2020, or at any other rate.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 7:30 am Eastern Time or 7:30 pm Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the second 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

#2094639

Registration Link

http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/2094639

The replay will be accessible through August 27, 2020 by dialing the following numbers:

United States Toll Free:

+1-855-452-5696

International:

+61-2-8199-0299

Conference ID:

#2094639

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 partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee. 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 partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee adds 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 partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee. 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 partnership that is accounted for as an equity method investee.

[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

June 30, 2019

March 31, 2020

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Product revenues 

21,721,951

17,964,195

23,213,007

3,285,588

Other revenues(1)

1,021,767

828,660

897,660

127,055

Total net revenues

22,743,718

18,792,855

24,110,667

3,412,643

Cost of revenues

(17,654,577)

(15,175,739)

(19,170,864)

(2,713,460)

Gross profit

5,089,141

3,617,116

4,939,803

699,183

Operating expenses:

Fulfillment expenses(2)

(2,198,543)

(1,393,690)

(1,676,229)

(237,255)

Marketing expenses

(877,573)

(412,305)

(1,028,903)

(145,632)

Technology and content expenses

(422,314)

(338,398)

(305,381)

(43,224)

General and administrative expenses

(706,252)

(839,220)

(804,619)

(113,886)

Total operating expenses

(4,204,682)

(2,983,613)

(3,815,132)

(539,997)

Other operating income

80,904

148,688

115,336

16,325

Income from operations

965,363

782,191

1,240,007

175,511

Investment gain and revaluation of investments

15,012

42,553

551,443

78,052

Impairment loss of investments

0

(5,046)

0

0

Interest expense

(12,194)

(35,395)

(21,070)

(2,982)

Interest income

41,732

81,190

100,286

14,195

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

30,920

48,754

(14,272)

(2,020)

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

1,040,833

914,247

1,856,394

262,756

Income tax expenses 

(213,392)

(172,716)

(324,883)

(45,984)

Share of (loss) gain of equity method investees

(9,572)

(60,639)

7,588

1,074

Net income

817,869

680,892

1,539,099

217,846

Net (gain) loss attributable to non-controlling interests

(4,351)

3,933

(2,179)

(308)

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

813,518

684,825

1,536,920

217,538

Shares used in calculating earnings per share(3):

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

—Basic

133,403,777

134,326,928

134,956,142

134,956,142

—Diluted

134,648,293

136,909,242

137,322,667

137,322,667

Net earnings per Class A and Class B ordinary share

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Basic

6.10

5.10

11.39

1.61

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Diluted

6.04

5.00

11.19

1.58

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

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Basic

1.22

1.02

2.28

0.32

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders–Diluted

1.21

1.00

2.24

0.32

(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, and inventory and warehouse management services to certain suppliers.

(2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling expenses, which amounted RMB 1.21 billion, RMB 0.8 billion, and RMB 1.1
billion in the three month periods ended June 30,2019, March 31,2020 and June 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

June 30, 2019

March 31, 2020

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Share-based compensation expenses included are as follows

Fulfillment expenses

37,497

27,215

25,905

3,667

Marketing expenses

10,970

3,939

4,661

660

Technology and content expenses

58,010

44,402

45,201

6,398

General and administrative expenses

103,048

171,455

172,136

24,364

Total

209,525

247,011

247,903

35,089

Vipshop Holdings Limited

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

December 31, 2019

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

6,573,808

7,395,029

1,046,698

Restricted cash 

1,145,477

704,630

99,734

Short term investments

3,052,726

5,939,873

840,734

Accounts receivable, net

1,295,766

537,530

76,082

Amounts due from related parties

47,964

359,327

50,859

Other receivables and prepayments,net

2,897,893

2,480,658

351,114

Loan receivables,net

306,115

90,401

12,795

Inventories

7,708,292

5,764,895

815,968

Total current assets

23,028,041

23,272,343

3,293,984

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment, net

11,256,810

12,391,200

1,753,860

Deposits for property and equipment

101,800

62,283

8,816

Land use rights, net

5,541,108

5,874,963

831,547

Intangible assets, net

337,310

360,309

50,998

Investment in equity method investees

3,112,952

2,119,858

300,046

Other investments

2,002,756

2,502,921

354,265

Other long-term assets

608,073

488,708

69,172

Amounts due from related party-non current

102,000

59,446

8,414

Goodwill

236,711

369,902

52,356

Deferred tax assets, net

539,561

612,344

86,672

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,715,556

1,988,535

281,459

Total non-current assets

25,554,637

26,830,469

3,797,605

TOTAL ASSETS

48,582,678

50,102,812

7,091,589

LIABILTIES AND  EQUITY 

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Short term loans

1,093,645

1,850,828

261,968

Accounts payable

13,792,200

11,901,904

1,684,605

Advance from customers 

1,233,165

1,053,406

149,100

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 

6,534,575

5,872,404

831,185

Amounts due to related parties 

532,788

337,595

47,784

Deferred income 

405,994

324,510

45,931

Operating lease liabilities

333,268

291,701

41,288

Total current liabilities

23,925,635

21,632,348

3,061,861

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Long term loans

64,515

197,858

28,005

Deferred tax liability 

165,098

388,251

54,953

Deferred income-non current 

782,068

926,827

131,184

Operating lease liabilities

1,395,665

1,737,726

245,959

Other long term liabilities 

0

40,085

5,674

Total non-current liabilities

2,407,346

3,290,747

465,775

TOTAL LIABILITIES

26,332,981

24,923,095

3,527,636

EQUITY:

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 483,489,642 shares authorized, and
117,584,362 and 118,686,997 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31,
2019 and June 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 June 30,2020, respectively) 

11

11

2

Additional paid-in capital

9,959,497

10,443,055

1,478,119

Retained earnings

11,924,228

14,055,203

1,989,385

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(56,656)

(34,342)

(4,867)

Non-controlling interests

422,541

715,713

101,303

Total shareholders’ equity

22,249,697

25,179,717

3,563,953

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

48,582,678

50,102,812

7,091,589

Vipshop Holdings Limited

 Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2019

June 30, 2020

June 30, 2020

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Income from operations

965,363

1,240,007

175,511

Share-based compensation expenses

209,525

247,903

35,089

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions 

511

5,896

835

Non-GAAP income from operations

1,175,399

1,493,806

211,435

Net income

817,869

1,539,099

217,846

Share-based compensation expenses

209,525

247,903

35,089

Investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

(2,198)

(551,443)

(78,052)

Share of loss in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for as an equity
method investee

24,218

27,739

3,926

Tax effect of investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

17,150

55,044

7,791

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions

511

5,896

835

Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions

(128)

(1,474)

(209)

Non-GAAP net income

1,066,947

1,322,764

187,226

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

813,518

1,536,920

217,538

Share-based compensation expenses

209,525

247,903

35,089

Investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

(2,198)

(551,443)

(78,052)

Share of loss in investment of limited partnership that is accounted for as an equity
method investee

24,218

27,739

3,926

Tax effect of investment gain and revaluation of investments excluding dividends

17,150

55,044

7,791

Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions 

501

5,896

835

Tax effect of amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions 

(125)

(1,474)

(209)

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders

1,062,589

1,320,585

186,918

Shares used in calculating earnings per share:

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

–Basic

133,403,777

134,956,142

134,956,142

–Diluted

134,648,293

137,322,667

137,322,667

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

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

7.97

9.79

1.39

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

7.89

9.62

1.36

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

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

1.59

1.96

0.28

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

1.58

1.92

0.27

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