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3M named as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for 10th consecutive year


ST. PAUL, Minn., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Ethisphere Institute today recognized 3M for ethics and integrity in business conduct and compliance for the 10th straight year. 3M is one of only nine industrial companies worldwide to be honored this year.

“At 3M, we are committed to doing things with unwavering integrity,” said Michael Duran, 3M senior vice president and chief ethics and compliance officer. “It is our commitment to unwavering integrity that makes it possible to receive this recognition as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 10th straight year. I am truly proud of all of our employees who work to protect 3M’s reputation every day.” 

3M’s Code of Conduct is the foundation for its strong reputation with customers across many industries. Company leaders create and promote a workplace environment where compliance and integrity are expected and encouraged.

3M is one of 135 companies around the world designated as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2023.

“Ethics matters. Organizations that commit to business integrity through robust programs and practices not only elevate standards and expectations for all, but also have better long-term performance,” said Ethisphere CEO, Erica Salmon Byrne. “We continue to be inspired by the World’s Most Ethical Companies honorees and their dedication to making real impact for their stakeholders and displaying exemplary values-based leadership. Congratulations to 3M for being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 10th year in a row.”

Methodology & Scoring
Grounded in Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient®, the World’s Most Ethical Companies assessment process includes more than 200 questions on culture, environmental and social practices, ethics and compliance activities, governance, diversity, and initiatives that support a strong value chain. The process serves as an operating framework to capture and codify the leading practices of organizations across industries and around the globe.

About 3M 

3M (NYSE: MMM) believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news or on Twitter at @3M or @3MNews.

LG’S INVERTER DIRECT DRIVE MOTOR REACHES MILESTONE WITH 100 MILLION UNITS PRODUCED

A Key Component of Premium LG Washing Machines for More than Two Decades, Company’s Innovative Motor Technology Continues to Evolve for Excellence

SEOUL, South Korea, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) announces that production of its Inverter Direct Drive™ (DD™) motor has exceeded 100 million units. The company’s differentiated motor technology is a major factor in the strong, reliable performance and continuing global popularity of LG’s industry-leading laundry solutions.

LG's laundry solution equipped with Inverter Direct Drive Motor
LG’s laundry solution equipped with Inverter Direct Drive Motor

LG’S Inverter Direct Drive motor reaches milestone with 100 million units produced
LG’S Inverter Direct Drive motor reaches milestone with 100 million units produced

LG’S Inverter Direct Drive motor reaches milestone with 100 million units produced
LG’S Inverter Direct Drive motor reaches milestone with 100 million units produced

LG WashTower(TM) equipped with Inverter Direct Drive Motor
LG WashTower(TM) equipped with Inverter Direct Drive Motor

From 1998 to the end of 2022, the company produced, on average, over 12,000 Inverter DD motors per day. LG’s Inverter DD motor connects directly to the washing drum, an innovation that helps make LG washing machines more durable and dramatically reduces noise and energy consumption during operation.

LG has refined the Inverter DD motor over four generations, continuously improving the technology and its performance capabilities to deliver greater customer value. The company holds over 240 Inverter DD motor related technology patents in Korea and internationally. In 2019, the company applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) to the Inverter DD motor to further enhance its efficiency and effectiveness. Used in LG’s premium washing machines and dryers, the AI DD motor leverage deep learning technology to detect the weight of each load and the types of fabrics being washed. It then selects the optimal combination of drum movements from the company’s proprietary 6 Motion tech – which enables six discrete drum movements – to care and clean for users’ laundry.

Last year, LG brought its advanced Inverter DD motor to its dryers for the first time. Like the company’s washers, LG dryers also offer 6 Motion (Tumble, Swing, Rolling, Stepping, Scrubbing, and Filtration) technology to boost drying performance and minimize fabric damage. LG’s inverter motor technology – specifically, the AI DD – became the first home appliance technology to earn Deep Learning AI Verification from global safety science company, UL (Underwriters Laboratories).

“The number of Inverter DD motors produced points to the excellence of the motor technology LG has developed for its premium laundry solutions,” said Kim Yang-sun, head of the Component Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “We will continue to create highly efficient core components that boost the performance and reliability of our products while also reducing carbon emissions during operation.”

About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company

The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, smart home solutions, air solutions as well as visionary products featuring LG ThinQ AI. The company is creating various solutions with its industry leading core technologies and is committed to making life better and healthier for consumers by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen appliances, living appliances, HVAC and air purification solutions. Together, these products deliver enhanced convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and compelling health benefits. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

Source: LG Electronics, Inc.

Enabot announces Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for their new product EBO X


The shipment of all Kickstarter orders will start in May.

SHENZHEN, China, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Enabot, an emerging family robotics company, announced the launch of a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for their new family robot companion, EBO X. The company is striving to make the EBO X the industry-first commercialized household robot, which is now available for pre-order on Kickstarter. Early backers can save up to 43% at a special price of USD 569 before it becomes available for sale online at a retail price of USD 999

Following its debut at CES 2023, the EBO X received multiple recognitions from the industry and media. After being named a CES 2023 “Innovation Awards Honoree” in both the Smart Home and Robotics product categories, the EBO X was also recognized as “The Best Smart Home Tech of CES 2023” by PC Mag and “Top Tech of CES 2023 Awards” by Digital Trends, among other accolades from top-tier media. Furthermore, the Kickstarter editors have selected the crowdfunding campaign for the EBO X as the “Project We Love” even prior to the campaign’s official launch.

The highly anticipated robot is now closer to becoming available to customers worldwide. The initial shipment of orders placed on Kickstarter will take place in May, with the product becoming commercially available later in the second quarter of 2023.

A Versatile Three-in-One Home Guardian

The EBO X is an advanced home robot offering superior versatility with its powerful hardware and software. It is not only a mobile homebot with Alexa built in and V-SLAM navigation, but an all-round smart home device with a 4K stabilized camera supported by Color Night Vision and a premium speaker customized by Harman AudioEFX.


While it serves as a guardian with its agile home security and health alert system, it can also be the companion and playmate for your family, providing flexible remote communication and diverse home entertainment experiences.


A Compact Intelligent Home Robotics Solution

The power of robotic intelligence of the EBO X relies on the computing components housed in its compact soccer-sized spherical body. The EBO X is equipped with the improved X3M chip, which is built using a dual-core BPU structure and can perform 5 trillion operations per second. This, in combination with the tens of thousands of hours of training data, enables the EBO X to quickly create a map of your home using V-SLAM technology, thus allowing for precise area division and organization.

The EBO X is equipped with a strong and sturdy structure, making it effortless to manoeuvre. Its unique two-wheeled self-balancing design gives it the ability to move around with great accuracy and flexibility. Furthermore, with the help of the integrated dTOF and ALS sensors, the EBO X is able to avoid any potential harm caused by accidentally crossing boundaries or running into objects.

To offer solid performance in computer vision, the EBO X features a 4K camera with a one-axis stabilization system and an adjustable vertical angle within a range of 104°. It is equipped with an 8-megapixel ultra low-light sensor and provides an impressive 106° super wide FOV. Complementing this outstanding visual capability, the EBO X also comes with a four-microphone array and reliable far-field sound sensors, enabling it to identify the source of the sound quickly and accurately. When you talk to it, the device will turn towards you, getting ready to listen.

With all these advanced intelligent features in place, the EBO X can perform sophisticated tasks such as smart tracking — If your child says “EBOEBO, follow me!” , the EBO X will follow them wherever they go, like a faithful companion.

An All-round Home Robot that Keeps Your Family Safe, Connected and Entertained

The EBO X is designed to act as a “smart guardian”, offering its users helpful features while they are away from their family. Particularly, for your elderly loved ones, the EBO X offers the Elderly Fall Alert feature, which can detect if an elderly person has fallen via its pose inspection algorithm. Through the App, you can even set up a Medication Reminder that triggers the EBO X to identify the elderly family member through facial recognition and provide voice reminders about the medications.

Additionally, to secure your family from emergency, the EBO X’s Certain Areas Intrusion Alert allows users to designate certain places on the map as off-limits and will notify them if someone unauthorized enters the area, such as a child. If a child is crying or anyone at home is experiencing an emergency and calling for “HELP”, the EBO X will detect it and trigger an App call to the users.

The EBO X, a smart home device that connects people with those they care about, allows for vivid and steady real-time two-way conversations with the EBO Home App, powered by a 4K Stabilized Camera. It permits multiple members of a family to log in and chat together at once. As each family member interacts, they can observe each other from the EBO X’s point of view. Users can even leave their relatives a message by typing a text that will be transformed into a voice message by the EBO X, or set up reminder tasks using the EBO Home App to keep your loved ones organized. What’s more, the EBO X is also created to be your pet’s companion. It can snap pictures from a low angle of your furry family members, acting as their personal photographer.

The EBO X is designed to be a fun and engaging companion. Logging into your Alexa account gives you easy access to the EBO X and its ability to connect to any Alexa service. This connection allows you to control any IOT devices that are in your home. The speaker, powered by Harman AudioEFX, will give you an amazing sound experience while streaming your favorite music. Additionally, the dynamic lighting effect will alter in response to the rhythm of the song that’s playing.

A Commitment to Protecting User Data Privacy

We designed EBO X with privacy protection as a priority. All content can be stored on a local memory card, if desired. There are three ways you can protect your privacy while using the EBO X: an on-off toggle switch in the App to deactivate the camera, a physical shutter to cover the camera, and a privacy button on the EBO X to shut off both the camera and microphone.

Play stay tuned with the latest update on the crowdfunding campaign for the EBO X on Kickstarter and Enabot’s Facebook. To view the Enabot EBO X in action, please visit the Enabot YouTube channel.

About Enabot

Enabot is a family robot company whose team with great industry resources and extensive experience in the development, design, and manufacturing of consumer-grade robotic products.

Enabot believes our lives can be improved by intelligent family bots. Our vision of a technology ridden world is positive, with robots being part of the solutions to daily problems, allowing people to focus their time on what matters the most: to be there for the ones we love. By connecting people, we are dedicated to promoting love, companionship and sharing.

Discover more about Enabot here.

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Modular Furniture Design Company Mojuraa Cuts Costs by Shipping Directly From the Manufacturer

Mojuraa, a direct-from-manufacturer furniture company, offers a wide range of customizable packages made with premium materials. Customers can cut out the middleman and save money because Mojuraa makes the furniture and ships it directly to consumers for free.

LOS ANGELES, March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Mojuraa crafts its furniture with luxury materials and unique techniques that allow for stylish comfort and extraordinary durability. The company takes its name from the Japanese word for “modular” and creates pieces with endless combination options and changeable layout designs. Mojuraa released the transformer collection on March 7th, and proposed a People-first Modular concept. The selling point of this collection is endlessly combination. Mojuraa modular system is designed to grow with you. It’s flexible and can accommodate numerous arrangements.

Combining the modular approach with premium materials and stylish, comfortable affordability, Mojuraa believes customers should be able to secure durable, versatile furniture without breaking the bank.
Combining the modular approach with premium materials and stylish, comfortable affordability, Mojuraa believes customers should be able to secure durable, versatile furniture without breaking the bank.

“At Mojuraa, we share the same values in our approach to the ‘art-of-making,’ referred to as ‘monozukuri’ in the Japanese philosophy of craftsmanship. We engineer a people-first modular design around our customer’s experience reasonably, rather than a warehouse pallet or shipping container extremely,” Mojuraa Chief Designer Andrew Chan said.

Revolutionizing the furniture industry

Mojuraa is taking its place as a game changer in the furniture industry, with free shipping on every order and a consistent dedication to fast, safe, and reliable delivery services. The company’s furniture arrives in easy-to-move boxes intentionally designed to effectively maneuver through tight spaces and put together with simple partial assembly.

“We use durable materials like substantial wood frames, luxury wax leather, and reclaimed fibers,” Chan said. “As a forward-looking furniture brand, we aim to design the most eco-friendly sofas. We attach great importance to using recycled materials in our products and packaging to minimize waste and maximize environmental impact.”

The traditional retail process often involves numerous stops between the manufacturer and the customer’s home, particularly if the furniture is produced overseas. The costs of those extra steps are frequently passed on to the customer, but Mojuraa ships furniture directly to customers from its manufacturing facility, passing the savings on to consumers.

Committed to quality

Mojuraa maintains a commitment to quality as a core value. The company stands firmly behind its products, offering a limited three-year warranty. Utilizing stain-resistant materials, Mojuraa furniture can withstand water, coffee, pet urine, ketchup, and even red wine.

“We believe that luxury furniture shouldn’t break the bank,” Chan said. “Our direct-from-manufacturer model truly removes the middleman in order to pass the savings on to the consumer.”

After arrival, Mojuraa furniture is easy for one person to assemble, and it’s as easy to take it apart as it was to put together, so users can take it with them if they move to a new living space. The endless configurations allow customers to adapt their furniture to fit their space and lifestyle.

Versatile modular design

Combining the modular approach with premium materials and stylish, comfortable affordability, Mojuraa believes customers should be able to secure durable, versatile furniture without breaking the bank.

“Our modular system is designed to grow with you. It’s flexible and can accommodate numerous arrangements,” Chan said.

Loyalty program

Mojuraa offers customers a loyalty program with a simple three-step process. Sign up for the loyalty program through the website, shop for incredible furniture to earn points, and redeem points for discounts on future purchases. Customers receive one point for every dollar they spend and can redeem coupons in various amounts: $50 for 500 points, $100 for 1,000 points, etc.

Conclusion

Visit Mojuraa’s website to learn more about the company and its selection of modular design furniture. Reach out on Instagram and TikTok to connect with the brand through social media.

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Vipshop Reports Unaudited Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results

Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on February 23, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China (“Vipshop” or the “Company”), today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022.

Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Highlights

  • Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB31.8 billion (US$4.6 billion), as compared with RMB34.1 billion in the prior year period. Total net revenues for the full year of 2022 were RMB103.2 billion (US$15.0 billion), as compared with RMB117.1 billion in the prior year.
  • GMV[1] for the fourth quarter of 2022 was RMB54.4 billion, as compared with RMB57.0 billion in the prior year period. GMV for the full year of 2022 was RMB175.2 billion, as compared with RMB191.5 billion in the prior year.
  • Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 2.8% year over year to RMB6.9 billion (US$1.0 billion) from RMB6.7 billion in the prior year period. Gross profit for the full year of 2022 was RMB21.6 billion (US$3.1 billion), as compared with RMB23.1 billion in the prior year.
  • Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 57.9% year over year to RMB2.2 billion (US$323.9 million) from RMB1.4 billion in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2022 increased by 34.6% year over year to RMB6.3 billion (US$913.2 million) from RMB4.7 billion in the prior year.
  • Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[2] for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 23.9% year over year to RMB2.2 billion (US$323.5 million) from RMB1.8 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2022 increased by 13.7% year over year to RMB6.8 billion (US$991.3 million) from RMB6.0 billion in the prior year.
  • The number of active customers[3] for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 47.7 million, as compared with 49.2 million in the prior year period. The number of active customers for the full year of 2022 was 84.8 million, as compared with 93.9 million in the prior year.
  • Total orders[4] for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to 218.5 million from 216.9 million in the prior year period. Total orders for the full year of 2022 were 739.5 million, as compared with 786.6 million in the prior year.

Mr. Eric Shen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Vipshop, stated, “We had another quarter of strong earnings to finish off an extremely challenging year. Our business fundamentals are now stronger with the capabilities that we have built in merchandising, operations, and technologies in the past year. We have gained momentum with brand partners, securing a consistent flow of quality merchandise at exceptional values to our platform. We have won loyalty from customers, growing the high-value customer base all year long. And we have stepped up efforts in sustainability that benefits all stakeholders. Our sharp execution in 2022 gives us confidence as we look ahead for the post-pandemic opportunities. We believe that we are now in a healthier position than before to achieve both growth and profitability.”

Mr. David Cui, Chief Financial Officer of Vipshop, further commented, “We are pleased to deliver the most profitable quarter in the past two years as we continued with topline recovery. For the full year, we achieved record-high net income with solid margin expansion through consistent efforts to optimize operating efficiency. In addition, we remain committed to delivering value to our shareholders, with a total of US$952 million of ADSs repurchased under our share buyback programs throughout 2022. Looking ahead into 2023, we are confident about regaining growth while sustaining healthy profitability.”  

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Results

REVENUES

Total net revenues for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB31.8 billion (US$4.6 billion), as compared with RMB34.1 billion in the prior year period, primarily attributable to short-term disruptions on economic activities from the surge of COVID-19 infections nationwide.

GROSS PROFIT

Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 2.8% year over year to RMB6.9 billion (US$1.0 billion) from RMB6.7 billion in the prior year period. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to 21.7% from 19.7% in the prior year period.

OPERATING EXPENSES

Total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased by 6.5% year over year to RMB4.6 billion (US$673.9 million) from RMB5.0 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 14.6%, which stayed flat as compared with the prior year period.

  • Fulfillment expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 were RMB2.2 billion (US$312.8 million), which largely stayed flat as compared with the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, fulfillment expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 6.8%, as compared with 6.4% in the prior year period.
  • Marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased by 17.6% year over year to RMB944.1 million (US$136.9 million) from RMB1.1 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, marketing expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased to 3.0% from 3.4% in the prior year period, primarily attributable to more prudent marketing strategy.
  • Technology and content expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased by 7.8% year over year to RMB408.5 million (US$59.2 million) from RMB443.0 million in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, technology and content expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 1.3%, which stayed flat as compared with the prior year period.
  • General and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 decreased by 5.2% year over year to RMB1.1 billion (US$165.0 million), as compared with RMB1.2 billion in the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2022 was 3.6%, as compared with 3.5% in the prior year period.

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

Income from operations for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 37.1% year over year to RMB2.5 billion (US$363.8 million), as compared with RMB1.8 billion in the prior year period. Operating margin for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to 7.9% from 5.4% in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP income from operations[5] for the fourth quarter of 2022, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, increased by 33.6% year over year to RMB2.8 billion (US$402.2 million) from RMB2.1 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP operating income margin[6] for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to 8.7% from 6.1% in the prior year period.

NET INCOME

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 57.9% year over year to RMB2.2 billion (US$323.9 million) from RMB1.4 billion in the prior year period. Net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to 7.0% from 4.1% in the prior year period. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[7] for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to RMB3.66 (US$0.53) from RMB2.07 in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2022, which excluded (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, (v) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments, increased by 23.9% year over year to RMB2.2 billion (US$323.5 million) from RMB1.8 billion in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders[8] for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to 7.0% from 5.3% in the prior year period. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS[9] for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased to RMB3.65 (US$0.53) from RMB2.64 in the prior year period.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Company’s weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted income per ADS was 610,448,180.

BALANCE SHEET AND CASH FLOW

As of December 31, 2022, the Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of RMB23.1 billion (US$3.3 billion) and short term investments of RMB1.6 billion (US$231.4 million).

For the quarter ended December 31, 2022, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB6.5 billion (US$946.1 million), and free cash flow[10], a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

For the three months ended

Dec 31, 2021

 

Dec 31, 2022

 

Dec 31, 2022

 

RMB’000 

RMB’000 

US$’000

Net cash generated from operating activities

6,873,191

6,525,597

946,123

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from Internet financing activities[11]

(4,926)

243,833

35,352

   Capital expenditures

(1,204,433)

(587,100)

(85,121)

Free cash inflow

5,663,832

6,182,330

896,354

Full Year 2022 Financial Results

Total net revenues for the full year of 2022 were RMB103.2 billion (US$15.0 billion), as compared with RMB117.1 billion in the prior year.

Gross profit for the full year of 2022 was RMB21.6 billion (US$3.1 billion), as compared with RMB23.1 billion in the prior year. Gross margin for the full year of 2022 increased to 21.0% from 19.7% in the prior year.

Income from operations for the full year of 2022 increased by 11.0% year over year to RMB6.2 billion (US$898.5 million) from RMB5.6 billion in the prior year. Operating margin for the full year increased to 6.0% from 4.8% in the prior year.

Non-GAAP income from operations for the full year of 2022, which excluded share-based compensation expenses and amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, increased by 12.1% year over year to RMB7.4 billion (US$1.1 billion) from RMB6.6 billion in the prior year. Non-GAAP operating income margin for the full year of 2022 increased to 7.2% from 5.6% in the prior year.

Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2022 increased by 34.6% year over year to RMB6.3 billion (US$913.2 million) from RMB4.7 billion in the prior year. Net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2022 increased to 6.1% from 4.0% in the prior year. Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS for the full year of 2022 increased to RMB9.83 (US$1.43) from RMB6.75 in the prior year.

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2022, which excluded (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss(gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, (v) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments, increased by 13.7% year over year to RMB6.8 billion (US$991.3 million) from RMB6.0 billion in the prior year. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders for the full year of 2022 increased to 6.6% from 5.1% in the prior year. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS for the full year of 2022 increased to RMB10.67(US$1.55) from RMB8.67 in the prior year.

For the full year of 2022, the Company’s weighted average number of ADSs used in computing diluted earnings per ADS was 640,786,520.

For the full year of 2022, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB10.5 billion (US$1.5 billion), and free cash flow, a non-GAAP measurement of liquidity, was as follows:

For the trailing twelve months ended

Dec 31, 2021

 

Dec 31, 2022

 

Dec 31, 2022

 

RMB’000 

RMB’000 

US$’000 

Net cash generated from operating activities

6,744,644

10,519,692

1,525,212

Reconciling items:

   Net impact from Internet financing activities[11]

(89,546)

408,550

59,234

   Capital expenditures

(3,578,645)

(3,102,589)

(449,833)

Free cash inflow

3,076,453

7,825,653

1,134,613

Share Repurchase Program

During the quarter ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased US$317.9 million of its ADSs under its current US$1 billion share repurchase program, which is effective through March 2024. As of December 31, 2022, the Company has an un-utilized amount of US$247.5 million under this program.

Business Outlook

For the first quarter of 2023, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between RMB25.2 billion and RMB26.5 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of approximately 0% to 5%. These forecasts reflect the Company’s current and preliminary view on the market and operational conditions, which is subject to change.

Exchange Rate

The Company’s business is primarily conducted in China and the significant majority of revenues generated are denominated in Renminbi. This announcement contains currency 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 RMB6.8972 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate on December 30, 2022 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 December 30, 2022, or at any other rate.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 7:30 am U.S. Eastern Time, 8:30 pm Beijing Time to discuss the financial results.

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

Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BI6984a3247975465ba30e29f8757ef611

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

A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/wo4ejch9. An archived webcast will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.vip.com.

About Vipshop Holdings Limited

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

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Vipshop’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Vipshop may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Vipshop’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Vipshop’s goals and strategies; Vipshop’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the expected growth of the online discount retail market in China; Vipshop’s ability to attract customers and brand partners and further enhance its brand recognition; Vipshop’s expectations regarding needs for and market acceptance of flash sales products and services; competition in the discount retail industry; 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) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, (v) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions,and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders per diluted ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders divided by weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS. Non-GAAP income from operations is income from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses 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 revenues. Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders is non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders as a percentage of total net revenues. Free cash flow is net cash from operating activities adding back the impact from internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase and deposits of property and equipment and land use rights. Impact from internet financing activities added back or deducted from free cash flow contains changes in the balances of financial products, which are primarily consumer financing and supplier financing that the Company provides to customers and suppliers. The Company believes that separate analysis and exclusion of the non-cash impact of (i) share-based compensation, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, (v) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions,and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments add clarity to the constituent parts of its performance. The Company reviews these non-GAAP financial measures together with GAAP financial measures to obtain a better understanding of its operating performance. It uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning, forecasting and measuring results against the forecast. The Company believes that non-GAAP financial measures are useful supplemental information for investors and analysts to assess its operating performance without the effect of (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, (v) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. Free cash flow enables the Company to assess liquidity and cash flow, taking into account the impact from internet financing activities and the financial resources needed for the expansion of fulfillment infrastructure, technology platform and Shan Shan Outlets. Share-based compensation expenses have been and will continue to be significant recurring expenses in its business. However, the use of non-GAAP financial measures has material limitations as an analytical tool. One of the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures is that they do not include all items that impact the Company’s net income for the period. In addition, because non-GAAP financial measures are not measured in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similar titled measures used by other companies. One of the key limitations of free cash flow is that it does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures.

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

Investor Relations Contact

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

[1] “Gross merchandise value (GMV)” is defined as the total Renminbi value of all products and services sold through the Company’s online sales business, online marketplace platform, Shan Shan Outlets, and other offline stores during the relevant period, including through the Company’s websites and mobile apps, third-party websites and mobile apps, Shan Shan Outlets, and other offline stores, which were fulfilled by either the Company or its third-party merchants, regardless of whether or not the goods were delivered or returned. GMV includes shipping charges paid by buyers to sellers. For prudent considerations, the Company does not consider products or services to be sold if the 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) impairment loss of investments, (iii) investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends, (iv) reconciling items on the share of equity method investments, (v) amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, and (vi) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments.

[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 operating activities adding back the impact from Internet financing activities and less capital expenditures, which include purchase and deposits of property and equipment and land use rights.

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

 Vipshop Holdings Limited 

 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income  

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

Three Months Ended

 Twelve Months Ended 

 Dec 31,2021 

Dec 31,2022

Dec 31,2022

 Dec 31,2021 

 Dec 31,2022 

 Dec 31,2022 

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000 

RMB’000

RMB’000

USD’000

Product revenues 

32,276,319

29,914,304

4,337,166

111,256,902

97,250,078

14,099,936

Other revenues (1)

1,855,354

1,843,456

267,276

5,802,776

5,902,411

855,769

 Total net revenues 

34,131,673

31,757,760

4,604,442

117,059,678

103,152,489

14,955,705

 Cost of revenues 

(27,418,277)

(24,857,565)

(3,604,008)

(93,953,121)

(81,536,409)

(11,821,668)

 Gross profit 

6,713,396

6,900,195

1,000,434

23,106,557

21,616,080

3,134,037

 Operating expenses: 

 Fulfillment expenses (2) 

(2,183,570)

(2,157,586)

(312,821)

(7,652,504)

(7,247,210)

(1,050,747)

 Marketing expenses 

(1,145,834)

(944,051)

(136,875)

(5,089,213)

(2,831,316)

(410,502)

 Technology and content expenses 

(443,011)

(408,543)

(59,233)

(1,517,307)

(1,605,422)

(232,764)

 General and administrative expenses 

(1,200,449)

(1,137,858)

(164,974)

(4,189,690)

(4,459,518)

(646,569)

 Total operating expenses 

(4,972,864)

(4,648,038)

(673,903)

(18,448,714)

(16,143,466)

(2,340,582)

 Other operating income 

89,183

257,062

37,270

924,579

724,832

105,091

 Income from operations 

1,829,715

2,509,219

363,801

5,582,422

6,197,446

898,546

 Investment gain and revaluation of investments 

92,232

257,064

37,271

85,685

546,031

79,167

 Impairment loss of investments 

(217,046)

(34,347)

(4,980)

(414,780)

(93,904)

(13,615)

 Interest expense 

(4,899)

(4,311)

(625)

(14,461)

(24,258)

(3,517)

 Interest income 

194,870

198,255

28,744

671,461

764,018

110,772

 Exchange (loss) gain 

(34,451)

160,542

23,276

(37,052)

687,871

99,732

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

1,860,421

3,086,422

447,487

5,873,275

8,077,204

1,171,085

 Income tax expenses

(390,691)

(903,839)

(131,044)

(1,222,704)

(1,758,810)

(255,003)

 Share of (loss) income of equity method investees 

(47,023)

59,176

8,580

42,303

(6,559)

(951)

 Net income 

1,422,707

2,241,759

325,023

4,692,874

6,311,835

915,131

Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(7,938)

(7,998)

(1,160)

(11,801)

(13,019)

(1,888)

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,414,769

2,233,761

323,863

4,681,073

6,298,816

913,243

 Shares used in calculating earnings per share (3): 

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

 —Basic 

135,695,489

121,010,371

121,010,371

136,175,112

127,235,048

127,235,048

 —Diluted 

136,631,560

122,089,636

122,089,636

138,745,022

128,157,304

128,157,304

 Net earnings per Class A and Class B ordinary share 

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic 

10.43

18.46

2.68

34.38

49.51

7.18

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted 

10.35

18.30

2.65

33.74

49.15

7.13

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

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Basic 

2.09

3.69

0.54

6.88

9.90

1.44

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders——Diluted 

2.07

3.66

0.53

6.75

9.83

1.43

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

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

 (2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling expenses, which amounted RMB1.5 billion and RMB 1.5 billion in the three month
periods ended December 31,2021 and December 31,2022, respectively. 

 (2) Fulfillment expenses include shipping and handling
expenses, which amounted RMB5.2 billion and RMB 5.1
billion in the twelve month periods ended December
31,2021 and December 31,2022, 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.

(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

Twelve Months Ended 

 Dec 31,2021 

Dec 31,2022

Dec 31,2022

 Dec 31,2021 

 Dec 31,2022 

 Dec 31,2022 

 RMB’000 

 RMB’000 

 USD’000 

 RMB’000 

 RMB’000 

 USD’000 

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

 Fulfillment expenses 

18,867

16,913

2,452

88,985

74,063

10,738

 Marketing expenses 

2,571

4,489

651

26,834

14,630

2,121

 Technology and content expenses 

59,809

52,588

7,625

252,730

242,714

35,190

 General and administrative expenses 

165,469

191,191

27,720

641,464

876,174

127,033

 Total 

246,716

265,181

38,448

1,010,013

1,207,581

175,082

 Vipshop Holdings Limited

 Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

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

 Dec 31,2021 

Dec 31,2022

Dec 31,2022

RMB’000

 RMB’000 

 USD’000 

ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

16,297,410

21,938,653

3,180,806

Restricted cash 

873,859

1,164,748

168,873

Short term investments

5,381,618

1,595,904

231,384

Accounts receivable, net

459,128

567,730

82,313

Amounts due from related parties,net

637,825

670,187

97,168

Other receivables and prepayments,net

2,326,866

2,280,449

330,634

Loan receivables,net

131

882

128

Inventories

6,865,108

5,515,880

799,727

Total current assets

32,841,945

33,734,433

4,891,033

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Property and equipment, net

14,376,712

16,225,589

2,352,489

Deposits for property and equipment

382,121

296,717

43,020

Land use rights, net

6,612,165

7,638,506

1,107,479

Intangible assets, net

320,943

336,599

48,802

Investment in equity method investees

2,476,868

2,162,872

313,587

Other investments

2,482,911

2,660,305

385,709

Other long-term assets

296,366

91,762

13,304

Goodwill

589,165

755,213

109,496

Deferred tax assets, net

760,023

681,770

98,847

Operating lease right-of-use assets

1,148,322

891,744

129,291

Total non-current assets

29,445,596

31,741,077

4,602,024

TOTAL ASSETS

62,287,541

65,475,510

9,493,057

 LIABILTIES AND  EQUITY  

 CURRENT LIABILITIES 

 Short term loans 

1,975,184

2,687,438

389,642

 Accounts payable 

13,144,935

15,018,138

2,177,425

 Advance from customers  

1,828,781

1,737,424

251,903

 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  

7,658,677

8,394,742

1,217,121

 Amounts due to related parties  

429,088

151,736

22,000

 Deferred income  

449,693

400,207

58,025

 Operating lease liabilities 

284,659

136,435

19,781

Total current liabilities

25,771,017

28,526,120

4,135,897

 NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 

Deferred tax liability 

437,202

573,734

83,184

Deferred income-non current 

1,026,155

1,469,685

213,084

 Operating lease liabilities 

952,813

832,928

120,763

 Other long term liabilities  

272,038

Total non-current liabilities

2,688,208

2,876,347

417,031

TOTAL LIABILITIES

28,459,225

31,402,467

4,552,928

EQUITY:

Class A ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 483,489,642 shares
authorized,122,975,885 and 124,060,090 shares issued, of which
120,232,895 and 101,621,330 shares were outstanding as of December
31,2021 and December 31,2022, respectively) 

80

80

12

Class B ordinary shares (US$0.0001 par value, 16,510,358 shares
authorized, and 15,560,358 and 15,560,358 shares issued and outstanding
as of December 31, 2021 and December 31,2022, respectively) 

11

11

2

Treasury shares,at cost(2,742,990 and 22,438,760 Class A shares as of
December 31, 2021 and December 31,2022, respectively )

(1,927,719)

(8,352,511)

(1,211,000)

Additional paid-in capital

12,227,637

13,091,781

1,898,130

Retained earnings

22,421,488

28,720,304

4,164,053

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(88,599)

(707,628)

(102,596)

Non-controlling interests

1,195,418

1,321,006

191,528

Total shareholders’ equity

33,828,316

34,073,043

4,940,129

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

62,287,541

65,475,510

9,493,057

 Vipshop Holdings Limited

 Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

 Dec 31,2021 

 Dec 31,2022 

 Dec 31,2022 

 Dec 31,2021 

 Dec 31,2022 

 Dec 31,2022 

 RMB’000 

 RMB’000 

 USD’000 

 RMB’000 

 RMB’000 

 USD’000 

 Income from operations 

1,829,715

2,509,219

363,801

5,582,422

6,197,446

898,545

 Share-based compensation expenses 

246,716

265,181

38,448

1,010,013

1,207,581

175,082

 Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions  

11,792.00

 Non-GAAP income from operations 

2,076,431

2,774,400

402,249

6,604,227

7,405,027

1,073,627

 Net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,414,769

2,233,761

323,863

4,681,073

6,298,816

913,243

 Share-based compensation expenses 

246,716

265,181

38,448

1,010,013

1,207,581

175,082

 Impairment loss of investments 

217,046

34,347

4,980

414,780

93,904

13,615

 Investment loss (gain) and revaluation of investments excluding dividends 

984

(257,064)

(37,271)

116,567

(533,826)

(77,397)

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

(77,608)

(46,430)

(6,732)

(120,621)

2,965

430

 Amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions  

11,792

0

 Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments 

(1,029)

1,270

184

(101,925)

(232,532)

(33,714)

 Non-GAAP net income attributable to Vipshop’s shareholders 

1,800,878

2,231,065

323,472

6,011,679

6,836,908

991,259

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

 Shares used in calculating earnings per share: 

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

 —Basic 

135,695,489

121,010,371

121,010,371

136,175,112

127,235,048

127,235,048

 —Diluted 

136,631,560

122,089,636

122,089,636

138,745,022

128,157,304

128,157,304

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

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

13.27

18.44

2.67

44.15

53.73

7.79

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

13.18

18.27

2.65

43.33

53.35

7.74

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

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

2.65

3.69

0.53

8.83

10.75

1.56

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

2.64

3.65

0.53

8.67

10.67

1.55

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Heybike is proud to announce the launch of Tyson E-bike
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The Physical 133rd Canton Fair Prepares Worry-free Services and Cordially Invites You to Reunite in April

GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The 133rd China Import and Export Fair (“Canton Fair” or “the Fair”), scheduled to open in April 2023, will fully integrate online and physical exhibitions as China’s entry policy is adjusted and opened up. Canton Fair invitation application and pre-registration for Buyer Badge have started recently to help global buyers complete attending procedures in a timely and smooth manner for joining the offline exhibition. 


The BEST platform is an online multifunctional tool, free of charge, built up by Canton Fair especially for global buyers. Global buyers can log in BEST to apply for invitation, pre-register for Buyer Badge, invite friends to the Canton Fair, search for products and exhibitors, manage personal or company information, and enjoy business travel services. The Canton Fair has optimized operating procedures of the BEST platform to improve the overall efficiency and experience of global businessmen and better support them to join the physical exhibition. 

New buyers attending the Fair for the first time can register a new account on BEST for free, and apply for an invitation after pre-register for a Buyer Badge. The process is simple, clear, convenient, and fast. After the pre-registration has been approved, buyers can pick up their badges at the registration offices of the Canton Fair Complex in Guangzhou or the Fair’s Hong Kong office with the “Return Receipt” and valid identity documents for a worry-free trade show tour. 

With the 133rd Canton Fair to take place soon, its offline exhibition will launch in 3 phases. The Canton Fair Complex’s new expansion project will also be put into use for the upcoming edition, increasing its total exhibition area to 1.5 million square meters from 1.18 million square meters. The 2023 spring Canton Fair will also optimize its exhibition categories based on new trends in international trade and the demands of global traders. With a comprehensive upgrade of exhibition scale and services, the 133rd Canton Fair will present limitless business opportunities. 

The Canton Fair looks forward to welcoming worldwide businessmen to Guangzhou, China. Please visit BEST to stay posted, and prepare for exhibition matters in advance (https://invitation.cantonfair.org.cn/BuyerUser/RegisterUser?MediaType=16).

For other inquiries, please contact: Ms. Wu, service@cantonfair.org.cn

Omdia : LCD TV makers’ purchase orders trend up from 2Q23 with annual buy plan growth by 8% focused on 50-inch+

LONDON, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The long-awaited demand recovery for LCD TV panel orders from the global top Korean and Chinese TV makers is around the corner according to Omdia’s TV Display & OEM Intelligence Service.  Omdia estimates a strong rebound of 19% year on year (YoY) is expected in 2Q23 along with the anticipation of reaching 161.4 million units or an increase of 8% YoY focused in 50-inch and larger screen sizes. If this 2023 buy-plan materializes, the market is about to return to the peak level of 2020 purchase volumes or 3% higher than the historical four-year average. 

South Korean and Chinese top-5 TV makers' LCD TV panel purchases 2021-23
South Korean and Chinese top-5 TV makers’ LCD TV panel purchases 2021-23

With a strong market on the horizon, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics have begun proactively planning purchasing volumes for 2023 where there will be a possible surge in panel demand by 22% YoY in 2023 from a 14-year low base as seen in 2022.     

Top-tier Chinese TV makers reached a new record high of panel purchases in 3Q22-4Q22 as they fulfill the bigger TV production plans established thanks to the reopening of the Chinese market allowing the makers to capture and increase their global market share especially in North America. “Chinese TV makers tend to strategically refill more low-priced panels in the oversupplied market to secure business opportunities for brands and OEMs,” according to Deborah Yang, Chief Analyst in Omdia’s Display research practice. “Moving into 2023, it is expected Chinese TV makers will increase their purchasing volumes though there will be relatively weak demand in 1Q23 which will be followed by demand uptick from 2Q23 before the seasonal demand spike from the second half of the year.” 

“It is forecast that from 2023, global TV brands and OEMs will eventually start to increase their panel orders  and the new replacement cycle, especially that of larger-sized TVs. Despite many economists having negative expectations of every outcome in 2023, top tier TV makers in particular leading Chinese players are optimistic for their TV business, especially in the 50-inch and above size category which will in turn help the LCD TV panel market,” Yang concluded.

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Qiming Venture Partners’ portfolio company LanzaTech Lists on Nasdaq

SHANGHAI, Feb. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LanzaTech NZ, Inc. (“LanzaTech”), an innovative leader in carbon capture and transformation and a Qiming Venture Partners portfolio company, listed on Nasdaq on Feb 10 Beijing time, following the completion of its business combination with AMCI Acquisition Corp. II (“AMCI”), a special purpose acquisition company. The combined company will operate as LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA). It issued at $10.00/share representing a market cap of $2 billion.

As LanzaTech’s early investor, Qiming led the company’s series B round of financing in 2010 and followed on its Series C and D rounds. The successful listing is Qiming’s 4th IPO in 2023 and first SPAC IPO.

LanzaTech is a pioneer in using nature-based carbon refining technology to transform waste carbon into materials such as sustainable fuels, fabrics, and packaging that people use in their daily lives. Through licensing and co-development collaboration models, LanzaTech partnered with Shougang Group and launched the world’s first commercial carbon refining plant at the Jingtang Steel Mill in Caofeidian in Hebei Province, China in 2018, and have subsequently added two commercial plants operating in China, with total production of over 47 million gallons of fuel grade ethanol and mitigation of over 240,000 tons of CO2. There are 14 additional plants being developed worldwide, 12 of which are commercial-scale and two are demo-scale.

As sustainability becoming a global consensus, more companies are pledging carbon-neutral or zero-carbon goals, and environment-conscious consumer market is growing rapidly. LanzaTech partnered with major brands such as Lululemon, Total and L’Oreal, and Unilever to deliver world’s first sustainable packaging and materials leveraging captured carbon emissions instead of fossil fuels, supporting and creating a more sustainable future.

“The successful IPO marks a new milestone for LanzaTech. We look forward to more success by LanzaTech’s cutting-edge technology solution to help achieve green manufacturing and carbon neutrality goals.” Said Gary Rieschel, Founding Managing Partner of Qiming Venture Partners.

About Qiming Venture Partners

Founded in 2006, Qiming Venture Partners is a leading China venture capital firm with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Seattle, Boston and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Currently, Qiming Venture Partners manages eleven US Dollar funds and seven RMB funds with $9.4 billion in capital raised. Since our establishment, we have invested in outstanding companies in the Technology and Consumer (T&C) and Healthcare industries at the early and growth stages.

Since our debut, we have backed over 480 fast-growing and innovative companies. Over 180 of our portfolio companies have achieved exits through IPOs at the NYSE, NASDAQ, HKEX, Shanghai Stock Exchange or Shenzhen Stock Exchange, or through M&A or by other means. There are also over 70 portfolio companies that have achieved unicorn status.

Many of our portfolio companies are today’s most influential firms in their respective sectors, including Xiaomi, Meituan, Bilibili, Zhihu, Roborock, Gan & Lee Pharmaceuticals, Tigermed, Zai Lab, CanSino Biologics, Schrödinger, APT Medical, New Horizon Health, Venus MedTech, Sanyou Medical, AmoyDx, Berry Genomics, SinocellTech, Yuanxin Technology, Caidya, Belief BioMed, WeRide, Biren Technology and UBTech among many others.

LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

Equipped with Advanced AI Software, Company’s New, High-efficiency VRF Solution Delivers a Smarter, More Comfortable Indoor Environment

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has announced the launch of the new Multi V™ i, a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solution equipped with the company’s highly evolved AI engine, in key global markets starting from Europe. Suitable for mid- to high-rise buildings, such as offices, schools, shopping malls, apartment buildings and hotels, the energy efficient Multi V i comes with a range of differentiated, smart features that help reduce energy consumption and deliver a more comfortable indoor environment – and a quieter outdoor environment – all-year-round.

LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution
LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution

AI Smart Care

The Multi V i’s sophisticated AI engine enables AI Smart Care, which leverages spatial and situational learning to optimize operation; adjusting cooling or heating power according to several variables, including the number of people in the room, humidity levels, and indoor and outside ambient temperature. This enables the product to improve energy savings by up to 24.7 percent.1 Meanwhile, AI Indoor Space Care helps maintain a steady temperature and reduce energy consumption by automatically turning on indoor units in occupied areas, and turning them off in unoccupied areas.

LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE
LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

AI Energy Management

Another efficiency-focused feature, AI Energy Management allows users to set energy consumption targets, which can help to lower the overall power usage of the Multi V i.

LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE
LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

Noise Target Control

The Multi V i also helps to enhance the comfort of those living in neighboring buildings or houses. Users can set an operational noise limit (from 50 to 70 decibels2) in advance to ensure that the sound produced by the outdoor unit does not exceed the level of volume they’ve specified.

LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE
LG LAUNCHES THE ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTI V i WITH CUTTING-EDGE AI ENGINE

Weather Information Interlocking Control

Providing smart performance and convenience, the Weather Information Interlocking Control feature of LG’s VRF solution automatically selects custom operation modes – including Automatic Pre-heating and Automatic Snow Removal – based on the weather conditions.3 Automatic Pre-heating allows users to enjoy a warm indoor environment, even on the coldest days of the year, by automatically heating the room in advance, while Automatic Snow Removal prevents snow from accumulating and freezing on the outdoor unit.

LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution
LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution

Powerful Performance

Boasting powerful, dependable performance even in extreme weather conditions, the Multi V i has surpassed its predecessor, the Multi V 5, to become the most energy efficient LG VRF solution yet. 4 The unit’s newly designed biomimetic fan and an enhanced air-flow path combine to reduce fan-motor power consumption,5 resulting in improved energy savings. LG’s outstanding, new model can provide fresh, comfortable indoor air in any season, working at full cooling capacity in temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius6, and full heating capacity in temperatures as low as negative 10 degrees Celsius.7

AI Smart Up

The Multi V i’s AI engine powers a variety of smart features, such as Auto Tuning and Remote Upgrade, which help to improve convenience and the overall user experience. The Auto Tuning system automatically tunes the compressor and motor during initial installation or when they need replacing, allowing for faster and easier setup and servicing. Meanwhile, with the Remote Upgrade system, LG’s VRF solution can be automatically updated to the latest software version without an on-site service visit. Furthermore, the Multi V i offers AI Smart Diagnosis, which provides automated system analysis and easy-to-read status reports to help reduce service times and boost reliability.

“Boasting our outstanding AI engine, the new Multi V i offers enhanced energy-savings, a more pleasant indoor environment and exceptional convenience,” said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to deliver complete air solutions leveraging its cutting-edge AI and industry-leading HVAC technologies.

1 Tested internally following KS Test Standard (KS B ISO 15042:2006) using 24 horespower (HP) model Multi V i. Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.

2 Available setttings are 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70 decibels.

3 The Weather Information Locking Control can be used by connecting the AccuWeather app to the ThinQ server.
Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.

4 15 percent increase in energy efficiency compared to LG Multi V 5 (8HP) according to Energy Efficiency Rating (EER). Tested by Eurovent using testing models ARUM080LTE6 (Multi V i) and ARUM080LTE5 (Multi V 5). Results may vary depending on usage environment.

5 Power consumption of model RPUX202X9E (Multi V i) reduced by 12 percent compared to model RPUW20GX9E (Multi V 5).

6 The Multi V i can provide reliable cooling operation in temperatures (outdoor) ranging from negative 15 to 52 degrees Celsius (dry-bulb) and can operate at the full capacity in temperature as high as 43 degrees Celsius (dry-bulb). Based on LG Multi V i performance data in LG’s Product Data Book (PDB).

7 The Multi V i can provide reliable heating operaton in temperatures (outdoor) ranging from negative 30 to 18 degrees Celsius (wet-bulb) and can operate at the full capacity in temperature as low as negative 10 degress Celsius (wet-bulb). Based on LG Multi V i performance data in LG’s PDB. Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.

About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit

LG air conditioning provides optimized solutions for every sector and climate with a wide range of cutting-edge systems that bring exceptional heating, ventilation and air conditioning performance to buildings worldwide. Through our unmatched expertise and industry knowledge, we respond directly to the needs of businesses seeking digitalized and eco-conscious HVAC solutions. We are the partner your business has been looking for, and are well prepared to integrate our leading technology into your day-to-day operations, supporting you and your business every step of the way. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

Source: LG Electronics, Inc.