Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited Reports First Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group (Nasdaq: AIH) reported a significant financial rebound in Q1 2021, with total revenue of RMB210.5 million (US$32.1 million), a 131.3% increase from Q1 2020. Gross profit surged 249.9% to RMB122.1 million (US$18.6 million) with a gross margin of 58.0%. The company's loss narrowed to RMB20.3 million (US$3.1 million), compared to RMB83.1 million a year prior. Active customers grew 68.7% year-over-year, reaching 61,723. AIH aims to expand its non-surgical services and has initiated a share subscription agreement with Lafang China to support future growth.
- Revenue increased 131.3% to RMB210.5 million (US$32.1 million)
- Gross profit rose 249.9% to RMB122.1 million (US$18.6 million)
- Active customers grew by 68.7% to 61,723
- Loss for the period was RMB20.3 million (US$3.1 million)
- Cash and cash equivalents declined to RMB15.5 million (US$2.4 million) from RMB44.4 million
SHENZHEN, China, June 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited (the “Company” or Nasdaq: AIH), a leading provider of aesthetic medical services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
Dr. Zhou Pengwu, Chairman and CEO of the Company, commented, “The financial results of this quarter are encouraging, thanks to the economic recovery of China from Covid-19 and our dedicated team members who seize every opportunity to help us weather the storm. We are delighted to see a strong rebound in financial and operating results in the first quarter of 2021, with an increase of
Dr. Zhou continued, “In May, we have entered into a definitive share subscription agreement with Lafang China Co., Ltd., a company engaged in the production and sale of personal care products. We believe this agreement will benefit our future growth, and we will cherish the abundant resources provided by this opportunity and further upgrade our products and services. Although the world is still shrouded under haze brought by the pandemic, we pledge to strive our best and continue providing more quality services to our customers and garner fruitful returns to our shareholders.”
First Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Highlights
- Total revenue was RMB210.5 million (US
$32.1 million ), representing an increase of131.3% from RMB91.0 million in the first quarter of 2020. - Gross profit was RMB122.1 million (US
$18.6 million ), representing an increase of249.9% from RMB34.9 million in the first quarter of 2020. - Gross margin was
58.0% , representing an increase of 19.7 percentage points from38.3% in the first quarter of 2020. - Loss for the period was RMB20.3 million (US
$3.1 million ), compared with a loss of RMB83.1 million in the first quarter of 2020. - EBITDA1 for the period was RMB8.2 million (US
$1.2 million ), compared with a loss of RMB70.6 million in the first quarter of 2020. - Adjusted loss1 for the period was RMB8.0 million (US
$1.2 million ), compared with adjusted loss of RMB58.2 million in the first quarter of 2020. - Adjusted EBITDA1 for the period was a profit of RMB20.5 million (US
$3.1 million ), compared with a loss of RMB45.7 million in the first quarter of 2020. - Basic loss per share was RMB0.28 (US
$0.04) , compared with basic loss per share of RMB1.22 in the first quarter of 2020. Diluted loss per share was RMB0.28 (US$0.04) , compared with diluted loss per share of RMB1.22 in the first quarter of 2020.
1 EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted loss are not prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board, or IFRS. For more information regarding non-IFRS financials, please refer to “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of IFRS and Non-IFRS Results” appearing elsewhere in this press release.
First Quarter 2021 Operational Highlights
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2020 | 2021 | % Change | |||||||||||
Number | % of Total | Number | % of Total | Number | |||||||||
New Customers | 14,382 | 39.3 | % | 23,557 | 38.2 | % | 63.8 | % | |||||
Repeat Customers | 22,211 | 60.7 | % | 38,166 | 61.8 | % | 71.8 | % | |||||
Total Active Customers | 36,593 | 100.0 | % | 61,723 | 100 | % | 68.7 | % |
- Repeat customers accounted for
61.8% of active customer base. - The total number of active customers was 61,723, representing an increase of
68.7% from 36,593 in the first quarter of 2020.
First Quarter 2021 Unaudited Financial Results
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||
(RMB millions, except per share data and percentages) | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | ||||||
Revenue | 210.5 | 91.0 | 131.3 | % | |||||
Non-surgical aesthetic medical services | 109.0 | 47.7 | 128.5 | % | |||||
Minimally invasive aesthetic treatments | 51.8 | 26.1 | 98.5 | % | |||||
Energy-based treatments | 57.2 | 21.6 | 164.8 | % | |||||
Surgical aesthetic medical services | 86.8 | 39.8 | 118.1 | % | |||||
General healthcare services and other aesthetic medical services | 14.7 | 3.5 | 320.0 | % | |||||
Gross profit | 122.1 | 34.9 | 249.9 | % | |||||
Gross margin | 58.0 | % | 38.3 | % | 19.7pp* | ||||
Loss for the period | (20.3 | ) | (83.1 | ) | 75.6 | % | |||
Loss margin | (9.6 | )% | (91.3 | )% | 81.7pp* | ||||
EBITDA** | 8.2 | (70.6 | ) | 111.6 | % | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA** | 20.5 | (45.7 | ) | 144.9 | % | ||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin | 9.7 | % | (50.2 | )% | 59.9pp* | ||||
Adjusted loss** | (8.0 | ) | (58.2 | ) | 86.3 | % | |||
Adjusted loss margin | (3.8 | )% | (64.0 | )% | 60.2pp* | ||||
Basic loss per share | (0.28 | ) | (1.22 | ) | 77.0 | % | |||
Diluted loss per share | (0.28 | ) | (1.22 | ) | 77.0 | % |
Notes:
* pp represents percentage points
**Refer to below “Non-IFRS Financial Measures”
Revenues
Total revenue was RMB210.5 million (US
Revenue from non-surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB109.0 million (US
Revenue from minimally invasive aesthetic treatments was RMB51.8 million (US
Revenue from energy-based treatments was RMB57.2 million (US
Revenue from surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB86.8 million (US
Revenue from general healthcare services and other aesthetic medical services was RMB14.7 million (US
Cost of sales and services rendered
Cost of sales and services rendered was RMB88.4 million (US
Gross profit
Gross profit was RMB122.1 million (US
Gross profit of non-surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB51.1 million (US
Gross profit of minimally invasive aesthetic treatments was RMB30.1 million (US
Gross profit of energy-based treatments was RMB21.0 million (US
Gross profit of surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB61.4 million (US
Gross profit of general healthcare services and other aesthetic medical services grew significantly, from RMB0.1 million in the first quarter of 2020 to RMB9.6 million (US
Selling expenses
Selling expenses were RMB94.0 million (US
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses were RMB42.1 million (US
Loss for the period
As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a loss for the first quarter of 2021 of RMB20.3million (US
Certain Non-IFRS items
EBITDA for the first quarter of 2021 was RMB8.2 million (US
Adjusted loss for the first quarter of 2021 was RMB8.0 million (US
Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2021 was a profit of RMB20.5 million (US
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted loss are not prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board, or IFRS. For more information regarding non-IFRS financials, please refer to “Non-IFRS Financial Measures” and “Reconciliations of IFRS and Non-IFRS Results” appearing elsewhere in this press release.
First Quarter 2021 Operational Results
Repeat customer ratio
Repeat customers, defined as active customers who had previously received at least one treatment from the Company, accounted for
Number of treatments
The Company conducted a total of 132,676 treatments, including 22,825 surgical treatments and 109,851 non-surgical treatments, in the first quarter of 2021, representing an increase of
Certain balance sheet item
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB15.5 million (US
Certain cash flow items
Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB43.4 million (US
Net cash used in investing activities was RMB11.8 million (US
Net cash used in financing activities was RMB60.3 million (US
Liquidity and capital resources
As at March 31, 2021, the Company had net current liabilities of RMB134.0 million which included current borrowings of RMB109.1 million. In addition, the Company had incurred a net loss of RMB20.3 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
Management has prepared a cash flow projection covering a period of 12 months from the issuance date of this press release. The cash flow projection has taken into account the anticipated cash flows to be generated from the Company’s future operations, including considerations of reasonably possible changes in its operating performance, and available financing during the period under projection, including an equity financing from a share subscription agreement entered in May 2021 to raise US
Based on the above, the directors of the Company concluded that the Company has sufficient financial resources to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due and continue its operation in the coming 12 months after the issuance date of this press release.
Exchange Rate
This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi (RMB) amounts into U.S. dollars (US$) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise specified, all translations of Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollar amounts in this press release are made at RMB6.5518 to US
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
EBITDA represents our loss before income tax, adjusted to exclude finance costs and amortization and depreciation. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA, adjusted to exclude fair value loss of convertible note, fair value gain of contingent consideration payable, share-based compensation expense and professional fees.
Adjusted loss represents loss for the period, adjusted to exclude fair value loss of convertible note, fair value gain of contingent consideration payable, share-based compensation expense and professional fees.
EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted loss are non-IFRS financial measures. You should not consider EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted loss as a substitute for or superior to net income prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, because non-IFRS measures are not determined in accordance with IFRS, they are susceptible to varying calculations and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies. You are encouraged to review the Company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The Company presents EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted loss as supplemental performance measures because it believes that such measures provide useful information to the investors in understanding and evaluating the Company’s results of operations, and facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period and company to company.
Recent Developments
On February 9, 2021, the Company and Forbes China have jointly released the Chinese Aesthetic Treatment Industry White Paper 2020, the first white paper on the aesthetic treatment industry in China.
On May 16, 2021, the Company has entered into a definitive share subscription agreement with Lafang China Co., Ltd (“Lafang”) to raise US
Business Outlook
The Company has gradually resumed its business operations following the ease of quarantine measures in many regions of China. In light of the promising financial and operating results in the first quarter of 2021, and the recovery of China’s economic condition and people’s social interactions from the impact of Covid-19, the Company expects that the demand of its services and its revenue will continue to increase in the second quarter of 2021. The Company also reaffirms its development plan of establishing more satellite and community hospitals in tier 3 and 4 cities in China in order to serve more customers across China.
The above outlook is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company’s preliminary estimates based on the information available at the time, which are subject to changes. As there are still uncertainty related to the resurgence of Covid-19 in certain regions of China, the Company will closely monitor and evaluate the development of the pandemic, and the resulting financial impacts on the Company.
Conference Call Information
The Company will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:00 pm Beijing Time) on June 24, 2021. Dial-in details for the conference call are as follows:
Date: | June 24, 2021 |
Time: | 8:00 AM Eastern Time |
United States Toll Free: | +1-844-760-0770 |
Canada Toll Free: | +1-844-422-4903 |
Mainland China Toll Free: | +86-4008-206895 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | +852-800-906613 |
International: | +65-6713-5330 |
Conference ID | 9391488 |
Please dial in at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the call to ensure timely participation.
An audio replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the conclusion of the call until July 2, 2021.
Dial-in numbers for the reply are as follows:
United States: | +1-855-452-5696 |
International: | +61-2-8199-0299 |
Replay Access Code: | 9391488 |
A live and archived webcast of the call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.aihgroup.net/.
About Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited
AIH, known as “Peng’ai” in China, is a leading provider of aesthetic medical services in China. AIH operates through treatment centers that spread across major cities in mainland China, and also has presence in Hong Kong and Singapore. Leveraging over 20 years of clinical experience, AIH provides one-stop aesthetic service offerings, including surgical aesthetic treatments, non-surgical aesthetic treatments, and general medical services and other aesthetic services. According to certain third-party industry consultant, AIH was the third-largest private aesthetic medical services provider in China in terms of revenue in 2018. For more information regarding the Company, please visit: http://ir.aihgroup.net/.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and others that relate to the Company’s business and financial condition are detailed from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings, and could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date indicated, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contacts
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited
Email: ir@pengai.com.cn
DLK Advisory Limited
Tel: +852 2857 7101
Email: ir@dlkadvisory.com
AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
31 December | 31 March | 31 March | ||||
2020 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||
RMB’000 | RMB’000 | US$’000 | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 531,941 | 544,124 | 83,050 | |||
Intangible assets | 208,429 | 217,722 | 33,230 | |||
Investments accounted for using the equity method | 8,330 | 8,291 | 1,266 | |||
Prepayments and deposits | 51,850 | 36,218 | 5,528 | |||
Deferred income tax assets | 31,372 | 27,390 | 4,180 | |||
831,922 | 833,745 | 128,254 | ||||
Current assets | ||||||
Inventories | 33,336 | 33,737 | 5,149 | |||
Trade receivables | 14,324 | 12,945 | 1,975 | |||
Other receivables, deposits and prepayments | 98,715 | 74,645 | 11,394 | |||
Amounts due from related parties | 6,693 | 6,724 | 1,026 | |||
Restricted cash | 8,712 | 8,969 | 1,369 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 44,384 | 15,473 | 2,362 | |||
206,164 | 152,493 | 23,275 | ||||
Total assets | 1,038,086 | 986,238 | 150,529 | |||
EQUITY AND LIABILITIES | ||||||
Equity attributable to owners of the Company | ||||||
Share capital | 469 | 469 | 72 | |||
Treasury shares | (2,023 | ) | (2,023 | ) | (309 | ) |
Accumulated losses | (477,905 | ) | (496,298 | ) | (75,750 | ) |
Other reserves | 870,355 | 881,496 | 134,542 | |||
390,896 | 383,644 | 58,555 | ||||
Non-controlling interests | 34,840 | 33,134 | 5,057 | |||
Total equity | 425,736 | 416,778 | 63,612 | |||
AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
31 December | 31 March | 31 March | ||||
2020 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||
RMB’000 | RMB’000 | US$’000 | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||
Borrowings | 75,931 | 54,735 | 8,354 | |||
Lease liabilities | 178,983 | 171,233 | 26,135 | |||
Convertible note | 34,190 | 35,496 | 5,418 | |||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 13,377 | 13,287 | 2,028 | |||
Contingent consideration payable | 8,181 | 8,181 | 1,249 | |||
310,662 | 282,932 | 43,184 | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Trade payables | 33,654 | 41,354 | 6,312 | |||
Accruals, other payables and provisions | 68,783 | 72,221 | 11,024 | |||
Contingent consideration and consideration payable | 4,512 | 2,989 | 456 | |||
Amounts due to related parties | 1,224 | 3,200 | 488 | |||
Contract liabilities | 8,639 | 8,070 | 1,232 | |||
Borrowings | 135,814 | 109,081 | 16,649 | |||
Lease liabilities | 35,868 | 37,656 | 5,747 | |||
Current income tax liabilities | 13,194 | 11,957 | 1,825 | |||
301,688 | 286,528 | 43,733 | ||||
Total liabilities | 612,350 | 569,460 | 86,917 | |||
Total equity and liabilities | 1,038,086 | 986,238 | 150,529 | |||
AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Three months ended | ||||||
31 March | 31 March | 31 March | ||||
2020 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||
RMB’000 | RMB’000 | US$’000 | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
Revenue | 90,954 | 210,509 | 32,130 | |||
Cost of sales and services rendered | (56,098 | ) | (88,373 | ) | (13,488 | ) |
Gross profit | 34,856 | 122,136 | 18,642 | |||
Selling expenses | (78,057 | ) | (93,974 | ) | (14,343 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | (50,893 | ) | (42,082 | ) | (6,424 | ) |
Finance costs, net | (5,124 | ) | (5,586 | ) | (853 | ) |
Other gains, net | 1,197 | 178 | 28 | |||
Fair value loss of convertible note | - | (1,070 | ) | (163 | ) | |
Fair value gain of contingent consideration payable | - | 1,523 | 232 | |||
Share of losses of investments accounted for using the equity method | (381 | ) | (39 | ) | (6 | ) |
Loss before income tax | (98,402 | ) | (18,914 | ) | (2,887 | ) |
Income tax credit | 15,287 | (1,348 | ) | (206 | ) | |
Loss for the period | (83,115 | ) | (20,262 | ) | (3,093 | ) |
Items that may be subsequently reclassified to profit or loss | ||||||
Currency translation differences | 615 | (433 | ) | (66 | ) | |
Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of tax | 615 | (433 | ) | (66 | ) | |
Total comprehensive loss for the period | (82,500 | ) | (20,695 | ) | (3,159 | ) |
Loss attributable to: | ||||||
Owners of the Company | (79,100 | ) | (18,393 | ) | (2,808 | ) |
Non-controlling interests | (4,015 | ) | (1,869 | ) | (285 | ) |
Loss for the period | (83,115 | ) | (20,262 | ) | (3,093 | ) |
Loss per share for loss attributable to owners of the company (in RMB per share) | ||||||
—Basic | (1.22 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.04 | ) |
—Diluted | (1.22 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.04 | ) |
Total comprehensive loss attributable to: | ||||||
Owners of the Company | (78,485 | ) | (18,826 | ) | (2,874 | ) |
Non-controlling interests | (4,015 | ) | (1,869 | ) | (285 | ) |
Total comprehensive loss for the period | (82,500 | ) | (20,695 | ) | (3,159 | ) |
AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED
RECONCILIATIONS OF IFRS AND NON-IFRS RESULTS
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
2020 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||
RMB’000 | RMB’000 | US$’000 | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
Loss before income tax for the period | (98,402 | ) | (18,914 | ) | (2,887 | ) |
Adjustments | ||||||
+ Finance costs | 5,224 | 5,685 | 868 | |||
+ Amortization and depreciation | 22,614 | 21,411 | 3,268 | |||
EBITDA | (70,564 | ) | 8,182 | 1,249 | ||
+ Share-based compensation expense | 21,558 | 11,050 | 1,687 | |||
+ Professional fees | 3,325 | 1,692 | 258 | |||
+ Fair value loss of convertible note | - | 1,070 | 163 | |||
- Fair value gain of contingent consideration payable | - | (1,523 | ) | (232 | ) | |
Adjusted EBITDA | (45,681 | ) | 20,471 | 3,125 |
Adjusted Loss | For the Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||
2020 | 2021 | 2021 | ||||
RMB’000 | RMB’000 | US$’000 | ||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||
Loss for the period | (83,115 | ) | (20,262 | ) | (3,093 | ) |
Adjustments | ||||||
+ Share-based compensation expense | 21,558 | 11,050 | 1,687 | |||
+ Professional fees | 3,325 | 1,692 | 258 | |||
+ Fair value loss of convertible note | - | 1,070 | 163 | |||
- Fair value gain of contingent consideration payable | - | (1,523 | ) | (232 | ) | |
Adjusted Loss | (58,232 | ) | (7,973 | ) | (1,217 | ) |
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