Luckin Coffee Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with total net revenues of RMB9,613.3 million (US$1,317.2 million), up 36.1% year-over-year. The company's store network expanded to 22,340 locations, with 997 net new store openings in Q4.
Key Q4 highlights include improved same-store sales growth for self-operated stores at -3.4% (up from -13.1% in Q3), GAAP operating margin expansion to 10.4%, and average monthly transacting customers reaching 77.8 million (+24.5% YoY). Store-level operating profit margin increased by 610 basis points to 19.6%.
For full-year 2024, Luckin achieved total net revenues of RMB34,474.8 million (US$4,723.9 million), representing 38.4% YoY growth. The company added 6,092 new stores throughout the year and expanded internationally, forming a strategic partnership to enter the Malaysian market.
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) ha riportato risultati finanziari solidi per il quarto trimestre del 2024, con ricavi netti totali di RMB9,613.3 milioni (US$1,317.2 milioni), in aumento del 36.1% rispetto all'anno precedente. La rete di negozi dell'azienda è cresciuta fino a 22,340 sedi, con 997 nuove aperture nette di negozi nel quarto trimestre.
I punti salienti del quarto trimestre includono una crescita migliorata delle vendite negli stessi negozi per i negozi a gestione diretta, che si attesta a -3.4% (rispetto al -13.1% del terzo trimestre), un'espansione del margine operativo GAAP al 10.4%, e un numero medio di clienti mensili attivi che ha raggiunto 77.8 milioni (+24.5% rispetto all'anno precedente). Il margine di profitto operativo a livello di negozio è aumentato di 610 punti base, raggiungendo il 19.6%.
Per l'intero anno 2024, Luckin ha ottenuto ricavi netti totali di RMB34,474.8 milioni (US$4,723.9 milioni), con una crescita del 38.4% rispetto all'anno precedente. L'azienda ha aggiunto 6,092 nuovi negozi durante l'anno ed è cresciuta a livello internazionale, formando una partnership strategica per entrare nel mercato malese.
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) informó resultados financieros sólidos para el cuarto trimestre de 2024, con ingresos netos totales de RMB9,613.3 millones (US$1,317.2 millones), un aumento del 36.1% interanual. La red de tiendas de la compañía se amplió a 22,340 ubicaciones, con 997 nuevas aperturas netas de tiendas en el cuarto trimestre.
Los aspectos destacados del cuarto trimestre incluyen un crecimiento mejorado de las ventas en las mismas tiendas para las tiendas de operación propia, que se sitúa en -3.4% (mejorando desde -13.1% en el tercer trimestre), una expansión del margen operativo GAAP al 10.4%, y un promedio de clientes transaccionando mensualmente que alcanzó los 77.8 millones (+24.5% interanual). El margen de beneficio operativo a nivel de tienda aumentó en 610 puntos básicos, alcanzando el 19.6%.
Para el año completo 2024, Luckin logró ingresos netos totales de RMB34,474.8 millones (US$4,723.9 millones), lo que representa un crecimiento del 38.4% interanual. La compañía agregó 6,092 nuevas tiendas a lo largo del año y se expandió internacionalmente, formando una asociación estratégica para ingresar al mercado de Malasia.
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY)는 2024년 4분기 재무 결과가 강력하다고 보고했으며, 총 순수익은 RMB9,613.3백만 (US$1,317.2백만)으로, 전년 대비 36.1% 증가했습니다. 회사의 매장 네트워크는 22,340개 위치로 확대되었으며, 4분기 동안 997개의 순 신규 매장이 개설되었습니다.
4분기의 주요 하이라이트에는 자체 운영 매장의 동일 매장 매출 성장률이 -3.4%로 개선된 점(3분기 -13.1%에서 상승), GAAP 운영 마진이 10.4%로 확대된 점, 그리고 월 평균 거래 고객 수가 77.8백만 (+24.5% 전년 대비)에 도달한 점이 포함됩니다. 매장 수준의 운영 이익 마진은 610 베이시스 포인트 증가하여 19.6%에 달했습니다.
2024년 전체 연도 동안 Luckin은 총 순수익 RMB34,474.8백만 (US$4,723.9백만)을 달성하여 전년 대비 38.4% 성장했습니다. 회사는 연중 6,092개의 신규 매장을 추가하고 국제적으로 확장하여 말레이시아 시장에 진출하기 위한 전략적 파트너십을 형성했습니다.
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) a annoncé des résultats financiers solides pour le quatrième trimestre de 2024, avec des revenus nets totaux de RMB9,613.3 millions (US$1,317.2 millions), en hausse de 36.1% par rapport à l'année précédente. Le réseau de magasins de l'entreprise s'est étendu à 22,340 emplacements, avec 997 nouvelles ouvertures nettes de magasins au quatrième trimestre.
Les points forts du quatrième trimestre incluent une amélioration de la croissance des ventes dans les mêmes magasins pour les magasins auto-gérés à -3.4% (contre -13.1% au troisième trimestre), une expansion de la marge opérationnelle GAAP à 10.4%, et un nombre moyen de clients mensuels transigeant atteignant 77.8 millions (+24.5% en glissement annuel). La marge de profit opérationnel au niveau des magasins a augmenté de 610 points de base pour atteindre 19.6%.
Pour l'année complète 2024, Luckin a réalisé des revenus nets totaux de RMB34,474.8 millions (US$4,723.9 millions), représentant une croissance de 38.4% par rapport à l'année précédente. L'entreprise a ajouté 6,092 nouveaux magasins au cours de l'année et s'est développée à l'international, formant un partenariat stratégique pour entrer sur le marché malaisien.
Luckin Coffee (LKNCY) berichtete über starke finanzielle Ergebnisse im 4. Quartal 2024 mit einem Gesamtumsatz von RMB9,613.3 Millionen (US$1,317.2 Millionen), was einem Anstieg von 36.1% im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Das Filialnetz des Unternehmens wurde auf 22,340 Standorte erweitert, mit 997 netto neuen Filialeröffnungen im 4. Quartal.
Wichtige Highlights des 4. Quartals umfassen ein verbessertes Wachstum der Same-Store-Verkäufe für selbstbetriebsführende Geschäfte mit -3.4% (von -13.1% im 3. Quartal), eine Erweiterung der GAAP-Betriebs-Marge auf 10.4% und eine durchschnittliche Anzahl von monatlichen zahlenden Kunden, die 77.8 Millionen (+24.5% im Jahresvergleich) erreichte. Die Betriebsmarge auf Filialebene stieg um 610 Basispunkte auf 19.6%.
Für das Gesamtjahr 2024 erzielte Luckin einen Gesamtumsatz von RMB34,474.8 Millionen (US$4,723.9 Millionen), was einem Wachstum von 38.4% im Jahresvergleich entspricht. Das Unternehmen fügte im Laufe des Jahres 6,092 neue Filialen hinzu und expandierte international, indem es eine strategische Partnerschaft einging, um in den malaysischen Markt einzutreten.
- Total net revenues increased 36.1% YoY to US$1.32 billion in Q4 2024
- Store-level operating profit margin expanded 610 basis points to 19.6%
- GAAP operating margin increased 740 basis points to 10.4%
- Monthly transacting customers grew 24.5% YoY to 77.8 million
- Store network expanded by 37.5% YoY to 22,340 locations
- Same-store sales growth improved from -13.1% in Q3 to -3.4% in Q4
- Same-store sales growth remained negative at -3.4% in Q4 2024
- Full-year same-store sales growth declined to -16.7% from +21.0% in 2023
- Full-year GAAP operating margin decreased to 10.3% from 12.1% in 2023
Fourth Quarter GAAP Operating Margin Expanded Year-over-Year to
Fourth Quarter Same-Store Sales Growth for Self-Operated Stores Notably Improved Quarter-over-Quarter
Net New Store Openings of 6,092 in 2024, Ending the Year with a Total of 22,340 Stores
BEIJING, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luckin Coffee Inc. (“Luckin Coffee” or the “Company”) (OTC: LKNCY) today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2024 and fiscal year 2024.
FOURTH QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS1
- Total net revenues were RMB9,613.3 million (US
$1,317.2 million ), representing a36.1% year-over-year increase.
- Net new store openings were 997, comprising 991 stores in China (including 5 stores in Hong Kong) and 6 stores in Singapore. Total number of stores increased to 22,340 at the fourth quarter end, comprising 14,591 self-operated stores and 7,749 partnership stores, which represented a store unit growth of
4.7% from the total store count as of the end of third quarter of 2024.
- Average monthly transacting customers were 77.8 million, representing a
24.5% year-over-year increase.
- Revenues from self-operated stores were RMB7,233.8 million (US
$991.2 million ), representing a41.7% year-over-year increase.
- Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores was negative
3.4% , notably improved from negative13.1% in the previous quarter, and compared to13.5% in the same quarter of 2023.
- Store-level operating profit – self-operated stores was RMB1,419.0 million (US
$194.4 million ), representing a105.5% year-over-year increase. Store-level operating profit margin increased by 610 basis points year-over-year to19.6% .
- Revenues from partnership stores were RMB2,045.8 million (US
$280.3 million ), representing a16.0% year-over-year increase.
- GAAP operating income was RMB995.0 million (US
$136.3 million ), representing a367.8% year-over-year increase. GAAP operating margin increased by 740 basis points year-over-year to10.4% . Non-GAAP operating income, which adjusts for share-based compensation expenses, was RMB1,091.7 million (US$149.6 million ), representing a300.0% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP operating margin increased by 750 basis points year-over-year to11.4% .
- International business update. We formed a strategic partnership with Hextar Industries Berhad (“HIB”) to expand into a new overseas market, with HIB’s subsidiary being granted exclusive franchise rights to operate Luckin Coffee stores in Malaysia. This milestone in our international expansion efforts enhances our ability to deliver high-quality coffee experiences with a strong value proposition to more consumers worldwide.
FISCAL YEAR 2024 HIGHLIGHTS
- Total net revenues were RMB34,474.8 million (US
$4,723.9 million ), representing a38.4% year-over-year increase.
- Net new store openings were 6,092, comprising 6,071 stores in China (including 5 stores in Hong Kong) and 21 stores in Singapore. Total number of stores increased by
37.5% year-over-year to 22,340, comprising 14,591 self-operated stores and 7,749 partnership stores.
- Average monthly transacting customers were 71.8 million, representing a
48.5% year-over-year increase.
- Revenues from self-operated stores were RMB25,591.7 million (US
$3,506.7 million ), representing a43.1% year-over-year increase.
- Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores was negative
16.7% , compared to21.0% in fiscal year 2023.
- Store-level operating profit – self-operated stores was RMB4,836.4 million (US
$662.7 million ), representing a21.7% year-over-year increase. Store-level operating profit margin was18.9% , compared to22.2% in the fiscal year 2023.
- Revenues from partnership stores were RMB7,745.3 million (US
$1,061.3 million ), representing a24.4% year-over-year increase.
- GAAP operating income was RMB3,538.1 million (US
$484.8 million ), representing a16.9% year-over-year increase. GAAP operating margin of10.3% , compared to12.1% in the fiscal year 2023. Non-GAAP operating income, which adjusts for share-based compensation expenses, was RMB3,902.9 million (US$534.8 million ), representing a19.5% year-over-year increase. Non-GAAP operating margin was11.3% , compared to13.1% in the fiscal year 2023.
Dr. Jinyi Guo, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Luckin Coffee, said, “The year 2024 has been pivotal for us, demonstrating our robust growth and expanded leadership in the coffee industry amid a dynamic market environment. We delivered solid fourth quarter results, with same-store sales growth for self-operated stores notably improving to negative
FOURTH QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Total net revenues were RMB9,613.3 million (US
- Revenues from product sales were RMB7,567.5 million (US
$1,036.9 million ), representing an increase of42.7% from RMB5,301.2 million in the same quarter of 2023.
- Net revenues from freshly brewed drinks increased to RMB6,924.5 million (US
$948.8 million ) from RMB4,838.9 million in the same quarter of 2023. This revenue stream accounted for72.0% of total net revenues, compared to68.5% in the same quarter of 2023. - Net revenues from other products increased to RMB496.0 million (US
$68.0 million ) from RMB326.3 million in the same quarter of 2023. This revenue stream accounted for5.2% of total net revenues, compared to4.6% in the same quarter of 2023. - Net revenues from others increased to RMB147.0 million (US
$20.1 million ) from RMB136.1 million in the same quarter of 2023. This revenue stream accounted for1.5% of total net revenues, compared to1.9% in the same quarter of 2023.
- Net revenues from freshly brewed drinks increased to RMB6,924.5 million (US
- Revenues from partnership stores were RMB2,045.8 million (US
$280.3 million ), representing an increase of16.0% from RMB1,763.8 million in the same quarter of 2023. This revenue stream accounted for21.3% of total net revenues, compared to25.0% in the same quarter of 2023. Revenues from partnership stores included sales of materials of RMB1,425.8 million (US$195.4 million ), profit sharing of RMB233.5 million (US$32.0 million ), delivery service fees of RMB214.0 million (US$29.3 million ), sales of equipment of RMB152.5 million (US$20.9 million ), and franchise and other service fees of RMB20.0 million (US$2.7 million ).
Total operating expenses were RMB8,618.3 million (US
- Cost of materials were RMB3,847.2 million (US
$527.2 million ), representing an increase of9.6% from RMB3,509.5 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to increases in (i) the number of products sold and (ii) sales of materials to partnership stores, partially offset by the decrease in costs related to sales of equipment to partnership stores as a result of a slower pace of net new store openings.
- Store rental and other operating costs were RMB2,372.3 million (US
$325.1 million ), representing an increase of39.4% from RMB1,702.0 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase mainly resulted from the increased number of stores and items sold which led to year-over-year increases in (i) labor costs, (ii) store rental costs as well as (iii) utilities and other store operating costs.
- Depreciation and amortization expenses were RMB331.8 million (US
$45.5 million ), representing an increase of59.3% from RMB208.3 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to increases in (i) amortization of leasehold improvements for the stores and (ii) depreciation expenses of additional equipment put into use in new stores.
- Delivery expenses were RMB838.7 million (US
$114.9 million ), representing an increase of79.4% from RMB467.4 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly due to the increase in the number of delivery orders.
- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB572.9 million (US
$78.5 million ), representing an increase of43.5% from RMB399.1 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly driven by increases in (i) advertising and other promotion expenses as the Company continued to make strategic investments in its branding through various channels, and (ii) commissions to third-party food delivery platforms. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of total net revenues was6.0% , compared to5.6% in the same quarter of 2023.
- General and administrative expenses were RMB637.6 million (US
$87.4 million ), representing an increase of13.4% from RMB562.0 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase was mainly driven by increases in (i) research and development expenses, (ii) share-based compensation for restricted share units and options issued to management and employees, and (iii) professional fees, which was partially offset by decreases in payroll costs for general and administrative staff as well as in allowance provided for current expected credit loss. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total net revenues was6.6% , compared to8.0% in the same quarter of 2023.
- Store preopening and other expenses were RMB13.6 million (US
$1.9 million ), representing a decrease of70.1% from RMB45.5 million in the same quarter of 2023. The decrease was mainly due to fewer stores preparing to be opened compared to the same quarter of 2023. Store preopening and other expenses as a percentage of total net revenues was0.1% , compared to0.6% in the same quarter of 2023.
- Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring were RMB4.2 million (US
$0.6 million ), compared to negative RMB41.5 million in the same period of 2023, as in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reversed approximately USD6.3 million (RMB44.7 million) previously accrued expenses following the settlement with certain underwriters relating to indemnification of defense costs, including but not limited to attorney’s fees and expenses incurred in connection with government inquiries and litigation relating to the Fabricated Transactions.
- Store-level operating profit margin – self-operated stores was
19.6% , expanding by 610 basis points from13.5% in the same quarter of 2023.
GAAP operating income was RMB995.0 million (US
Income tax expenses were RMB144.5 million (US
Net income was RMB841.1 million (US
Basic and diluted net income per ADS was RMB2.64 (US
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS was RMB2.88 (US
Net cash provided by operating activities was RMB1,628.4 million (US
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments were RMB5,934.2 million (US
KEY OPERATING DATA
| For the three months ended or as of | ||||||||||||||||
| Jun 30, | Sep 30, | Dec 31, | Mar 31, | Jun 30, | Sep 30, | Dec 31, | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Total stores | 10,836 | 13,273 | 16,248 | 18,590 | 19,961 | 21,343 | 22,340 | |||||||||
| Self-operated stores | 7,188 | 8,807 | 10,628 | 12,199 | 13,056 | 13,936 | 14,591 | |||||||||
| Partnership stores | 3,648 | 4,466 | 5,620 | 6,391 | 6,905 | 7,407 | 7,749 | |||||||||
| Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores | 20.8% | 19.9% | 13.5% | (20.3)% | (20.9)% | (13.1)% | (3.4)% | |||||||||
| Average monthly transacting customers (in thousands) | 43,070 | 58,477 | 62,438 | 59,914 | 69,689 | 79,846 | 77,766 | |||||||||
KEY DEFINITIONS
- Total net revenues include revenues from product sales and revenues from partnership stores.
- Revenues from product sales mainly include net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operated stores, unmanned machines, e-commerce and revenue from delivery for self-operated stores.
- Revenues from self-operated stores include net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operated stores, and delivery fees derived from self-operated stores paid by the Company’s customers. Before the first quarter of 2023, revenues from self-operated stores only included net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operating stores, and beginning from the first quarter of 2023, we added delivery fees derived from self-operated stores paid by the Company’s customers to this definition.
- Revenues from partnership stores include net revenue from the sales of materials, equipment, delivery services, profit sharing, franchise and other services from partnership stores.
- Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores. Defined as the growth rate of total revenue from self-operated stores that (i) were in operation at the beginning of the comparable period and were not closed before the end of the current period and (ii) maintained an average of at least 15 operating days per month over both the current and comparable periods.
- Store level operating profit – self-operated stores. Calculated by deducting cost for self-operated stores including cost of direct materials (including wastage in stores), cost of delivery packaging materials, storage and logistics expenses, commissions to third-party delivery platforms related to revenues from self-operated stores, store depreciation expense (including decoration loss for store closure), store rental and other operating costs, delivery expense, transaction fees, store preopening and other expenses from the Company’s self-operated store revenues.
- Store-level operating profit margin – self-operated stores. Calculated by dividing store-level operating profit by total revenues from self-operated stores.
- Total number of stores. The number of stores open at the ending of the period, excluding unmanned machines.
- Net new store openings. The number of gross new stores opened during the period minus the number of stores permanently closed during the period.
- Average monthly transacting customers. The total of each month’s number of transacting customers divided by the number of months during the period (includes those of partnership stores and those only paid with free-coupons).
- Non-GAAP operating income/(loss). Calculated by operating income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses.
- Non-GAAP net income/(loss). Calculated by net income/(loss) excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses, non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants, and income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items. From the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company added income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items when reconciling adjustments from GAAP to Non-GAAP net income/(loss). Comparative figures were also adjusted accordingly.
- Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders. Calculated by adjusting net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses, non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants, and income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items. From the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company added income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items when reconciling adjustments from GAAP to Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders. Comparative figures were also adjusted accordingly.
- Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income/(loss) per shares. Calculated as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted share.
- Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ADSs. Calculated as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ADS.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP operating income/(loss) and non-GAAP net income/(loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in reviewing and assessing the Company’s operating performance. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the Company’s management to evaluate operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that the non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in the Company’s business, provide further information about the Company’s results of operations and enhance the overall understanding of the Company’s past performance and future prospects.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company’s operations and do not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures. Furthermore, these non-GAAP measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. The Company encourages investors and others to review the Company’s financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
The Company defines non-GAAP operating income/(loss) as operating income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income/(loss) as net income/(loss) excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses, non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants, and income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items , and non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders as net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses, non-recurring item of provision for equity litigants, and income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures” set forth at the end of this earnings release.
EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION
This earnings release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ were made at the rate of RMB7.2980 to US
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will hold a conference call today, on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 8:00 am Eastern Time (or Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 9:00 pm Beijing Time) to discuss the financial results.
Participants may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
| United States Toll Free: | +1-888-317-6003 |
| International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
| Mainland China Toll Free: | 400-120-6115 |
| Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963-976 |
| Conference ID: | 2917006 |
The replay will be accessible through February 27, 2025, by dialing the following numbers:
| United States Toll Free: | +1-877-344-7529 |
| International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
| Access Code: | 5297842 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at investor.lkcoffee.com.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS
This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “potential,” “continue,” “ongoing,” “targets,” “guidance” and similar statements. Luckin Coffee 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. Any statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Luckin Coffee’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: the expense, timing and outcome of existing or future legal and governmental proceedings or investigations in connection with Luckin Coffee; the outcome and effect of the restructuring of Luckin Coffee’s financial obligations; Luckin Coffee’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; the effect of the non-reliance identified in, and the resultant restatement of, certain of Luckin Coffee’s previously issued financial results; the effectiveness of its internal control; its ability to retain and attract its customers; its ability to maintain and enhance the recognition and reputation of its brand; its ability to maintain and improve quality control policies and measures; its ability to establish and maintain relationships with its suppliers and business partners; trends and competition in the coffee industry or the food and beverage sector in general; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; the expected growth of China’s coffee industry or China’s food and beverage sector in general; governmental policies and regulations relating to Luckin Coffee’s industry; and general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Luckin Coffee’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Luckin Coffee undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
STATEMENT REGARDING PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The unaudited financial information set out in this earnings release is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company’s year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance upon these preliminary estimates. The preliminary unaudited financial information included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, the Company’s management. The Company’s auditor has not audited, reviewed, compiled or applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to such preliminary financial data. Accordingly, the Company’s auditor does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto. Upon completion of the year-end audit, the Company’s audited financial results may differ materially from its preliminary estimates.
ABOUT LUCKIN COFFEE INC.
Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC: LKNCY) has pioneered a technology-driven retail network to provide coffee and other products of high quality, high convenience and high affordability to customers. Empowered by proprietary technologies, Luckin Coffee pursues its mission to build a world-class coffee brand and become a part of everyone’s daily life. Luckin Coffee was founded in 2017 and is based in China. For more information, please visit investor.lkcoffee.com.
INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACTS
Investor Relations Contact
Luckin Coffee IR
Email: ir@lkcoffee.com
Bill Zima
ICR
Phone: 646 880 9039
Media Relations Contact
Luckin Coffee PR
Email: pr@lkcoffee.com
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1 Please refer to the section “KEY DEFINITIONS” for detailed definitions on certain terms used.
| LUCKIN COFFEE INC. | |||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares) | |||||||||
| As of | |||||||||
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2024 (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 2,925,709 | 4,362,309 | 597,740 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 66,080 | 3,781 | 518 | ||||||
| Term deposit-current | 464,019 | 1,127,541 | 154,500 | ||||||
| Short-term investment | 100,000 | 250,000 | 34,256 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 80,665 | 111,251 | 15,244 | ||||||
| Receivables from online payment platforms | 214,163 | 438,458 | 60,079 | ||||||
| Inventories, net | 2,204,000 | 2,473,393 | 338,914 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | 1,544,918 | 1,938,054 | 265,560 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 7,599,554 | 10,704,787 | 1,466,811 | ||||||
| Non-current assets: | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 4,169,141 | 5,065,903 | 694,149 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 46,854 | 40,595 | 5,562 | ||||||
| Term deposit-non current | 150,000 | 150,000 | 20,554 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets, net | 789,492 | 929,165 | 127,318 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 350,082 | 271,601 | 37,216 | ||||||
| Operating lease, right-of-use assets | 5,186,855 | 5,937,063 | 813,519 | ||||||
| Total non-current assets | 10,692,424 | 12,394,327 | 1,698,318 | ||||||
| TOTAL ASSETS | 18,291,978 | 23,099,114 | 3,165,129 | ||||||
| LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||
| Short-term bank borrowing | - | 300,000 | 41,107 | ||||||
| Accounts payable | 814,655 | 738,677 | 101,216 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,556,977 | 3,027,503 | 414,840 | ||||||
| Deferred revenues | 123,422 | 153,248 | 20,998 | ||||||
| Payable for equity litigants settlement | 116,314 | 119,560 | 16,383 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities-current | 1,851,310 | 2,343,387 | 321,100 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 5,462,678 | 6,682,375 | 915,644 | ||||||
| Non-current liabilities: | |||||||||
| Long-term bank borrowing | - | 33,600 | 4,604 | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities-non current | 3,114,855 | 3,330,529 | 456,362 | ||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | 3,114,855 | 3,364,129 | 460,966 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 8,577,533 | 10,046,504 | 1,376,610 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||
| Mezzanine equity | |||||||||
| Senior Preferred Shares | 1,578,040 | 1,514,660 | 207,545 | ||||||
| Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||
| Class A Ordinary shares | 23 | 24 | 3 | ||||||
| Class B Ordinary shares | 2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 16,276,991 | 16,705,240 | 2,289,016 | ||||||
| Statutory reserves | 168,204 | 365,927 | 50,141 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficits | (8,705,759 | ) | (5,971,779 | ) | (818,276 | ) | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 396,944 | 438,536 | 60,090 | ||||||
| Total Company’s ordinary shareholders’ equity | 8,136,405 | 11,537,950 | 1,580,974 | ||||||
| TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 18,291,978 | 23,099,114 | 3,165,129 | ||||||
| LUCKIN COFFEE INC. | ||||||||||||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
| Net revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues from product sales | 5,301,221 | 7,567,491 | 1,036,926 | 18,677,390 | 26,729,523 | 3,662,582 | ||||||||||||
| Revenues from partnership stores | 1,763,750 | 2,045,786 | 280,321 | 6,225,776 | 7,745,291 | 1,061,290 | ||||||||||||
| Total net revenues | 7,064,971 | 9,613,277 | 1,317,247 | 24,903,166 | 34,474,814 | 4,723,872 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of materials | (3,509,485 | ) | (3,847,193 | ) | (527,157 | ) | (10,892,214 | ) | (14,115,299 | ) | (1,934,133 | ) | ||||||
| Store rental and other operating costs | (1,701,969 | ) | (2,372,304 | ) | (325,062 | ) | (5,167,482 | ) | (8,540,683 | ) | (1,170,277 | ) | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization expenses | (208,324 | ) | (331,822 | ) | (45,468 | ) | (604,580 | ) | (1,190,037 | ) | (163,063 | ) | ||||||
| Delivery expenses | (467,363 | ) | (838,663 | ) | (114,917 | ) | (2,010,699 | ) | (2,821,069 | ) | (386,554 | ) | ||||||
| Sales and marketing expenses | (399,113 | ) | (572,893 | ) | (78,500 | ) | (1,286,523 | ) | (1,920,305 | ) | (263,128 | ) | ||||||
| General and administrative expenses | (561,997 | ) | (637,570 | ) | (87,362 | ) | (1,829,651 | ) | (2,420,462 | ) | (331,661 | ) | ||||||
| Store preopening and other expenses | (45,462 | ) | (13,580 | ) | (1,861 | ) | (109,685 | ) | (69,556 | ) | (9,531 | ) | ||||||
| Impairment loss of long-lived assets | - | - | - | (5,229 | ) | (8,925 | ) | (1,223 | ) | |||||||||
| Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring | 41,455 | (4,238 | ) | (581 | ) | 28,515 | 149,583 | 20,496 | ||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | (6,852,258 | ) | (8,618,263 | ) | (1,180,908 | ) | (21,877,548 | ) | (30,936,753 | ) | (4,239,074 | ) | ||||||
| Operating income | 212,713 | 995,014 | 136,339 | 3,025,618 | 3,538,061 | 484,798 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and investment income | 31,358 | 34,457 | 4,721 | 108,682 | 89,195 | 12,222 | ||||||||||||
| Interest and financing expenses | - | (1,917 | ) | (263 | ) | - | (3,924 | ) | (538 | ) | ||||||||
| Foreign exchange gain/(loss), net | 3,089 | (52,121 | ) | (7,142 | ) | 2,968 | (13,239 | ) | (1,814 | ) | ||||||||
| Other income, net | 17,974 | 10,205 | 1,398 | 62,283 | 84,161 | 11,532 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for equity litigants | - | - | - | (92,192 | ) | - | - | |||||||||||
| Net income before income taxes | 265,134 | 985,638 | 135,053 | 3,107,359 | 3,694,254 | 506,200 | ||||||||||||
| Income tax (expense)/benefit | 31,267 | (144,505 | ) | (19,801 | ) | (259,426 | ) | (762,551 | ) | (104,488 | ) | |||||||
| Net income | 296,401 | 841,133 | 115,252 | 2,847,933 | 2,931,703 | 401,712 | ||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders | 296,401 | 841,133 | 115,252 | 2,847,933 | 2,931,703 | 401,712 | ||||||||||||
| Net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 0.12 | 0.33 | 0.05 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 0.12 | 0.33 | 0.05 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 0.16 | ||||||||||||
| Net income per ADS: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic* | 0.96 | 2.64 | 0.40 | 8.96 | 9.20 | 1.28 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted* | 0.96 | 2.64 | 0.40 | 8.96 | 9.20 | 1.28 | ||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted income per share: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 2,532,219,287 | 2,547,212,673 | 2,547,212,673 | 2,532,109,710 | 2,545,968,813 | 2,545,968,813 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 2,532,343,852 | 2,549,183,737 | 2,549,183,737 | 2,532,563,302 | 2,548,002,050 | 2,548,002,050 | ||||||||||||
| Net income | 296,401 | 841,133 | 115,252 | 2,847,933 | 2,931,703 | 401,712 | ||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income /(loss), net of tax of nil: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation difference, net of tax of nil | (2,766 | ) | 103,435 | 14,173 | (360 | ) | 41,592 | 5,699 | ||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income | 293,635 | 944,568 | 129,425 | 2,847,573 | 2,973,295 | 407,411 | ||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income attributable to ordinary shareholders | 293,635 | 944,568 | 129,425 | 2,847,573 | 2,973,295 | 407,411 | ||||||||||||
* Each ADS represents eight Class A Ordinary Shares. The per ADS indicators are based on rounded results of corresponding per ordinary share indicators, which could have a rounding difference of absolute amount for not more than 0.04 per ADS.
| LUCKIN COFFEE INC. | ||||||||||||||||||
| UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$) | ||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | (926,746 | ) | 1,628,375 | 223,125 | 2,900,425 | 4,229,272 | 579,510 | |||||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (176,073 | ) | (1,112,363 | ) | (152,420 | ) | (3,447,099 | ) | (3,209,806 | ) | (439,820 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | - | 33,600 | 4,604 | - | 333,600 | 45,711 | ||||||||||||
| Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 491 | 9,281 | 1,272 | 7,398 | 14,976 | 2,052 | ||||||||||||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (1,102,328 | ) | 558,893 | 76,581 | (539,276 | ) | 1,368,042 | 187,453 | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 4,140,971 | 3,847,792 | 527,239 | 3,577,919 | 3,038,643 | 416,367 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 3,038,643 | 4,406,685 | 603,820 | 3,038,643 | 4,406,685 | 603,820 | ||||||||||||
| LUCKIN COFFEE INC. | ||||||||||||||||||
| RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES | ||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended December 31, | For the year ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| RMB | RMB | US$ | RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||||||||
| A. Non-GAAP operating income | ||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 212,713 | 995,014 | 136,339 | 3,025,618 | 3,538,061 | 484,798 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 60,195 | 96,658 | 13,245 | 239,506 | 364,846 | 49,992 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating income | 272,908 | 1,091,672 | 149,584 | 3,265,124 | 3,902,907 | 534,790 | ||||||||||||
| B. Non-GAAP net income | ||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 296,401 | 841,133 | 115,252 | 2,847,933 | 2,931,703 | 401,712 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted for: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based compensation expenses | 60,195 | 96,658 | 13,245 | 239,506 | 364,846 | 49,992 | ||||||||||||
| Provision for equity litigants | - | - | - | 92,192 | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Income tax effects of GAAP to non-GAAP reconciling items | (5,529 | ) | (9,842 | ) | (1,349 | ) | (5,529 | ) | (9,842 | ) | (1,349 | ) | ||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | 351,067 | 927,949 | 127,148 | 3,174,102 | 3,286,707 | 450,355 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders | 351,067 | 927,949 | 127,148 | 3,174,102 | 3,286,707 | 450,355 | ||||||||||||
| C. Non-GAAP net income per share | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted income per share: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 2,532,219,287 | 2,547,212,673 | 2,547,212,673 | 2,532,109,710 | 2,545,968,813 | 2,545,968,813 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 2,532,343,852 | 2,549,183,737 | 2,549,183,737 | 2,532,563,302 | 2,548,002,050 | 2,548,002,050 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per share: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 0.14 | 0.36 | 0.05 | 1.25 | 1.29 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 0.14 | 0.36 | 0.05 | 1.25 | 1.29 | 0.18 | ||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP net income per ADS: | ||||||||||||||||||
| Basic* | 1.12 | 2.88 | 0.40 | 10.00 | 10.32 | 1.44 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted* | 1.12 | 2.88 | 0.40 | 10.00 | 10.32 | 1.44 | ||||||||||||
* Each ADS represents eight Class A Ordinary Shares. The per ADS indicators are based on rounded results of corresponding per ordinary share indicators, which could have a rounding difference of absolute amount for not more than 0.04 per ADS.
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