MINISO Announces Unaudited Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO) reported its third-quarter fiscal year 2021 results, revealing revenue of RMB2,229.4 million (US$340.3 million), up 36.5% year-over-year but down 3.0% from the previous quarter. Gross profit increased by 18.5% to RMB626.5 million (US$95.6 million), while operating profit surged 304.4% to RMB161.1 million (US$24.6 million). Adjusted net profit rose 9.5% to RMB149.0 million (US$22.7 million). The company opened its first store in Portugal, increasing its total store count to 4,587. Future guidance estimates revenue between RMB2,300 million and RMB2,500 million for Q4 2021.
- Revenue of RMB2,229.4 million, up 36.5% YoY.
- Operating profit increased 304.4% YoY to RMB161.1 million.
- Adjusted net profit rose 9.5% YoY to RMB149.0 million.
- Opened first store in Portugal, expanding to 94 overseas markets.
- Total store count reached 4,587, a net increase of 364 stores YoY.
- Revenue decreased 3.0% QoQ.
- Profit from continuing operations declined to RMB115.0 million from RMB170.2 million YoY.
- International revenue decreased 27.7% YoY due to COVID-19 impacts.
GUANGZHOU, China, May 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO) ("MINISO" or the "Company"), a fast-growing global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 ended March 31, 2021.
Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
- Revenue in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was RMB2,229.4 million (US
$340.3 million ), within the Company's guidance range of RMB2,200 million and RMB2,400 million, representing an increase of36.5% from the same period of the prior fiscal year and a decrease of3.0% from the previous quarter. - Gross profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was RMB626.5 million (US
$95.6 million ), representing an increase of18.5% from the same period of the prior fiscal year and a decrease of2.5% from the previous quarter. - Operating profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was RMB161.1 million (US
$24.6 million ), representing an increase of304.4% from the same period of the prior fiscal year and an increase of196.6% from the previous quarter. - Profit from continuing operations in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was RMB115.0 million (US
$17.5 million ), compared to a profit of RMB170.2 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year and a profit of RMB20.8 million in the previous quarter. - Adjusted net profit[1] in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 was RMB149.0 million (US
$22.7 million ), representing an increase of9.5% from the same period of the prior fiscal year and an increase of77.4% from the previous quarter.
Operational Highlights for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
- Number of MINISO stores increased to 4,587 as of March 31, 2021, from 4,223 as of March 31, 2020 and 4,514 as of December 31, 2020.
- The Company opened its first MINISO store in Portugal in January, marked its entry into the 94th overseas market. The following table provides a breakdown of the number of MINISO stores as of the relevant dates:
As of | |||
March 31, 2020 | December 31, | March 31, 2021 | |
Number of MINISO stores[2] | 4,223 | 4,514 | 4,587 |
China | 2,535 | 2,768 | 2,812 |
—Directly operated stores | 8 | 5 | 5 |
—Third-party stores | 2,527 | 2,763 | 2,807 |
Overseas[3] | 1,688 | 1,746 | 1,775 |
—Directly operated stores | 122 | 105 | 107 |
—Third-party stores | 1,566 | 1,641 | 1,668 |
[1] See the section titled "Non-IFRS Financial Measure" for more information about the non-IFRS financial measure referred to in this press release. |
[2] "MINISO stores" are any of the stores operated under the "MINISO" brand name, including those directly operated by the Company ("Directly operated stores"), and those operated by third parties under the MINISO Retail Partner model and the distributor model ("Third-party stores"). |
[3] Overseas stores exclude a small number of stores under certain overseas businesses that the Company had disposed of as of June 30, 2020. The Company completed such business disposal during the period from December 2019 to April 2020. |
Mr. Guofu Ye, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of MINISO, commented, "The March quarter was MINISO's first full quarter as a public company. We have experienced accelerating recoveries in domestic operations and profitability as we continued to focus on product innovation. TOP TOY continues to achieve new milestones as we continue to sharpen our business model, products, sales channels and proprietary IPs."
Mr. Ye continued, "Looking forward in 2021, MINISO will continue to penetrate further into China's lower-tier cities by opening more stores and capturing greater market share in these high ROI regions. Meanwhile, we will continue monitoring the pandemic recovery in overseas markets carefully and rapidly adapt our expansion plan as necessary to embrace its recovery."
Mr. Saiyin Zhang, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of MINISO, commented, "We continued to achieve strong recoveries in China, as MINISO's offline store and eCommerce revenues saw year-over-year increases of
Recent Developments
Impact of COVID-19
As of March 31, 2021, there were (i) 2,812 stores in China, all of which had resumed their operations and (ii) 1,775 MINISO stores in overseas markets, 228 of which had not resumed operations. The majority of those stores that resumed operations were half-opened or had operating hours reduced due to regional resurgences of COVID-19 in many countries and areas.
Unaudited Financial Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2021
Revenue was RMB2,229.4 million (US
The year-over-year increase in revenue was primarily driven by the recovery of the Company's domestic operations in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021. Revenue generated from domestic market was RMB1,788.3 million (US
Total number of MINISO stores was 4,587 as of March 31, 2021, representing a net increase of 364 stores year over year and 73 stores quarter over quarter. Revenue per MINISO store, which is calculated by dividing the revenue of MINISO brand by the average number of stores at the beginning and the end of the relevant period, was RMB473.9 thousand (US
Cost of sales was RMB1,602.9 million (US
Gross profit was RMB626.5 million (US
Gross margin was
Other income was RMB4.3 million (US
Selling and distribution expenses were RMB296.5 million (US
General and administrative expenses were RMB169.5 million (US
Other net income was RMB8.4 million (US
Operating profit was RMB161.1 million (US
Profit from continuing operations was RMB115.0 million (US
Adjusted net profit[1], which represents net profit excluding (i) fair value changes of paid-in capital subject to redemption and other preferential rights or redeemable shares with other preferential rights, (ii) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, (iii) equity-settled share-based payment expenses, (iv) employee compensation expenses related to non-forfeitable dividends related to unvested restricted shares, and (v) impairment loss on non-current assets, was RMB149.0 million (US
Basic and diluted earnings from continuing operations per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were both RMB0.40 (US
Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS were both RMB0.52 (US
As of March 31, 2021, the combined balance of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and other investments amounted to RMB7,027.1 million (US
[1] See the sections titled "Non-IFRS Financial Measure" and "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measure" in this press release for more information about adjusted net profit. |
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021 ended June 30, 2021, the Company currently estimates its revenue to be between RMB2,300 million and RMB2,500 million, representing an increase of
Conference Call
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 (8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
International: | 1-412-317-6061 |
United States Toll Free: | 1-888-317-6003 |
Mainland China Toll Free: | 4001-206-115 |
Hong Kong, China Toll Free: | 800-963-976 |
Access Code: | 9902383 |
The replay will be accessible through May 26, 2021, by dialing the following numbers:
International: | 1-412-317-0088 |
United States Toll Free: | 1-877-344-7529 |
Access Code: | 10156477 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.miniso.com/.
About MINISO
MINISO is a fast-growing global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products. The Company serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores, and promotes a relaxing, treasure-hunting and engaging shopping experience full of delightful surprises that appeals to all demographics. Aesthetically pleasing design, quality and affordability are at the core of every product in MINISO's wide product portfolio, and the Company continually and frequently rolls out products with these qualities. Since the opening of its first store in China in 2013, the Company has built its flagship brand "MINISO" as a globally recognized retail brand and established a massive store network worldwide. For more information, please visit https://ir.miniso.com/.
Exchange Rate
The U.S. dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release, except for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S. dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the readers. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ in this press release is based on the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of March 31, 2021, which was RMB6.5518 to US
Non-IFRS Financial Measure
In evaluating the business, MINISO considers and uses adjusted net profit as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of this non-IFRS financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS. MINISO defines adjusted net profit as profit/(loss) excluding (i) fair value changes of paid-in capital subject to redemption and other preferential rights or redeemable shares with other preferential rights, (ii) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, (iii) equity-settled share-based payment expenses, (iv) employee compensation expenses related to non-forfeitable dividends related to unvested restricted shares, and (v) impairment loss on non-current assets.
MINISO presents adjusted net profit because it is used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. Adjusted net profit enables the management to assess its operating results without considering the impacts of the aforementioned non-cash and other adjustment items that MINISO does not consider to be indicative of its operating performance in the future. Accordingly, MINISO believes that the use of this non-IFRS financial measure provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results in the same manner as the management and board of directors.
This non-IFRS financial measure is not defined under IFRS and is not presented in accordance with IFRS. The non-IFRS financial measure has limitations as an analytical tool. One of the key limitations of using adjusted net profit is that it does not reflect all items of income and expense that affect MINISO's operations. Further, this non-IFRS measure may differ from the non-IFRS information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore its comparability may be limited.
The non-IFRS financial measure should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to profit/(loss) or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of MINISO's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review MINISO's historical non-IFRS financial measure in light of the most directly comparable IFRS measure, as shown below. The non-IFRS financial measure presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measure presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting the usefulness of such measures when analyzing MINISO's data comparatively. MINISO encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the non-IFRS financial measure, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measure" set forth at the end of this press release.
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 words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. Among other things, the guidance for the fiscal year 2021's fourth quarter ended June 30, 2021 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as MINISO's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. MINISO 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 MINISO'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: MINISO's mission, goals and strategies; future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; the expected growth of the retail market and the market of branded variety retail of lifestyle products in China and globally; expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of MINISO's products; expectations regarding MINISO's relationships with consumers, suppliers, MINISO Retail Partners, local distributors, and other business partners; competition in the industry; proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to MINISO's business and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in MINISO'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 MINISO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Contact:
Mengru Wang
MINISO Group Holding Limited
Email: ir@miniso.com
Phone: +86 (20) 36228788 Ext.8039
MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | ||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION | ||||||
(Expressed in thousands) | ||||||
As at | As at | |||||
June 30, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | |||||
(Audited) | (Unaudited) | |||||
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | US$'000 | ||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Non-current assets | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 88,062 | 78,703 | 12,012 | |||
Right-of-use assets | 502,867 | 468,852 | 71,561 | |||
Intangible assets | 69,091 | 66,205 | 10,105 | |||
Goodwill | - | 19,640 | 2,998 | |||
Deferred tax assets | 183,520 | 181,439 | 27,693 | |||
Prepayments | 6,112 | 4,622 | 705 | |||
Interest in an associate | - | 355,175 | 54,210 | |||
849,652 | 1,174,636 | 179,284 | ||||
Current assets | ||||||
Other investments | - | 101,076 | 15,427 | |||
Inventories | 1,395,674 | 1,325,153 | 202,258 | |||
Trade and other receivables | 729,889 | 798,115 | 121,816 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,853,980 | 6,924,417 | 1,056,872 | |||
Restricted cash | 7,056 | 1,594 | 243 | |||
4,986,599 | 9,150,355 | 1,396,616 | ||||
Total assets | 5,836,251 | 10,324,991 | 1,575,900 | |||
EQUITY | ||||||
Share capital | 69 | 92 | 14 | |||
Additional paid-in capital | 162,373 | 8,289,160 | 1,265,173 | |||
Other reserves | 625,984 | 872,627 | 133,189 | |||
Accumulated losses | (1,125,055) | (2,672,805) | (407,951) | |||
(Deficit) / equity attributable to | (336,629) | 6,489,074 | 990,425 | |||
Non-controlling interests | 13,583 | (2,570) | (392) | |||
Total (deficit) / equity | (323,046) | 6,486,504 | 990,033 | |||
LIABILITIES | ||||||
Non-current liabilities | ||||||
Contract liabilities | 74,226 | 63,257 | 9,655 | |||
Loans and borrowings | 15,207 | 20,936 | 3,195 | |||
Lease liabilities | 378,894 | 325,488 | 49,679 | |||
Deferred income | - | 21,886 | 3,340 | |||
Redeemable shares with other | 2,381,327 | - | - | |||
2,849,654 | 431,567 | 65,869 | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||||
Loans and borrowings | 401,182 | - | - | |||
Trade and other payables | 2,419,795 | 2,789,131 | 425,705 | |||
Contract liabilities | 218,287 | 271,680 | 41,466 | |||
Lease liabilities | 224,080 | 260,413 | 39,747 | |||
Deferred income | - | 6,164 | 941 | |||
Current taxation | 46,299 | 79,532 | 12,139 | |||
3,309,643 | 3,406,920 | 519,998 | ||||
Total liabilities | 6,159,297 | 3,838,487 | 585,867 | |||
Total equity and liabilities | 5,836,251 | 10,324,991 | 1,575,900 | |||
MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | ||||||||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS | ||||||||||||
(Expressed in thousands, except for per share and per ADS data) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31 | Nine months ended March 31 | |||||||||||
2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | US$ '000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | US$ '000 | |||||||
Continuing operations | ||||||||||||
Revenue | 1,633,127 | 2,229,444 | 340,280 | 7,425,770 | 6,599,304 | 1,007,251 | ||||||
Cost of sales | (1,104,659) | (1,602,975) | (244,662) | (5,072,706) | (4,807,691) | (733,797) | ||||||
Gross profit | 528,468 | 626,469 | 95,618 | 2,353,064 | 1,791,613 | 273,454 | ||||||
Other income | 155 | 4,284 | 654 | 3,540 | 48,088 | 7,340 | ||||||
Selling and distribution expenses | (271,928) | (296,466) | (45,250) | (917,246) | (923,958) | (141,024) | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | (179,374) | (169,531) | (25,875) | (620,550) | (610,694) | (93,210) | ||||||
Other net (loss)/income | (11,178) | 8,426 | 1,286 | 27,455 | (62,329) | (9,513) | ||||||
Credit loss on trade and other | (4,745) | (12,123) | (1,850) | (28,459) | (29,510) | (4,504) | ||||||
Impairment loss on non-current assets | (21,567) | - | - | (21,567) | - | - | ||||||
Operating profit | 39,831 | 161,059 | 24,583 | 796,237 | 213,210 | 32,543 | ||||||
Finance income | 5,224 | 8,646 | 1,320 | 16,999 | 31,690 | 4,837 | ||||||
Finance costs | (7,059) | (6,407) | (978) | (20,606) | (20,267) | (3,093) | ||||||
Net finance (costs)/income | (1,835) | 2,239 | 342 | (3,607) | 11,423 | 1,744 | ||||||
Fair value changes of paid-in capital | 153,061 | - | - | (678,706) | (1,625,287) | (248,067) | ||||||
Share of profit of equity-accounted | - | (825) | (126) | - | (825) | (126) | ||||||
Profit/(loss) before taxation | 191,057 | 162,473 | 24,799 | 113,924 | (1,401,479) | (213,906) | ||||||
Income tax expense | (20,899) | (47,503) | (7,250) | (169,264) | (139,118) | (21,234) | ||||||
Profit/(loss) for the period from | 170,158 | 114,970 | 17,549 | (55,340) | (1,540,597) | (235,140) | ||||||
Discontinued operations | ||||||||||||
Loss for the period from discontinued | (98,225) | - | - | (162,586) | - | - | ||||||
Profit/(loss) for the period | 71,933 | 114,970 | 17,549 | (217,926) | (1,540,597) | (235,140) | ||||||
Attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Equity shareholders of the Company | 76,044 | 121,860 | 18,601 | (213,504) | (1,529,997) | (233,522) | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | (4,111) | (6,890) | (1,052) | (4,422) | (10,600) | (1,618) | ||||||
Earnings/(loss) per share for ordinary | ||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.02 | (0.21) | (1.32) | (0.20) | ||||||
-Diluted | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.02 | (0.21) | (1.32) | (0.20) | ||||||
Earnings/(loss) per share—Continuing | ||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.02 | (0.03) | (1.32) | (0.20) | ||||||
-Diluted | 0.19 | 0.10 | 0.02 | (0.03) | (1.32) | (0.20) | ||||||
Earnings/(loss) per ADS | ||||||||||||
(Each ADS represents 4 Class A | ||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.06 | (0.84) | (5.28) | (0.81) | ||||||
-Diluted | 0.32 | 0.40 | 0.06 | (0.84) | (5.28) | (0.81) | ||||||
Earnings/(loss) per ADS—Continuing | ||||||||||||
(Each ADS represents 4 Class A | ||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.76 | 0.40 | 0.06 | (0.12) | (5.28) | (0.81) | ||||||
-Diluted | 0.76 | 0.40 | 0.06 | (0.12) | (5.28) | (0.81) | ||||||
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||||
(Expressed in thousands, except for per share data) | |||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31 | Nine months ended March 31 | ||||||||||||
2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | ||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | US$ '000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | US$ '000 | ||||||||
Profit/(loss) for the period | 71,933 | 114,970 | 17,549 | (217,926) | (1,540,597) | (235,140) | |||||||
Items that may be | |||||||||||||
Exchange differences on | 4,340 | 7,684 | 1,173 | 6,638 | (40,089) | (6,119) | |||||||
Other comprehensive | 4,340 | 7,684 | 1,173 | 6,638 | (40,089) | (6,119) | |||||||
Total comprehensive | 76,273 | 122,654 | 18,722 | (211,288) | (1,580,686) | (241,259) | |||||||
Attributable to: | |||||||||||||
Equity shareholders of the | 81,714 | 130,401 | 19,904 | (206,065) | (1,568,554) | (239,407) | |||||||
Non-controlling interests | (5,441) | (7,747) | (1,182) | (5,223) | (12,132) | (1,852) | |||||||
RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURE | ||||||||||||
(Expressed in thousands, except for per share and per ADS data) | ||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31 | Nine months ended March 31 | |||||||||||
2020 | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | |||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||
RMB'000 | RMB'000 | US$'000 | RMB'000 | RMB'000 | US$'000 | |||||||
Reconciliation of loss for the | ||||||||||||
Profit/(loss) for the period | 71,933 | 114,970 | 17,549 | (217,926) | (1,540,597) | (235,140) | ||||||
Add back: | ||||||||||||
Fair value changes of paid-in | (153,061) | - | - | 678,706 | 1,625,287 | 248,067 | ||||||
Loss for the period from | 98,225 | - | - | 162,586 | - | - | ||||||
Equity-settled share-based | 97,374 | 33,983 | 5,187 | 263,746 | 250,362 | 38,213 | ||||||
Employee compensation | - | - | - | 19,664 | - | - | ||||||
Impairment loss on non-current | 21,567 | - | - | 21,567 | - | - | ||||||
Adjusted net profit | 136,038 | 148,953 | 22,736 | 928,343 | 335,052 | 51,140 | ||||||
Attributable to: | ||||||||||||
Equity shareholders of the | 140,149 | 155,843 | 23,788 | 932,765 | 345,652 | 52,758 | ||||||
Non-controlling interests | (4,111) | (6,890) | (1,052) | (4,422) | (10,600) | (1,618) | ||||||
Adjusted net earnings per | ||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.87 | 0.30 | 0.05 | ||||||
-Diluted | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.02 | 0.87 | 0.30 | 0.05 | ||||||
Adjusted net earnings per | ||||||||||||
(Each ADS represents 4 Class | ||||||||||||
-Basic | 0.44 | 0.52 | 0.08 | 3.48 | 1.20 | 0.18 | ||||||
-Diluted | 0.44 | 0.52 | 0.08 | 3.48 | 1.20 | 0.18 | ||||||
[2] The adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share are computed using adjusted net profit attributable to the equity shareholders of | ||||||||||||
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