Planet Image International Limited Reports the First Half of Fiscal Year 2024 Unaudited Financial Results

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Planet Image International (Nasdaq: YIBO) reported its unaudited financial results for the first half of fiscal year 2024. The company, an export-oriented manufacturer of compatible toner cartridges, saw total revenues increase by 4.1% to US$77.3 million. However, gross profit decreased to US$28.2 million with a margin of 36.5%, down from 42.2% in the same period of 2023. Net income increased by 7.6% to US$4.3 million.

Key highlights include a 15.1% increase in offline sales to dealers and a 76.7% increase in revenue from other markets, particularly China and Brazil. The company faced challenges in Europe due to intense price competition and saw a decrease in offline sales to ODM customers. Planet Image maintained a strong financial position with cash and cash equivalents of $53.5 million as of June 30, 2024.

Positive

• Total revenues increased by 4.1% to US$77.3 million
• Net income increased by 7.6% to US$4.3 million
• Offline sales to dealers grew by 15.1% to US$45.7 million
• Revenue from other markets (China and Brazil) increased by 76.7%
• Cash and cash equivalents increased to $53.5 million from $45.1 million in December 2023
• Working capital improved to $44.2 million from $36.2 million in December 2023

Negative

• Gross profit margin decreased to 36.5% from 42.2% in the same period of 2023
• Income from operations decreased by 40.8% to US$5.8 million
• Offline sales to ODM customers decreased by 11.5% to US$25.7 million
• Revenue from Europe slightly decreased by 1.3% to US$25.9 million
• Cost of revenues increased by 14.3% to US$49.0 million
• Total operating expenses increased by 4.4% to US$22.4 million

Insights

Financial Analyst

Planet Image's first half 2024 results show mixed performance. While revenue grew 4.1% to $77.3 million, gross profit margin declined from 42.2% to 36.5%. This suggests pricing pressure and increased costs. The 40.8% drop in operating income is concerning, though net income rose 7.6%.

Key positives include 15.1% growth in offline dealer sales and 76.7% growth in other markets like China and Brazil. However, the 11.5% decline in ODM sales indicates challenges. The improved working capital position ($44.2 million vs $36.2 million) is encouraging for liquidity.

Investors should monitor margins closely, as well as the company's ability to manage costs and pricing in a competitive environment. The expansion in new markets could provide growth opportunities if executed well.

Market Research Analyst

Planet Image's results reflect shifting market dynamics in the compatible toner cartridge industry. The 15.1% growth in offline dealer sales suggests a successful adaptation to e-commerce trends, leveraging improved logistics and IT systems. This contrasts with the 11.5% decline in ODM sales, indicating potential supply chain disruptions or changing customer preferences.

The geographic revenue breakdown is noteworthy:

• North America: 61% of revenue, growing 3.8%
• Europe: Slight decline of 1.3%
• Other markets: Significant growth of 76.7%

The expansion in China and Brazil presents diversification opportunities, potentially offsetting challenges in mature markets. However, the declining gross margin suggests intensifying competition, particularly in Europe. The company's strategy of maintaining prices amid competition may need reassessment to balance market share and profitability.

XINYU, China, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Image International Limited ("Planet Image," the "Company," "we," "our," or "us") (Nasdaq: YIBO), an export-oriented manufacturer and seller of compatible toner cartridges based in China, the U.S. and Europe, today announced its unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024.

First Half 2024 Financial Highlights

• Total revenues in the first half of 2024 were US$77.3 million, representing an increase of 4.1% from US$74.2 million in the same period of 2023.

• Gross profit in the first half of 2024 was US$28.2 million with a gross profit margin of 36.5%, compared to US$31.3 million with a gross profit margin of 42.2% in the same period of 2023.

• Income from operations in the first half of 2024 was US$5.8 million, representing a decrease of 40.8% from US$9.8 million in the same period of 2023.

• Net income in the first half of 2024 was US$4.3 million, representing an increase of 7.6% from US$4.0 million in the same period of 2023.

Management Commentary

Shaofang Weng, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, commented, "We are pleased to report a 4.1% growth in total revenues to US$77.3 million for the first half of 2024 and a 7.6% increase in net income compared to the same period last year. This growth was primarily driven by a 15.1% increase in offline sales to dealers, which reflects our success in supporting dealers with online sales operations through enhanced warehousing, logistics, and IT systems. North America remained a key market, contributing 61% of our total revenues, with a 3.8% year-over-year increase, fueled by our ability to attract more local dealers with preferential pricing. Additionally, our market expansion in China and Brazil led to a 76.7% increase in revenue from other markets, now representing 5% of our total revenues. Our flexible strategies have enabled us to maintain a competitive edge amid challenging economic conditions in Europe and the US. Looking ahead, we will continue to explore strategic opportunities to optimize production, expand product offerings, and strengthen our sales channels globally."

First Half 2024 Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenues increased by 4.1% to US$77.3 million for the first half of 2024 from US$74.2 million for the same period of 2023. The increase in total revenues was mainly due to an increase in revenues from our offline sales to dealers and online sales to retail customers, partially offset by the decrease in our offline sales to original design manufacturing ("ODM") customers.

Comparison by Sales Channel

The following table sets forth our revenue by sales channel for the periods indicated.

		For the six months ended June 30,						Change
		2023			2024			Amount			%
Offline sales to dealers		$	39,689		$	45,668		$	5,979		15.1 %
Offline sales to ODM customers			29,042			25,711			(3,331)		(11.5) %
Online sales to retail customers			5,474			5,885			411		7.5 %
		$	74,205		$	77,264		$	3,059		4.1 %

Revenue from offline sales to dealers increased by 15.1% from US$39.7 million for the first half of 2023 to US$45.7 million for the same period of 2024, mainly because we continuously expanded our local sales to dealers with online sales operations, utilized our warehousing, logistics and IT system and obtained more orders from dealers. Along with our dealers' expansion in their online sales business, we achieved significant growth in sales of products to dealers.

Revenue from offline sales to ODM customers decreased by 11.5% from US$29.0 million for the first half of 2023 to US$25.7 million for the same period of 2024, which was primarily attributable to less sale orders from some customers having concerns over longer transportation turnover due to limited ocean freight capacity under unfavorable political environment.

Revenue from online sales increased by 7.5% from US$5.5 million for the first half of 2023 to US$5.9 million for the same period of 2024, which was primarily due to more new household supply products, such as electric appliances and articles for daily use, being sold through online channels. Such products were manufactured by third parties and procured by the Company for resale in the U.S. and European markets.

Comparison by Area

The majority of our revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024 was generated from North America and Europe. The following table sets forth the disaggregation of revenue by area:

			For the six months ended  June 30,							Change
			2023			2024				Amount				%
		(in thousands of US$)
North America			$	45,779		$	47,503			$	1,724			3.8		%
Europe				26,251			25,918				(333)			(1.3)		%
Others				2,175			3,843				1,668			76.7		%
Total			$	74,205		$	77,264			$	3,059			4.1		%

Revenue generated from North America increased by 3.8% from US$45.8 million for the first half of 2023 to US$47.5 million for the same period of 2024, which was primarily attributable to our market expansion in the U.S. and increased sales by attracting more local dealers with preferential pricing, our well-developed warehousing, logistics and IT system and our advanced products.

Revenue generated from Europe slightly decreased by 1.3% from US$26.3 million for the first half of 2023 to US$25.9 million for the same period of 2024, as we did not significantly reduce the prices of our products compared with other competitors while faced with intense price competition, which resulted in customer attrition in Europe.

Revenue generated from others increased by 76.7% from US$2.2 million for the first half of 2023 to US$3.8 million for the same period of 2024, resulting from our market expansion in China and Brazil.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by 14.3% to US$49.0 million for the first half of 2024 from US$42.9 million for the same period of 2023. This increase was mainly attributable to the increase of material costs, ocean freight costs and tariff under unstable political and economic environment.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased to US$28.2 million for the first half of 2024 from US$31.3 million for the same period of 2023. Gross margin was 36.5% in the first half of 2024 compared to 42.2% in the same period of 2023, which was primarily due to (i) a decrease of the average sales price to attract more customers; (ii) an increase of sales of household supply products, such as electric appliances and articles for daily use, with relatively low gross margin; and (iii) an increase of ocean freight costs.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses increased by 4.4% to US$22.4 million for the first half of 2024 from US$21.4 million for the same period of 2023.

• Selling expenses in the first half of 2024 increased by 8.0% to US$15.8 million from US$14.6 million in the same period of 2023, which was primarily driven by the increase of freight expenses charged by warehouses of online platforms.

• General and administrative expenses in the first half of 2024 increased by 11.8% to US$3.7 million from US$3.3 million in the same period of 2023, which was primarily driven by the increase in payroll expenses of increased headcounts and more expected credit losses accrued.

• Research and development expenses in the first half of 2024 decreased by 16.8% to US$3.0 million from US$3.6 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to less materials consumed in research projects undertaken in the first half of 2024.

Other Income and Expenses

• Our other non-operating income increased by 33.7% from US$0.8 million for the first half of 2023 to US$1.0 million for the same period of 2024, which was primarily attributable to more sales of scrap and waste as well as more packing, labeling and other services to offline dealer customers.

• Fair value loss on derivative instruments was US$1.2 million for the first half of 2024 compared to US$5.5 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to fluctuations of exchange rate.

• Interest expenses, net decreased by US$0.6 million from US$0.8 million for the first half of 2023 to US$0.2 million for the same period of 2024, primarily due to a decrease of interest expenses of US$0.4 million because new loan agreements entered into in the first half of 2024 carried a lower interest rate on average compared with those entered into in the same period of 2023, and an increase of interest income of US$0.2 million with increased cash in bank.

Net Income

Net income was US$4.3 million for the first half of 2024, compared to US$4.0 million for the same period of 2023. Net income per share was US$0.08 for the first half of 2024, compared to US$0.09 for the same period of 2023.

Financial Conditions

As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $53.5 million, compared to $45.1 million as of December 31, 2023. Account receivable, net was $37.4 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to $31.3 million as of December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had current assets of $129.2 million and current liabilities of $85.0 million, resulting in working capital of $44.2 million, as compared with current assets of $118.6 million, current liabilities of $82.4 million, and working capital of $36.2 million as of December 31, 2023.

Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translations of amounts in Renminbi ("RMB"), Hong Kong Dollar ("HKD"), Great Britain Pounds ("GBP"), Euros ("EUR") into U.S. dollars ("US$").

The following table outlines the currency exchange rates that were used in creating the consolidated financial statements, which is derived from company's own simple exchange rate conversion:

		As of
		December 31, 2023			June 30, 2024
Period end RMB: USD exchange rate			US$1=RMB7.0800			US$1=7.1276
Period end EUR: USD exchange rate			US$1=EUR0.9009			US$1=0.9259
Period end GBP: USD exchange rate			US$1=GBP0.7874			US$1=0.7874

 

		For the six months ended
		June 30, 2023			June 30, 2024
Period Average RMB: USD exchange rate			US$1=RMB6.9396			US$1=7.1023
Period Average EUR: USD exchange rate			US$1=EUR0.9245			US$1=0.9223
Period Average GBP: USD exchange rate			US$1=GBP0.8108			US$1=0.7874

Transfer of Mezzanine Equity

On September 30, 2019, the Company issued 10,526,300 ordinary shares to Xinyu High-Tech Investment Co., Ltd. ("Gaoxin" or the "Holder") in exchange for an RMB100.0 million (approximately US$14.1 million) investment in the Company. The ordinary shares issued to Gaoxin are subject to redemption upon the occurrence of any of the following events (referred to as a "Redemption Event"): (1) the Company fails to successfully complete its initial public offering on either Hong Kong Stock Exchange or Nasdaq Capital Market and New York Stock Exchange before March 31, 2023; (2) its initial public offering price per share is lower than or equal to 1.15 times of the share price paid by Gaoxin; or (3) the shares held by Gaoxin could not trade immediately after completion of the Company's initial public offering or Gaoxin does not receive the shortest applicable lock-up period for its shares. The date specified in the first Redemption Event was extended for eighteen months to September 30, 2024 through a supplementary agreement entered into between the Company and Gaoxin dated February 18, 2023, without any other modification on the remaining terms. The 10,526,300 ordinary shares were subsequently converted into 10,526,300 Class A ordinary shares of the Company in October 2021.

The Company accounts for these redeemable Class A ordinary shares in accordance with ASC 480 "Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity." Class A ordinary shares subject to conditional redemption rights that are either within the control of the holder or subject to redemption upon the occurrence of uncertain events not solely within the Company's control is classified as mezzanine equity.

On January 25, 2024, the Company successfully completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq Capital Market. As a result, the mezzanine equity was reclassified as equity of the Company.

About Planet Image International Limited

Planet Image is a leading export-oriented manufacturer and seller of compatible toner cartridges based in China, the U.S. and Europe. It primarily develops and manufactures toner cartridges that are compatible with and can be used in a wide range of commonly available models of laser printers from different manufacturers, on a white-label or third-party brand basis or under its self-owned brands. It has a wide international footprint through established sales channels, with products sold to customers in over 48 countries, and sales in the U.S. and Europe representing the majority of its revenue. More information, please visit http://www.yibomk.com/.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this press release are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to, the intent, belief or current expectations of Planet Image and members of its management, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, including the expectation that the offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and in its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:

Investor Relations: 
Sherry Zheng
Weitian Group LLC
Phone: 718-213-7386
Email: shunyu.zheng@weitian-ir.com 

 

 

PLANET IMAGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amount in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
		As of
		December 31,			June 30,
		2023			2024
						(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	45,126		$	53,455
Restricted cash			19,040			15,908
Accounts receivable, net			31,302			37,442
Inventories, net			17,451			17,405
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			5,670			5,039
Total current assets			118,589			129,249
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net			8,509			8,243
Right-of-use assets			1,874			1,240
Deferred tax assets			1,036			329
Other non-current assets			259			198
Total non-current assets			11,678			10,010
TOTAL ASSETS		$	130,267		$	139,259
Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings		$	26,222		$	30,305
Accounts payable			22,513			26,746
Bank acceptance notes payable			13,279			14,280
Amounts due to related parties, current			260			207
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities			14,707			9,368
Derivative liabilities			2,259			1,569
Operating lease liabilities – current			1,257			915
Taxes payable			1,872			1,653
Total current liabilities			82,369			85,043
Non-current liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities – non-current			683			335
Total non – current liabilities			683			335
TOTAL LIABILITIES			83,052		$	85,378
Commitments and Contingencies
Mezzanine equity
Redeemable ordinary shares (10,526,300 and nil Class A shares issued and outstanding at approximately $1.34 per share as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively)			14,104			-
Shareholders' equity
Preferred shares (par value of HK$0.0001 per share; 800,000,000 preferred shares authorized, nil preferred shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively)			-			-
Class A ordinary shares (par value of HK$0.0001 per share; 2,000,000,000 Class A ordinary shares authorized, 15,789,500 and 27,565,800 Class A ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively)			-			1
Class B ordinary shares (par value of HK$0.0001 per share; 1,000,000,000 Class B ordinary shares authorized, 26,315,800 Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and June 30, 2024, respectively)			1			1
Additional paid-in capital			833			17,411
Statutory reserve			3,193			3,193
Retained earnings			26,024			30,321
Accumulated other comprehensive income			3,060			2,954
Total shareholders' equity			33,111			53,881
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	130,267		$	139,259

 

 

PLANET IMAGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amount in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
			For the six months ended June 30,
			2023		2024
Net revenues		$	74,205		$	77,264
Cost of revenues			(42,923)			(49,044)
Gross profit			31,282			28,220
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses			(14,599)			(15,761)
General and administrative expenses			(3,284)			(3,671)
Research and development expenses			(3,565)			(2,966)
Total operating expenses			(21,448)			(22,398)
Income from operations			9,834			5,822
Other income/(expenses):
Other non-operating income, net			754			1,008
Government subsidy			307			149
Fair value loss on derivative instruments			(5,542)			(1,156)
Foreign exchange loss			(481)			(507)
Interest expense, net			(785)			(217)
Total other expenses, net			(5,747)			(723)
Income before income tax expense			4,087			5,099
Income tax expense			(93)			(802)
Net income			3,994			4,297
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustment			670			(106)
Total comprehensive income		$	4,664		$	4,191
Net income per share
Basic and Diluted		$	0.09		$	0.08
Weighted average shares
Basic and Diluted			42,105,300			52,263,976

 

 

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FAQ

What was Planet Image's (YIBO) revenue growth in the first half of 2024?

Planet Image (YIBO) reported a 4.1% increase in total revenues, reaching US$77.3 million for the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

How did Planet Image's (YIBO) net income change in the first half of 2024?

Planet Image's (YIBO) net income increased by 7.6% to US$4.3 million in the first half of 2024 compared to US$4.0 million in the same period of 2023.

What was the performance of Planet Image's (YIBO) offline sales to dealers in H1 2024?

Planet Image's (YIBO) offline sales to dealers increased by 15.1% to US$45.7 million in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.

How did Planet Image's (YIBO) gross profit margin change in the first half of 2024?

Planet Image's (YIBO) gross profit margin decreased to 36.5% in the first half of 2024 from 42.2% in the same period of 2023.

What was Planet Image's (YIBO) cash position as of June 30, 2024?

As of June 30, 2024, Planet Image (YIBO) had cash and cash equivalents of $53.5 million, an increase from $45.1 million as of December 31, 2023.