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ZKH Group (ZKH) announces strong financial results for Q4 and FY 2023, with notable growth in GMV, net revenue, and profitability. The company plans to expand its operations to the US in 2024.
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  • Significant growth in GMV by 20.2% in Q4 2023 compared to the previous year.
  • Net revenue increased by 8.2% in Q4 2023, reaching RMB 2,443.9 million.
  • Gross profit improved by 10.9% in Q4 2023, with a gross margin of 17.1%.
  • Operating loss reduced by 92.4% in Q4 2023, showcasing improved operational efficiency.
  • Non-GAAP EBITDA margin increased to 1.8% in Q4 2023 from negative 2.5% in the previous year.
  • The company aims to launch its overseas business in the US in the second half of 2024.
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The reported growth in GMV and the transition towards profitability for ZKH Group Limited indicate a positive trajectory in the MRO procurement service industry. Specifically, the 18.2% year-over-year increase in GMV and the shift from an operating loss to profitability in the fourth quarter are indicative of a successful adaptation to market conditions and an effective business strategy.

The substantial growth in the marketplace model (3P) by 90.2% suggests a strategic pivot towards a platform-centric approach, which typically yields higher margins and scalability. This is further corroborated by the improved gross margin and reduced operating loss margin. The expansion of the customer base by 14.8% aligns with the revenue growth, reinforcing the company's market penetration efforts.

However, it's important to note the modest 4.9% increase in net revenue compared to the GMV growth. This discrepancy could reflect a higher proportion of marketplace (3P) sales, which are recognized on a net basis and could potentially mask underlying profitability challenges. The reported net loss margin reduction and the move towards a positive EBITDA are encouraging, yet investors should monitor the sustainability of these metrics, especially as the company plans to expand overseas.

Analyzing ZKH Group's financial performance reveals a significant improvement in operational efficiency, as evidenced by the decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue from 24.1% to 21.2%. This suggests effective cost management and potential economies of scale as the business grows.

The reported net profit in Q4 2023, following a history of net losses, is a key milestone. It reflects not only the company's growth but also its ability to control costs and improve margins. The adjusted net profit margin turning positive is a strong signal to investors regarding the company's potential for sustainable profitability.

Investors should consider the company's liquidity position, with cash and equivalents showing a slight increase from the previous year. However, the increase in net cash used in operating activities could raise questions about the company's cash flow management. As ZKH Group prepares for its U.S. expansion, the capital allocation and the impact of this move on its financial stability will be critical areas to watch.

The MRO procurement service sector is often viewed as a bellwether for industrial activity. ZKH Group's performance can be seen as a reflection of broader economic trends in China, including the recovery of industrial sectors post-pandemic. The company's growth amidst a challenging macro environment suggests resilience and could be a positive indicator for the sector's outlook.

The company's investment in digitalization and AI capabilities is a strategic move that aligns with the global trend towards digital transformation in supply chain management. This could enhance operational efficiencies and customer service, providing a competitive edge in both domestic and international markets.

With plans to enter the U.S. market, ZKH Group will be subject to exchange rate risks and trade dynamics between the U.S. and China. The success of this expansion will depend on the company's ability to navigate these complexities and leverage its technological investments to gain market share abroad.

SHANGHAI, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ZKH Group Limited ("ZKH" or the "Company") (NYSE: ZKH), a leading maintenance, repair and operations ("MRO") procurement service platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Operational and Financial Highlights

in thousand RMB, except for
days, percentage and basis
points ("bps")

Fourth Quarter

Fiscal Year

2022

2023

Change

2022

2023

Change

GMV[1]

2,669,138

3,207,139

20.2 %

9,372,961

11,083,035

18.2 %

GMV by Platform








ZKH Platform

2,457,580

2,907,077

18.3 %

8,563,478

10,112,872

18.1 %


GBB Platform

211,558

300,062

41.8 %

809,483

970,163

19.8 %

GMV by Business Model








Product Sales (1P)

2,173,506

2,321,861

6.8 %

7,928,804

8,336,846

5.1 %


Marketplace (3P)

495,632

885,279

78.6 %

1,444,159

2,746,189

90.2 %

Number of Customers

36,401

42,220

16.0 %

58,004

66,562

14.8 %


ZKH Platform

26,319

31,174

18.4 %

40,495

48,211

19.1 %


GBB Platform

10,082

11,046

9.6 %

17,509

18,351

4.8 %

Net Revenue[2]

2,259,750

2,443,961

8.2 %

8,315,236

8,721,175

4.9 %

Gross Profit

376,265

417,151

10.9 %

1,317,670

1,452,434

10.2 %


% of Net Revenue

16.7 %

17.1 %

41.8bps

15.8 %

16.7 %

80.8bps

Operating Loss

(89,078)

(6,779)

-92.4 %

(685,706)

(398,724)

-41.9 %


% of Net Revenue

-3.9 %

-0.3 %

366.5bps

-8.2 %

-4.6 %

367.4bps

Non-GAAP EBITDA[3]

(56,741)

43,272

-176.3 %

(561,337)

(211,896)

-62.3 %


% of Net Revenue

-2.5 %

1.8 %

428.2bps

-6.8 %

-2.4 %

432.1bps

Net (Loss)/Profit

(83,531)

20,229

-124.2 %

(731,121)

(304,900)

-58.3 %


% of Net Revenue

-3.7 %

0.8 %

452.4bps

-8.8 %

-3.5 %

529.6bps

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net 
(Loss)/Profit[4]

(82,224)

27,538

-133.5 %

(626,141)

(287,507)

-54.1 %


% of Net Revenue

-3.6 %

1.1 %

476.5bps

-7.5 %

-3.3 %

423.3bps

Mr. Eric Long Chen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZKH, stated, "Despite a challenging macro environment, we ended 2023 with solid growth, an improved gross margin, reduced losses, and, importantly, profitability in the fourth quarter, demonstrating the resilience and continued growth of the MRO industry and our strong execution to drive our business forward. We have invested and strengthened our advantages in (i) product capabilities through product category expansion and product line extension, (ii) client coverage and servicing capabilities by optimizing sales team's structure, and (iii) digitalization and artificial intelligence capabilities by integrating our industry know-how, data assets, and IT talents. As we look ahead to 2024, brimming with both challenges and opportunities, we will continue to invest, refine, and optimize our operations to propel long-term growth. In addition, we are aiming to officially launch our overseas business in the United States in the second half of 2024."

Mr. Max Chun Chiu Lai, Chief Financial Officer of ZKH, added, "We are delighted with our fourth quarter operational and financial performance, which enabled us to finish 2023 on a strong note, especially as we mark our first quarter as a public company. Powered by our growth from both the ZKH Platform and the GBB Platform, our full-year GMV increased by 18.2% year over year, compared with an increase of 9.2% in 2022. Concurrently, we demonstrated a clear path to profitability, with gross margin improving by 80.8 basis points in 2023 while operating loss margin and adjusted net loss margin narrowing by 366.5 and 476.5 basis points in the fourth quarter, respectively, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year improvement. Notably, we achieved profitability in the fourth quarter of 2023, with an adjusted net profit of RMB27.5 million, resulting in a year-over-year decrease of RMB338.6 million in our full-year adjusted net loss."

[1] GMV is the total transaction value of orders placed on the Company's platform and shipped to customers, excluding taxes, net of the returned amount.

[2] Net revenue under the marketplace model is recognized on a net basis. Therefore, a higher proportion of GMV generated by the marketplace model tends to increase the difference in growth rate between GMV and net revenue. The proportion of GMV generated by the marketplace model was 18.6% and 15.4% for the fourth quarter of 2022 and for the fiscal year of 2022, and 27.6% for fourth quarter of 2023 and 24.8% for the fiscal year of 2023, respectively.

[3] Non-GAAP EBITDA is defined as profit/(loss) before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses.

[4] Non-GAAP adjusted net (loss)/profit is defined as net (loss)/profit excluding share-based compensation expenses and interest expenses due to the issuance of Series F Convertible Notes, which have been fully converted into Series F preferred shares without payment of interest.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Net Revenues. Net revenues were RMB2,444.0 million (US$344.2 million), representing an increase of 8.2% from RMB2,259.8 million in the same period of 2022, with increases in all categories of net revenues primarily due to continued growth in MRO market demand.

in thousand RMB, except for percentage

Fourth Quarter

2022

2023

Change

Net Revenue

2,259,750

2,443,961

8.2 %


Net Product Revenues

2,188,957

2,324,986

6.2 %



From ZKH Platform

1,978,830

2,028,986

2.5 %



From GBB Platform

210,127

296,000

40.9 %


Net Service Revenues

56,942

98,592

73.1 %


Other Revenues

13,851

20,383

47.2 %

  • Net Product Revenues. Net product revenues were RMB2,325.0 million (US$327.5 million), representing an increase of 6.2% from RMB2,189.0 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was mainly attributable to higher revenues generated from the ZKH platform and the GBB platform, primarily driven by increased customer numbers.

  • Net Service Revenues. Net service revenues were RMB98.6 million (US$13.9 million), an increase of 73.1% from RMB56.9 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to the growth of the marketplace model on the ZKH platform.

  • Other Revenues. Other revenues were RMB20.4 million (US$2.9 million), an increase of 47.2% from RMB13.9 million in the same period of 2022, mainly attributable to higher revenues generated from the Company's warehousing and logistic services.

Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues was RMB2,026.8 million (US$285.5 million), representing an increase of 7.6% from RMB1,883.5 million in the same period of 2022, in line with the growth of the Company's product sales model.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin. Gross profit was RMB417.2 million (US$58.8 million), an increase of 10.9% from RMB376.3 million in the same period of 2022. Gross margin was 17.1%, compared with 16.7% in the same period of 2022. The increase was driven by the significant growth of the marketplace model on the ZKH platform. The lower gross margin on product sales was due to the impact of inventory write-downs.

in thousand RMB, except for percentage and basis points ("bps")

Fourth Quarter

2022

2023

Change

Gross Profit

376,265

417,151

10.9 %


% of Net Revenue

16.7 %

17.1 %

41.8bps


Under Product Sales (1P)




ZKH Platform

297,317

291,915

-1.8 %




% of Net Product Revenues from ZKH Platform

15.0 %

14.4 %

-63.8bps



GBB Platform

14,752

18,688

26.7 %




% of Net Product Revenues from GBB Platform

7.0 %

6.3 %

-70.7bps


Under Marketplace (3P)

56,942

98,592

73.1 %



% of Net Service Revenues

100 %

100.0 %

-


Others

7,254

7,956

9.7 %



% of Other Revenues

52.4 %

39.0 %

-1,333.9bps

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses were RMB423.9 million (US$59.7 million), a decrease of 8.9% from RMB465.3 million in the same period of 2022. Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 17.3%, compared with 20.6% in the same period of 2022, demonstrating the Company's improved operating efficiency and leverage.

  • Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses were RMB107.8 million (US$15.2 million), an increase of 9.8% from RMB98.2 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to higher employee benefit costs. Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 4.4%, compared with 4.3% in the same period of 2022.

  • Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses were RMB170.0 million (US$23.9 million), an increase of 3.2% from RMB164.7 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to increased travel as well as marketing and promotion expenses as business travel and marketing and promotion activities resumed after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 7.0%, compared with 7.3% in the same period of 2022.

  • Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses were RMB37.8 million (US$5.3 million), a decrease of 36.4% from RMB59.5 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee benefit costs as a result of a reduced average research and development headcount. Research and development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 1.5%, compared with 2.6% in the same period of 2022.

  • General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were RMB108.2 million (US$15.2 million), a decrease of 24.2% from RMB142.8 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee benefit costs as a result of a reduced average headcount. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 4.4%, compared with 6.3% in the same period of 2022.

Loss from Operations. Loss from operations was RMB6.8 million (US$1.0 million), compared with RMB89.1 million in the same period of 2022. Operating loss margin was 0.3%, compared with 3.9% in the same period of 2022.

Non-GAAP EBITDA. Non-GAAP EBITDA was RMB43.3 million (US$6.1 million), compared with negative RMB56.7 million in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP EBITDA margin was 1.8%, compared with negative 2.5% in the same period of 2022.

Net Profit/(Loss). Net profit was RMB20.2 million (US$2.8 million), compared with net loss of RMB83.5 million in the same period of 2022. Net profit margin was 0.8%, compared with net loss margin of 3.7% in the same period of 2022.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Profit/(Loss). Non-GAAP adjusted net profit was RMB27.5 million (US$3.9 million), compared with non-GAAP adjusted net loss of RMB82.2 million in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted net profit margin was 1.1%, compared with non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin of 3.6% in the same period of 2022.

Basic and Diluted Net Profit/(Loss) per ADS[5] and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Profit/(Loss) per ADS[6]Basic and diluted net profit per ADS were RMB0.98 (US$0.14), compared with basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB4.22 in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net profit per ADS were RMB0.45 (US$0.06), compared with non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB2.17 in the same period of 2022.

[5] ADSs are American depositary shares, each of which represents thirty-five (35) Class A ordinary shares of the Company.

[6] Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net profit/(loss) per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net profit/(loss) attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ADSs.

Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

Net Revenues. Net revenues were RMB8,721.2 million (US$1,228.4 million), representing an increase of 4.9% from RMB8,315.2 million in 2022, with increases in all categories of net revenues primarily due to continued growth in MRO market demand.

in thousand RMB, except for percentage

Fiscal Year

2022

2023

Change

Net Revenue

8,315,236

8,721,175

4.9 %


Net Product Revenues

8,086,920

8,341,603

3.1 %



From ZKH Platform

7,277,260

7,381,501

1.4 %



From GBB Platform

809,660

960,102

18.6 %


Net Service Revenues

179,508

307,412

71.3 %


Other Revenues

48,808

72,160

47.8 %

  • Net Product Revenues. Net product revenues were RMB8,341.6 million (US$1,174.9 million), representing an increase of 3.1% from RMB8,086.9 million in 2022. The increase was mainly attributable to higher revenues generated from the ZKH platform and the GBB platform, primarily driven by increased customer numbers.

  • Net Service Revenues. Net service revenues were RMB307.4 million (US$43.3 million), an increase of 71.3% from RMB179.5 million in 2022, primarily due to the significant growth of the marketplace model on the ZKH platform.

  • Other Revenues. Other revenues were RMB72.2 million (US$10.2 million), an increase of 47.8% from RMB48.8 million in 2022, mainly attributable to higher revenues generated from the Company's warehousing and logistic services.

Cost of Revenues. Cost of revenues was RMB7,268.7 million (US$1,023.8 million), representing an increase of 3.9% from RMB6,997.6 million in 2022, in line with the growth of the Company's product sales model.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin. Gross profit was RMB1,452.4 million (US$204.6 million), an increase of 10.2% from RMB1,317.7 million in 2022. Gross margin was 16.7%, compared with 15.8% in 2022. The increase was driven by the significant growth of the marketplace model on the ZKH platform. The lower gross margin on product sales was due to the impact of inventory write-down.

in thousand RMB, except for percentage and basis points ("bps")

Fiscal Year

2022

2023

Change

Gross Profit

1,317,669

1,452,434

10.2 %


% of Net Revenue

15.8 %

16.7 %

80.8bps


Under Product Sales (1P)




ZKH Platform

1,045,024

1,046,209

0.1 %




% of Net Product Revenues from ZKH Platform

14.4 %

14.2 %

-18.7bps



GBB Platform

55,756

61,789

10.8 %




% of Net Product Revenues from GBB Platform

6.9 %

6.4 %

-45.1bps


Under Marketplace (3P)

179,508

307,412

71.3 %



% of Net Service Revenues

100.0 %

100.0 %

-


Others

37,381

37,024

-1.0 %



% of Other Revenues

76.6 %

51.3 %

-2,528.0bps

Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses were RMB1,851.2 million (US$260.7 million), a decrease of 7.6% from RMB2,003.4 million in 2022. Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue were 21.2%, compared with 24.1% in 2022, showing improved operating efficiency and leverage.

  • Fulfillment Expenses. Fulfillment expenses were RMB439.0 million (US$61.8 million), a decrease of 6.1% from RMB467.4 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to (i) the decrease in distribution expenses as the Company switched to more distribution service providers that can offer competitive rates and increased direct cooperation with local transportation fleets instead of relying on distribution service providers as intermediaries, and (ii) the decrease in rental expenses. Fulfillment expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 5.0%, compared with 5.6% in 2022.

  • Sales and Marketing Expenses. Sales and marketing expenses were RMB700.8 million (US$98.7 million), an increase of 2.6% from RMB683.2 million in 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to increased travel as well as marketing and promotion expenses as business travel and marketing and promotion activities resumed after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, partially offset by lower employee benefit costs as a result of a reduced average sales and marketing headcount. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 8.0%, compared with 8.2% in 2022.

  • Research and Development Expenses. Research and development expenses were RMB175.9 million (US$24.8 million), a decrease of 26.9% from RMB240.5 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee benefit costs as a result of a reduced average research and development headcount. Research and development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 2.0%, compared with 2.9% in 2022.

  • General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses were RMB535.5 million (US$75.4 million), a decrease of 12.5% from RMB612.3 million in 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee benefit costs as a result of a reduced average headcount, partially offset by increased travel expenses. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 6.1%, compared with 7.4% in the same period of 2022.

Loss from Operations. Loss from operations was RMB398.7 million (US$56.2 million), compared with RMB685.7 million in 2022. Operating loss margin was 4.6%, compared with 8.2% in 2022.

Non-GAAP EBITDA. Non-GAAP EBITDA was negative RMB211.9 million (US$29.8 million), compared with negative RMB561.3 million in 2022. Non-GAAP EBITDA margin was negative 2.4%, compared with negative 6.8% in 2022.

Net Loss. Net loss was RMB304.9 million (US$42.9 million), compared with RMB731.1 million in 2022. Net loss margin was 3.5%, compared with 8.8% in 2022.

Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss was RMB287.5 million (US$40.5 million), compared with RMB626.1 million in 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted net loss margin was 3.3%, compared with 7.5% in 2022.

Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS and Non-GAAP Adjusted Basic and Diluted Net Loss per ADS. Basic and diluted net loss per ADS were RMB22.08 (US$3.11), compared with RMB32.88 in 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ADS were RMB6.58 (US$0.93), compared with RMB16.54 in 2022.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB2.12 billion (US$299.2 million), compared with RMB2.01 billion as of December 31, 2022.

Net cash used in operating activities was RMB59.3 million (US$8.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with net cash generated from operating activities of RMB31.8 million in the same period of 2022. Net cash used in operating activities was RMB567.9 million (US$80.0 million) in 2023, compared with RMB504.2 million in 2022.

Exchange Rate

This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi ("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 a rate of RMB7.0999 to US$1.00, the exchange rate in effect as of December 29, 2023, as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. The Company makes no representation that any RMB or US$ amounts could have been, or could be, converted into US$ or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate, or at all.

Conference Call Information

The Company's management will hold a conference call on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2023.

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

Hong Kong:

+852-5808-1995

Access Code:

3148822

The replay will be accessible through March 26, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:

United States:                   

+1-877-344-7529

International:

+1-412-317-0088

Replay Access Code:

4272788

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.zkh.com.

About ZKH Group Limited

ZKH Group Limited (NYSE: ZKH) is a leading MRO procurement service platform in China, dedicated to propelling the MRO industry's digital transformation to drive cost reduction and efficiency improvement industry-wide. Leveraging its outstanding product selection and recommendation capabilities, ZKH provides digitalized, one-stop MRO procurement solutions that enable its customers to transparently and efficiently access a wide selection of quality products at competitive prices. The Company also facilitates timely and reliable product delivery with professional fulfillment services. By catering specifically to the needs of MRO suppliers and customers through its unmatched digital infrastructure, the Company empowers all participants in the value chain to achieve more.

For more information, please visit: https://ir.zkh.com.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss), non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) per ADS, basic and diluted, and non-GAAP EBITDA. The non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from or construed as alternatives to their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Investors are encouraged to review the historical non-GAAP financial measures in reconciliation to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) for a specific period as net profit/(loss) in the same period excluding share-based compensation expenses and interest expense due to the issuance of Series F Convertible Notes, which have been fully converted into Series F preferred shares without payment of interests. The Company defines non-GAAP EBITDA as profit/(loss) before interest expenses, income tax expenses/(benefits) and depreciation and amortization expenses. Non-GAAP adjusted net profit/(loss) per ADS is calculated by dividing adjusted net profit/(loss) attributable to the Company's ordinary shareholders by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the periods and then multiplied by 35.

The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate the Company's operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net profit/(loss) and certain expenses that are not expected to result in future cash payments or that are non-recurring in nature. The Company also believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures facilitates investors' assessment of its operating performance, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in financial and operational decision making.

The non-GAAP financial measures have material limitations as analytical metrics and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies. The Company's non-GAAP financial measures do not include all income and expense items that affect the Company's operations. They may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. In light of the foregoing limitations, you should not consider the non-GAAP financial measures as substitutes for, or superior to, their most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Results" set forth at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made pursuant to 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 "may," "will," "expects," "anticipates," "aim," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue," and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release, ZKH's strategic and operational plans and statements under the "Business Outlook" section, contain forward-looking statements. ZKH 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 release 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 ZKH'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: ZKH's mission, goals and strategies; ZKH's future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected changes in its revenues, expenses or expenditures; the expected growth of the MRO procurement service industry in China and globally; changes in customer or product mix; ZKH's expectations regarding the prospects of its business model and the demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; ZKH's expectations regarding its relationships with customers, suppliers, and service providers on its platform; competition in the Company's industry; government policies and regulations relating to ZKH's industry; general economic and business conditions in China and globally; the outcome of any current and future legal or administrative proceedings; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in ZKH's filings with the SEC. All information provided herein is as of the date of this announcement, and ZKH undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

ZKH Group Limited
IR Department
E-mail: IR@zkh.com

Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: zkh@thepiacentegroup.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: zkh@thepiacentegroup.com

 

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED




UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)










As of December 31,



2022


2023



RMB


RMB


US$

Assets







Current assets:







Cash and cash equivalents


1,954,246


1,090,621


153,641

Restricted cash 


51,610


159,751


22,470

Short-term investments


-


874,210


123,130

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for credit 
  losses of RMB96,959 and RMB107,032 as of
  December 31, 2022 and 2023, respectively)


3,067,064


3,639,794


512,654

Notes receivable


310,708


352,997


49,719

Inventories 


655,997


668,984


94,224

Prepayments and other current assets


243,630


168,117


23,679

Total current assets


6,283,255


6,954,474


979,517








Non-current assets:







Property and equipment, net


166,740


145,288


20,463

Land use right


10,930


11,033


1,554

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net


297,937


224,930


31,681

Intangible assets, net


24,051


20,096


2,830

Goodwill


30,807


30,807


4,339

Total non-current assets


530,465


432,154


60,867

Total assets


6,813,720


7,386,628


1,040,384








Liabilities







Current liabilities:







Short-term borrowings


250,000


585,000


82,396

Accounts and notes payable


2,566,136


2,883,370


406,114

Operating lease liabilities


95,775


91,230


12,849

Advance from customers


31,131


19,907


2,804

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities


539,191


448,225


63,131

Total current liabilities


3,482,233


4,027,732


567,294








Non-current liabilities:







Non-current operating lease liabilities


214,427


146,970


20,700

Other non-current liabilities


782


507


71

Total non-current liabilities


215,209


147,477


20,771

Total liabilities


3,697,442


4,175,209


588,065








Mezzanine equity:







Series A convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series A Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001 par
  value; 58,480,000 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


26,934


-


-

Series A+ convertible redeemable preferred
  shares ("Series A+ Preferred Shares")
  (US$0.0000001 par value; 84,480,000 and nil
  shares authorized, issued and outstanding as of
  December 31, 2022, and 2023, respectively)


40,608


-


-

Series B convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series B Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001 par
  value; 734,209,000 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


389,960


-


-

Series B+ convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series B+ Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001
  par value; 277,730,000 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


240,033


-


-

Series C1 convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series C1 Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001
  par value; 604,820,600 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022
  and 2023, respectively)


769,548


-


-

Series C2 convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series C2 Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001
  par value; 372,859,000 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


458,503


-


-

Series D1 convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series D1 Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001
  par value; 705,523,600 and nil shares authorized,

  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


1,219,370


-


-

Series D2 convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series D2 Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001 par
  value; 105,302,000 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


179,429


-


-

Series E convertible redeemable preferred shares
   ("Series E Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001 par
  value; 803,222,500 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


2,226,911


-


-

Series F convertible redeemable preferred shares
  ("Series F Preferred Shares") (US$0.0000001 par
  value; 392,013,413 and nil shares authorized,
  issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022,
  and 2023, respectively)


1,631,477


-


-

Total mezzanine equity


7,182,773


-


-








ZKH Group Limited shareholders'
  (deficit)/equity:







Ordinary shares (USD0.0000001 par value;
  496,253,373,300 and 496,253,373,300 shares
  authorized; 1,218,621,800 and 5,621,490,964
  shares issued and outstanding as of December 31,
  2022 and 2023, respectively)


1


4


1

Additional paid-in capital


-


8,139,349


1,146,403

Statutory reserves


5,278


6,013


847

Accumulated other comprehensive loss


(51,910)


(25,154)


(3,543)

Accumulated deficit


(4,024,102)


(4,908,793)


(691,389)

Total ZKH Group Limited shareholders'
  (deficit)/equity


(4,070,733)


3,211,419


452,319

Non-controlling interests


4,238


-


-

Total shareholders' (deficit)/equity


(4,066,495)


3,211,419


452,319

Total liabilities, mezzanine equity and
  shareholders' deficit


6,813,720


7,386,628


1,040,384

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED




UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME/(LOSS)

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)














For the three months ended December 31,


For the year ended December 31,


2022


2023


2022


2023


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$

Net revenues












Net product revenues

2,188,957


2,324,986


327,467


8,086,920


8,341,603


1,174,890

Net service revenues

56,942


98,592


13,886


179,508


307,412


43,298

Other revenues

13,851


20,383


2,871


48,808


72,160


10,164

Total net revenues

2,259,750


2,443,961


344,224


8,315,236


8,721,175


1,228,352

Cost of revenues

(1,883,485)


(2,026,810)


(285,470)


(6,997,566)


(7,268,741)


(1,023,781)

Operating expenses












Fulfillment

(98,231)


(107,823)


(15,187)


(467,384)


(438,959)


(61,826)

Sales and marketing

(164,749)


(170,026)


(23,948)


(683,206)


(700,791)


(98,704)

Research and development

(59,517)


(37,841)


(5,330)


(240,534)


(175,915)


(24,777)

General and administrative

(142,846)


(108,240)


(15,245)


(612,252)


(535,493)


(75,423)

Loss from operations

(89,078)


(6,779)


(956)


(685,706)


(398,724)


(56,159)

Interest and investment income

7,935


10,418


1,467


14,559


53,703


7,564

Interest expense

(7,590)


(6,556)


(923)


(94,182)


(19,343)


(2,724)

Others, net

5,366


23,086


3,252


33,737


59,659


8,403

(Loss)/profit before income tax 

(83,367)


20,169


2,840


(731,592)


(304,705)


(42,916)

Income tax (expenses)/benefits

(164)


60


8


471


(195)


(27)

Net (loss)/profit

(83,531)


20,229


2,848


(731,121)


(304,900)


(42,943)

Less: net income/(loss) attributable to non-
  controlling interests

35


(44)


(6)


333


(393)


(55)

Less: net income/(loss) attributable to redeemable
  non-controlling interests

3,101


-


-


4,227


(193)


(27)

Net (loss)/profit attributable to ZKH Group
  Limited

(86,667)


20,273


2,854


(735,681)


(304,314)


(42,861)

Accretion on preferred shares to redemption value

(73,281)


(79,870)


(11,249)


(509,281)


(660,070)


(92,969)

Net loss attributable to ZKH Group Limited's
  ordinary shareholders

(159,948)


(59,597)


(8,395)


(1,244,962)


(964,384)


(135,830)













Net (loss)/profit

(83,531)


20,229


2,848


(731,121)


(304,900)


(42,944)

Other comprehensive loss:












Foreign currency translation adjustments

(23,052)


76,369


10,756


(50,980)


26,756


3,769

Total comprehensive (loss)/profit

(106,583)


96,598


13,604


(782,101)


(278,144)


(39,175)

Less: comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to
  non-controlling interests

35


(44)


(6)


333


(393)


(55)

Less: comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to
  redeemable non-controlling interests

3,101


-


-


4,227


(193)


(27)

Total comprehensive (loss)/profit attributable to
  ZKH Group Limited

(109,719)


96,642


13,610


(786,661)


(277,558)


(39,093)

Accretion on Preferred Shares to redemption value

(73,281)


(79,870)


(11,249)


(509,281)


(660,070)


(92,969)

Total comprehensive (loss)/profit attributable to
  ZKH Group Limited's ordinary shareholders

(183,000)


16,772


2,361


(1,295,942)


(937,628)


(132,062)













Net loss per ordinary share attributable to
  ordinary shareholders












Basic and diluted

(0.12)


(0.03)


(0.00)


(0.94)


(0.63)


(0.09)

Weighted average number of shares 












Basic and diluted

1,325,036,140


2,138,210,789


2,138,210,789


1,325,036,140


1,528,540,765


1,528,540,765













Net loss per ADS attributable to ordinary
  shareholders












Basic and diluted

(4.22)


(0.98)


(0.14)


(32.88)


(22.08)


(3.11)

Weighted average number of ADS (35 Class A
  ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS)












Basic and diluted

37,858,175


61,091,737


61,091,737


37,858,175


43,672,593


43,672,593

 

 

ZKH GROUP LIMITED


RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(All amounts in thousands, except share, ADS, per share and per ADS data)



For the three months ended

December 31,


For the year ended

December 31,


2022


2023


2022


2023


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$

Net (loss)/profit

(83,531)


20,229


2,849


(731,121)


(304,900)


(42,944)

Income tax
   expenses/(benefits)

164


(60)


(8)


(471)


195


27

Interest expenses

7,590


6,556


923


94,182


19,343


2,724

Depreciation and
   amortization expenses

19,036


16,547


2,331


76,073


73,466


10,347

Non-GAAP EBITDA

(56,741)


43,272


6,095


(561,337)


(211,896)


(29,846)

 


For the three months ended

December 31,


For the year ended

December 31,


2022


2023


2022


2023


RMB


RMB


US$


RMB


RMB


US$

Net (loss)/profit

(83,531)


20,229


2,849


(731,121)


(304,900)


(42,944)

Add:












Share-based compensation
   expenses

(1,109)


7,309


1,029


31,899


17,393


2,448

Interest expense due to the
   issuance of Series F
   Convertible Notes

2,416


-


-


73,081


-


-

Adjusted net (loss)/profit

(82,224)


27,538


3,878


(626,141)


(287,507)


(40,496)













Non-GAAP net (loss)/profit
    attributable to ordinary
    shareholders per share












 Basic and diluted

(0.06)


0.01


0.00


(0.47)


(0.19)


(0.03)

Weighted average number of
    ordinary shares












 Basic and diluted

1,325,036,140


2,138,210,789


2,138,210,789


1,325,036,140


1,528,540,765


1,528,540,765













Non-GAAP net (loss)/profit
    attributable to ordinary
    shareholders per ADS












 Basic and diluted

(2.17)


0.45


0.06


(16.54)


(6.58)


(0.93)

Weighted average number of
    ADS (35 Class A ordinary
    shares equal to 1 ADS)












 Basic and diluted

37,858,175


61,091,737


61,091,737


37,858,175


43,672,593


43,672,593

 

 

 

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