MINISO Group Announces September Quarter 2022 Financial Results

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) ("MINISO", "MINISO Group" or the "Company"), a global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023 ended September 30, 2022.

Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended September 30, 2022

  • Revenue was RMB2,772.4 million (US$389.7 million), representing an increase of 4.5% year over year and 19.6% quarter over quarter. 
  • Gross profit was RMB988.6 million (US$139.0 million), representing an increase of 35.7% year over year and 28.1% quarter over quarter. 
  • Gross margin was 35.7%, compared to 27.4% in the same period of 2021 and 33.3% in the previous quarter.
  • Operating profit was RMB509.5 million (US$71.6 million), representing an increase of 138.6% year over year and 87.3% quarter over quarter. 
  • Profit for the period was RMB404.1 million (US$56.8 million), representing an increase of 161.5% year over year and 93.9% quarter over quarter.
  • Adjusted net profit(1) was RMB417.4 million (US$58.7 million), representing an increase of 126.6% year over year and 87.3% quarter over quarter. 
  • Adjusted net margin(1)was 15.1%, compared to 6.9% in the same period of 2021 and 9.6% in the previous quarter.

Notes:

(1) See the sections titled "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in this press release for more information.

Operational Highlights for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended September 30, 2022

  • Number of MINISO stores was 5,296 as of September 30, 2022, increasing by 425 stores year over year and 97 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
  • Number of MINISO stores in China was 3,269 as of September 30, 2022, increasing by 234 stores year over year and 43 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
  • Number of MINISO stores in overseas markets was 2,027 as of September 30, 2022, increasing by 191 stores year over year and 54 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
  • Number of TOP TOY stores was 109 as of September 30, 2022, increasing by 37 stores year over year and 12 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.

The following table provides a breakdown of the number of MINISO and TOP TOY stores as well as their year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes as of the relevant dates:


As of



September 30, 

2021

 June 30,
2022

September 30, 

2022

YoY

QoQ

Number of MINISO stores(2)

4,871

5,199

5,296

425

97

China

3,035

3,226

3,269

234

43

—Directly operated stores

4

14

19

15

5

—Third-party stores

3,031

3,212

3,250

219

38

Overseas

1,836

1,973

2,027

191

54

—Directly operated stores

128

133

131

3

(2)

—Third-party stores

1,708

1,840

1,896

188

56

Number of TOP TOY stores(3)

72

97

109

37

12

—Directly operated stores

6

7

8

2

1

—Third-party stores

66

90

101

35

11

 

Notes:

(2) "MINISO stores" represent any of the offline stores operated under the "MINISO" brand name, including those directly operated by the Company, and those operated by third parties under the MINISO Retail Partner model and the distributor model.

(3) "TOP TOY stores" represent any of the offline stores operated under the "TOP TOY" brand name, including those directly operated by the Company, and those operated by third parties under the MINISO Retail Partner model.

Mr. Guofu Ye, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of MINISO, commented, "We kicked off fiscal year 2023 with an encouraging set of results headlined by strong margin performance. In spite of the short-term headwinds brought on by the pandemic in China, we remained focused on our long-term strategic goals: delivering on our globalization strategy, bolstering the strength of our product offerings and optimizing our store network. These efforts are yielding positive results, and we continued to see our overseas operations move further along the path of recovery. I am especially pleased to report that our margin profile continued to beat expectations, with adjusted net profit increasing by 127% year-on-year to RMB417 million in the September quarter, and adjusted net margin reaching its highest ever level at 15.1%."

"On November 11, China's National Health Commission released a new set of refined pandemic prevention and control policies which are more scientific and more precise. I believe that under the guidance of these new policies, the offline retail industry will see new opportunities for recovery and growth. We remain optimistic about our revenue and profit growth potential. Our positive outlook is based on our long-term confidence in China's economic development, our steadfast commitment to our vision for the offline retail business, and our determination to achieve a truly global reach." Mr. Ye continued.

Mr. Saiyin Zhang, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of MINISO, commented, "Gross margin for the September quarter reached 35.7%, a record high for MINISO Group and an increase of more than 800 basis points from 27.4% in the same quarter of last year, thanks to our solid execution of MINISO's brand upgrade, our strong bargaining power and the steady recovery of overseas markets."

"Looking forward into the December quarter, we expect our overseas markets will continue to grow strongly. Meanwhile, our margin profile will improve on a year-on-year basis as we successfully execute our brand upgrade, see steady recovery in the overseas market, and break even on our directly-operated overseas business. Our financial strategy will remain disciplined in terms of budgeting, cost controls, and allocation of capital, as we focus on the consistent delivery of solid financial performances." Mr. Zhang concluded.

Recent Developments 

Impact of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to impact the Company's operations and results in the quarter ended September 30, 2022, mainly in China. 

Pandemic prevention and control measures remained in effect across China throughout the quarter. During the peak summer sales season of July and August, when the pandemic situation was relatively stable, our GMV recovered to about 95% of the levels from the same period of last year. In September, pandemic outbreaks in major cities such as Shenzhen and Chengdu negatively impacted our GMV, which reached about 80% of the level from September of last year. During the quarter, an average of 2%, 5% and 7% of stores were unable to operate due to the pandemic in July, August and September, respectively. Excluding the affected stores, we estimate that average GMV per store from July to September were about 85%, 90% and 80% of the levels from the same periods last year, respectively. Going into the quarter ending December 31, 2022, the COVID situation remains uncertain, with regional outbreaks continuing to impact our operations. To cope with this uncertainty, the Company will rely on contingency planning to remain nimble and ready to pivot with changing market conditions. 

GMV of MINISO stores in overseas markets in the September quarter increased by 41% year over year, and have recovered to more than 95% of the level in the same quarter of 2019. With more and more overseas markets having lifted their pandemic control measures, the Company currently expects the sales recovery in overseas markets to continue.

Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended September 30, 2022

Revenue was RMB2,772.4 million (US$389.7 million), representing an increase of 4.5% year over year, primarily driven by a 47.6% year-over-year growth of revenue from overseas markets, partially offset by a 8.8% year-over-year decrease of revenue from China. 

Revenue from China was RMB1,852.3 million (US$260.4 million), compared to RMB2,030.8 million in the same period of 2021. The year-over-year decrease was (i) primarily driven by a decrease in revenue from the MINISO brand from RMB1,866.5 million to RMB1,700.4 million (US$239.0 million), as a result of the resurgence of COVID-19 in China in the September quarter, and (ii) partially offset by a year-over-year increase of 13.3% in revenue from the TOP TOY brand. For more information on the composition and year-over-year change of revenue, please refer to the "Unaudited additional information" in this press release.

Revenue from overseas markets was RMB920.2 million (US$129.4 million), accounting for 33.2% of our total revenue and representing an increase of 47.6% year-over-year. The increase was primarily due to a year-over-year increase of 9.7% in average store count and a year-over-year growth of 34.6% in average revenue per MINISO store in overseas markets. 

Cost of sales was RMB1,783.9 million (US$250.8 million), representing a decrease of 7.4% year over year, mainly attributable to the savings measures we adopted to reduce the cost of certain products. 

Gross profit was RMB988.6 million (US$139.0 million), representing an increase of 35.7% year over year. 

Gross margin was 35.7%, compared to 27.4% in the same period of 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to (i) the increase in revenue contribution from international operations, which typically have higher gross margin than domestic operations, from 23.5% in the same period of 2021 to 33.2% in this quarter, (ii) higher gross margin contributed by newly launched products in relation to our execution of strategic brand upgrade of MINISO in China, and (iii) the savings measures we adopted to reduce the cost of certain products.

Other income was RMB6.4 million (US$0.9 million), compared to RMB16.1 million in the same period of 2021. 

Selling and distribution expenses were RMB381.3 million (US$53.6 million), representing an increase of 11.9% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and distribution expenses were RMB372.6 million (US$52.4 million), representing an increase of 15.5% year over year. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to (i) increased rental and related expenses, (ii) increased personnel-related expenses, and (iii) increased licensing expenses in relation to our enlarged IP product offerings, partially offset by reduced promotion and advertising expenses due to our deferred marketing activities in China to tackle the resurgence of COVID-19.

General and administrative expenses were RMB167.6 million (US$23.6 million), representing a decrease of 20.7% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses were RMB163.2 million (US$22.9 million), representing a decrease of 18.4% year over year. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to decreased personnel-related expenses. 

Other net income was RMB64.0 million (US$9.0 million), compared to RMB33.6 million in the same period of 2021. Other net income mainly consists of net foreign exchange gain, investment income from wealth management products and others. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to a net foreign exchange gain of RMB52.3 million in this quarter, compared to RMB4.3 million in the same period of 2021, which was partially offset by a decrease in investment income from wealth management products as a result of reduced principal of such products. 

Operating profit was RMB509.5 million (US$71.6 million), representing an increase of 138.6% year over year. 

Profit for the period was RMB404.1 million (US$56.8 million), representing an increase of 161.5% year over year. 

Adjusted net profit(1), which represents profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses, was RMB417.4 million (US$58.7  million), representing an increase of 126.6% year over year. 

Adjusted net margin(1) was 15.1%, compared to 6.9% in the same period of 2021.

Basic and diluted earnings per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were RMB1.32 (US$0.19) in this quarter, compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB0.50 in the same period of 2021. Each ADS represents four of the Company's ordinary shares.

Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS(1) were both RMB1.36 (US$0.19) in this quarter, compared to RMB0.60 in the same period of 2021.

Notes:

(1)     See the sections titled "Non-IFRS Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures" in this press release for more information.

As of September 30, 2022, the combined balance of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits, and other investments amounted to RMB6,007.2 million (US$844.5 million).

Conference Call 

The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Monday, November 14, 2022 (8:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. The conference call can be accessed via the following zoom link or by dialing the following numbers:

Access 1

Zoom link: https://dooyle.zoom.us/j/88478292986?pwd=RTVoazJkQytrWnl5R1FkOTBFdlkyUT09

Meeting Number: 884 7829 2986 

Meeting Passcode: 9896

Access 2

Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers with the same meeting number and passcode with Access 1.

United States Toll Free:

833 548 0276 (or +1 646 518 9805)

Mainland China Toll Free:

400 182 3168 (or 400 616 8835)

Hong Kong, China (Charge Fees):

+852 5803 3730 (or +852 5803 3731)

United Kingdom (Charge Fees):

+44 203 481 5237 (or +44 131 460 1196)

France (Charge Fees):

+33 1 7037 9729 (or +33 1 7037 2246)

Singapore (Charge Fees):

+65 3158 7288 (or +65 3165 1065)

Canada (Charge Fees):

+1 438 809 7799 (or +1 204 272 7920)

Access 3

Listeners can also access the meeting through the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.

A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.

About MINISO Group

MINISO Group is a 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 September 30, 2022, which was RMB7.1135 to US$1.0000. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, MINISO considers and uses adjusted net profit, adjusted net margin, adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share and adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures 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 for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses. MINISO calculates adjusted net margin by dividing adjusted net profit by revenue for the same period. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS by dividing the adjusted net profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company by the number of ADSs represented by the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share in the same way it calculates adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS, except that it uses the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis as the denominator instead of the number of ADSs represented by these ordinary shares.

MINISO presents these non-IFRS financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. These non-IFRS financial measures enable 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 these non-IFRS financial measures 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. 

These non-IFRS financial measures are not defined under IFRS and are not presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using these non-IFRS financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect MINISO's operations. Further, these non-IFRS financial measures may differ from the non-IFRS information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited. 

These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to profit, net profit margin, basic and diluted earnings per share and basic and diluted earnings per ADS, as applicable, or any other measures of performance or as indicators of MINISO's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review MINISO's historical non-IFRS financial measures in light of the most directly comparable IFRS measures, as shown below. The non-IFRS financial measures presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures 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 measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures" 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 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") and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX"), 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 and the HKEX. 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. 

Investor Relations Contact: 

Raine Hu
MINISO Group Holding Limited
Email: ir@miniso.com 
Phone: +86 (20) 36228788 Ext.8039

Eric Yuan
Christensen Advisory
Email: miniso@christensencomms.com
Phone: +86 1380 111 0739

 

 

 

MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(Expressed in thousands)

















As at


As at

June 30,

2022

September 30,

2022

(Audited)

(Unaudited)



RMB'000


RMB'000


US$'000

ASSETS







Non-current assets







Property, plant and equipment


419,894


429,795


60,420

Right-of-use assets


2,342,589


2,341,049


329,100

Intangible assets


43,066


37,701


5,300

Goodwill


19,388


20,010


2,813

Deferred tax assets


154,333


154,103


21,663

Other receivables


28,274


23,365


3,285

Prepayments


201,682


201,407


28,313










3,209,226


3,207,430


450,894








Current assets







Other investments


210,523


240,770


33,847

Inventories


1,188,095


1,316,363


185,051

Trade and other receivables


1,056,198


1,105,479


155,406

Cash and cash equivalents


5,348,492


5,388,177


757,458

Restricted cash


32,376


29,677


4,172

Term deposits


236,878


348,549


48,998










8,072,562


8,429,015


1,184,932








Total assets


11,281,788


11,636,445


1,635,826








EQUITY







Share capital


92


95


13

Additional paid-in capital


7,982,824


8,015,098


1,126,744

Other reserves


993,307


1,026,854


144,353

Accumulated losses


(1,944,581)


(1,532,947)


(215,498)








Equity attributable to equity
shareholders of the Company


7,031,642


7,509,100


1,055,612

Non-controlling interests


(4,242)


(5,829)


(819)








Total equity


7,027,400


7,503,271


1,054,793








LIABILITIES







Non-current liabilities







Contract liabilities


51,658


51,112


7,185

Loans and borrowings


6,503


6,712


944

Lease liabilities


393,068


399,050


56,098

Deferred income


14,488


13,648


1,919










465,717


470,522


66,146








Current liabilities







Loans and borrowings


445


454


64

Trade and other payables


3,072,991


2,891,372


406,462

Contract liabilities


361,522


346,728


48,742

Lease liabilities


257,997


266,128


37,412

Deferred income


6,295


6,660


936

Current taxation


89,421


151,310


21,271










3,788,671


3,662,652


514,887








Total liabilities


4,254,388


4,133,174


581,033








Total equity and liabilities


11,281,788


11,636,445


1,635,826

 

 

 

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 September 30,




2021


2022


(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)



RMB'000


RMB'000


US$'000


Revenue


2,654,115


2,772,444


389,744


Cost of sales


(1,925,672)


(1,783,865)


(250,772)










Gross profit


728,443


988,579


138,972


Other income


16,076


6,419


902


Selling and distribution expenses


(340,809)


(381,345)


(53,609)


General and administrative expenses


(211,275)


(167,626)


(23,564)


Other net income


33,627


64,035


9,002


Credit loss on trade and other receivables


(12,547)


(554)


(78)










Operating profit


213,515


509,508


71,625


Finance income


13,057


32,255


4,534


Finance costs


(8,809)


(7,184)


(1,010)










Net finance income 


4,248


25,071


3,524


Share of loss of an equity-accounted investee,
net of tax


(7,891)


-


-










Profit before taxation


209,872


534,579


75,149


Income tax expense


(55,343)


(130,435)


(18,336)










Profit for the period


154,529


404,144


56,813










Attributable to:








Equity shareholders of the Company


152,039


411,634


57,866


Non-controlling interests


2,490


(7,490)


(1,053)










Earnings per share








-Basic


0.13


0.33


0.05


-Diluted


0.12


0.33


0.05










Earnings per ADS








(Each ADS represents 4 ordinary shares)

-Basic


0.50


1.32


0.19


-Diluted


0.50


1.32


0.19


 

 

 

MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Expressed in thousands)






Three months ended September 30,



2021


2022

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)



RMB'000


RMB'000


US$'000








Profit for the period


154,529


404,144


56,813








Items that may be reclassified
subsequently to profit or loss:








Exchange differences
on translation of
financial statements of
foreign operations


7,718


26,476


3,722








Other comprehensive
income for the period


7,718


26,476


3,722








Total comprehensive
income for the period


162,247


430,620


60,535








Attributable to:







Equity shareholders of
the Company


159,700


432,208


60,758

Non-controlling
interests


2,547


(1,588)


(223)











 

 

 

MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED 

RECONCILIATION OF NON-IFRS FINANCIAL MEASURES

(Expressed in thousands, except for per share and per ADS data)






Three months ended September 30,



2021


2022

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)



RMB'000


RMB'000


US$'000








Reconciliation of profit for the
period to adjusted net profit:







Profit for the period


154,529


404,144


56,813

Add back:







Equity-settled share-based
payment expenses


29,641


13,227


1,859








Adjusted net profit


184,170


417,371


58,672








Attributable to:







Equity shareholders of the
Company


181,680


424,861


59,725

Non-controlling interests


2,490


(7,490)


(1,053)















Adjusted net earnings per
share
(4)







-Basic


0.15


0.34


0.05

-Diluted


0.15


0.34


0.05








Adjusted net earnings per
ADS
(4) (Each ADS represents 4
ordinary shares)







-Basic


0.60


1.36


0.19

-Diluted


0.60


1.36


0.19








Notes:

(4) The adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share are computed by dividing the adjusted net profit attributable to
the equity shareholders of the Company by the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share
calculation on an IFRS basis.

 

 

 

MINISO GROUP HOLDING LIMITED


UNAUDITED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


(Expressed in millions, except for percentages)






Three months ended September 30,



2021


2022


YoY


RMB


RMB


US$


Revenue








Domestic Operations

2,031


1,852


260


(9 %)

-MINISO Brand

1,867


1,700


239


(9 %)

-TOP TOY Brand

109


124


17


13 %

-Others

55


28


4


(49 %)

International Operations

623


920


129


48 %


2,654


2,772


389


4 %










 

 

SOURCE MINISO Group Holding Limited