HANGZHOU, China, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China and Southeast Asia ("SEA"), today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (1)
For the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2023:(2)
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023:
BEST Freight – BEST Freight recorded revenue growth of 19.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023, year over year. Freight's gross margin was 5.3%, representing a 6.6 percentage points improvement from the same period of 2022. For the full year of 2023, Freight recorded revenue growth of 10.6% compared to 2022. Freight's gross margin was 3.7%, representing an 8.3 percentage points improvement of 2022 as we continued to reduce operating expenses and improve efficiency.
BEST Supply Chain Management – Driven by its best-in-class service quality and digital capabilities, BEST Supply Chain Management recorded gross margin of 5.8% compared to 4.4% in the same period of 2022. For the full year of 2023, Supply Chain Management recorded gross margin of 8.5% compared to 6.1% in 2022.
BEST Global – In the fourth quarter, BEST Global continued its robust post-COVID recovery. BEST Global's revenue increased by 20.0% and its parcel volumes increased by 60.1%, both year over year, with parcel volumes in Vietnam and Malaysia, increased by 173.0% and 27.3%, respectively. Total volume of the cross-border business in the fourth quarter increased by 55.6% compared with the third quarter of 2023. For the full year of 2023, BEST Global's revenue increased by 3.2% and its parcel volumes increased by 14.6%, both year over year, with parcel volumes in Vietnam and Malaysia, increased by 28.6% and 56.3%, respectively.
Key Operational Metrics
Three Months Ended |
% Change YOY |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
December 31, 2023 |
2022 vs |
2023 vs |
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Freight Volume (Tonne in '000) |
2,408 |
2,226 |
2,571 |
(7.6 %) |
15.5 % |
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Global Parcel Volume in SEA |
43,707 |
25,421 |
40,688 |
(41.8 %) |
60.1 % |
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Fiscal Year Ended |
% Change YoY |
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December 31, |
December 31, |
December 31, |
2022 vs |
2023 vs |
|||||
Freight Volume (Tonne in '000) |
9,218 |
8,659 |
9,280 |
(6.1 %) |
7.2 % |
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Global Parcel Volume in SEA |
150,392 |
121,637 |
139,415 |
(19.1 %) |
14.6 % |
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FINANCIAL RESULTS (11)
For the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2023:
Revenue
The following table sets forth a breakdown of revenue by business segment for the periods indicated.
Table 1 – Breakdown of Revenue by Business Segment |
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Three Months Ended |
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December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2023 |
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(In '000, except for %) |
RMB |
% of |
RMB |
US$ |
% of |
% Change |
||
Freight |
1,261,196 |
63.7 % |
1,501,909 |
211,539 |
67.2 % |
19.1 % |
||
Supply Chain Management |
500,602 |
25.3 % |
471,379 |
66,392 |
21.1 % |
(5.8 %) |
||
Global |
195,680 |
9.9 % |
234,906 |
33,086 |
10.5 % |
20.0 % |
||
Others(12) |
23,917 |
1.1 % |
28,057 |
3,952 |
1.2 % |
17.3 % |
||
Total Revenue |
1,981,395 |
100.0 % |
2,236,251 |
314,969 |
100.0 % |
12.9 % |
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Cost of Revenue
The following table sets forth a breakdown of cost of revenue by business segment for the periods indicated.
Table 2 – Breakdown of Cost of Revenue by Business Segment |
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Three Months Ended |
% of Revenue YOY |
|||||||
December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2023 |
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(In '000, except for %) |
RMB |
% of |
RMB |
US$ |
% of |
|||
Freight |
(1,277,026) |
101.3 % |
(1,422,351) |
(200,334) |
94.7 % |
(6.6 %) |
||
Supply Chain Management |
(478,511) |
95.6 % |
(443,927) |
(62,526) |
94.2 % |
(1.4 %) |
||
Global |
(264,014) |
134.9 % |
(270,146) |
(38,049) |
115.0 % |
(19.9 %) |
||
Others |
(20,321) |
85.0 % |
18,500 |
2,606 |
(65.9 %) |
(151.0 %) |
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Total Cost of Revenue |
(2,039,872) |
103.0 % |
(2,117,924) |
(298,303) |
94.7 % |
(8.3 %) |
||
Gross Profit was RMB118.3 million (US$16.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to gross loss of RMB58.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2022; Gross Margin was 5.3%, compared to negative 3.0% in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Operating Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses were RMB281.5 million (US$39.6 million), or 12.6% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to RMB263.4 million, or 13.3% of revenue in the same quarter of 2022.
Research and Development Expenses were RMB29.4 million (US$4.1 million), or 1.3% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to RMB29.2 million, or 1.5% of revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Share-based Compensation ("SBC") Expenses included in the cost and expense items above were RMB10.9 million (US$1.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to RMB15.6 million in the same period of 2022. Of the total SBC expenses, RMB0.05 million (US$0.01 million) was allocated to cost of revenue, RMB0.5 million (US$0.07 million) was allocated to selling expenses, RMB9.5 million (US$1.3 million) was allocated to general and administrative expenses, and RMB0.8 million (US$0.1 million) was allocated to research and development expenses.
Net Loss and Non-GAAP Net Loss from continuing operations
Net Loss from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB283.5 million (US$39.9 million), compared to RMB365.8 million in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP Net Loss from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB177.9 million (US$25.1 million), compared to RMB338.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Diluted loss per ADS and Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations
Diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB12.41 (US$ 1.75), compared to a loss of RMB17.96 in the same period of 2022. Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB 7.10 (US$1.00), compared to a loss of RMB16.52 in the fourth quarter of 2022. A reconciliation of non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS to diluted loss per ADS is included at the end of this results announcement.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was negative RMB143.0 million (US$20.1 million), compared to negative RMB296.9 million in the same period of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations in the fourth quarter of 2023 was negative 6.4%, compared to negative 15.0% in the same period of 2022.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments
As of December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB2.3 billion (US$321.5 million), compared to RMB3.2 billion as of December 31, 2022. In 2023, the Company repurchased approximately US$75 million (RMB542 million) aggregate principal amount of its existing Convertible Senior Notes due 2024.
Net Cash Used In Continuing Operating Activities
Net cash generated from continuing operating activities in the fourth quarter of 2023 was RMB0.9million (US$0.1 million), compared to RMB241.9 million of net cash used in continuing operating activities in the same period of 2022.
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023:
Revenue
The following table sets forth a breakdown of revenue by business segment for the periods indicated.
Table 3 – Breakdown of Revenue by Business Segment |
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Fiscal Year Ended |
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31-Dec-22 |
31-Dec-23 |
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(In '000, except for %) |
RMB |
% of |
RMB |
US$ |
% of |
% Change |
||
Freight |
4,888,278 |
63.2 % |
5,404,395 |
761,193 |
65.0 % |
10.6 % |
||
Supply Chain Management |
1,822,075 |
23.5 % |
1,858,629 |
261,782 |
22.4 % |
2.0 % |
||
Global |
916,907 |
11.8 % |
946,513 |
133,314 |
11.4 % |
3.2 % |
||
Others |
116,812 |
1.5 % |
106,307 |
14,973 |
1.2 % |
(9.0 %) |
||
Total Revenue |
7,744,072 |
100.0 % |
8,315,844 |
1,171,262 |
100.0 % |
7.4 % |
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Cost of Revenue
The following table sets forth a breakdown of cost of revenue by business segment for the periods indicated.
Table 4 – Breakdown of Cost of Revenue by Business Segment |
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Fiscal Year Ended |
% of YoY |
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December 31, 2022 |
December 31, 2023 |
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(In '000, except for %) |
RMB |
% of |
RMB |
US$ |
% of |
|||
Freight |
(5,114,937) |
104.6 % |
(5,206,967) |
(733,386) |
96.3 % |
(8.3 %) |
||
Supply Chain Management |
(1,711,818) |
93.9 % |
(1,700,467) |
(239,506) |
91.5 % |
(2.4 %) |
||
Global |
(1,081,587) |
118.0 % |
(1,131,484) |
(159,366) |
119.5 % |
1.5 % |
||
Others |
(99,288) |
85.0 % |
(26,489) |
(3,731) |
24.9 % |
(60.1 %) |
||
Total Cost of Revenue |
(8,007,630) |
103.4 % |
(8,065,407) |
(1,135,989) |
97.0 % |
(6.4 %) |
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Gross Profit was RMB250.4 million (US$35.3 million) in 2023, compared to gross loss of RMB263.6 million in 2022; Gross Margin was 3.0%, compared to negative 3.4% in 2022.
Operating Expenses
Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses were RMB994.4 million (US$140.0 million), or 12.0% of revenue in 2023, compared to RMB1,127.3 million, or 14.6% of revenue in 2022.
Research and Development Expenses were RMB115.9 million (US$16.3 million), or 1.4% of revenue in 2023, compared to RMB144.2 million, or 1.9% of revenue in 2022.
Share-based Compensation ("SBC") Expenses included in the cost and expense items above were RMB48.3 million (US$6.8 million) in 2023, compared to RMB72.1 million in 2022. Of the total SBC expenses, RMB0.2 million (US$0.03 million) was allocated to cost of revenue, RMB2.1 million (US$0.3 million) was allocated to selling expenses, RMB42.5 million (US$6.0 million) was allocated to general and administrative expenses, and RMB3.6 million (US$0.5 million) was allocated to research and development expenses.
Net Loss and Non-GAAP Net Loss from continuing operations
Net Loss from continuing operations in 2023 was RMB908.6 million (US$128.0 million), compared to RMB1,464.8 million in 2022. Non-GAAP Net Loss from continuing operations in 2023 was RMB765.6 million (US$107.8 million), compared to RMB1,380.4 million in 2022.
Diluted loss per ADS and Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations
Diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations in 2023 was RMB43.60 (US$6.20), compared to a loss of RMB72.68 in 2022. Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS from continuing operations in 2023 was RMB36.10 (US$5.14), compared to a loss of RMB68.36 in 2022. A reconciliation of non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS to diluted loss per ADS is included at the end of this results announcement.
Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations in 2023 was negative RMB613.7 million (US$86.4 million), compared to negative RMB1,181.8 million in 2022. Adjusted EBITDA Margin from continuing operations in 2023 was negative 7.4%, compared to negative 15.3% in 2022.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Short-term Investments
As of December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB2.3 billion (US$321.5 million), compared to RMB3.2 billion as of December 31, 2022. In 2023, the Company repurchased approximately US$75 million (RMB542 million) aggregate principal amount of its existing Convertible Senior Notes due 2024.
Net Cash Used In Continuing Operating Activities
Net cash used in continuing operating activities in 2023 was RMB554.7 million (US$78.1 million), compared to RMB1,051.7 million of net cash used in continuing operating activities in 2022.
SHARES OUTSTANDING
As of March 11, 2024, the Company had approximately 401.9 million ordinary shares outstanding([13]). Each American Depositary Share represents five (20) Class A ordinary shares.
As previously announced, effective from April 4, 2023, the Company changed the ratio of its American Depositary Shares to its Class A ordinary shares, par value US$0.01 per share, from the original ADS ratio of one (1) ADS to five (5) Class A ordinary share, to a new ADS ratio of one (1) ADS to twenty (20) Class A ordinary shares.
Effective as of September 25, 2023, the Company's board of directors terminated its previously announced share repurchase program, under which the Company could repurchase up to US$20 million worth of its outstanding American Depositary Shares over a 12-month period. Prior to the program's termination, the Company repurchased a total of 1,265,685 ADSs for a total amount paid of approximately US$3.3 million (excluding commissions) under the program.
ABOUT BEST INC.
BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) is a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China and SEA. Through its proprietary technology platform and extensive networks, BEST offers a comprehensive set of logistics and value-added services, including freight delivery, supply chain management and global logistics services. BEST's mission is to empower business and enrich life by leveraging technology and business model innovation to create a smarter, more efficient supply chain. For more information, please visit: http://www.best-inc.com/en/.
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 terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, the business outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as BEST's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. BEST may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about BEST'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: BEST's goals and strategies; BEST's future business development, results of operations and financial condition; BEST's ability to maintain and enhance its ecosystem; BEST's ability to compete effectively; BEST's ability to continue to innovate, meet evolving market trends, adapt to changing customer demands and maintain its culture of innovation; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and other countries in which BEST operates, and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in BEST's filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and BEST does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In evaluating its business, BEST considers and uses non-GAAP measures, such as non-GAAP net loss/income, non-GAAP net loss/income margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, EBITDA, and non-GAAP Diluted earnings/loss per ADS, as supplemental measures in the evaluation of the Company's operating results and in the Company's financial and operational decision-making. The Company believes these non-GAAP financial measures that help identify underlying trends in the Company's business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of the expenses and gains that the Company includes in loss from operations and net loss. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about its operating results, enhance the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the Company's management in its financial and operational decision-making. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable GAAP Measures" in the results announcement.
The non-GAAP financial measures are provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and prospects for the future. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, U.S. GAAP results. In addition, the Company's calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
Summary of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statements |
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(In Thousands) |
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Three Months Ended December 31, |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, |
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2022 |
2023 |
2022 |
2023 |
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RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
||||||
Revenue |
|||||||||||
Freight |
1,261,196 |
1,501,909 |
211,539 |
4,888,278 |
5,404,395 |
761,193 |
|||||
Supply Chain Management |
500,602 |
471,379 |
66,392 |
1,822,075 |
1,858,629 |
261,782 |
|||||
Global |
195,680 |
234,906 |
33,086 |
916,907 |
946,513 |
133,314 |
|||||
Others |
23,917 |
28,057 |
3,952 |
116,812 |
106,307 |
14,973 |
|||||
Total Revenue |
1,981,395 |
2,236,251 |
314,969 |
7,744,072 |
8,315,844 |
1,171,262 |
|||||
Cost of Revenue |
|||||||||||
Freight |
(1,277,026) |
(1,422,351) |
(200,334) |
(5,114,937) |
(5,206,967) |
(733,386) |
|||||
Supply Chain Management |
(478,511) |
(443,927) |
(62,526) |
(1,711,818) |
(1,700,467) |
(239,506) |
|||||
Global |
(264,014) |
(270,146) |
(38,049) |
(1,081,587) |
(1,131,484) |
(159,366) |
|||||
Others |
(20,321) |
18,500 |
2,606 |
(99,288) |
(26,489) |
(3,731) |
|||||
Total Cost of Revenue |
(2,039,872) |
(2,117,924) |
(298,303) |
(8,007,630) |
(8,065,407) |
(1,135,989) |
|||||
Gross (Loss)/Profit |
(58,477) |
118,327 |
16,666 |
(263,558) |
250,437 |
35,273 |
|||||
Selling Expenses |
(54,621) |
(72,080) |
(10,152) |
(237,918) |
(256,621) |
(36,144) |
|||||
General and Administrative Expenses |
(208,738) |
(209,400) |
(29,493) |
(889,345) |
(737,775) |
(103,913) |
|||||
Research and Development Expenses |
(29,247) |
(29,449) |
(4,148) |
(144,181) |
(115,917) |
(16,327) |
|||||
Impairment of long-lived assets |
- |
(94,699) |
(13,338) |
- |
(94,699) |
(13,338) |
|||||
Other operating income, net |
3,387 |
2,575 |
363 |
108,817 |
2,658 |
374 |
|||||
Loss from Operations |
(347,696) |
(284,726) |
(40,102) |
(1,426,185) |
(951,917) |
(134,075) |
|||||
Interest Income |
19,208 |
17,848 |
2,514 |
80,361 |
83,810 |
11,805 |
|||||
Interest Expense |
(16,329) |
(13,864) |
(1,953) |
(89,058) |
(64,283) |
(9,055) |
|||||
Foreign Exchange Gain/(loss) |
68,318 |
11,750 |
1,655 |
(132,730) |
(14,010) |
(1,974) |
|||||
Other Income |
2,149 |
469 |
66 |
25,914 |
11,067 |
1,559 |
|||||
Other Expense |
(13,815) |
(635) |
(89) |
5,763 |
(4,454) |
(628) |
|||||
(Loss)/Gain on changes in the fair value of |
(77,577) |
(14,114) |
(1,988) |
71,619 |
32,322 |
4,553 |
|||||
Loss before Income Tax and Share of |
(365,742) |
(283,272) |
(39,897) |
(1,464,316) |
(907,465) |
(127,815) |
|||||
Income Tax Expense |
(106) |
(249) |
(35) |
(511) |
(1,141) |
(161) |
|||||
Loss before Share of Net loss of Equity |
(365,848) |
(283,521) |
(39,932) |
(1,464,827) |
(908,606) |
(127,976) |
|||||
Share of Net Loss of Equity Investees |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
|||||
Net Loss from continuing operations |
(365,848) |
(283,521) |
(39,932) |
(1,464,827) |
(908,606) |
(127,976) |
|||||
Net (loss)/gain from discontinued operations |
(31,787) |
- |
- |
(38,464) |
15,222 |
2,144 |
|||||
Net Loss |
(397,635) |
(283,521) |
(39,932) |
(1,503,291) |
(893,384) |
(125,832) |
|||||
Net Loss from continuing operations attributable |
(13,055) |
(36,811) |
(5,185) |
(39,980) |
(78,982) |
(11,124) |
|||||
Net Loss attributable to BEST Inc. |
(384,580) |
(246,710) |
(34,747) |
(1,463,311) |
(814,402) |
(114,708) |
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Summary of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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(In Thousands) |
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As of December 31,2022 |
As of December 31, 2023 |
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RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
|||
Assets |
|||||
Current Assets |
|||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
533,481 |
425,976 |
59,997 |
||
Restricted Cash |
399,337 |
1,008,318 |
142,019 |
||
Accounts and Notes Receivables |
691,324 |
829,802 |
116,875 |
||
Inventories |
16,480 |
7,794 |
1,098 |
||
Prepayments and Other Current Assets |
777,842 |
674,100 |
94,945 |
||
Short‑term Investments |
725,043 |
35,888 |
5,055 |
||
Amounts Due from Related Parties |
76,368 |
60,394 |
8,506 |
||
Lease Rental Receivables |
43,067 |
47,925 |
6,750 |
||
Total Current Assets |
3,262,942 |
3,090,197 |
435,245 |
||
Non‑current Assets |
|||||
Property and Equipment, Net |
784,732 |
624,205 |
87,917 |
||
Intangible Assets, Net |
75,553 |
93,173 |
13,123 |
||
Long‑term Investments |
156,859 |
156,859 |
22,093 |
||
Goodwill |
54,135 |
54,135 |
7,625 |
||
Non‑current Deposits |
50,767 |
81,869 |
11,531 |
||
Other Non‑current Assets |
75,666 |
46,913 |
6,608 |
||
Restricted Cash |
1,545,605 |
812,371 |
114,420 |
||
Lease Rental Receivables |
40,188 |
314 |
44 |
||
Operating Lease Right-of-use Assets |
1,743,798 |
1,293,526 |
182,189 |
||
Total non‑current Assets |
4,527,303 |
3,163,365 |
445,550 |
||
Total Assets |
7,790,245 |
6,253,562 |
880,795 |
||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
|||||
Current Liabilities |
|||||
Long-term borrowings-current |
79,148 |
721 |
102 |
||
Long-term Bank Loans-current |
- |
794,679 |
111,928 |
||
Convertible Senior Notes held by related parties |
522,744 |
531,202 |
74,818 |
||
Convertible Senior Notes held by third parties |
77 |
78 |
11 |
||
Short‑term Bank Loans |
183,270 |
401,755 |
56,586 |
||
Accounts and Notes Payable |
1,430,004 |
1,640,864 |
231,111 |
||
Income Tax Payable |
1,563 |
2,777 |
391 |
||
Customer Advances and Deposits and |
277,737 |
288,184 |
40,590 |
||
Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities |
1,145,654 |
1,091,573 |
153,745 |
||
Financing Lease Liabilities |
11,873 |
418 |
59 |
||
Operating Lease Liabilities |
544,262 |
509,450 |
71,755 |
||
Amounts Due to Related Parties |
1,315 |
1,119 |
158 |
||
Total Current Liabilities |
4,197,647 |
5,262,820 |
741,254 |
||
Summary of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Cont'd) |
||||
(In Thousands) |
||||
As of December 31, 2022 |
As of December 31, 2023 |
|||
RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
||
Non-current Liabilities |
||||
Convertible senior notes held by related parties |
522,744 |
- |
- |
|
Long-term borrowings |
381 |
- |
- |
|
Operating Lease Liabilities |
1,292,057 |
876,854 |
123,502 |
|
Financing Lease Liabilities |
26,024 |
1,231 |
173 |
|
Other Non‑current Liabilities |
18,752 |
22,837 |
3,216 |
|
Long-term Bank Loans |
928,894 |
159,729 |
22,497 |
|
Total Non‑current Liabilities |
2,788,852 |
1,060,651 |
149,388 |
|
Total Liabilities |
6,986,499 |
6,323,471 |
890,642 |
|
Mezzanine Equity: |
||||
Convertible Non-controlling Interests |
191,865 |
191,865 |
27,024 |
|
Total mezzanine equity |
191,865 |
191,865 |
27,024 |
|
Shareholders' Equity |
||||
Ordinary Shares |
25,988 |
25,988 |
3,660 |
|
Treasury Shares |
- |
(23,853) |
(3,360) |
|
Additional Paid‑In Capital |
19,481,417 |
19,529,806 |
2,750,715 |
|
Accumulated Deficit |
(18,934,860) |
(19,749,262) |
(2,781,625) |
|
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
124,464 |
119,169 |
16,785 |
|
BEST Inc. Shareholders' Equity |
697,009 |
(98,152) |
(13,825) |
|
Non-controlling Interests |
(85,128) |
(163,622) |
(23,046) |
|
Total Shareholders' Equity/(Deficit) |
611,881 |
(261,774) |
(36,871) |
|
Total Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and |
7,790,245 |
6,253,562 |
880,795 |
|
Summary of Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
|||||||||
(In Thousands) |
|||||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, |
||||||||
2022 |
2023 |
2022 |
2023 |
||||||
RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
RMB |
RMB |
US$ |
||||
Net cash (used in)/generated from |
(241,890) |
884 |
125 |
(1,051,662) |
(554,725) |
(78,131) |
|||
Net cash used in discontinued operating |
- |
- |
- |
(66,174) |
- |
- |
|||
Net cash (used in)/generated from operating |
(241,890) |
884 |
125 |
(1,117,836) |
(554,725) |
(78,131) |
|||
Net cash generated from/(used in) |
239,536 |
(3,460) |
(487) |
150,756 |
698,238 |
98,345 |
|||
Net cash generated from/(used in) |
239,536 |
(3,460) |
(487) |
150,756 |
698,238 |
98,345 |
|||
Net cash generated from/(used in) |
481 |
(1,752) |
(247) |
(1,948,367) |
(377,114) |
(53,115) |
|||
Net cash generated from/ (used in) |
481 |
(1,752) |
(247) |
(1,948,367) |
(377,114) |
(53,115) |
|||
Exchange Rate Effect on Cash and Cash |
(14,864) |
(73,490) |
(10,352) |
77,722 |
1,843 |
258 |
|||
Net decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents, |
(16,737) |
(77,818) |
(10,961) |
(2,837,725) |
(231,758) |
(32,643) |
|||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and |
2,495,160 |
2,324,483 |
327,397 |
5,316,148 |
2,478,423 |
349,079 |
|||
Cash and Cash Equivalents, and |
2,478,423 |
2,246,665 |
316,436 |
2,478,423 |
2,246,665 |
316,436 |
|||
RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES
For the Company's continuing operations, the table below sets forth a reconciliation of the Company's net loss to EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods indicated:
Table 5 – Reconciliation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated(14) |
Total |
Net Loss |
(3,519) |
(12,501) |
(202,039) |
(11,296) |
(54,166) |
(283,521) |
Add |
||||||
Depreciation & Amortization |
19,060 |
8,423 |
7,857 |
124 |
3,213 |
38,677 |
Interest Expense |
- |
- |
- |
- |
13,864 |
13,864 |
Income Tax Expense/(Benefit) |
32 |
(4) |
- |
221 |
- |
249 |
Subtract |
||||||
Interest Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(17,848) |
(17,848) |
EBITDA |
15,573 |
(4,082) |
(194,182) |
(10,951) |
(54,937) |
(248,579) |
Add |
||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
1,535 |
849 |
493 |
9 |
8,038 |
10,924 |
Impairment of long-lived assets |
- |
- |
94,699 |
- |
- |
94,699 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
17,108 |
(3,233) |
(98,990) |
(10,942) |
(46,899) |
(142,956) |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
1.1 % |
(0.7 %) |
(42.1 %) |
(39.0 %) |
- |
(6.4 %) |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated |
Total |
Net Loss |
(137,133) |
(13,939) |
(134,200) |
(25,378) |
(55,198) |
(365,848) |
Add |
||||||
Depreciation & Amortization |
19,411 |
7,492 |
11,682 |
847 |
4,448 |
43,880 |
Interest Expense |
- |
- |
- |
- |
16,329 |
16,329 |
Income Tax (Benefit) /Expense |
- |
(12) |
(5) |
123 |
- |
106 |
Subtract |
||||||
Interest Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(19,208) |
(19,208) |
EBITDA |
(117,722) |
(6,459) |
(122,523) |
(24,408) |
(53,629) |
(324,741) |
Add |
||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
2,237 |
1,259 |
(235) |
25 |
12,291 |
15,577 |
Fair value change of equity |
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,312 |
12,312 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
(115,485) |
(5,200) |
(122,758) |
(24,383) |
(29,026) |
(296,852) |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
(9.2 %) |
(1.0 %) |
(62.7 %) |
(101.9 %) |
- |
(15.0 %) |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 |
||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated(15) |
Total |
Net Loss |
(121,828) |
(3,239) |
(541,602) |
(59,653) |
(182,284) |
(908,606) |
Add |
||||||
Depreciation & Amortization |
76,672 |
34,070 |
40,977 |
1,333 |
17,172 |
170,224 |
Interest Expense |
- |
- |
- |
- |
64,283 |
64,283 |
Income Tax Expense/(Benefit) |
54 |
36 |
(11) |
1,074 |
(12) |
1,141 |
Subtract |
||||||
Interest Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(83,810) |
(83,810) |
EBITDA |
(45,102) |
30,867 |
(500,636) |
(57,246) |
(184,651) |
(756,768) |
Add |
||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
6,817 |
3,374 |
2,175 |
42 |
35,935 |
48,343 |
Impairment of long-lived assets |
- |
- |
94,699 |
- |
- |
94,699 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
(38,285) |
34,241 |
(403,762) |
(57,204) |
(148,716) |
(613,726) |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
(0.7 %) |
1.8 % |
(42.7 %) |
(53.8 %) |
- |
(7.4 %) |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 |
||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated(16) |
Total |
Net Loss |
(506,411) |
(32,277) |
(420,687) |
(213,794) |
(291,658) |
(1,464,827) |
Add |
||||||
Depreciation & Amortization |
79,273 |
35,789 |
29,300 |
22,846 |
22,179 |
189,387 |
Interest Expense |
- |
- |
- |
- |
89,058 |
89,058 |
Income Tax Expense/(Benefit) |
- |
23 |
25 |
451 |
12 |
511 |
Subtract |
||||||
Interest Income |
- |
- |
- |
- |
(80,361) |
(80,361) |
EBITDA |
(427,138) |
3,535 |
(391,362) |
(190,497) |
(260,770) |
(1,266,232) |
Add |
||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
10,478 |
6,081 |
4,962 |
319 |
50,256 |
72,096 |
Fair value change of equity |
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,312 |
12,312 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
(416,660) |
9,616 |
(386,400) |
(190,178) |
(198,202) |
(1,181,824) |
Adjusted EBITDA Margin |
(8.5 %) |
0.5 % |
(42.1 %) |
(162.8 %) |
- |
(15.3 %) |
For the Company's continuing operations, the table below sets forth a reconciliation of the Company's net loss to non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss margin for the periods indicated:
Table 6 – Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Net Loss and Non-GAAP Net Loss Margin |
||||||
Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 |
||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated(17) |
Total |
Net Loss |
(3,519) |
(12,501) |
(202,039) |
(11,296) |
(54,166) |
(283,521) |
Add |
||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
1,535 |
849 |
493 |
9 |
8,038 |
10,924 |
Impairment of long-lived assets |
- |
- |
94,699 |
- |
- |
94,699 |
Non-GAAP Net Loss |
(1,984) |
(11,652) |
(106,847) |
(11,287) |
(46,128) |
(177,898) |
Non-GAAP Net Loss Margin |
(0.1 %) |
(2.5 %) |
(45.5 %) |
(40.2 %) |
- |
(8.0 %) |
Three Months Ended December 31, 2022 |
||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated(18) |
Total |
Net Loss |
(137,133) |
(13,939) |
(134,200) |
(25,378) |
(55,198) |
(365,848) |
Add |
||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
2,237 |
1,259 |
(235) |
25 |
12,291 |
15,577 |
Fair value change of equity |
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,312 |
12,312 |
Non-GAAP Net Loss |
(134,896) |
(12,680) |
(134,435) |
(25,353) |
(30,595) |
(337,959) |
Non-GAAP Net Loss Margin |
(10.7 %) |
(2.5 %) |
(68.7 %) |
(106.0 %) |
- |
(17.1 %) |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 |
||||||||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated(19) |
Total |
||||||
Net Loss |
(121,828) |
(3,239) |
(541,602) |
(59,653) |
(182,284) |
(908,606) |
||||||
Add |
||||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
6,817 |
3,374 |
2,175 |
43 |
35,935 |
48,343 |
||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets |
- |
- |
94,699 |
- |
- |
94,699 |
||||||
Non-GAAP Net Gain |
(115,011) |
135 |
(444,728) |
(59,611) |
(146,349) |
(765,564) |
||||||
Non-GAAP Net Loss Margin |
(2.1 %) |
0.01 % |
(47.0 %) |
(56.1 %) |
- |
(9.2 %) |
||||||
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 |
|||||||||||
(In RMB'000) |
Freight |
Supply Chain |
Global |
Others |
Unallocated(20) |
Total |
|||||
Net Loss |
(506,411) |
(32,277) |
(420,687) |
(213,794) |
(291,658) |
(1,464,827) |
|||||
Add |
|||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
10,478 |
6,081 |
4,962 |
319 |
50,256 |
72,096 |
|||||
Fair value change of equity |
- |
- |
- |
- |
12,312 |
12,312 |
|||||
Non-GAAP Net Loss |
(495,933) |
(26,196) |
(415,725) |
(213,475) |
(229,090) |
(1,380,419) |
|||||
Non-GAAP Net Loss Margin |
(10.1 %) |
(1.4 %) |
(45.3 %) |
(182.8 %) |
- |
(17.8 %) |
|||||
For the Company's continuing operations, the table below sets forth a reconciliation of the Company's diluted loss per ADS to Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS for the periods indicated:
Table 7 – Reconciliation of diluted loss per ADS and Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS |
|||||
Three Months Ended December 31, |
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, |
||||
2023 |
2023 |
||||
(In '000) |
RMB |
US$ |
RMB |
US$ |
|
Net Loss Attributable to Ordinary Shareholders |
(246,710) |
(34,747) |
(829,624) |
(116,852) |
|
Add |
|||||
Share-based Compensation Expenses |
10,924 |
1,539 |
48,343 |
6,809 |
|
Impairment of long-lived assets |
94,699 |
13,338 |
94,699 |
13,338 |
|
Non-GAAP Net Loss Attributable to Ordinary |
(141,087) |
(19,870) |
(686,582) |
(96,705) |
|
Weighted Average Diluted Ordinary Shares |
|||||
Diluted |
397,643,268 |
397,643,268 |
381,429,237 |
381,429,237 |
|
Diluted (Non-GAAP) |
397,643,268 |
397,643,268 |
381,429,237
|
381,429,237
|
|
Diluted loss per ordinary share |
(0.62) |
(0.09) |
(2.18) |
(0.31) |
|
Add |
|||||
Non-GAAP adjustment to net loss per |
0.27 |
0.04 |
0.38 |
0.05 |
|
Non-GAAP diluted loss per ordinary share |
(0.35) |
(0.05) |
(1.80) |
(0.25) |
|
Diluted loss per ADS |
(12.41) |
(1.75) |
(43.60) |
(6.20) |
|
Add |
|||||
Non-GAAP adjustment to net loss per ADS |
5.31 |
0.75 |
7.50 |
1.06 |
|
Non-GAAP diluted loss per ADS |
(7.10) |
(1.00) |
(36.10) |
(5.14) |
|
(1) All numbers presented have been rounded to the nearest integer, tenth, or hundredth, and year over year comparisons are based on figures before rounding. |
(2) In December 2021, BEST sold its China express business, the principal terms of which were previously announced. As a result, China express business has been deconsolidated from the Company and its historical financial results are reflected in the Company's consolidated financial statements as discontinued operations accordingly. The financial information and non-GAAP financial information disclosed in this press release is presented on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise specifically stated. |
(3) Non-GAAP net income/loss represents net income/loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, and fair value change of equity investments (if any). |
(4) See the sections entitled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable GAAP Measures" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to within this results announcement. |
(5) Diluted earnings/loss per ADS, is calculated by dividing net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders as adjusted for the effect of dilutive ordinary equivalent shares, if any, by the weighted average number of ordinary and dilutive ordinary equivalent shares expressed in ADS outstanding during the period. |
(6) EBITDA represents net income/loss excluding depreciation, amortization, interest expense and income tax expense and minus interest income. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets and fair value change of equity investments (if any). |
(7) Non-GAAP net income/loss represents net income/loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets, amortization of intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions, and fair value change of equity investments (if any). |
(8) See the sections entitled "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures to the Nearest Comparable GAAP Measures" for more information about the non-GAAP measures referred to within this results announcement. |
(9) Diluted earnings/loss per ADS, is calculated by dividing net income/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders as adjusted for the effect of dilutive ordinary equivalent shares, if any, by the weighted average number of ordinary and dilutive ordinary equivalent shares expressed in ADS outstanding during the period. |
(10) EBITDA represents net income/loss excluding depreciation, amortization, interest expense and income tax expense and minus interest income. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment of long-lived assets and fair value change of equity investments (if any). |
(11) All numbers represented the financial results from continuing operations, unless otherwise stated. |
(12) "Others" Segment primarily represents SaaS software service and Capital business units. |
(13) The total number of shares outstanding excludes shares reserved for future issuances upon exercise or vesting of awards granted under the Company's share incentive plans. |
(14) Unallocated expenses are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. |
(15) Unallocated expenses are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. |
(16) Unallocated expenses are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. |
(17) Unallocated expenses are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. |
(18) Unallocated expenses are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. |
(19) Unallocated expenses are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. |
(20) Unallocated expenses are primarily related to corporate administrative expenses and other miscellaneous items that are not allocated to individual segments. |
