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Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results SHANGHAI

Key Takeaway: 111, Inc. announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The company reported a slight decrease in net revenues for the fourth quarter, alongside a notable drop in gross segment profit. Despite these challenges, the company achieved overall revenue growth for the fiscal year and has made strides in operational efficiency and digital innovation within the healthcare sector. Significant accolades for their efforts in technology integration highlight 111, Inc.'s proactive approach in enhancing operational capabilities.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Achieved net revenue growth of 10.6% for Fiscal Year 2023
  • Improved operational efficiency with reduced operating expenses as a percentage of revenues
  • Recognized with awards for pioneering technological integration in healthcare
  • Continuing commitment to digital innovation and strategic partnerships

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • Fourth quarter net revenues decreased by 1.0% year-over-year
  • Gross segment profit fell by 15.5% compared to last year
  • Operational loss increased as a percentage of net revenues, indicating deeper financial concerns
  • B2C net revenue saw significant declines, especially in service offerings

Full Press Release Details

111, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal
Year 2023 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - 111,
Inc. ("111" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YI), a leading tech-enabled healthcare platform company committed to digitally
connecting patients with medicine and healthcare services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter
and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
Quarter 2023 Highlights
Fiscal Year 2023 Highlights
Mr. Junling Liu, Co-Founder, Chairman,
and Chief Executive Officer of 111, commented, "Compared to fourth quarter of last year, which we had benefit from the opening up
of Covid related activities, our net revenues for the fourth quarter
this year saw a slight adjustment, with a modest decrease of 1.0% year-over-year to RMB 4.1 billion.
Our gross segment profit saw a 15.5% decrease year-over-year. Our operational loss, as a percentage of net revenues, accounted for 5.0%,
compared to 2.6% in the corresponding quarter of the prior year, while Non-GAAP operational loss accounted for 1.3% of net revenues this
quarter as compared to 1.0% in the same quarter of last year."
Mr. Liu added, "Nevertheless, we've made strides
in improving our operational efficiency, with excluding the share-based compensation, total operating expenses as a percentage of net
revenues falling to 6.6% this quarter, down from 7.1% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. We anticipate maintaining this
positive trajectory as we expand. Concurrently, our dedication remains steadfast in providing top-tier services to our customers and patients."
Mr. Liu added, "in whole year 2023, we managed
to achieve net revenues growth at 10.6%. Our gross segment profit for the year increased by 1.1%. In addition, we continued to improve
our operation efficiency. Our total sales and marketing expenses, G&A expenses and technology expenses, excluding share-based compensation,
decreased by 11.6% year over year. As a result, on a full year basis, our Non-GAAP loss from operations as a percentage of net revenues
decreased to 0.8% from 1.6% last year."
"In 2023, we embarked on a transformative journey
focused on elevating operational efficiency and embracing digital innovation within the pharmaceutical sector. Our efforts to advance
digitization and enhance management processes have laid the foundation for significant improvements in operational efficiencies, pricing
strategies, and supply chain streamlining. Recognized for our pioneering approach, we were honored with prestigious awards such as the
"2023 Shanghai E-commerce Model Enterprise" and the "Key Productive Internet Service Platform in Shanghai's Pudong New
Area." These accolades reflect our leadership in leveraging technology to optimize supply chain processes, demand fulfillment, and
operational capabilities. We achieved milestones in operational excellence through the strategic integration of technology, including
the deployment of our Business Intelligence (BI) analysis, PIS Intelligent Pricing System, and Smart Supply Chain innovations. Our focus
on offering a comprehensive selection of goods, enhancing sales efficiency, and improving supply offerings through proprietary brands
has further solidified our market position. The listing of our Information Brain series on the Shanghai Data Exchange highlights our contribution
to digitalizing the pharmaceutical industry. Strategic partnerships with key pharmaceutical companies and Tencent Health underscore our
commitment to integrating health and technology for better healthcare outcomes. Our journey in 2023 was marked by a steadfast commitment
to operational efficiency, innovation, and customer-focused strategies, propelling us towards a future of enhanced healthcare delivery
and industry leadership.
" Moving forward, our company is poised for success
through strategic investments in operational efficiency, product diversification, enhanced partner ecosystems, organizational optimization,
self-owned brand development, and unwavering commitment to digitization. By focusing on these critical areas, we are not only setting
the stage for improved performance and competitiveness but also nurturing long-term customer loyalty, operational agility, and market
leadership. Our approach is designed to leverage the dynamic potential of technology, foster collaborative growth with partners, and capitalize
on the opportunities presented by an ever-evolving marketplace. With the support of our investors and the dedication of our team, we are
well-equipped to navigate future challenges, innovate within the healthcare industry, and realize our vision of leading the wave of innovation
for a healthier future."
Quarter 2023 Financial Results
revenues were RMB4.11 billion (US$578.69 million), representing a decrease of 1.0% from RMB4.15 billion in
the same quarter of last year.
For the three months ended December 31,
2022 2023 YoY
B2B Net Revenue
Product 3,999,066 3,996,772 -0.1 %
Service 22,808 24,045 5.4 %
Sub-Total 4,021,874 4,020,817 0.0 %
Cost of Products Sold (3) 3,794,997 3,821,868 0.7 %
Segment Profit 226,877 198,949 -12.3 %
Segment Profit % 5.6 % 4.9 %
(In thousands RMB) For the three months ended December 31,
2022 2023 YoY
B2C Net Revenue
Product 119,354 85,578 -28.3 %
Service 7,019 2,231 -68.2 %
Sub-Total 126,373 87,809 -30.5 %
Cost of Products Sold 99,758 72,504 -27.3 %
Segment Profit 26,615 15,305 -42.5 %
Segment Profit % 21.1 % 17.4 %
For segment reporting purposes, purchase rebates are allocated to the B2B segment and B2C segments primarily based on the amount of cost
of products sold for each segment. Cost of products sold does not include other direct costs related to cost of product sales such as
shipping and handling expense, payroll and benefits of logistic staff, logistic centers rental expenses and depreciation expenses, which
are recorded in the fulfillment expenses. Cost of service revenue is recorded in the operating expense.
costs and expenses were RMB4.32 billion (US$607.78
million), representing an increase of 1.4% from RMB4.26
billion in the same quarter of last year. Excluding the share-based compensation, total operating costs
and expenses decreased by 0.6%.
from operations was RMB206.5 million (US$29.1
million), compared to RMB108.4 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, loss from operations
increased to 5.0% in the quarter from 2.6 % in the same quarter of last year.
operations was RMB55.2 million (US$7.8 million),
compared to RMB39.7 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues,
non-GAAP loss from operations accounted for 1.3% in the quarter as compared to 1.0% in the same quarter of last year.
loss was RMB205.2 million (US$28.9 million), compared to RM104.1 million in
the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, net loss increased to 5.0% in the quarter from 2.5% in same quarter
net loss (4) was RMB53.9 million (US$7.6 million), compared to RMB35.4
million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP net loss accounted for
1.3% in the quarter as compared to 0.9% in the same quarter of last year.
loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB210.4 million (US$29.6 million),
compared to RMB114.4 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of
net revenues, net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders increased to 5.1% in the quarter from 2.8% in same quarter of last year.
net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (5) was RMB59.0 million (US$8.3 million),
compared to RMB45.7 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP
net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders accounted for 1.4% in the quarter as compared to 1.1% in the same quarter of last year.
Non-GAAP net loss represents net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax. Considering the impact of accretion of
redeemable non-controlling interest for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, non-GAAP net loss is used as a more
meaningful measurement of the operation performance of the Company.
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders represents net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based
compensation expenses, net of tax.
Year 2023 Financial Results
revenues were RMB14.9 billion (US$2.1 billion), representing an increase of 10.6% from RMB13.5 billion last year.
For the year ended December 31,
2022 2023 YoY
B2B Net Revenue
Product 12,995,131 14,483,935 11.5 %
Service 80,039 86,831 8.5 %
Sub-Total 13,075,170 14,570,766 11.4 %
Cost of Products Sold 12,331,657 13,801,172 11.9 %
Segment Profit 743,513 769,594 3.5 %
Segment Profit % 5.7 % 5.3 %
(In thousands RMB) For the year ended December 31,
2022 2023 YoY
B2C Net Revenue
Product 408,305 357,975 -12.3 %
Service 33,223 19,388 -41.6 %
Sub-Total 441,528 377,363 -14.5 %
Cost of Products Sold 345,065 297,979 -13.6 %
Segment Profit 96,463 79,384 -17.7 %
Segment Profit % 21.8 % 21.0 %
costs and expenses were RMB15.3 billion (US$2.2 billion), representing an increase of 10.2% from RMB13.9
from operations was RMB350.1 million (US$49.3
million), compared to RMB371.0 million last year. As a percentage of net revenues, loss from operations decreased to 2.3% this year
from 2.7% last year.
loss from operations was RMB123.9 million (US$17.5 million), compared to RMB213.6 million last year. As a percentage
of net revenues, non-GAAP loss from operations decreased to 0.8% this year from 1.6% last year.
loss was RMB353.4 million (US$49.8 million), compared to RMB376.1 million last year. As a percentage of
net revenues, net loss decreased to 2.4% this year from 2.8% last year.
net loss was RMB127.3 million (US$17.9 million), compared to RMB218.7 million last year. As a percentage of
net revenues, non-GAAP net loss decreased to 0.9% this year from 1.6% last year.
loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB392.7 million (US$55.3 million), compared to RMB416.9 million
last year. As a percentage of net revenues, net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders decreased to 2.6% this year from 3.1%
net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB166.5 million (US$23.5 million), compared to RMB259.5 million
last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders
decreased to 1.1% this year from 1.9% last year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were 111, Inc.’s Q4 2023 net revenues?

The net revenues for Q4 2023 were RMB 4.1 billion, down 1.0% year-over-year.

How did 111, Inc. perform in fiscal year 2023?

In fiscal year 2023, 111, Inc. achieved a net revenue growth of 10.6%.

What awards did 111, Inc. receive in 2023?

The company was honored as the '2023 Shanghai E-commerce Model Enterprise' and recognized as a key internet service platform.

What was the operational loss percentage in Q4 2023?

The operational loss was 5.0% of net revenues for Q4 2023, compared to 2.6% last year.

How have 111, Inc.'s operating expenses changed?

Total operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 6.6% from 7.1% year-over-year.

Last updated: Mar 21, 2024