MINISO Group Announces 2024 June Quarter and Interim Unaudited Financial Results

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) ("MINISO", "MINISO Group" or the "Company"), a global value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring IP design, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 (the "June Quarter") and the six months ended June 30, 2024 (the "First Half of 2024").

Financial Highlights for the June Quarter

• Revenue increased 24.1% year over year to RMB4,035.2 million (US$555.3 million), surpassing RMB4 billion for the first time.
• Gross profit increased 36.9% year over year to RMB1,773.3 million (US$244.0 million).
• Gross margin was 43.9%, a record high for the Company, compared to 39.8% in the same period of 2023.
• Operating profit increased 8.9% year over year to RMB751.5 million (US$103.4 million).
• Profit for the period increased 8.1% year over year to RMB591.4 million (US$81.4 million).
• Adjusted net profit⁽¹⁾ increased 9.4% year over year to RMB625.0 million (US$86.0 million). Adjusted net profit included a net foreign exchange loss of RMB4.2 million (US$0.6 million) in the June Quarter, compared to a net foreign exchange gain of RMB66.1 million in the same period of last year. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net profit would have increased 24.6% year over year.
• Adjusted net margin⁽¹⁾ was 15.5%, compared to 17.6% in the same period of 2023. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net profit margin for the June Quarter would have been 15.6%, compared to 15.5% in the same period of 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ increased 17.1% year over year to RMB1,002.0 million (US$137.9 million).
• Adjusted EBITDA margin⁽¹⁾ was 24.8%, compared to 26.3% in the same period of 2023.
• Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS⁽¹⁾ both increased 11.1% year over year to RMB2.00 (US$0.28).

• Revenue increased 25.0% year over year to RMB7,758.7 million (US$1,067.6 million).
• Gross profit increased 37.9% year over year to RMB3,389.8 million (US$466.5 million).
• Gross margin was 43.7%, compared to 39.6% in the same period last year.
• Operating profit increased 18.1% year over year to RMB1,494.8 million (US$205.7 million).
• Profit for the period increased 15.7% year over year to RMB1,177.4 million (US$162.0 million).
• Adjusted net profit⁽¹⁾ increased 17.8% year over year to RMB1,241.9 million (US$170.9 million). Adjusted net profit included a net foreign exchange loss of RMB12.4 million (US$1.7 million) in the First Half of 2024, compared to a net foreign exchange gain of RMB54.9 million in the same period of last year. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net profit would have increased 25.5% year over year.
• Adjusted net margin⁽¹⁾ was 16.0%, compared to 17.0% in the same period of 2023. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net profit margin for the First Half of 2024 would have been 16.2%, compared to 16.1% in the same period of 2023.
• Adjusted EBITDA⁽¹⁾ increased 26.0% year over year to RMB1,967.4 million (US$270.7 million).
• Adjusted EBITDA margin⁽¹⁾ was 25.4%, compared to 25.2% in the same period of 2023.
• Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS⁽¹⁾ were both RMB3.96 (US$0.54), representing increases of 17.9% and 19.3% year over year, respectively.
• Net cash from operating activities increased 4.9% year over year to RMB1,293.8 million (US$178.0 million). Capital expenditure was RMB302.8 million (US$41.7 million) and free cash flow was RMB991.0 million (US$136.4 million) for the First Half of 2024.

• Number of MINISO stores was 6,868 as of June 30, 2024, with an opening of 455 net new stores in the First Half of 2024.
• Number of MINISO stores in mainland China was 4,115 as of June 30, 2024, with an opening of 189 net new stores in the First Half of 2024.
• Number of MINISO stores in overseas markets was 2,753 as of June 30, 2024, with a record opening of 266 net new stores in the First Half of 2024, compared to 72 in the same period of 2023.
• Number of TOP TOY stores was 195 as of June 30, 2024, with a record opening of 47 net new stores in the First Half of 2024.

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

The following table provides a breakdown of the Company's store network and its growth. The Company nearly doubled its directly operated stores compared to a year ago. In the First Half of 2024, the Company had a net increase of 115 directly operated stores, 105 of which located in overseas markets, demonstrating the Company's development strategy.

(1) "MINISO stores" refers to the offline stores operated under the "MINISO" brand, including those directly operated by the Company, and those operated by third parties under the MINISO Retail Partner model and the distributor model.

(2) "TOP TOY stores" refers to the offline stores operated under the "TOP TOY" brand, including those directly operated by the Company, and those operated by third parties under the MINISO Retail Partner model.

(3) "Year-to-date" or "YTD" refers to the period starting from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024.

Mr. Guofu Ye, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of MINISO, commented, "The year of 2024 marks the first year of our five-year strategic plan. I am pleased to see that in the past six months, all of our businesses have made firm progress in accordance with the five-year strategic plan and our performance has met the expectations at the beginning of the year. During the reporting period, our footprints in overseas markets continued to expand. Meanwhile, we achieved the milestone of 7,000 stores globally, and it has been less than one year since we achieved the milestone of 6,000 stores. In the First Half of 2024, we had 502 net new stores at the group level, including 266 net new MINISO stores in overseas markets and 47 net new TOP TOY stores, both marking the fastest store opening paces during the first half of a year. MINISO in overseas markets and TOP TOY also maintained a double-digit same-store sales growth, acting as growth engines of the Company. We had 189 net new MINISO stores in mainland China in the First Half of 2024, and same-store sales of MINISO in mainland China recovered to 98.3% of the prior year's level, representing MINISO's industrial leading position and robust growth. As a result, revenue increased by 25% to RMB7.76 billion for the First Half of 2024, including a 7% same-store sales growth and a 19% average store count expansion."

"Despite short-term headwind and uncertainties brought by the macro environment, MINISO Group will still steadfastly focus on our long-term strategy, adhering to "Affordability", "Globalization" and "Product Innovation (IP design)". We will always uphold our "Happy Philosophy" and target to become the world's No.1 IP design retail group, maintaining strategic focus and moving toward our five-year strategic goals. Meanwhile, we are committed to providing competitive career development opportunities for employees and bringing long-term and sustainable return to shareholders." Mr. Ye continued.

Mr. Eason Zhang, CFO of MINISO, commented, "Thanks to our ongoing brand upgrade and increasing overseas revenue contribution, gross margin for the First Half of 2024 reached 43.7%, with a 4.1 percentage point increase year over year. Even though we are still at an investment stage in overseas markets, we have managed to maintain profitability at a healthy level under our effective cost control measures. This is evidenced by an 18% year-over-year increase in adjusted net profit and a 26% year-over-year increase in adjusted EBITDA. Excluding foreign exchange impacts, adjusted net margin would have been 16.2% for the First Half of 2024, compared with 16.1% for the same period of last year, implying our good profitability under scalable growth.

Our financial strategy will continue to remain disciplined in terms of budgeting, cost controls and allocation of capital as we commit to delivering stable profit and healthy cash flows. Our targets for the year of 2024 remain unchanged from our expectations at the beginning of the year, revenue is expected to increase 20% to 30% on year-over-year basis, and adjusted net profit target is RMB2.8 billion or higher."

"Our capital allocation strategy will also continue to balance fast growth and our commitment to bring stable and foreseeable returns to shareholders. The Board of the Company has approved an interim cash dividend for the First Half of 2024, with a total amount of approximately RMB621 million. Upon the payment of the interim dividend, the Company will have returned RMB1.4 billion in cash to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases from year to date. Since 2020, we will have returned RMB3.6 billion to shareholders upon the payment of the interim dividend, accounting for 62% of adjusted net profit accumulated from 2020 until the First half of 2024. We are confident in accomplishing our full-year business plan and five-year strategy and believe that our share price has been trading below its intrinsic value. Accordingly, the Board of the Company has approved a share repurchase program to make the best of the general mandate granted at its annual general meeting held in June 2024, under which the Company may repurchase its shares and/or ADSs in the next 12 months not exceeding 10% of the total outstanding shares and execute share repurchases in the open market subject to market conditions. We believe that the share repurchase program is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders as a whole and creates value for shareholders." Mr. Zhang concluded.

Interim Dividend Declaration

On August 30, 2024, the Company's board of directors approved the distribution of an interim cash dividend in the amount of US$0.2744 per American Depositary Share ("ADS") or US$0.0686 per ordinary share, to holders of ADSs and ordinary shares of record as of the close of business on September 13, 2024, New York Time and Beijing/Hong Kong Time, respectively. The ex-dividend date will be September 12, 2024. The payment date is expected to be September 23, 2024 for holders of ordinary shares and September 27, 2024 for holders of ADSs. The aggregate amount of cash dividend to be paid is approximately US$85.5 million (RMB621.3 million at an exchange rate of RMB7.2672 to US$1.0000), which is approximately 50% of the Company's adjusted net profit for the First Half of 2024 and will be distributed from additional paid-in capital and settled by a cash distribution.

For holders of ordinary shares, in order to qualify for the interim cash dividend, all valid documents for the transfer of ordinary shares accompanied by the relevant share certificates must be lodged for registration with the Company's Hong Kong share registrar, Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, at Shops 1712-1716, 17th Floor, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen's Road East, Wanchai, Hong Kong no later than 4:30 P.M. on September 13, 2024 (Beijing/Hong Kong Time).

Unaudited Financial Results for the June Quarter 2024

Revenue was RMB4,035.2 million (US$555.3 million), representing an increase of 24.1% year over year. Revenue from mainland China increased by 18.1% year over year, accelerated from the March quarter, including (i) an increase of 17.4% in revenue from MINISO's offline stores in mainland China, and (ii) an increase of 24.3% in revenue from TOP TOY. Revenue from overseas markets increased 35.5% to RMB1,510.1 million (US$207.8 million), breaking its previous record set in December quarter of 2023, which was usually a peak season in overseas markets.

For more information on the composition and year-over-year change of revenue, please refer to the "Unaudited Additional Information" in this press release.

Cost of sales was RMB2,261.9 million (US$311.2 million), representing an increase of 15.6% year over year.

Gross profit was RMB1,773.3 million (US$244.0 million), representing an increase of 36.9% year over year.

Gross margin was 43.9%, representing a record high with an increase of 4.1 percentage points year over year.

Selling and distribution expenses were RMB826.1 million (US$113.7 million), representing an increase of 72.5% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and distribution expenses were RMB808.6 million (US$111.3 million), representing an increase of 76.4% year over year. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to the Company's investments into directly operated stores both in mainland China and overseas markets to pursue the future success of the Company's business, especially in strategic overseas markets such as the U.S. market. As of June 30, 2024, total number of directly operated stores in overseas markets was 343, nearly doubling such figure compared to a year ago. In the June Quarter, revenue from directly operated stores increased 109.3%, while related expenses including rental and related expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses, and payroll excluding share-based compensation expenses increased 85.8%.

General and administrative expenses were RMB227.2 million (US$31.3 million), representing an increase of 38.1% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses were RMB211.1 million (US$29.1 million), representing an increase of 31.2% year over year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase of personnel-related expenses in relation to the growth of the Company's business.

Other net income was RMB26.9 million (US$3.7 million), compared to RMB38.0 million in the same period of 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a net exchange loss of RMB4.2 million (US$0.6 million) in the June Quarter, compared to a net exchange gain of RMB66.1 million in the same period of last year.

Profit for the period was RMB591.4 million (US$81.4 million), representing an increase of 8.1% year over year.

Adjusted net profit, which represents profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses, was RMB625.0 million (US$86.0 million), representing an increase of 9.4% year over year. Adjusted net profit included a net foreign exchange loss of RMB4.2 million (US$0.6 million) in the June Quarter, compared to a net foreign exchange gain of RMB66.1 million in the same period of last year. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net profit would have increased 24.6% year over year.

Adjusted net margin was 15.5%, compared to 17.6% in the same period of 2023. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net margin would have been 15.6%, compared to 15.5% in the same period of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA was RMB1,002.0 million (US$137.9 million), representing an increase of 17.1% year over year.

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 24.8%, compared to 26.3% in the same period of 2023.

Basic and diluted earnings per ADS were both RMB1.88 (US$0.26) in the June Quarter, representing an increase of 9.3% year over year from RMB1.72 in the same period of 2023. Each ADS represents four of the Company's ordinary shares.

Adjusted basic and diluted earnings per ADS were both RMB2.00 (US$0.28) in the June Quarter, representing an increase of 11.1% year over year from RMB1.80 in the same period of 2023.

Unaudited Financial Results for the First Half of 2024

Revenue was RMB7,758.7 million (US$1,067.6 million), representing an increase of 25.0% year over year, primarily driven by an 18.8% year-over-year increase in average store count, and an around 7% same-store sales growth on group level.

Revenue from mainland China increased by 17.2% to RMB5,026.7 million (US$691.7 million), including (i) an increase of 16.5% in revenue from MINISO's offline stores in mainland China, which was primarily due to a 16.0% year-over-year growth in average store count, while same-store sales were 98.3% of the prior year's level, and (ii) an increase of 37.9% in revenue from TOP TOY, which was primarily powered by a strong same-store sales growth of 13.6% and a rapid growth in average store count.

Revenue from overseas markets increased 42.6% to RMB2,732.0 million (US$375.9 million). The year-over-year increase was primarily due to an increase of 21.8% in average store count, coupled with a strong same-store sales growth of 16.3%. Revenue from overseas markets contributed 35.2% of the Company's total revenue for the First Half of 2024, compared to 30.9% for the same period in 2023.

For more information on the composition and year-over-year change of revenue, please refer to the "Unaudited Additional Information" in this press release.

Cost of sales was RMB4,369.0 million (US$601.2 million), representing an increase of 16.5% year over year.

Gross profit was RMB3,389.8 million (US$466.5 million), representing an increase of 37.9% year over year.

Gross margin was 43.7%, representing an increase of 4.1 percentage points. The year-over-year increase in gross margin was primarily due to (i) higher revenue contribution from directly operated markets which accounted for 55.7% of revenue from overseas markets, compared to 45.7% in the same period of 2023, (ii) higher gross margin in mainland China contributed by newly launched products in relation to the Company's execution of IP strategy and strategic brand upgrade of MINISO, and (iii) higher gross margin of TOP TOY due to a shift in product mix towards more profitable products.

Other income was RMB12.7 million (US$1.7 million), compared to RMB3.6 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in income from depositary bank.

Selling and distribution expenses were RMB1,522.1 million (US$209.4 million), increased by 65.8% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and distribution expenses were RMB1,480.6 million (US$203.7million), increased by 66.4% year over year. The year-over-year increase was mainly attributable to the Company's investments into directly operated stores both in mainland China and overseas markets to pursue the future success of the Company's business, especially in strategic overseas markets such as the U.S. market. As of June 30, 2024, total number of directly operated stores in overseas markets was 343, nearly doubling such figure compared to a year ago. In the First Half of 2024, revenue from directly operated stores increased 111.4%, while related expenses including rental and related expenses, depreciation and amortization expenses and payroll excluding share-based compensation expenses increased 82.7%. These new stores are expected to contribute more substantial sales in the second half of 2024. Promotion and advertising expenses increased 46.5% in the First Half of 2024, as a percentage of revenue stabilizing at around 3% in both comparative periods. Licensing expenses increased 24.2%, consistent with revenue growth. Logistics expenses increased 54.3%, reflecting the rising freight costs caused by the tension in international shipping during the First Half of 2024.

General and administrative expenses were RMB418.6 million (US$57.6 million), increased by 30.9% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses were RMB395.6 million (US$54.4 million), increased by 26.9% year over year. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to the increase of personnel-related expenses in relation to the growth of the Company's business.

Other net income was RMB41.7 million (US$5.7 million), compared to RMB41.3 million in the same period of 2023.

Operating profit was RMB1,494.8 million (US$205.7 million), representing an increase of 18.1% year over year.

Net finance income was RMB34.0 million (US$4.7 million), compared to RMB62.3 million in the same period of 2023. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to a decrease in interest income as a result of decreased principal in bank deposits, and an increase in finance cost due to increased interest on lease liabilities.

Profit for the period was RMB1,177.4 million (US$162.0 million), compared to RMB1,017.9 million in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of 15.7% year over year.

Adjusted net profit, which represents profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses, was RMB1,241.9 million (US$170.9 million), representing an increase of 17.8% year over year. Adjusted net profit included a net foreign exchange loss of RMB12.4 million (US$1.7 million) in the First Half of 2024, compared to a net foreign exchange gain of RMB54.9 million in the same period of last year. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net profit would have increased 25.5% year over year.

Adjusted net margin was 16.0%, compared to 17.0% in the same period of 2023. Excluding net foreign exchange loss and gain, adjusted net margin would have been 16.2%, compared to 16.1% in the same period of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 26.0% year over year to RMB1,967.4 million (US$270.7 million).

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 25.4%, compared to 25.2% in the same period of 2023.

Basic earnings per ADS increased 16.0% year over year to RMB3.76 (US$0.52), compared to RMB3.24 in the same period of 2023.

Diluted earnings per ADS increased 17.5% year over year to RMB3.76 (US$0.52), compared to RMB3.20 in the same period of 2023.

Adjusted basic earnings per ADS increased 17.9% year over year to RMB3.96 (US$0.54), compared to RMB3.36 in the same period of 2023.

Adjusted diluted earnings per ADS increased 19.3% year over year to RMB3.96 (US$0.54), compared to RMB3.32 in the same period of 2023.

Net cash from operating activities increased 4.9% year over year to RMB1,293.8 million (US$178.0 million) for the First Half of 2024. Capital expenditure was RMB302.8 million (US$41.7 million) and free cash flow was RMB991.0 million (US$136.4 million) for the First Half of 2024.

Conference Call

The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 5:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Friday, August 30, 2024 (5:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. The conference call can be accessed by the following Zoom link or dialing the following numbers:

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

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

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

About MINISO Group

MINISO Group is a global value retailer offering a variety of trendy lifestyle products featuring IP design. 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 June 28, 2024, which was RMB7.2672 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 EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA 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 defines adjusted EBITDA as adjusted net profit plus depreciation and amortization, finance costs and income tax expense. Adjusted EBITDA margin is computed by dividing adjusted EBITDA by revenue for the period. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS by dividing 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 as 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 Contacts:

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MINISO Group Holding Limited

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