Miniso Group Holding Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

MINISO Group announced a significant acquisition, entering into share purchase agreements to acquire 29.4% of Yonghui Superstores for RMB6.3 billion. This transaction will make MINISO the largest single shareholder of Yonghui, a leading retail chain in China with approximately 850 supermarkets and 2023 revenue of RMB78.6 billion. The acquisition involves purchasing shares from subsidiaries of DFI Retail Group Holdings and JD.com. The purchase price of RMB2.35 per share represents a 3.1% premium to Yonghui's recent closing price. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and shareholder consent. MINISO plans to fund the acquisition through internal resources and external financing. The company aims to leverage this acquisition to enhance economies of scale, optimize cost structures, and diversify its business portfolio.

MINISO, the global lifestyle brand, has opened its first Sanrio-themed store in Australia on September 7th, 2024. Located on George Street in Sydney, this 300 square meter flagship store offers over 2,500 SKUs, with 70% of products being IP-related. The store features popular Sanrio characters like Kuromi, Melody, and Cinnamoroll, as well as Disney and BT21 products. During its opening weekend, the store set a new record for highest sales per square meter among all MINISO stores. To celebrate the launch, MINISO introduced a -edition 'Kroo Bag' inspired by Australia's iconic kangaroo. The company plans to expand its presence in key Australian cities, upgrading existing stores and targeting both prime business districts and emerging areas.

MINISO has opened its largest global flagship store in Jakarta, Indonesia, spanning 3,000 square meters. The store, designed as a 'Dream Castle Amusement Park,' features eight product categories and three themed IP zones. This launch is part of MINISO's 'Super IP + Super Store' concept, blending globally recognized IPs with innovative retail environments.

The grand opening on August 31 set a new global single-day sales record of RMB 1.18 million (over USD 166,000) for a single MINISO store. Since entering Indonesia in 2017, MINISO has expanded to over 300 stores nationwide. The company plans to accelerate its expansion across Southeast Asia and globally, aiming to open 900 to 1,100 new stores annually over the next five years.

MINISO Group Holding (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) has announced a HKD2 billion share repurchase program approved by its board of directors on August 30, 2024. The program will run for 12 months and allows the company to repurchase outstanding ordinary shares and/or American depositary shares. MINISO plans to fund the repurchases from surplus cash, expressing confidence in its business outlook and believing its current share price is below intrinsic value. The repurchases aim to promote shareholder interests and balance growth with stable returns. Purchases may be made on the open market, through private transactions, or other legal means, subject to market conditions and regulations. The program will be conducted under shareholder-approved mandates, with careful consideration to avoid triggering mandatory offer obligations.

MINISO Group reported strong financial results for Q2 2024 and H1 2024:

- Q2 revenue up 24.1% YoY to RMB4,035.2 million, surpassing RMB4 billion for first time

- Q2 gross profit up 36.9% YoY to RMB1,773.3 million

- Q2 gross margin reached record high of 43.9%

- Q2 adjusted net profit up 9.4% YoY to RMB625.0 million

- H1 revenue up 25.0% YoY to RMB7,758.7 million

- H1 gross profit up 37.9% YoY to RMB3,389.8 million

- H1 adjusted net profit up 17.8% YoY to RMB1,241.9 million

Key drivers were global store network expansion, strong overseas growth, and improved margins. The company declared an interim dividend and approved a new share repurchase program.

MINISO, the global lifestyle brand, celebrated the grand opening of its 200th store in the United States on August 24, 2024, at Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade. This milestone underscores MINISO's rapid expansion in the U.S. market, with new stores opening in key locations like Times Square and the American Dream Mall. The Santa Monica store, spanning over 3,700 square feet, features dedicated zones showcasing collaborations with popular IPs such as Disney, Sanrio, and Minions.

The store's opening highlighted MINISO's strategic use of global IPs to create meaningful connections with consumers. It also debuted the exclusive Disney Stamp blind box series, reflecting the brand's commitment to innovative product offerings. With 200 stores now established across North America, including over 20 U.S. states, MINISO continues to strengthen its position as a leading global lifestyle brand.

MINISO (NYSE: MNSO) has launched its Lucky 7 perfume series, inspired by the number 7's symbolism of luck and prosperity. The series, created in collaboration with seven internationally acclaimed perfumers, features six distinct fragrances: Classic, Muse, Goddess, Bloom, Starlight, and Passion. Each scent is designed to evoke feelings of confidence, optimism, and good fortune.

The perfumes debuted on August 18th at 11 stores in the USA, including MINISO's newly revamped store near Wall Street. The series will be rolled out across U.S. stores and internationally, with Indonesia launching at the end of August. MINISO is also hosting a global 'Lucky 7 Lifetime Version' online lottery starting August 20th, with seven winners receiving a 7.3-liter MINISO LUCKY 7 perfume.

MINISO Group Holding (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896), a global value retailer of trendy lifestyle products, has announced it will release its 2024 June quarter and interim results on August 30, 2024, before the U.S. market opens. The company will hold an earnings conference call at 5:00 A.M. Eastern Time (5:00 P.M. Beijing Time) on the same day to discuss the financial results.

Investors and analysts can access the call via Zoom or by dialing in from various countries. The replay will be available approximately two hours after the live event on MINISO's investor relations website. MINISO Group, known for its aesthetically pleasing and affordable products, has built a massive store network worldwide since opening its first store in China in 2013.

MINISO, the global lifestyle brand, opened a flagship store in Paris on June 22, 2024, at 104 Avenue des Champs-Elysées, near luxury brands and the Arc de Triomphe. This new location, the largest in Europe, recorded the highest single-day sales outside of mainland China. The store spans over 8,600 ft² and features MINISO's IP collaboration collections with brands like Sanrio, Disney, and Barbie, and debuts the BT21 collection in France.

This opening aligns with MINISO's 'Super Store' strategy of establishing large-format stores in high-traffic areas. The strategy aims to enhance customer experience and boost global brand recognition. The move follows strong financials, with global revenue up 26% YoY to $515.7 million in Q1 2024, and overseas revenue up 52.6% to $169.2 million. MINISO now operates in 110 overseas markets with 6,630 stores worldwide, planning to open 900–1,100 new stores in 2024, over half of which will be overseas.