Yatsen Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Yatsen (NYSE:YSG) reported third quarter 2025 unaudited results with total net revenues up 47.5% to RMB998.4 million (US$140.2M) and skincare revenues up 83.2% to RMB490.8 million (US$68.9M), representing 49.2% of revenues. Gross margin rose to 78.2% from 75.9% and gross profit increased 51.9% to RMB780.5 million (US$109.6M). Net loss narrowed by 41.9% to RMB70.4 million (US$9.9M); non-GAAP net loss narrowed 32.8% to RMB51.5 million (US$7.2M). Operating expenses rose 31.9% to RMB864.1 million but fell as a % of revenue to 86.5%. Cash, restricted cash and short-term investments were RMB1.16 billion as of Sept 30, 2025. Q4 2025 revenue guidance: RMB1.32–1.49 billion (approx. +15% to +30% YoY).
- Total net revenues +47.5% to RMB998.4M in Q3 2025
- Skincare revenues +83.2% to RMB490.8M in Q3 2025
- Gross margin expanded to 78.2% from 75.9%
- Net loss narrowed 41.9% to RMB70.4M
- Operating expenses rose 31.9% to RMB864.1M in Q3 2025
- Cash and equivalents down ~14.7% to RMB1.16B since Dec 31, 2024
- Company remains loss-making with Q3 net loss margin 7.0%
Insights
Strong revenue growth, margin expansion and narrower losses; guidance implies continued recovery into Q4 2025.
Yatsen delivered a clear top-line acceleration with total net revenues up 47.5% to
The principal dependencies and risks are explicit in the figures: operating expenses rose to
Watch near-term milestones through the
Conference Call to Be Held at 7:30 A.M.
Third Quarter 2025 Highlights
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Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2025 increased by
47.5% toRMB998.4 million (US ) from$140.2 million RMB677.0 million for the prior year period. -
Total net revenues from Skincare Brands[1] for the third quarter of 2025 increased by
83.2% toRMB490.8 million (US ) from$68.9 million RMB267.9 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, total net revenues from Skincare Brands for the third quarter of 2025 were49.2% , as compared with39.6% for the prior year period. -
Gross margin for the third quarter of 2025 increased to
78.2% from75.9% for the prior year period. -
Net loss for the third quarter of 2025 narrowed by
41.9% toRMB70.4 million (US ) from$9.9 million RMB121.1 million for the prior year period. Non-GAAP net loss[2]for the third quarter of 2025 narrowed by32.8% toRMB51.5 million (US ) from$7.2 million RMB76.6 million for the prior year period.
Mr. Jinfeng Huang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yatsen, stated, "Today's results reflect the continued progress of our strategy to build a competitive and resilient brand portfolio. During the third quarter, we once again achieved revenue growth, with our skincare brands significantly outperforming the market. Our major brands continued to introduce new products, for instance, DR.WU's PDRN Serum and Galénic's No.3 VB Serum. Our robust product pipelines have positioned us well for the upcoming Double 11 shopping festival. We remain focused on accelerating brand and product innovation to drive sustainable, long-term growth."
Mr. Donghao Yang, Director and Chief Financial Officer of Yatsen, commented, "Our third quarter total net revenues grew by
Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Net Revenues
Total net revenues for the third quarter of 2025 increased by
Gross Profit and Gross Margin
Gross profit for the third quarter of 2025 increased by
Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2025 increased by
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Fulfillment Expenses.
Fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2025 were
RMB61.8 million (US ), as compared with$8.7 million RMB50.4 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, fulfillment expenses for the third quarter of 2025 decreased to6.2% from7.4% for the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by fulfillment cost optimization, coupled with the leveraging effect of higher total net revenues in the third quarter of 2025. -
Selling and Marketing Expenses.
Selling and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2025 were
RMB682.3 million (US ), as compared with$95.8 million RMB494.4 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, selling and marketing expenses for the third quarter of 2025 decreased to68.3% from73.0% for the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by the leveraging effect of higher total net revenues in the third quarter of 2025. -
General and Administrative Expenses.
General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2025 were
RMB80.2 million (US ), as compared with$11.3 million RMB85.0 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2025 decreased to8.0% from12.6% for the prior year period. The decrease was primarily driven by lower share-based compensation expenses, coupled with the leveraging effect of higher total net revenues in the third quarter of 2025. -
Research and Development Expenses.
Research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2025 were
RMB39.8 million (US ), as compared with$5.6 million RMB25.3 million for the prior year period. As a percentage of total net revenues, research and development expenses for the third quarter of 2025 increased to4.0% from3.7% for the prior year period. The increase was primarily driven by higher payroll expenses resulting from a rise in research and development headcount.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations for the third quarter of 2025 was
Non-GAAP loss from operations[4] for the third quarter of 2025 was
Net Loss / Income
Net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was
Non-GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2025 was
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of September 30, 2025, the Company had cash, restricted cash and short-term investments of
Net cash used in operating activities for the third quarter of 2025 was
Business Outlook
For the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company expects its total net revenues to be between
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain Renminbi ("RMB") amounts into
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[1] Include net revenues from Galénic, DR.WU (its mainland |
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[2] Non-GAAP net income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP net income (loss) is defined as net income (loss) excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill and (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments. |
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[3] Include Perfect Diary, Little Ondine, Pink Bear and other color cosmetics brands of the Company. |
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[4] Non-GAAP loss from operations is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP loss from operations is defined as loss from operations excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions and (iii) impairment of goodwill. |
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[5] Non-GAAP operating loss margin is a non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined as non-GAAP net loss from operations as a percentage of total net revenues. |
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[6] ADS refers to American depositary shares, each of which represents twenty Class A ordinary shares. |
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[7] Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS is defined as non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of diluted ADS outstanding for computing diluted earnings per ADS. Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders is defined as net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding (i) share-based compensation expenses, (ii) amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business acquisitions, (iii) revaluation of investments on the share of equity method investments, (iv) impairment of goodwill, (v) tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments and (vi) accretion to redeemable non-controlling interests. |
Conference Call Information
The Company's management will hold a conference call on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:30 A.M.
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+1-888-346-8982 |
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International: |
+1-412-902-4272 |
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Mainland |
400-120-1203 |
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Hong Kong, SAR (toll free): |
800-905-945 |
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Hong Kong, SAR: |
+852-3018-4992 |
The replay will be accessible through Monday, November 24, by dialing the following numbers:
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+1-877-344-7529 |
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International: |
+1-412-317-0088 |
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Replay Access Code: |
4338347 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.yatsenglobal.com.
About Yatsen Holding Limited
Yatsen Holding Limited (NYSE: YSG) is a leading
For more information, please visit http://ir.yatsenglobal.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company uses non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP operating income (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) margin, non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders and non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders per diluted ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in reviewing and assessing its operating performance. 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
However, the non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools as the non-GAAP financial measures are not presented in accordance with
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements which are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the
For investor and media inquiries, please contact:
Yatsen Holding Limited
Investor Relations
E-mail: ir@yatsenglobal.com
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YATSEN HOLDING LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted) |
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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RMB'000 |
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RMB'000 |
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USD'000 |
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Assets |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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817,395 |
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690,189 |
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96,950 |
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Restricted Cash |
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- |
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119,039 |
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16,721 |
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Short-term investments |
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539,130 |
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348,170 |
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48,907 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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214,558 |
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276,479 |
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38,837 |
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Inventories, net |
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386,054 |
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479,663 |
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67,378 |
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Prepayments and other current assets |
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381,404 |
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452,241 |
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63,526 |
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Amounts due from related parties |
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9,113 |
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64 |
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9 |
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Total current assets |
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2,347,654 |
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2,365,845 |
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332,328 |
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Non-current assets |
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Investments |
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664,579 |
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666,891 |
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93,678 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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74,373 |
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74,471 |
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10,461 |
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Goodwill, net |
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155,029 |
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155,029 |
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21,777 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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559,708 |
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555,570 |
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78,040 |
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Deferred tax assets |
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1,381 |
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1,453 |
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204 |
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Right-of-use assets, net |
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147,501 |
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176,530 |
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24,797 |
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Other non-current assets |
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20,642 |
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24,996 |
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3,511 |
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Total non-current assets |
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1,623,213 |
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1,654,940 |
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232,468 |
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Total assets |
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3,970,867 |
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4,020,785 |
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564,796 |
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Liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and shareholders' equity |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts and notes payable |
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72,090 |
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254,244 |
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35,713 |
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Advances from customers |
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19,574 |
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26,562 |
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3,731 |
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities |
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460,143 |
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383,480 |
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53,867 |
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Amounts due to related parties |
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28,884 |
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39,228 |
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5,510 |
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Income tax payables |
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20,088 |
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16,234 |
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2,280 |
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Lease liabilities due within one year |
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39,409 |
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52,275 |
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7,343 |
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Total current liabilities |
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640,188 |
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772,023 |
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108,444 |
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Non-current liabilities |
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Deferred tax liabilities |
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103,306 |
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105,252 |
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14,785 |
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Deferred income-non current |
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14,832 |
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2,665 |
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374 |
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Lease liabilities |
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109,526 |
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127,697 |
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17,937 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
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227,664 |
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235,614 |
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33,096 |
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Total liabilities |
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867,852 |
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1,007,637 |
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141,540 |
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Redeemable non-controlling interests |
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50,984 |
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1,337 |
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188 |
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Shareholders' equity |
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Ordinary Shares ( |
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173 |
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173 |
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24 |
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Treasury shares |
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(1,276,330) |
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(1,242,567) |
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(174,542) |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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12,273,767 |
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12,289,222 |
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1,726,257 |
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Statutory reserve |
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28,147 |
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28,147 |
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3,954 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(8,057,297) |
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(8,146,230) |
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(1,144,294) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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86,866 |
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89,682 |
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12,598 |
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Total Yatsen Holding Limited shareholders' equity |
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3,055,326 |
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3,018,427 |
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423,997 |
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Non-controlling interests |
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(3,295) |
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(6,616) |
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(929) |
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Total shareholders' equity |
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3,052,031 |
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3,011,811 |
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423,068 |
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Total liabilities, redeemable non-controlling interests and shareholders' equity |
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3,970,867 |
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4,020,785 |
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564,796 |
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YATSEN HOLDING LIMITED UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted) |
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For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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RMB'000 |
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RMB'000 |
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Total net revenues |
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677,016 |
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998,416 |
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140,247 |
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Total cost of revenues |
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(163,191) |
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(217,934) |
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(30,613) |
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Gross profit |
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513,825 |
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780,482 |
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109,634 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Fulfilment expenses |
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(50,412) |
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(61,770) |
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(8,677) |
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Selling and marketing expenses |
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(494,357) |
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(682,297) |
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(95,842) |
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General and administrative expenses |
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(85,046) |
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(80,230) |
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(11,270) |
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Research and development expenses |
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(25,338) |
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(39,755) |
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(5,584) |
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Total operating expenses |
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(655,153) |
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(864,052) |
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(121,373) |
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Loss from operations |
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(141,328) |
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(83,570) |
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(11,739) |
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Financial income |
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7,722 |
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11,701 |
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1,644 |
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Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) |
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12,825 |
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(3,973) |
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(558) |
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(Loss) income from equity method investments, net |
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(6,510) |
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254 |
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36 |
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Other income, net |
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6,239 |
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4,903 |
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689 |
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Loss before income tax expenses |
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(121,052) |
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(70,685) |
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(9,928) |
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Income tax (expenses) benefits |
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(4) |
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310 |
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44 |
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Net loss |
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(121,056) |
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(70,375) |
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(9,884) |
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Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests and |
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(11) |
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4,413 |
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620 |
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Net loss attributable to Yatsen's shareholders |
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(121,067) |
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(65,962) |
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(9,264) |
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Shares used in calculating loss per share (1): |
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Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary shares: |
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Basic |
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1,986,538,509 |
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1,877,659,636 |
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1,877,659,636 |
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Diluted |
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1,986,538,509 |
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1,877,659,636 |
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1,877,659,636 |
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Net loss per Class A and Class B ordinary share |
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Basic |
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(0.06) |
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(0.04) |
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(0.00) |
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Diluted |
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(0.06) |
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(0.04) |
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(0.00) |
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Net loss per ADS (20 ordinary shares equal to 1 ADS) |
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Basic |
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(1.22) |
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(0.70) |
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(0.10) |
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Diluted |
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(1.22) |
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(0.70) |
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(0.10) |
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For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Share-based compensation expenses are included in the |
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RMB'000 |
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RMB'000 |
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USD'000 |
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Fulfilment expenses |
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252 |
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20 |
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3 |
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Selling and marketing expenses |
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2,289 |
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996 |
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140 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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23,743 |
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9,337 |
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1,312 |
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Research and development expenses |
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763 |
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2,108 |
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296 |
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Total |
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27,047 |
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12,461 |
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1,751 |
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(1) Authorized share capital is re-classified and re-designated into Class A ordinary shares and Class B ordinary shares, with each Class A ordinary share being entitled to one vote and each Class B ordinary share being entitled to twenty votes on all matters that are subject to shareholder vote. |
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YATSEN HOLDING LIMITED UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS (All amounts in thousands, except for share, per share data or otherwise noted) |
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For the Three Months Ended September 30, |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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RMB'000 |
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RMB'000 |
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USD'000 |
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Loss from operations |
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(141,328) |
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(83,570) |
|
|
|
(11,739) |
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expenses |
|
|
27,047 |
|
|
|
12,461 |
|
|
|
1,751 |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business |
|
|
15,779 |
|
|
|
10,519 |
|
|
|
1,478 |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP loss from operations |
|
|
(98,502) |
|
|
|
(60,590) |
|
|
|
(8,510) |
|
|
|
Net loss |
|
|
(121,056) |
|
|
|
(70,375) |
|
|
|
(9,884) |
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expenses |
|
|
27,047 |
|
|
|
12,461 |
|
|
|
1,751 |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business |
|
|
15,779 |
|
|
|
10,519 |
|
|
|
1,478 |
|
|
|
Revaluation of investments on the share of equity method |
|
|
3,266 |
|
|
|
(3,213) |
|
|
|
(451) |
|
|
|
Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments |
|
|
(1,586) |
|
|
|
(866) |
|
|
|
(122) |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP net loss |
|
|
(76,550) |
|
|
|
(51,474) |
|
|
|
(7,228) |
|
|
|
Net loss attributable to Yatsen's shareholders |
|
|
(121,067) |
|
|
|
(65,962) |
|
|
|
(9,264) |
|
|
|
Share-based compensation expenses |
|
|
27,047 |
|
|
|
12,461 |
|
|
|
1,751 |
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets resulting from assets and business |
|
|
15,385 |
|
|
|
10,240 |
|
|
|
1,438 |
|
|
|
Revaluation of investments on the share of equity method |
|
|
3,266 |
|
|
|
(3,213) |
|
|
|
(451) |
|
|
|
Tax effects on non-GAAP adjustments |
|
|
(1,559) |
|
|
|
(866) |
|
|
|
(122) |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to Yatsen's shareholders |
|
|
(76,928) |
|
|
|
(47,340) |
|
|
|
(6,648) |
|
|
|
Shares used in calculating loss per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Weighted average number of Class A and Class B ordinary shares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Basic |
|
|
1,986,538,509 |
|
|
|
1,877,659,636 |
|
|
|
1,877,659,636 |
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
1,986,538,509 |
|
|
|
1,877,659,636 |
|
|
|
1,877,659,636 |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders per |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Basic |
|
|
(0.04) |
|
|
|
(0.03) |
|
|
|
(0.00) |
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
(0.04) |
|
|
|
(0.03) |
|
|
|
(0.00) |
|
|
|
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders per |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
|
Basic |
|
|
(0.77) |
|
|
|
(0.50) |
|
|
|
(0.07) |
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
(0.77) |
|
|
|
(0.50) |
|
|
|
(0.07) |
|
|
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SOURCE Yatsen Holding Limited