Luckin Coffee Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
First Quarter Net Revenues Increased 41.5% to
Average Monthly Transacting Customers Increased 103.2% Compared to the Same Period Last Year
More than 2,300 Net New Stores Openings; Expanded to More than 18,500 Stores in
FIRST QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS1
- Total net revenues in the first quarter were
RMB6,278.1 million (US$869.5 million ), representing an increase of 41.5% fromRMB4,436.7 million in the same quarter of 2023. - Net new store openings during the first quarter was 2,342, including two new store openings in
Singapore , resulting in a quarter-over-quarter store unit growth of 14.4% from the number of stores at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, ending the first quarter with 18,590 stores which include 12,199 self-operated stores and 6,391 partnership stores. - Average monthly transacting customers in the first quarter was 59.9 million, representing an increase of 103.2% from 29.5 million in the same quarter of 2023.
- Revenues from self-operated stores in the first quarter were
RMB4,579.6 million (US$634.3 million ), representing an increase of 45.8% fromRMB3,140.4 million in the same quarter of 2023. - Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores in the first quarter was negative 20.3%, compared to 29.6% in the same quarter of 2023.
- Store level operating profit – self-operated stores in the first quarter was
RMB320.8 million (US$44.4 million ) with store level operating profit margin of 7.0%, compared toRMB791.6 million with store level operating profit margin of 25.2% in the same quarter of 2023. - Revenues from partnership stores in the first quarter were
RMB1,508.0 million (US$208.9 million ), representing an increase of 32.8% fromRMB1,135.4 million in the same quarter of 2023. - GAAP operating loss in the first quarter was
RMB65.1 million (US$9.0 million ), representing a GAAP operating margin of negative 1.0%, compared to GAAP operating income ofRMB678.4 million , or a GAAP operating margin of 15.3%, in the same quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP operating income in the first quarter, which adjusts for share-based compensation expenses, wasRMB5.0 million (US$0.7 million ), representing a non-GAAP operating margin of 0.1%, compared toRMB730.5 million , or a non-GAAP operating margin of 16.5%, in the same quarter of 2023. The decreases were mainly attributable to the reduced average selling price of the Company’s products and continued volatility in market dynamics and competition, coupled with the negative impact from seasonality.
COMPANY STATEMENT
Dr.
FIRST QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Total net revenues were
- Revenues from product sales were
RMB4,770.2 million (US$660.7 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 44.5% fromRMB3,301.3 million in the same quarter of 2023.- Net revenues from freshly brewed drinks were
RMB4,351.8 million (US$602.7 million ), representing 69.3% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024, compared toRMB2,934.3 million , or 66.1% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2023. - Net revenues from other products were
RMB308.1 million (US$42.7 million ), representing 4.9% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024, compared toRMB244.6 million , or 5.5% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2023. - Net revenues from others were
RMB110.2 million (US$15.3 million ), representing 1.8% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024, compared toRMB122.4 million , or 2.8% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2023.
- Net revenues from freshly brewed drinks were
- Revenues from partnership stores were
RMB 1,508.0 million (US$208.9 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing 24.0% of total net revenues, which was an increase of 32.8% compared toRMB1,135.4 million , or 25.6% of total net revenues, in the same quarter of 2023. For the first quarter of 2024, revenues from partnership stores included sales of materials ofRMB1,105.3 million (US$153.1 million ), sales of equipment ofRMB159.0 million (US$22.0 million ), profit sharing ofRMB119.3 million (US$16.5 million ), delivery service ofRMB109.2 million (US$15.1 million ) and other services ofRMB15.2 million (US$2.1 million ).
Total operating expenses were
- Cost of materials were
RMB2,944.4 million (US$407.8 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 67.8% fromRMB1,754.7 million in the same quarter of 2023, which was generally in line with the increase in the number of products sold and the increase in sales of materials to partnership stores. - Store rental and other operating costs were
RMB1,833.3 million (US$253.9 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 105.6% fromRMB891.7 million in the same quarter of 2023, mainly due to the increase in labor costs, store rental costs as well as utilities and other store operating costs as a result of the increased number of stores in operation and items sold in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same period last year. - Depreciation and amortization expenses were
RMB259.4 million (US$35.9 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 139.2% fromRMB108.5 million in the same quarter of 2023, mainly due to the increase in amortization of leasehold improvements for the stores and the increase in depreciation expenses of additional equipment put into use in new stores in the first quarter of 2024. - Delivery expenses were
RMB447.8 million (US$62.0 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 6.2% fromRMB421.7 million in the same quarter of 2023, mainly due to the increase in the number of delivery orders. - Sales and marketing expenses were
RMB325.8 million (US$45.1 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 63.4% fromRMB199.4 million in the same quarter of 2023, mainly driven by the increase in (i) advertising expenses as the Company continued to make strategic investments in its branding through various channels and (ii) commissions to third-party delivery platforms which is in line with the increase in the number of delivery orders. Sales and marketing expenses amounted to 5.2% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024, which was generally stable when compared to 4.5% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2023. - General and administrative expenses were
RMB556.5 million (US$77.1 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 54.2% fromRMB360.8 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase in general and administrative expenses was mainly driven by the increase in (i) payroll costs for headquarters staff, (ii) research and development expenses, (iii) expenditures for office supplies and (iv) the increase in share-based compensation from restricted share units and options issued to management and employees. General and administrative expenses amounted to 8.9% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 8.1% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2023. - Store preopening and other expenses were
RMB28.5 million (US$3.9 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, representing an increase of 81.8% fromRMB15.7 million in the same quarter of 2023, mainly due to more stores being opened in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023. Store preopening and other expenses amounted to 0.4% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 0.4% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2023. - Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring were negative
RMB52.5 million (negativeUS$7.3 million ) in the first quarter of 2024, compared toRMB5.9 million in the same quarter of 2023, as the Company was entitled to receive approximatelyUS$7.3 million (RMB52.7 million ) from its primary D&O (“Directors and Officers”) insurance carriers pursuant to an arbitration award in the first quarter of 2024. Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring amounted to negative 0.8% of total net revenues in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 0.1% of total net revenues in the same quarter of 2023. - Store level operating profit margin - self-operated stores was 7.0% in the first quarter of 2024, compared to 25.2% in the same quarter of 2023, primarily due to the decrease in average selling price of the Company’s products.
GAAP operating loss was
Net loss was
Basic and diluted net loss per ADS was
Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS was
Net cash used in operating activities was
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits and short-term investments were
KEY OPERATING DATA
For the three months ended or as of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | 2022 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total stores | 7,846 | 8,214 | 9,351 | 10,836 | 13,273 | 16, 248 | 18,590 | |||||||||||||||||
Self-operated stores | 5,373 | 5,652 | 6,310 | 7,188 | 8,807 | 10,628 | 12,199 | |||||||||||||||||
Partnership stores | 2,473 | 2,562 | 3,041 | 3,648 | 4,466 | 5,620 | 6,391 | |||||||||||||||||
Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores | 19.4 | % | 9.2 | % | 29.6 | % | 20.8 | % | 19.9 | % | 13.5 | % | (20.3 | )% | ||||||||||
Average monthly transacting customers (in thousands) | 25,103 | 24,559 | 29,489 | 43,070 | 58,477 | 62,438 | 59,914 | |||||||||||||||||
KEY DEFINITIONS
- Total net revenues include revenues from product sales and revenues from partnership stores.
- Revenues from product sales include net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operating stores, unmanned machines, e-commerce and revenue from delivery for self-operated stores.
- Revenues from self-operated stores include net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operating stores, and delivery fees derived from self-operated stores paid by the Company’s customers. Before the first quarter of 2023, revenues from self-operated stores only included net revenue from the sales of freshly brewed and non-freshly brewed items through self-operating stores, and beginning from the first quarter of 2023, we added delivery fees derived from self-operated stores paid by the Company’s customers to this definition.
- Revenues from partnership stores include net revenue from the sales of materials, equipment, and other services including delivery and preopening services provided to partnership stores and profit sharing from partnership stores.
- Same-store sales growth for self-operated stores. Defined as the growth rate of total revenue from self-operated stores that (i) were in operation at the beginning of the comparable period and were not closed before the end of the current period and (ii) maintained an average of at least 15 operating days per month over both the current and comparable periods.
- Store level operating profit - self-operated stores. Calculated by deducting cost for self-operated stores including cost of direct materials (including wastage in stores), cost of delivery packaging materials, storage and logistics expenses, commissions to third-party delivery platforms related to revenues from self-operated stores, store depreciation expense (including decoration loss for store closure), store rental and other operating costs, delivery expense, transaction fees, store preopening and other expenses from the Company’s self-operated store revenues. Before the first quarter of 2023, commissions to third-party delivery platforms related to revenues from self-operated stores was not deducted when calculating this term.
- Store level operating profit margin - self-operated stores. Calculated by dividing store level operating profit by total revenues from self-operated stores.
- Total number of stores. The number of stores open at the end of the period, excluding unmanned machines.
- Net new store openings. The number of gross new stores opened during the period minus the number of stores closed during the period.
- Average monthly transacting customers. The total of each month’s number of transacting customers divided by the number of months during the period (includes those of partnership stores and those only paid with free-coupons).
- Non-GAAP operating income/(loss). Calculated by operating income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses.
- Non-GAAP net income/(loss). Calculated by net income/(loss) excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses.
- Non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders. Calculated by adjusting net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses.
- Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income/(loss) per shares. Calculated as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted share.
- Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income/(loss) per ADSs. Calculated as non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted average number of basic and diluted ADS.
USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP operating income/(loss) and non-GAAP net income/(loss), each a non-GAAP financial measure, in reviewing and assessing the Company’s 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
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under
The Company defines non-GAAP operating income/(loss) as operating income/(loss) excluding share-based compensation expenses, non-GAAP net income/(loss) as net income/(loss) excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses, and non-GAAP net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders as net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders excluding recurring item of share-based compensation expenses.
For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures” set forth at the end of this earnings release.
EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION
This earnings release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company will host a conference call today, on
Participants may access the call by dialing the following numbers:
United States Toll Free: | +1-888-317-6003 |
International: | +1-412-317-6061 |
Mainland |
400-120-6115 |
Hong Kong Toll Free: | 800-963-976 |
Conference ID: | 3781278 |
As previously announced, all shareholders are able to submit questions to
The replay will be accessible through May 7, 2024, by dialing the following numbers:
United States Toll Free: | +1-877-344-7529 |
International: | +1-412-317-0088 |
Access Code: | 1645887 |
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at investor.lkcoffee.com.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS
This earnings release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the
STATEMENT REGARDING PRELIMINARY UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The unaudited financial information set out in this earnings release is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company’s year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited financial information.
ABOUT
Luckin Coffee Inc. (OTC: LKNCY) has pioneered a technology-driven retail network to provide coffee and other products of high quality, high convenience and high affordability to customers. Empowered by proprietary technologies,
INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACTS
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1 Please refer to the section “KEY DEFINITIONS” for detailed definitions on certain terms used.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF AND UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS OF (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares) |
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As of | |||||||||
2023 |
(Unaudited) |
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RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
ASSETS | |||||||||
Current assets: | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 2,925,709 | 1,775,949 | 245,966 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 66,080 | 6,080 | 842 | ||||||
Term deposit- current | 464,019 | 464,766 | 64,369 | ||||||
Short-term investment | 100,000 | — | — | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 80,665 | 65,736 | 9,104 | ||||||
Receivables from online payment platforms | 214,163 | 247,700 | 34,306 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 2,204,000 | 2,096,170 | 290,316 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets, net | 1,544,918 | 1,769,721 | 245,104 | ||||||
Total current assets | 7,599,554 | 6,426,122 | 890,007 | ||||||
Non-current assets: | |||||||||
Property and equipment, net | 4,169,141 | 4,713,449 | 652,805 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 46,854 | 42,316 | 5,861 | ||||||
Term deposit-non current | 150,000 | 150,000 | 20,775 | ||||||
Other non-current assets, net | 789,492 | 908,255 | 125,792 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets, net | 350,082 | 307,051 | 42,526 | ||||||
Operating lease, right-of-use assets | 5,186,855 | 5,457,274 | 755,824 | ||||||
Total non-current assets | 10,692,424 | 11,578,345 | 1,603,583 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | 18,291,978 | 18,004,467 | 2,493,590 | ||||||
LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||
Current liabilities | |||||||||
Accounts payable | 814,655 | 507,550 | 70,295 | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 2,556,977 | 2,332,000 | 322,978 | ||||||
Deferred revenues | 123,422 | 116,933 | 16,195 | ||||||
Payable for equity litigants settlement | 116,314 | 118,287 | 16,383 | ||||||
Operating lease liabilities-current | 1,851,310 | 1,981,307 | 274,408 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 5,462,678 | 5,056,077 | 700,259 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities: | |||||||||
Operating lease liabilities-non current | 3,114,855 | 3,235,243 | 448,076 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 3,114,855 | 3,235,243 | 448,076 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 8,577,533 | 8,291,320 | 1,148,335 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||
Mezzanine equity | |||||||||
Senior Preferred Shares | 1,578,040 | 1,514,660 | 209,778 | ||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||||
Class A Ordinary shares | 23 | 23 | 3 | ||||||
Class |
2 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 16,276,991 | 16,410,493 | 2,272,827 | ||||||
Statutory reserves | 168,204 | 168,058 | 23,276 | ||||||
Accumulated deficits | (8,705,759 | ) | (8,788,787 | ) | (1,217,233 | ) | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 396,944 | 408,698 | 56,604 | ||||||
Total Company’s ordinary shareholders’ equity | 8,136,405 | 8,198,487 | 1,135,477 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES, MEZZANINE EQUITY AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 18,291,978 | 18,004,467 | 2,493,590 |
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS) (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data) |
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For the three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2024 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Net revenues: | |||||||||
Revenues from product sales | 3,301,311 | 4,770,160 | 660,660 | ||||||
Revenues from partnership stores | 1,135,416 | 1,507,983 | 208,853 | ||||||
Total net revenues | 4,436,727 | 6,278,143 | 869,513 | ||||||
Cost of materials | (1,754,654 | ) | (2,944,430 | ) | (407,799 | ) | |||
Store rental and other operating costs | (891,661 | ) | (1,833,275 | ) | (253,906 | ) | |||
Depreciation and amortization expenses | (108,456 | ) | (259,397 | ) | (35,926 | ) | |||
Delivery expenses | (421,734 | ) | (447,795 | ) | (62,019 | ) | |||
Sales and marketing expenses | (199,421 | ) | (325,829 | ) | (45,127 | ) | |||
General and administrative expenses | (360,830 | ) | (556,543 | ) | (77,080 | ) | |||
Store preopening and other expenses | (15,676 | ) | (28,504 | ) | (3,948 | ) | |||
Losses and expenses related to Fabricated Transactions and Restructuring | (5,930 | ) | 52,523 | 7,274 | |||||
Total operating expenses | (3,758,362 | ) | (6,343,250 | ) | (878,531 | ) | |||
Operating income/(loss) | 678,365 | (65,107 | ) | (9,018 | ) | ||||
Interest and investment income | 20,111 | 16,155 | 2,237 | ||||||
Foreign exchange loss, net | (540 | ) | (12,153 | ) | (1,683 | ) | |||
Other income, net | 14,431 | 10,067 | 1,394 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) before income taxes | 712,367 | (51,038 | ) | (7,070 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | (147,550 | ) | (32,136 | ) | (4,451 | ) | |||
Net income/(loss) | 564,817 | (83,174 | ) | (11,521 | ) | ||||
Net income/(loss) attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders | 564,817 | (83,174 | ) | (11,521 | ) | ||||
Net income/(loss) per share: | |||||||||
Basic | 0.22 | (0.03 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||
Diluted | 0.22 | (0.03 | ) | (0.00 | ) | ||||
Net income/(loss) per ADS: | |||||||||
Basic* | 1.76 | (0.24 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||
Diluted* | 1.76 | (0.24 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted income/(loss) per share: | |||||||||
Basic | 2,532,072,783 | 2,545,551,167 | 2,545,551,167 | ||||||
Diluted | 2,534,992,183 | 2,545,551,167 | 2,545,551,167 | ||||||
Net income/(loss) | 564,817 | (83,174 | ) | (11,521 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax of nil: | |||||||||
Foreign currency translation difference, net of tax of nil | (333 | ) | 11,754 | 1,628 | |||||
Total comprehensive income/(loss) | 564,484 | (71,420 | ) | (9,893 | ) | ||||
Total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to ordinary shareholders | 564,484 | (71,420 | ) | (9,893 | ) |
* Each ADS represents eight Class A Ordinary Shares. The per ADS indicators are based on rounded results of corresponding per share indicators, which could have a rounding difference of absolute amount for not more than 0.04 per ADS.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$) |
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For the three months ended March 31, | |||||||||
2023 | 2024 | ||||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | |||||||
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | 1,072,633 | (264,362 | ) | (36,614 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (513,180 | ) | (951,848 | ) | (131,829 | ) | |||
Net cash used in financing activities | — | — | — | ||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1,353 | ) | 1,912 | 265 | |||||
Net (decrease)/ increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | 558,100 | (1,214,298 | ) | (168,178 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | 3,577,919 | 3,038,643 | 420,847 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | 4,136,019 | 1,824,345 | 252,669 |
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO THE MOST DIRECTLY COMPARABLE GAAP MEASURES (Unaudited, amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares and per share data) |
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For the three months ended March 31, | ||||||||
2023 | 2024 | |||||||
RMB | RMB | US$ | ||||||
A. Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) | ||||||||
Operating income/(loss) | 678,365 | (65,107 | ) | (9,018 | ) | |||
Adjusted for: Share-based compensation expenses | 52,104 | 70,099 | 9,709 | |||||
Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) | 730,469 | 4,992 | 691 | |||||
B. Non-GAAP net income/(loss) | ||||||||
Net income/(loss) | 564,817 | (83,174 | ) | (11,521 | ) | |||
Adjusted for: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation expenses | 52,104 | 70,099 | 9,709 | |||||
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) | 616,921 | (13,075 | ) | (1,812 | ) | |||
C. Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per share | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted income/(loss) per share: | ||||||||
Basic | 2,532,072,783 | 2,545,551,167 | 2,545,551,167 | |||||
Diluted | 2,534,992,183 | 2,545,551,167 | 2,545,551,167 | |||||
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per share: | ||||||||
Basic | 0.24 | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||
Diluted | 0.24 | (0.01 | ) | (0.00 | ) | |||
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per ADS: | ||||||||
Basic* | 1.92 | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||
Diluted* | 1.92 | (0.08 | ) | (0.01 | ) |
* Each ADS represents eight Class A Ordinary Shares. The per ADS indicators are based on rounded results of corresponding per share indicators, which could have a rounding difference of absolute amount for not more than 0.04 per ADS.
Luckin Coffee Inc.