EX-99.1 2 ea023912001ex99-1_thinter.htm EARNINGS RELEASE

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Tims China Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

 

Apr 15, 2025

 

3.9 Percentage Points Improvement in Company Owned and Operated Store Contribution Margin

 

76 Net New Store Openings During the Fourth Quarter,
1,022 System-Wide Stores at Year-End 2024

 

24.0 Million Registered Loyalty Club Members at Year-End,
Representing 29.7% Year-over-Year Growth

 

SHANGHAI and NEW YORK, April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TH International Limited (Nasdaq: THCH), the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China (“Tims China” or the “Company”) today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.

 

FOURTH QUARTER 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

 

Total revenues of RMB332.6 million (USD45.6 million), representing a 12.0% decrease from the same quarter of 2023.

 

System sales1 of RMB345.7 million (USD47.4 million), representing a 7.9% decrease from the same quarter of 2023.

 

Net new store openings totaled 76 (12 company owned and operated stores and 64 franchised stores).

 

Company owned and operated store contribution2, previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA, was RMB13.0 million (USD1.8 million), representing a 353.1% increase from the same quarter of 2023.

 

Company owned and operated store contribution margin3, previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA margin, was 4.8%, representing a 3.9 percentage points improvement over the same quarter of 2023.

 

FULL YEAR 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

 

Total revenues were RMB1,391.2 million (USD190.6 million), representing a 10.8% decrease from 2023.

 

Net new store openings for franchised stores totaled 163 in 2024 (120 system-wide net new store openings, as certain underperforming company owned and operated stores were closed and we focused on sub-franchise development).

 

Registered loyalty club members totaled 24.0 million members as of December 31, 2024, representing a 29.7% growth from 2023.

 

COMPANY MANAGEMENT STATEMENT

 

Mr. Yongchen Lu, CEO & Director of Tims China, commented, “2024 marked a pivotal year for the Company, we solidified our differentiated strategic positioning in “Coffee + Freshly Prepared Food”, completed the made-to-order renovation of almost all company owned and operated stores, surpassed 24 million registered loyalty club members, and received over 6,200 individual sub-franchisee applications by year-end. In Q4 2024, we celebrated the grand opening of the 1,000th Tims China shop in central Shanghai, where the Tims China story began. This achievement is a testament to Tims China’s enduring presence in the region, and to our ambition for further growth.

 

Amidst macroeconomic volatility and intense market competition, our team demonstrated great resilience and achieved significant profitability improvements through enhanced operational efficiencies, supply chain optimizations, and rigorous cost controls. 2024 full-year company owned and operated store contribution margin and full-year adjusted corporate EBITDA margin improved by 5.3 percentage points, and 9.9 percentage points year-over-year, respectively.”

 

Mr. Dong (Albert) Li, CFO of Tims China, commented, “We’re committed to further improving our financial performance by refining store unit economics and driving efficiencies at both store and corporate levels. Our sub-franchise business also contributed steady cash flows and profitability. During the fourth quarter of 2024, we continued to improve our company owned and operated store contribution margin and adjusted corporate EBITDA margin by 3.9 percentage points and 0.1 percentage points, respectively. Specifically, our food and packaging costs, labor costs (as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores), and our marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased by 3.7 percentage points, 2.5 percentage points, and 1.5 percentage points, respectively.”

 

Mr. Li continued, “Looking ahead, and thanks to our team’s tireless work, Tims China is standing at the turning point to achieve full-year corporate EBITDA breakeven. With profitable growth being front and center of everything we do, we are excited to further enhance our supply chain capabilities and efficiencies, roll out our differentiating made-to-order fresh and healthy food preparation model to drive traffic, finesse optimization of overall store unit economics, and accelerate the expansion of our successful sub-franchising.”

 

 

 

 

FOURTH QUARTER 2024 FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Total revenues were RMB332.6 million (USD45.6 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 12.0% from RMB377.9 million in the same quarter of 2023. Total revenues comprise:

 

Revenues from Company owned and operated stores were RMB270.2 million (USD37.0 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 17.7% from RMB328.2 million in the same quarter of 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to closures of certain underperforming stores and a 12.3% decrease in same-store sales growth for company owned and operated stores in the fourth quarter of 2024. The decrease was also attributable to a 13.8% decline in the number of orders from 11.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 10.0 million in the same quarter of 2024, and a 1.5% year-over-year decrease in average ticket size.

 

Other revenues were RMB62.5 million (USD8.6 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of 25.8% from RMB49.7 million in the same quarter of 2023. The increase was primarily due to the expansion of our franchise business as the number of our franchised stores increased from 283 as of December 31, 2023 to 446 as of December 31, 2024.

 

Company owned and operated store costs and expenses were RMB283.9 million (USD38.9 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 18.8% from RMB349.6 million in the same quarter of 2023. Company owned and operated store costs and expenses comprise:

 

Food and packaging costs were RMB84.8 million (USD11.6 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 26.5% from RMB115.3 million in the same quarter of 2023, as we continue to benefit from higher efficiencies in supply chains and cost reduction on raw materials, logistic and warehousing expenses. Accordingly, food and packaging costs as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores decreased by 3.7 percentage points from 35.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 31.4% in the same quarter of 2024.

 

Rental and property management fees were RMB56.9 million (USD7.8 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 16.0% from RMB67.7 million in the same quarter of 2023, mainly due to the closure of certain underperforming stores and in line with the revenue trend. Rental and property management fees as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores increased by 0.4 percentage points from 20.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 21.0% in the same quarter of 2024.

 

Payroll and employee benefits expenses were RMB54.9 million (USD7.5 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 26.7% from RMB74.9 million in the same quarter of 2023. Payroll and employee benefits expenses as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores decreased by 2.5 percentage points from 22.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 20.3% in the same quarter of 2024, primarily due to the continuous refinement of staffing arrangements and optimization of store managerial efficiency.

 

Delivery costs were RMB28.6 million (USD3.9 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 5.6% from RMB30.3 million in the same quarter of 2023, which was in line with the trend of delivery orders. Delivery costs as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores increased by 1.4 percentage points to 10.6% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 9.2% in the same quarter of 2023.

 

Other operating expenses were RMB22.7 million (USD3.1 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 13.8% from RMB26.4 million in the same quarter of 2023, driven by the cost optimization measures and in line with the revenue trend. Other operating expenses as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores increased by 0.4 percentage points to 8.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 8.0% in the same quarter of 2023.

 

Store depreciation and amortization expenses were RMB36.1 million (USD4.9 million), representing an increase of 3.2% from RMB35.0 million in the same quarter of 2023, which was attributable to the accelerated amortization of upfront unit fees in relation to the closure of certain underperforming stores; offset by the decrease in the number of company owned and operated stores from 619 as of December 31, 2023 to 576 as of December 31, 2024. Store depreciation and amortization as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores increased by 2.8 percentage points to 13.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 10.6% in the same quarter of 2023.

 

Costs of other revenues were RMB48.5 million (USD6.6 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 4.6% from RMB50.9 million in the same quarter of 2023, which was primarily driven by an increase in the revenues generated from franchise business as the number of our franchised stores increased from 283 as of December 31, 2023 to 446 as of December 31, 2024, offset by the streamlined e-commerce business. Costs of other revenues as a percentage of other revenues decreased by 24.8 percentage points from 102.5% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 77.7% in the same quarter of 2024 due to higher margins we generated from both franchise business and e-commerce business during the fourth quarter of 2024.

 

Marketing expenses were RMB13.8 million (USD1.9 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 35.0% from RMB21.2 million in the same quarter of 2023, driven by our cost optimization measures and higher brand influence. Marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues decreased by 1.5 percentage points from 5.6% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 4.1% in the same quarter of 2024.

 

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General and administrative expenses were RMB76.3 million (USD10.5 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of 23.8% from RMB61.7 million in the same quarter of 2023, which was primarily due to: (i) bonus accruals of RMB9.0 million (USD1.2 million) during the fourth quarter of 2024; (ii) increase in credit loss of account receivables of RMB9.6 million (USD1.3 million); and (iii) increase in professional fees of RMB13.6 million (USD1.9 million); offset by a reduction of our headquarter headcount and cost optimization measures. Adjusted general and administrative expenses, which excludes reversals of share-based compensation expenses of RMB0.7 million (USD0.1 million), were RMB77.1 million (USD10.6 million), representing an increase of 82.8% from RMB42.2 million in the same quarter of 2023. Adjusted general and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased by 12.0 percentage points from 11.2% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 23.2% in the same quarter of 2024. For more information on the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures” set forth at the end of this earnings release.

 

Franchise and royalty expenses were RMB14.0 million (USD1.9 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, representing a decrease of 7.6% from RMB15.1 million in the same quarter of 2023, which was in line with the decrease in system sales. Franchise and royalty expenses as a percentage of total revenues increased by 0.2 percentage points, from 4.0% in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 4.2% in the same quarter of 2024 due to the increase of amortized upfront franchise fees.

 

Impairment losses of long-lived assets were RMB15.9 million (USD2.2 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB 89.6 million in the same quarter of 2023, which was primarily due to the decrease in the number of closures of underperforming company owned and operated stores.

 

As a result of the foregoing, operating loss was RMB117.2 million (USD16.1 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, a significant reduction compared to RMB218.4 million in the same quarter of 2023.

 

Adjusted Corporate EBITDA was a loss of RMB49.4 million (USD6.8 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB56.7 million in the same quarter of 2023. Adjusted Corporate EBITDA margin was negative 14.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, representing an improvement of 0.1 percentage points from negative 15.0% in the same quarter of 2023.

 

Net loss from continuing operations was RMB138.9 million (USD19.0 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB297.4 million for the same quarter of 2023. Adjusted net loss was RMB98.0 million (USD13.4 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB120.3 million for the same quarter of 2023. Adjusted net loss margin was negative 29.5% in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to negative 31.8% in the same quarter of 2023.

 

Net gain from discontinued operations was RMB6.5 million (USD0.9 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to net loss of RMB13.8 million for the same quarter of 2023.

 

Net loss was RMB132.4 million (USD18.1 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB311.2 million for the same quarter of 2023.

 

Basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was RMB4.05 (USD0.55) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB9.71 in the same quarter of 2023. Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share was RMB2.99 (USD0.41) in the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to RMB3.78 in the same quarter of 2023.

 

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Liquidity

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company’s total cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and time deposits were RMB184.2 million (USD25.2 million), compared to RMB219.5 million as of December 31, 2023. The change was primarily attributable to the financing from our founding shareholders, partially offset by cash disbursements on the back of the expansion of our business and store network nationwide and the repayment of certain bank borrowings.

 

KEY OPERATING DATA

 

   For the three months ended or as of 
Tims only
(Exclude the discontinued business)
  Dec 31,
2023
   Mar 31,
2024
   Jun 30,
2024
   Sep 30,
2024
   Dec 31,
2024
 
Total stores   902    906    907    946    1,022 
Company owned and operated stores   619    604    574    564    576 
Franchised stores   283    302    333    382    446 
Same-store sales growth for system-wide stores   2.6%   -13.6%   -14.6%   -21.7%   -13.3%
Same-store sales growth for company owned and operated stores   2.5%   -11.7%   -13.8%   -20.7%   -12.3%
Registered loyalty club members (in thousands)   18,545    20,009    21,403    22,815    24,045 
Company owned and operated store contribution (Renminbi in thousands)   2,863    2,289    32,429    39,922    12,973 
Company owned and operated store contribution margin   0.9%   0.8%   10.1%   13.3%   4.8%

 

KEY DEFINITIONS

 

Same-store sales growth. The percentage change in the sales of stores that have been operating for 12 months or longer during a certain period compared to the same period from the prior year. The same-store sales growth for any period of more than a month equals to the arithmetic average of the same-store sales growth of each month covered in the period. If a store was closed for seven days or more during any given month, its sales during that month and the same month in the comparison period are excluded for purposes of measuring same-store sales growth.

 

Net new store openings. The gross number of new stores opened during the period minus the number of stores permanently closed during the period.

 

System sales. Gross merchandise value of sales generated from both company owned and operated stores and franchised stores.

 

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Company owned and operated store contribution (previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA). Calculated as fully burdened gross profit of company owned and operated stores excluding depreciation and amortization.

 

Company owned and operated store contribution margin (previously reported as adjusted store EBITDA margin). Calculated as company owned and operated store contribution as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores.

 

Adjusted general and administrative expenses. Calculated as general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, expenses related to the issuance of certain ordinary shares to CF Principal Investments LLC in November 2022 (the “Commitment Shares”), offering costs related to the ESA (the “ESA Offering Costs”), expenses related to 200,000 of our ordinary shares that may be purchased from our controlling shareholder by a holder of our convertible notes at its option pursuant to the terms of an Option Agreement dated September 28, 2022 (the “Option Shares”), and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs.

 

Adjusted corporate EBITDA. Calculated as operating loss for continuing operations excluding certain non-cash expenses consisting of depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs.

 

Adjusted corporate EBITDA margin. Calculated as adjusted corporate EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.

 

Adjusted net loss. Calculated as net loss for continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs, changes in fair value of convertible notes, changes in fair value of warrant liabilities, changes in fair value of ESA derivative liabilities, loss of the debt extinguishment and gain on disposal of Popeyes business.

 

Adjusted net loss margin. Calculated as adjusted net loss as a percentage of total revenues.

 

Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share. Calculated as adjusted net loss attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted-average number of basic and diluted ordinary shares.

 

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RECENT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTS

 

On November 26, 2024, Tims China launched its inaugural “Timsgiving” pay-it-forward campaign across all its stores in China, marking the first time this Canadian tradition was introduced in the country. The campaign ran from November 26 to 28 and offered the first customer at each store a free beverage from the Double Series, encouraging them to pay-it-forward by purchasing a drink for the next guest. Over 1,500 people participated, with the longest chain of kindness reaching 30 customers in a row.

 

On January 13, 2025, Tims China completed the implementation of a 1-for-5 reverse stock split of the Company’s ordinary shares. The reverse stock split was previously approved by the Company’s shareholders on December 20, 2024 and board of directors on December 23, 2024.

 

On January 28, 2025, Tims China announced that the Company received a notification letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., informing the Company that it has regained compliance with the “Minimum Bid Price Requirement” pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(1). Therefore, the Company’ ordinary shares are no longer subject to delisting.

 

On February 18, 2025, Tims China launched its “Light Bagel Sandwich Lunch Box Series”, reinforcing its commitment to providing high-quality, convenient coffee and warm, healthy food experiences. This new lunch offering, featuring a combination of a bagel sandwich, salad, and coffee, is designated to cater the needs of urban consumers seeking convenient and healthy meal options. It also aligns with the growing demand for healthy Western-style lunches.

 

On February 26, 2025, Tims China celebrated its sixth anniversary and global coffee chain Tim Hortons’ 61st anniversary by releasing several beloved classics with exciting new twists. Among these, the classic donuts made a huge return with Chinese “Double-Double” upgrade, offering Chinese consumers a special anniversary treat.

 

USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

 

The Company uses non-GAAP financial measures, namely company owned and operated store contribution, company owned and operated store contribution margin, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted corporate EBITDA, adjusted corporate EBITDA margin, adjusted net loss, adjusted net loss margin, and adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. The Company defines (i) company owned and operated store contribution as fully burdened gross profit of company owned and operated stores excluding depreciation and amortization; (ii) company owned and operated store contribution margin as company owned and operated store contribution as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores; (iii) adjusted general and administrative expenses as general and administrative expenses excluding share-based compensation expenses, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs; (iv) adjusted corporate EBITDA as operating loss for continuing operations excluding certain non-cash expenses consisting of depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, and professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs; (v) adjusted corporate EBITDA margin as adjusted corporate EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues; (vi) adjusted net loss as net loss for continuing operations excluding share-based compensation expenses, impairment losses of long-lived assets, loss on disposal of property and equipment, expenses related to the Commitment Shares, the ESA Offering Costs, the Option Shares, professional fees related to warrant exchange and other financing programs, changes in fair value of convertible notes, changes in fair value of warrant liabilities, changes in fair value of ESA derivative liabilities, loss of the debt extinguishment and gain on disposal of Popeyes business; (vii) adjusted net loss margin as adjusted net loss as a percentage of total revenues; and (viii) adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share as adjusted net loss for continuing operations attributable to the Company’s ordinary shareholders divided by weighted-average number of basic and diluted ordinary share. The Company believes company owned and operated store contribution, company owned and operated store contribution margin, adjusted general and administrative expenses, adjusted corporate EBITDA, adjusted corporate EBITDA margin, adjusted net loss, adjusted net loss margin, and adjusted basic and diluted net loss per ordinary share enhance investors’ overall understanding of its financial performance and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by its management in its financial and operational decision-making.

 

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These non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. As these non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and may not be calculated in the same manner by all companies, they may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measures, which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance. For reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the section of the accompanying tables titled, “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to the Most Directly Comparable GAAP Measures.” The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.

 

EXCHANGE RATE INFORMATION

 

This earnings release contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars (“USD”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB7.2993 to USD1.00, the exchange rate in effect on December 31, 2024 set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any rate or at all.

 

CONFERENCE CALL

 

The Company will hold a conference call today, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 8:00 am Eastern Time (on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 8:00 pm Beijing Time) to discuss the financial results.

 

Participants are strongly encouraged to pre-register for the conference call, by using the weblink provided below.

 

https://s1.c-conf.com/diamondpass/10046826-m38kfp.html

 

Participants may also view the live webcast by registering through below weblink:

 

https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/n2xgnen5

 

The webcast features a ‘Submit Your Question’ tab at the top, where you will have the opportunity to submit your questions before and during the call.

 

A live and archived webcast of the conference call will also be available at the Company’s Investor Relations website at https://ir.timschina.com under “Events and Presentations”.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements in this earnings release may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, such as the Company’s ability to further grow its business and store network, optimize its cost structure, improve its operational efficiency, and achieve profitable growth. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and generally relate to future events or the Company’s future financial or other performance metrics. In some cases, you can identify forward- looking statements by terminology such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “potentially,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “target,” “plan,” “expect,” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain and subject to material change. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include various factors beyond management’s control, including, but not limited to, general economic conditions and other risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, and other filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nothing in this communication should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any statement is based.

 

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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. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance upon these preliminary estimates. The preliminary unaudited financial information included in this press release has been prepared by, and is the responsibility of, the Company’s management. The Company’s auditor has not audited, reviewed, compiled, or applied agreed-upon procedures with respect to such preliminary financial data. Accordingly, the Company’s auditor does not express an opinion or any other form of assurance with respect thereto. Upon completion of the year-end audit, the Company’s audited financial results may differ materially from its preliminary estimates.

 

ABOUT TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

 

TH International Limited (Nasdaq: THCH) (“Tims China”) is the parent company of the exclusive master franchisees of Tim Hortons coffee shops in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau. Tims China was founded by Cartesian Capital Group and Tim Hortons Restaurants International, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR).

 

The Company’s philosophy is rooted in world-class execution and data-driven decision making and centered around true local relevance, continuous innovation, genuine community, and absolute convenience. For more information, please visit https://www.timschina.com.

 

INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACTS

 

Investor Relations

 

Gemma Bakx

IR@timschina.com, or gemma.bakx@cartesiangroup.com

 

Public and Media Relations

 

Patty Yu

Patty.Yu@timschina.com

 

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TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for number of shares)

 

   As of 
   December 31,
2023
   December 31, 2024
(Unaudited)
 
   RMB   RMB   US$ 
ASSETS            
Current assets:            
Cash and cash equivalents   202,315    152,368    20,874 
Restricted Cash   -    31,869    4,366 
Time deposits   17,165    -    - 
Amount due from related parties   -    5,858    802 
Accounts receivable, net   27,562    30,526    4,182 
Inventories   49,866    37,578    5,148 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   156,855    158,882    21,768 
Current assets of discontinued operations   4,857    -    - 
Total current assets   458,620    417,081    57,140 
                
Non-current assets:               
Property and equipment, net   665,992    502,159    68,795 
Intangible assets, net   110,966    97,019    13,292 
Operating lease right-of-use assets   785,437    493,308    67,583 
Other non-current assets   63,855    53,967    7,393 
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations   130,569    -    - 
Total non-current assets   1,756,819    1,146,453    157,063 
Total assets   2,215,439    1,563,534    214,203 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY               
Current liabilities:               
Bank borrowings, current   538,233    381,263    52,233 
Accounts payable   219,775    223,838    30,666 
Contract liabilities   40,715    39,678    5,436 
Amount due to related parties   52,002    48,117    6,592 
Convertible notes, at fair value   -    473,716    64,899 
Operating lease liabilities   189,835    178,115    24,402 
Other current liabilities   291,715    191,205    26,194 
Current liabilities of discontinued operations   63,558    -    - 
Total current liabilities   1,395,833    1,535,932    210,422 
                
Non-current liabilities:               
Bank borrowings, non-current   5,266    -    - 
Convertible notes, at fair value   420,712    464,847    63,684 
Contract liabilities   5,272    8,022    1,099 
Amount due to related parties   94,200    -    - 
Operating lease liabilities   653,659    380,075    52,070 
Other non-current liabilities   8,637    7,673    1,051 
Noncurrent liabilities of discontinued operations   54,289    -    - 
Total non-current liabilities   1,242,035    860,617    117,904 
Total liabilities   2,637,868    2,396,549    328,326 
                
Shareholders’ equity:               
Ordinary shares   10    10    1 
Additional paid-in capital   1,807,715    1,818,421    249,123 
Accumulated losses   (2,256,424)   (2,668,505)   (365,584)
Accumulated other comprehensive income   21,492    9,185    1,258 
Treasury shares   -    -    - 
Total (deficit) equity attributable to shareholders of the Company   (427,207)   (840,889)   (115,202)
Non-controlling interests   4,778    7,874    1,079 
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity   (422,429)   (833,015)   (114,123)
                
Commitments and Contingencies   -    -    - 
                
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)   2,215,439    1,563,534    214,203 

 

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TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(LOSS)

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$, except for per share data)

 

   For the three months ended December 31,   For the year ended December 31, 
   2023   2024   2023   2024 
   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Revenues:                        
Company owned and operated stores  328,242   270,152   37,010   1,389,641   1,188,293   162,796 
Other revenues   49,656    62,473    8,559    170,365    202,865    27,792 
Total revenues   377,898    332,625    45,569    1,560,006    1,391,158    190,588 
                               
Costs and expenses, net:                              
Company owned and operated stores                              
Food and packaging   115,340    84,797    11,617    486,359    374,086    51,250 
Rental and property management fee   67,712    56,854    7,789    289,556    241,425    33,075 
Payroll and employee benefits   74,868    54,880    7,519    304,545    231,542    31,721 
Delivery costs   30,291    28,584    3,916    116,449    119,171    16,326 
Other operating expenses   26,400    22,745    3,116    118,634    95,036    13,020 
Store depreciation and amortization   34,953    36,074    4,942    138,735    129,614    17,757 
Company owned and operated store costs and expenses   349,564    283,934    38,899    1,454,278    1,190,874    163,149 
                               
Costs of other revenues   50,886    48,532    6,649    149,692    153,612    21,045 
Marketing expenses   21,169    13,764    1,886    96,679    64,849    8,885 
General and administrative expenses   61,662    76,321    10,455    325,259    210,323    28,814 
Franchise and royalty expenses   15,103    13,952    1,911    57,063    57,761    7,913 
Other operating costs and expenses   8,968    315    43    28,872    10,794    1,479 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   2,624    431    59    16,404    4,147    568 
Impairment losses of long-lived assets   89,635    15,901    2,178    111,427    56,287    7,711 
Other income   3,311    3,338    457    11,743    8,408    1,152 
Total costs and expenses, net   596,300    449,812    61,623    2,227,931    1,740,239    238,412 
                               
Operating loss   (218,402)   (117,187)   (16,054)   (667,925)   (349,081)   (47,824)
                               
Interest income   3,200    982    135    14,183    3,203    439 
Interest expenses   (6,659)   (3,706)   (509)   (20,420)   (22,448)   (3,075)
Foreign currency transaction loss   (16,158)   (933)   (127)   (16,772)   3,484    477 
Loss of the debt extinguishment   -    -    -    -    (10,657)   (1,460)
Changes in fair value of Deferred Contingent consideration   (32,437)   -    -    (26,106)   (16,941)   (2,321)
Changes in fair value of convertible notes   (26,909)   (17,413)   (2,386)   (58,281)   (65,874)   (9,025)
Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities   -    -    -    (83,966)   -    - 
Changes in fair value of ESA derivative liabilities   60    -    -    19,654    -    - 
                               
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes   (297,305)   (138,257)   (18,941)   (839,633)   (458,314)   (62,789)
Income tax expenses   (97)   (616)   (84)   (97)   (2,115)   (290)
Net loss from continuing operations   (297,402)   (138,873)   (19,025)   (839,730)   (460,429)   (63,079)
                               
Discontinued operations:                              
Income/(loss) from discontinued operations (including gain on disposal of Popeyes business RMB70,665 thousand in 2024) before income taxes   (13,757)   6,485    888    (33,196)   51,444    7,048 
Income tax expenses   -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations   (13,757)   6,485    888    (33,196)   51,444    7,048 
                               
Net loss   (311,159)   (132,388)   (18,137)   (872,926)   (408,985)   (56,031)
                               
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interests   925    (830)   (114)   3,324    3,096    424 
Net Loss attributable to shareholders of the                              
Company                              
-from continuing operations   (298,327)   (138,043)   (18,911)   (843,054)   (463,525)   (63,503)
-from discontinued operations   (13,757)   6,485    888    (33,196)   51,444    7,048 
Basic and diluted loss per Ordinary Share   (9.71)   (4.05)   (0.55)   (28.41)   (12.70)   (1.74)
                               
Net loss   (311,159)   (132,388)   (18,137)   (872,926)   (408,985)   (56,031)
                               
Other comprehensive income (loss)                              
Unrealized gain on short-term investment, net of nil income taxes   -    -    -    3,585    -    - 
Fair value changes of convertible notes due to instrument-specific credit risk, net of nil income taxes   7,731    (1,282)   (176)   (2,117)   (1,495)   (205)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income   -    -    -    (5,719)   -    - 
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of nil income taxes   13,098    (16,577)   (2,271)   8,742    (10,812)   (1,481)
                               
Total comprehensive loss   (290,330)   (150,247)   (20,584)   (868,435)   (421,292)   (57,717)
                               
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests   925    (830)   (114)   3,324    3,096    424 
Comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of the Company   (291,255)   (149,417)   (20,470)   (871,759)   (424,388)   (58,141)

 

 

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TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands of RMB and US$)

 

   For the three months ended
December 31,
   For the year ended
December 31,
 
   2023   2024   2023   2024 
   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities   (80,565)   (31,629)   (4,333)   (196,130)   (39,667)   (5,434)
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities   (67,939)   13,222    1,811    59,999    (8,037)   (1,101)
Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities   (119,602)   9,800    1,343    80,833    26,004    3,563 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash   9,938    (3,891)   (533)   19,808    2,350    322 
Net increase/(decrease) in cash   (258,168)   (12,498)   (1,712)   (35,490)   (19,350)   (2,651)
Cash at beginning of the period   461,755    196,734    26,952    239,077    203,587    27,891 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, at end of year   203,587    184,236    25,240    203,587    184,237    25,240 
Less: Cash and restricted cash of discontinued operations at end of year   (1,272)   -    -    (1,272)   -    - 
Cash and Restricted cash at end of the period   202,315    184,237    25,240    202,315    184,237    25,240 

 

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TH INTERNATIONAL LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
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)

 

A. Company owned and operated store contribution

 

   For the three months ended December 31,   For the year ended December 31, 
   2023   2024   2023   2024 
   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Revenues - company owned and operated stores   328,242    270,152    37,010    1,389,641    1,188,293    162,796 
Food and packaging costs - company owned and operated stores   (115,340)   (84,797)   (11,617)   (486,359)   (374,086)   (51,250)
Rental expenses - company owned and operated stores   (67,712)   (56,854)   (7,789)   (289,556)   (241,425)   (33,075)
Payroll and employee benefits - company owned and operated stores   (74,868)   (54,880)   (7,519)   (304,545)   (231,542)   (31,721)
Delivery costs - company owned and operated stores   (30,291)   (28,584)   (3,916)   (116,449)   (119,171)   (16,326)
Other operating expenses - company owned and operated stores   (26,400)   (22,745)   (3,116)   (118,634)   (95,036)   (13,020)
Store depreciation and amortization   (34,953)   (36,074)   (4,942)   (138,735)   (129,614)   (17,757)
Franchise and royalty expenses - company owned and operated stores   (10,768)   (9,319)   (1,277)   (44,730)   (39,420)   (5,401)
Fully-burdened gross (loss) profit - company owned and operated stores   (32,090)   (23,101)   (3,166)   (109,367)   (42,001)   (5,754)
Store depreciation and amortization   34,953    36,074    4,942    138,735    129,614    17,757 
Company owned and operated store contribution   2,863    12,973    1,776    29,368    87,613    12,003 
Company owned and operated store contribution margin   0.9%   4.8%   4.8%   2.1%   7.4%   7.4%

 

B. Adjusted general and administrative expenses

 

   For the three months ended December 31,   For the year ended December 31, 
   2023   2024   2023   2024 
   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
General and administrative expenses from continuing operations   (61,662)   (76,321)   (10,455)   (325,259)   (210,323)   (28,814)
Adjusted for:                              
Share-based compensation expenses   6,351    (741)   (102)   68,078    519    71 
Professional fees related to financing programs   678    -    -    28,519    10,464    1,434 
Impairment losses of rental deposits   12,471    -    -    12,471    2,457    337 
                               
Adjusted General and administrative expenses   (42,162)   (77,062)   (10,557)   (216,191)   (196,883)   (26,972)
Adjusted General and administrative expenses as a % of total revenue   11.2%   23.2%   23.2%   13.9%   14.2%   14.2%

 

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C. Adjusted corporate EBITDA and adjusted corporate EBITDA margin

 

   For the three months ended
December 31,
   For the year ended
December 31,
 
   2023   2024   2023   2024 
   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Operating loss from continuing operations   (218,402)   (117,187)   (16,054)   (667,925)   (349,081)   (47,824)
Adjusted for:                              
Depreciation and amortization   43,959    44,243    6,061    163,155    167,721    22,978 
Share-based compensation expenses   6,351    (741)   (102)   68,078    519    71 
Impairment losses of rental deposits   12,471    -    -    12,471    2,457    337 
One-off expense of store closure   6,009    7,909    1,084    6,009    11,090    1,519 
Professional fees related to financing programs   678    -    -    28,519    10,464    1,434 
Impairment losses of long-lived assets   89,635    15,901    2,178    111,427    56,287    7,711 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   2,624    431    59    16,404    4,147    568 
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA   (56,675)   (49,444)   (6,774)   (261,862)   (96,396)   (13,206)
Adjusted Corporate EBITDA Margin   -15.0%   -14.9%   -14.9%   -16.8%   -6.9%   -6.9%

 

D. Adjusted net loss and adjusted net loss margin

 

   For the three months ended
December 31,
   For the year ended
December 31,
 
   2023   2024   2023   2024 
   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net loss from continuing operations    (297,402)   (138,873)   (19,025)   (839,730)   (460,429)   (63,079)
Adjusted for:                              
                               
Share-based compensation expenses   6,351    (741)   (102)   68,078    519    71 
Professional fees related to financing programs   678    -    -    28,519    10,464    1,434 
Impairment losses of long-lived assets   89,635    15,901    2,178    111,427    56,287    7,711 
Impairment losses of rental deposits   12,471    -    -    12,471    2,457    337 
                               
One-off expense of store closure   6,009    7,909    1,084    6,009    11,090    1,519 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   2,624    431    59    16,404    4,147    568 
Loss of the debt extinguishment   -    -    -    -    10,657    1,460 
Changes in fair value of Deferred Contingent consideration   32,437    -    -    26,106    16,941    2,321 
Changes in fair value of convertible notes   26,909    17,413    2,386    58,281    65,874    9,025 
Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities   -    -    -    83,966    -    - 
Changes in fair value of ESA derivative liabilities   (60)   -    -    (19,654)   -    - 
Adjusted Net loss   (120,348)   (97,960)   (13,420)   (448,123)   (281,993)   (38,633)
Adjusted Net loss Margin   -31.8%   -29.5%   -29.4%   -28.7%   -20.3%   -20.3%

 

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E. Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per Ordinary Share

 

   For the three months ended
December 31,
   For the year ended
December 31,
 
   2023   2024   2023   2024 
   RMB   RMB   US$   RMB   RMB   US$ 
Net loss from continuing operations to shareholders of the Company    (298,326)   (138,043)   (18,911)   (843,054)   (463,525)   (63,503)
Adjusted for:                              
                               
Share-based compensation expenses   6,351    (741)   (102)   68,078    519    71 
Professional fees related to financing programs   678    -    -    28,519    10,464    1,434 
Impairment losses of long-lived assets   89,635    15,901    2,178    111,427    56,287    7,711 
Impairment losses of rental deposits   12,471    -    -    12,471    2,457    337 
                               
One-off expense of store closure   6,009    7,909    1,084    6,009    11,090    1,519 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment   2,624    431    59    16,404    4,147    568 
Loss of the debt extinguishment   -    -    -    -    10,657    1,460 
Changes in fair value of Deferred Contingent consideration   32,437    -    -    26,106    16,941    2,321 
Changes in fair value of convertible notes   26,909    17,413    2,386    58,281    65,874    9,025 
Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities   -    -    -    83,966    -    - 
Changes in fair value of ESA derivative liabilities   (60)   -    -    (19,654)   -    - 
Adjusted Net loss attributable to shareholders of the Company   (121,272)   (97,130)   (13,306)   (451,447)   (285,089)   (39,057)
Weighted average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted loss per share   32,124,164    32,494,265    32,494,265    30,848,340    32,444,772    32,444,772 
Adjusted basic and diluted net loss per Ordinary Share   (3.78)    (2.99)    (0.41)    (14.63)    (8.79)    (1.20) 

 

 

1System sales is calculated as the gross merchandise value of sales generated from both company owned and operated stores and franchised stores.
2Company owned and operated store contribution, is calculated as fully burdened gross profit4 of company owned and operated stores excluding depreciation & amortization.
3Company owned and operated store contribution margin, is calculated as company owned and operated store contribution as a percentage of revenues from company owned and operated stores.
4Fully burdened gross profit of company owned and operated stores, the most directly comparable GAAP measure to company owned and operated store contribution, was a loss of RMB23.1 million (USD3.2 million) for the three months ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB32.1 million in the same quarter of 2023.

 

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