Summary of Zhiyou Technology Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: Zhiyou Technology - **Industry**: E-commerce and Supply Chain Management Key Points Financial Performance - Q3 revenue reached 20.37 billion, a year-on-year increase of 1.53% [3] - Net profit declined approximately 20% due to rising procurement costs and tariffs [3][2] - Gross margin was around 35%, slightly down from the previous year [3] - European market revenue was 13.75 billion, up 15% year-on-year; North American revenue was 6 billion, down 18% [2][3] Market Dynamics - B2B revenue grew by 108%, while B2C revenue fell by 6% [2][4] - The U.S. market faced a 20% decline primarily due to tariff issues [2][4] - Southeast Asia supply chain development is ongoing, with procurement costs about 10% higher than in China [5] Cost Management - Optimized shipping and last-mile logistics costs helped mitigate some of the cost increases [2][3] - Sales expenses increased due to a higher proportion of FBM model in the U.S. and rising self-operated warehouse costs in Europe [2][3] - Financial expenses rose due to currency fluctuations, resulting in a loss of 5 million compared to a gain of 12 million in the previous year [3] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to increase the proportion of self-operated warehouses and improve warehouse efficiency in the U.S. [7] - A new VC model was implemented in Europe, supported by Amazon policies, to optimize logistics costs [3][9] - The company aims to launch new large furniture products based on the Southeast Asia supply chain by November 2025, which are expected to be competitive in the market [8] Future Outlook - Q4 2025 is anticipated to be a turning point for revenue growth, with expectations for a full recovery in the U.S. market by 2026 [8] - The company is focusing on increasing market share in underperforming categories and introducing new products to drive growth [12][29] - Marketing expenses are expected to rise by 2-3 percentage points in 2026 due to new product introductions [19] Brand Strategy - The company consolidated its three brands under the SoMix Home label to enhance brand recognition and marketing effectiveness [16][17] - Different brand strategies are employed for various platforms, such as maintaining a unified brand on Amazon while differentiating on discount platforms like Temu [16] Operational Efficiency - The company has restructured its operations to unify supply chain management with sales, creating seven core business units [21] - The European market's gross margin is approximately 37%, while the U.S. market is around 30% [28] Challenges and Risks - The company faces challenges in the U.S. market due to high tariffs and anti-dumping measures affecting large furniture categories [8] - The transition to the VC model may lead to lower revenue recognition compared to the previous SC model, but it is expected to drive GMV growth [11][13] Conclusion - Zhiyou Technology is navigating a complex market landscape with strategic initiatives aimed at cost optimization, brand consolidation, and product innovation to drive future growth and recovery in key markets [2][8][12]