UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of June 2024

 

Commission File Number: 001-42101

 

 

 

SUPER HI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD.

 

 

 

1 Paya Lebar Link, #09-04 

PLQ 1 Paya Lebar Quarter 

Singapore 408533 

+65 6378 1921 

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F x                  Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.   Description
     
Exhibit 99.1   Super Hi Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2024

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  SUPER HI INTERNATIONAL HOLDING LTD.
   
  By: /s/ Ping Shu
     
  Name: Ping Shu
  Title: Director and Chairman

 

Date: June 18, 2024

 

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

Super Hi Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2024

 

SINGAPORE, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Super Hi International Holding Ltd. (NASDAQ: HDL and HKEX: 9658) (“Super Hi” or the “Company”), a leading Chinese cuisine restaurant brand operating Haidilao hot pot restaurants in the international market, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of FY2024 ended March 31, 2024.

 

First Quarter 2024 Highlights

 

·Revenue was US$187.6 million, representing an increase of 16.6% from US$160.9 million in the same period of 2023.

 

·Opened 4 net new Haidilao restaurants in the first quarter of 2024. Total number of Haidilao restaurants expanded from 115 as of December 31, 2023 to 119 as of March 31, 2024.
   
 ·Total table turnover rate1 and same-store table turnover rate2 were both 3.9 times per day, compared to 3.3 times per day in the same period of 2023.

 

·Had over 7.3 million total guest visits, representing an increase of 21.7% from 6.0 million in the same period of 2023.

 

·Same-store sales growth3 was 10.0%, compared to 8.8% in the full year of 2023.

 

·Income from operation margin4 was 6.6%, compared to 7.0% in the same period of 2023.

 

 

Mr. Yu Li, CEO & Executive Director of Super Hi, commented, “We delivered a strong performance in the first quarter of 2024, with a 16.6% increase in revenue and a significant rise in guest visits. Our commitment to enhancing customers’ dining experience, optimizing our services, and expanding our restaurant network has been instrumental in achieving these results. We are particularly pleased with the improvement in our same-store sales growth and table turnover rate, which reflect our ongoing efforts to drive operational excellence. Looking ahead, we will continue to focus on customer satisfaction and employee effort, while exploring new business models and strategic acquisitions to further enrich our offerings and expand our market presence.”

 

Ms. Cong Qu, Financial Director and Board Secretary of Super Hi, added, “We are thrilled to announce our successful listing on Nasdaq, which marks a significant milestone for Super Hi International Holding Ltd. This achievement not only enhances our visibility in the global market but also provides us with additional resources to support our growth initiatives. Our financial performance in the first quarter of 2024 demonstrates our ability to effectively execute our strategic plans. As we move forward, we remain committed to optimizing our supply chain, building our brand, and leveraging digital support to empower our restaurants and drive sustainable growth.”

 

 

1 Calculated by dividing the total tables served for the period by the product of total Haidilao restaurant operation days for the period and average table count during the period.

2 Calculated by dividing the total tables served for the period by the product of total Haidilao restaurant operation days for the period and average table count at the Company’s same stores during the period.

3 Refers to the year-over-year growth of the aggregate gross revenue from Haidilao restaurant operations at the Company's same stores for the period indicated.

4 Calculated by income from operation divided by total revenue. Income from operation is calculated by (loss) profit for the period excluding interest income, finance costs, unrealized foreign exchange differences arising from remeasurement of balances which are not denominated in functional currency, net gain arising on financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and income tax expense.

 

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First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

 

Revenue was US$187.6 million, representing an increase of 16.6% from US$160.9 million in the same period of 2023.

 

·Revenue from Haidilao restaurant operations was US$180.3 million, representing an increase of 15.7% from US$155.8 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly driven by (i) continued recovery in international markets; (ii) enhanced operational performance of Haidilao restaurants, which resulted in higher table turnover rates and increased guest visits; and (iii) ongoing business expansion and increased brand influence.

 

·Revenue from delivery business was US$2.9 million, representing an increase of 61.1% from US$1.8 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was mainly driven by (i) increased brand influence; and (ii) the Company’s efforts to enhance partnerships with local delivery platforms.

 

·Revenue from other business was US$4.4 million, representing an increase of 33.3% from US$3.3 million in the same period of 2023. This was a result of the growing popularity of hot pot condiment products and Haidilao-branded and sub-branded food products to local customers and retailers.

 

Raw materials and consumables used were US$62.8 million, representing an increase of 16.5% from US$53.9 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of revenue, raw materials and consumables used remained stable at 33.5% in the first quarter of 2024, unchanged from the same period of 2023.

 

Staff costs were US$63.6 million, representing an increase of 19.8% from US$53.1 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of revenue, staff costs were 33.9%, compared to 33.0% in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to the increase in the number of employees in line with the expansion of restaurant network and the increase in guest visits and table turnover rate, as well as the increase in piece rate wages for the employees.

 

Income from operations was US$12.4 million, representing an increase of 9.7% from US$11.3 million in the same period of 2023. Income from operation margin was 6.6%, compared to 7.0% in the same period of 2023. This was primarily due to (i) an increase in revenue, partially offset by increase in raw materials and consumables used and staff costs as described above, (ii) a decrease in other income of US$2.2 million resulting from a decrease in government grants received during the three months ended March 31, 2024, and (iii) listing expenses of US$0.6 million.

 

Loss for the period was US$4.5 million, compared to an income of US$5.6 million in the same period of 2023. This was due to an increase in other losses of US$11.2 million mainly contributed by unrealized foreign exchange losses resulting from the weakening of other currencies against U.S. dollars.

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share were both US$0.01, compared to a basic and diluted net income per share of US$0.01 in the same period of 2023.

 

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Operational Highlights

 

Haidilao Restaurant Performance

 

The following table summarizes key performance indicators of Haidilao restaurants for the quarters indicated.

 

   As of/For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
Number of restaurants        
Southeast Asia   72    69 
East Asia   18    17 
North America   19    18 
Others(1)   10    10 
Total   119    114 
         
Total guest visits (million)          
Southeast Asia   5.1    4.4 
East Asia   0.8    0.6 
North America   0.9    0.6 
Others(1)   0.5    0.4 
Overall   7.3    6.0 
           
Table turnover rate(2) (times per day)          
Southeast Asia   3.7    3.3 
East Asia   4.2    3.1 
North America   4.2    3.2 
Others(1)   3.8    3.3 
Overall   3.9    3.3 
           
Average spending per guest(3) (US$)          
Southeast Asia   19.4    20.8 
East Asia   28.4    28.8 
North America   43.3    51.3 
Others(1)   42.2    41.1 
Overall   24.9    26.0 
           
Average daily revenue per restaurant(4) (US$ in thousands)          
Southeast Asia   15.8    15.2 
East Asia   16.1    11.9 
North America   21.5    19.3 
Others(1)   24.4    22.4 
Overall   17.5    15.9 

 

Notes:

 

 

(1)Others include Australia, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

(2)Calculated by dividing the total tables served for the period by the product of total Haidilao restaurant operation days for the period and average table count during the period in the same geographic region.

(3)Calculated by dividing the revenue generated from Haidilao restaurant operations for the period by total guest visits for the period in the same geographic region.

(4)Calculated by dividing the revenue from Haidilao restaurant operations for the period by the total Haidilao restaurant operation days for the period in the same geographic region.

 

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Same-Store Sales

 

The following table sets forth details of the Company’s same store sales for the quarters indicated.

 

   As of/For the Three Months Ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
Number of Same Stores(1)          
Southeast Asia   65    
East Asia   14    
North America   18    
Others(5)   7    
Total   104    
           
Same Store Sales(2) (US$ in thousands)          
Southeast Asia   93,125    89,780 
East Asia   21,091    16,567 
North America   36,256    31,189 
Others(5)   16,246    13,989 
Total   166,718    151,525 
           
Average same store sales per day(3) (US$ in thousands)          
Southeast Asia   15.9    15.6 
East Asia   16.6    13.4 
North America   22.1    19.3 
Others(5)   25.5    22.3 
Total   17.7    16.4 
           
Average same store table turnover rate(4) (times/day)          
Southeast Asia   3.8    3.3 
East Asia   4.3    3.2 
North America   4.2    3.2 
Others(5)   3.8    3.3 
Total   3.9    3.3 

 

Notes:

 

 

(1)Includes restaurants that commenced operations prior to the beginning of the periods under comparison and opened for more than 75 days in the first quarter of 2023 and 2024, respectively.

(2)Refers to the aggregate gross revenue from Haidilao restaurant operations at our same stores for the period indicated.

(3)Calculated by dividing the gross revenue from Haidilao restaurant operations for the period by the total Haidilao restaurant operation days at our same stores for the period.

(4)Calculated by dividing the total tables served for the period by the product of total Haidilao restaurant operation days for the period and average table count at our same stores during the period.

(5)Others include Australia, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates.

 

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Recent Developments

 

In May 2024, the Company issued 3,096,600 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”), at a price of US$19.56 per ADS, for a total offering size of US$60.57 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Super Hi.

 

About Super Hi

 

Super Hi operates Haidilao hot pot restaurants in the international market. Haidilao is a leading Chinese cuisine restaurant brand. With roots in Sichuan from 1994, Haidilao has become one of the most popular and largest Chinese cuisine brands in the world. With almost 30 years of brand history, Haidilao is well-loved by guests for its unique dining experience — warm and attentive service, great ambiance and delicious food, standing out among global restaurant chains, which has made Haidilao restaurants into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. As of March 31, 2024, Super Hi had 119 self-operated Haidilao restaurants in 13 countries across four continents, making it the largest Chinese cuisine restaurant brand in the international market in terms of number of countries covered by self-operated restaurants.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains statements that may constitute “forward-looking” statements pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “aims,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “likely to” and similar statements. SUPER HI may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “SEHK”), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about SUPER HI’s beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: SUPER HI’s operations and business prospects; future developments, trends and conditions in the industry and markets in which SUPER HI operates; SUPER HI’s strategies, plans, objectives and goals and SUPER HI’s ability to successfully implement these strategies, plans, objectives and goals; SUPER HI’s ability to maintain an effective food safety and quality control system; SUPER HI’s ability to continue to maintain its leadership position in the industry and markets in which SUPER HI operates; SUPER HI’s dividend policy; SUPER HI’s capital expenditure plans; SUPER HI’s expansion plans; SUPER HI’s future debt levels and capital needs; SUPER HI’s expectations regarding the effectiveness of its marketing initiatives and the relationship with third-party partners; SUPER HI’s ability to recruit and retain qualified personnel; relevant government policies and regulations relating to SUPER HI’s industry; SUPER HI’s ability to protect its systems and infrastructures from cyber-attacks; general economic and business conditions globally; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in SUPER HI’s filings with the SEC and the announcements and filings on the website of the SEHK. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and SUPER HI does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

 

Contacts

 

Investor Relations
Email: superhi_ir@superhi-inc.com

 

Public Relations
Email: media.hq@superhi-inc.com

 

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UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PROFIT OR LOSS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

    For the three months ended March 31,  
    2024     2023  
      USD’000       USD’000  
Revenue     187,647       160,938  
Other income     900       3,074  
Raw materials and consumables used     (62,845 )     (53,900 )
Staff costs     (63,597 )     (53,071 )
Rentals and related expenses     (4,410 )     (3,504 )
Utilities expenses     (6,875 )     (6,224 )
Depreciation and amortization     (20,478 )     (21,698 )
Travelling and communication expenses     (1,480 )     (1,081 )
Listing expenses     (628 )     -  
Other expenses     (15,403 )     (13,479 )
Other gains (losses) - net     (12,334 )     (1,089 )
Finance costs     (1,989 )     (2,349 )
(Loss) Profit before tax     (1,492 )     7,617  
Income tax expense     (3,053 )     (2,055 )
(Loss) Profit for the year     (4,545 )     5,562  
                 
Other comprehensive income                
Item that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                
Exchange differences arising on translation of foreign operations     6,109       1,089  
Total comprehensive income for the period     1,564       6,651  
                 
(Loss) Profit for the period attributable to:                
Owners of the Company     (4,457 )     5,616  
Non-controlling interests     (88 )     (54 )
      (4,545 )     5,562  
                 
Total comprehensive income attributable to:                
Owners of the Company     1,652       6,705  
Non-controlling interests     (88 )     (54 )
      1,564       6,651  
                 
(Loss) Earnings per share                
Basic and diluted (USD)     (0.01 )     0.01  

 

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UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

   As of March 31,   As of December 31, 
   2024   2023 
   USD’000   USD’000 
Non-current Assets          
Property, plant and equipment   159,516    168,724 
Right-of-use assets   162,576    167,641 
Intangible assets   345    402 
Deferred tax assets   1,878    1,995 
Other receivables   1,960    1,961 
Prepayment   352    295 
Rental and other deposits   19,419    16,903 
    346,046    357,921 
           
Current Assets          
Inventories   29,406    29,762 
Trade and other receivables and prepayments   29,630    29,324 
Financial assets at fair value through profit or loss   66,462    - 
Rental and other deposits   2,618    3,882 
Pledged bank deposits   2,938    3,086 
Bank balances and cash   90,031    152,908 
    221,085    218,962 
           
Current Liabilities          
Trade payables   36,521    34,375 
Other payables   29,079    34,887 
Amounts due to related parties   464    842 
Tax payable   8,934    9,556 
Lease liabilities   38,543    38,998 
Contract liabilities   8,921    8,306 
Provisions   1,186    1,607 
    123,648    128,571 
           
Net Current Assets   97,437    90,391 

 

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UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

 

   As of March 31,   As of December 31, 
   2024   2023 
   USD’000   USD’000 
Non-current Liabilities          
Deferred tax liabilities   1,373    1,347 
Lease liabilities   157,031    163,947 
Contract liabilities   3,084    3,098 
Provisions   8,310    7,799 
    169,798    176,191 
           
Net Assets   273,685    272,121 
           
Capital and Reserves          
Share capital   3    3 
Shares held under share award scheme   *    * 
Share premium   494,480    494,480 
Reserves   (222,745)   (224,397)
Equity attributable to owners of the Company   271,738    270,086 
Non-controlling interests   1,947    2,035 
Total Equity   273,685    272,121 

 

 

*Less than USD1,000

 

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UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

   For the three months ended March 31, 
   2024   2023 
    USD’000    USD’000 
Net cash from operating activities   24,018    27,732 
Net cash used in investing activities   (73,548)   (17,182)
Net cash used in financing activities   (12,518)   (11,275)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents   (62,048)   (725)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   152,908    93,878 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes   (829)   158 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period   90,031    93,311 

 

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