6-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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 March 2024

Commission File Number: 001-39902

RLX Technology Inc.

19/F, Building 1, Junhao Central Park Plaza

No. 10 South Chaoyang Park Avenue

Chaoyang District, Beijing 100026

People’s Republic of China

(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     ¨

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release

SIGNATURES

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.

RLX Technology Inc.
By	:	/s/ Chao Lu
Name	:	Chao Lu
Title	:	Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 21, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

RLX Technology Announces Unaudited Fourth Quarterand Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

SHENZHEN, March 15, 2024 /PRNEWSWIRE/ - RLX Technology Inc. (“RLX Technology” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RLX), a leading global branded e-vapor company, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights

·	Net revenues were RMB520.5 million (US$73.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared<br> with RMB340.0 million in the same period of 2022.
·	Gross margin was 23.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 43.6% in the same period<br> of 2022.
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·	U.S. GAAP net income was RMB216.0 million (US$30.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023,<br> compared with U.S. GAAP net loss of RMB225.1 million in the same period of 2022.
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·	**Non-GAAP net income^1^**was RMB432.6 million (US$60.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared<br> with RMB249.7 million in the same period of 2022.
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Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Highlights

·	Net revenues were RMB1,586.4 million (US$223.4 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with<br> RMB5,332.8 million in the prior year.
·	Gross margin was 24.4% in fiscal year 2023, compared with 43.2% in the prior year.
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·	U.S. GAAP net income was RMB541.0 million (US$76.2 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared<br> with RMB1,408.7 million in the prior year.
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·	Non-GAAP net income was RMB903.9 million (US$127.3 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with<br> RMB1,574.9 million in the prior year.
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“Despite external challenges, we achieved an impressive recovery throughout 2023 through strong strategic execution, setting the stage for new ventures,” said Ms. Ying (Kate) Wang, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and CEO of RLX Technology. “We embarked on our international expansion during the fourth quarter, focusing on markets and product categories with the highest growth potential. By acquiring and integrating resources across diverse markets, we can create powerful synergies and elevate operational efficiency, enhancing our global competitiveness. For our domestic business in China, we remain committed to optimizing our product portfolios while combatting illegal products that still weigh on legitimate players’ sales, advocating for a responsible and well-regulated e-vapor industry. Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our business to more markets and develop innovative and premium products to meet our users’ evolving needs.”

Mr. Chao Lu, Chief Financial Officer of RLX Technology, commented, “2023 was a pivotal year of progress for RLX’s domestic operations. We decisively refined our business structure to align with China’s new regulatory environment, driving steady improvements in our financial performance while building a firm foundation for our sustainable future. In the fourth quarter of 2023, we achieved a non-GAAP operating profit of RMB76.1 million, marking a significant turnaround from the previous quarters’ losses and reflecting our robust rebound and growth trajectory. Furthermore, we continued to return value to our shareholders through our share repurchase program and cash dividend, with approximately US$112 million in 2023. We also extended our share repurchase program for an additional 24-month period, demonstrating our confidence in the Company’s long-term prospects. Going forward, our financial strength and solid balance sheet will empower us to pursue development opportunities that create value for our stakeholders.”

^1^ Non-GAAP net income is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results

Netrevenues were RMB520.5 million (US$73.3 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB340.0 million in the same period of 2022. The increase was primarily due to our international expansion in Southeast and North Asia.

Grossprofit was RMB123.4 million (US$17.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB148.3 million in the same period of 2022.

Grossmargin was 23.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with 43.6% in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the imposition of a 36% excise tax, which came into effect on November 1, 2022, and an unfavorable change in revenue mix.

Operatingexpenses were RMB263.9 million (US$37.2 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB620.4 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, which were RMB216.6 million (US$30.5 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB474.9 million in the same period of 2022. The changes in share-based compensation expenses consisted of (i) RMB12.1 million (US$1.7 million) recognized in selling expenses, (ii) RMB194.2 million (US$27.3 million) recognized in general and administrative expenses, and (iii) RMB10.3 million (US$1.5 million) recognized in research and development expenses. The changes in share-based compensation expenses were primarily due to the changes in the fair value of the share incentive awards that the Company granted to its employees with the fluctuations of the Company’s share price.

Sellingexpenses were RMB38.0 million (US$5.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB96.7 million in the same period of 2022, primarily due to a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, salaries and welfare benefits.

Generaland administrative expenses were RMB204.0 million (US$28.7 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB394.2 million in the same period of 2022, mainly driven by a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, salaries and welfare benefits.

Researchand development expenses were RMB21.9 million (US$3.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB129.6 million in the same period of 2022, mainly driven by a decrease in share-based compensation expenses, salaries and welfare benefits.

Lossfrom operations was RMB140.5 million (US$19.8 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB472.2 million in the same period of 2022.

Incometax expense was RMB15.1 million (US$2.1 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with income tax benefit of RMB16.2 million in the same period of 2022.

U.S.GAAP net income was RMB216.0 million (US$30.4 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with U.S. GAAP net loss of RMB225.1 million in the same period of 2022.

Non-GAAP****net income was RMB432.6 million (US$60.9 million) in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with RMB249.7 million in the same period of 2022.

U.S.GAAP basic and diluted net income per American depositary share (“ADS”) were RMB0.166 (US$0.023) and RMB0.161 (US$0.023) in the fourth quarter of 2023, respectively, compared with U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net loss per ADS of RMB0.174 and RMB0.174, in the same period of 2022.

Non-GAAPbasic and diluted net income per ADS^2^ were RMB0.335 (US$0.047) and RMB0.325 (US$0.046), respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.188 and RMB0.186, respectively, in the same period of 2022.

Balance****Sheet and Cash Flow

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, short-term bank deposits, net, short-term investments, net, long-term bank deposits, net and long-term investment securities, net of RMB15,138.4 million (US$2,132.2 million), compared with RMB15,186.7 million as of September 30, 2023. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2023, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB305.2 million (US$43.0 million).

Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

Netrevenues were RMB1,586.4 million (US$223.4 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB5,332.8 million in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to the discontinuation of older products.

Grossprofit was RMB387.7 million (US$54.6 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB2,305.1 million in the prior year.

Grossmargin decreased to 24.4% in fiscal year 2023 from 43.2% in the prior year, primarily due to the imposition of a 36% excise tax, which came into effect on November 1, 2022.

Operatingexpenses were RMB884.4 million (US$124.6 million) in fiscal year 2023, representing a decrease of 28.8% from RMB1,241.7 million in the prior year. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to the decrease in salaries and welfare benefits.

Sellingexpenses decreased by 38.5% to RMB213.7 million (US$30.1 million) in fiscal year 2023 from RMB347.8 million in the prior year, mainly driven by a decrease in salaries and welfare benefits.

Generaland administrative expenses decreased by 13.7% to RMB498.0 million (US$70.1 million) in fiscal year 2023 from RMB576.8 million in the prior year, primarily attributable to the decrease in salaries and welfare benefits and accrued liabilities to suppliers.

Researchand development expenses decreased by 45.5% to RMB172.7 million (US$24.3 million) in fiscal year 2023 from RMB317.1 million in the prior year, mainly driven by a decrease in salaries and welfare benefits.

Lossfrom operations was RMB496.7 million (US$70.0 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with an income from operations of RMB1,063.4 million in the prior year.

Incometax expense was RMB50.8 million (US$7.1 million) in fiscal year 2023, representing a decrease of 86.3% from RMB371.6 million in the prior year.

U.S.GAAP net income was RMB541.0 million (US$76.2 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB1,408.7 million in the prior year.

Non-GAAPnet income was RMB903.9 million (US$127.3 million) in fiscal year 2023, compared with RMB1,574.9 million in the prior year.

U.S.GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.407 (US$0.057) and RMB0.399 (US$0.056), respectively, in fiscal year 2023, compared with U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB1.092 and RMB1.085, respectively, in the prior year.

^2^ Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is a non-GAAP financial measure. For more information on the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures, please see the section “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Non-GAAPbasic and diluted net income per ADS were RMB0.684 (US$0.096) and RMB0.669 (US$0.094), respectively, in fiscal year 2023, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB1.218 and RMB1.210, respectively, in the prior year.

Share Repurchase Program and Dividend Payment

The Company repurchased approximately US$98.5 million of its ordinary shares represented by ADSs during the fiscal year of 2023 and US$195.5 million of its ordinary shares represented by ADSs cumulatively, as of December 31, 2023. In December 2023, the Company’s board of directors authorized the extension of its existing share repurchase program established in December 2021 for an additional 24-month period through December 31, 2025.

In November 2023, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of US$0.01 per ordinary share, or US$0.01 per ADS, to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADSs, respectively, as of the close of business on December 1, 2023 Beijing/Hong Kong Time and New York Time, respectively, payable in U.S. dollars. The cash dividend was paid in December 2023 to shareholders. The aggregate amount of the dividend is approximately US$13.0 million.

Conference Call

The Company’s management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on March 15, 2024 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on March 15, 2024).

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

United States (toll-free):	+1-888-317-6003
International:	+1-412-317-6061
Hong Kong, China (toll-free):	+800-963-976
Hong Kong, China:	+852-5808-1995
Mainland China:	400-120-6115
Participant Code:	1473355

Participants should dial in 10 minutes before the scheduled start time and ask to be connected to the call for “RLX Technology Inc.” with the Participant Code as set forth above.

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the Company’s investor relations website at https://ir.relxtech.com.

A replay of the conference call will be accessible approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call until March 22, 2024, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

United<br> States:	+1-877-344-7529
International:	+1-412-317-0088
Replay<br> Access Code:	9792377

About RLX Technology Inc.

RLX Technology Inc. (NYSE: RLX) is a leading global branded e-vapor company. The Company leverages its strong in-house technology, product development capabilities, and in-depth insights into adult smokers’ needs to develop superior e-vapor products.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.relxtech.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS, each a non-GAAP financial measure, in evaluating its operating results and for financial and operational decision-making purposes. Non-GAAP net income represents net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS is computed using non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. and the same number of ADSs used in U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS calculation.

The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. The Company believes that they help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that are included in net income. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measures facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance, as they could provide useful information about its operating results, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allows for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in its financial and operational decision making.

The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. They should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to net income, basic and diluted net income per ADS or any other measure of performance or as an indicator of its operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review its historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial measures here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures to our data. The Company encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on any single financial measure.

For more information on the non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at a specified rate solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars and from U.S. dollars to RMB are made at a rate of RMB7.0999 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on December 29, 2023, set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or U.S. dollar amounts referred could be converted into U.S. dollars or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under 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 “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “is/are likely to,” “potential,” “continue” and similar statements. Among other things, quotations from management in this announcement, as well as the Company’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward- looking statements. The Company may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, 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 but not limited to statements about the Company’s beliefs 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: the Company’s growth strategies; its future business development, results of operations and financial condition; trends and competition in China’s e-vapor market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; PRC governmental policies, laws and regulations relating to the Company’s industry, and general economic and business conditions globally and in China and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is current as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

For more information, please contact:

In China:

RLX Technology Inc.

Head of Capital Markets

Sam Tsang

Email: ir@relxtech.com

Piacente Financial Communications

Jenny Cai

Tel: +86-10-6508-0677

Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications

Brandi Piacente

Tel: +1-212-481-2050

Email: RLX@tpg-ir.com

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(All amounts in thousands)

	As of
	December 31,
	2022<br> <br>**(**As adjusted) ^(a)^			December 31,<br><br> <br>2023			December 31,<br> 2023
	RMB			RMB			US
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		1,268,512			2,390,298
Restricted cash		20,574			29,760
Short-term bank deposits, net		7,084,879			2,631,256
Receivables from online payment platforms		3,000			6,893
Short-term investments, net		2,434,864			3,093,133
Accounts and notes receivable, net		51,381			60,482
Inventories		130,901			144,850
Amounts due from related parties		5,112			118,736
Prepayments and other current assets, net		198,932			508,435
Total current assets		11,198,155			8,983,843
Non-current assets:
Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net		87,871			77,358
Intangible assets, net		7,552			69,778
Long-term investments, net		8,000			8,000
Deferred tax assets, net		63,894			58,263
Right-of-use assets, net		75,008			52,562
Long-term bank deposits, net		1,515,428			1,757,804
Long-term investment securities, net		3,409,458			5,236,109
Goodwill		-			66,506
Other non-current assets, net		13,458			4,874
Total non-current assets		5,180,669			7,331,254
Total assets		16,378,824			16,315,097
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and notes payable		269,346			266,426
Contract liabilities		75,226			49,586
Salary and welfare benefits payable		127,749			39,256
Taxes payable		109,676			77,164
Amounts due to related parties		423			101,927
Dividend payable		-			881
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		161,455			103,996
Lease liabilities - current portion		45,955			29,435
Total current liabilities		789,830			668,671
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities		8,653			23,591
Lease liabilities - non-current portion		39,968			24,419
Total non-current liabilities		48,621			48,010
Total liabilities		838,451			716,681
Shareholders' Equity:
Total RLX Technology Inc. shareholders' equity		15,569,060			15,609,393
Noncontrolling interests		(28,687	)		(10,977	)		)
Total shareholders' equity		15,540,373			15,598,416
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		16,378,824			16,315,097

All values are in US Dollars.

Note (a): The Company acquired various companies on December 13,2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjustedthe above comparative consolidated balance sheets in prior year.

UNAUDITEDCONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)/INCOME

(All amounts in thousands, except for share and per share data)

	For<br>the three months ended											For<br>the year ended
	December 31,			September 30,								December 31,
	2022(As adjusted) ^(b)^			2023(As adjusted)^(b)^			December 31,<br><br>2023			December 31,<br>2023		2022(As adjusted) ^(b)^			December 31,<br><br>2023			December 31,<br>2023
	RMB			RMB			RMB			US		RMB			RMB			US
Net<br>revenues		340,012			498,929			520,468					5,332,779			1,586,397
Cost of<br>revenues		(139,073	)		(278,578	)		(327,325	)		)		(2,974,981	)		(856,329	)		)
Excise<br>tax on products		(52,668	)		(100,313	)		(69,730	)		)		(52,668	)		(342,354	)		)
Gross<br>profit		148,271			120,038			123,413					2,305,130			387,714
Operating<br>expenses:
Selling<br>expenses		(96,673	)		(44,751	)		(37,985	)		)		(347,798	)		(213,723	)		)
General<br>and administrative expenses		(394,207	)		(78,849	)		(204,030	)		)		(576,811	)		(498,015	)		)
Research<br>and development expenses		(129,558	)		(30,783	)		(21,904	)		)		(317,110	)		(172,686	)		)
Total<br>operating expenses		(620,438	)		(154,383	)		(263,919	)		)		(1,241,719	)		(884,424	)		)
(Loss)/income<br>from operations		(472,167	)		(34,345	)		(140,506	)		)		1,063,411			(496,710	)		)
Other<br>income：
Interest<br>income, net		54,617			158,260			157,928					180,729			627,879
Investment<br>income		25,557			21,028			182,699					136,531			245,700
Others,<br>net		150,625			33,412			30,925					399,641			214,874
(Loss)/income<br>before income tax		(241,368	)		178,355			231,046					1,780,312			591,743
Income<br>tax benefit/(expense)		16,243			(1,746	)		(15,078	)		)		(371,580	)		(50,755	)		)
Net<br>(loss)/income		(225,125	)		176,609			215,968					1,408,732			540,988
Less:<br>net income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		3,355			1,579			2,491					(32,487	)		6,660
Net<br>(loss)/income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.		(228,480	)		175,030			213,477					1,441,219			534,328
Other<br>comprehensive (loss)/income:
Foreign<br>currency translation adjustments		(215,246	)		(83,978	)		(132,470	)		)		937,428			198,534
Unrealized<br>(loss)/income on long-term investment securities		(5,425	)		3,508			(11,288	)		)		(5,425	)		632
Total<br>other comprehensive (loss)/income		(220,671	)		(80,470	)		(143,758	)		)		932,003			199,166
Total<br>comprehensive (loss)/income		(445,796	)		96,139			72,210					2,340,735			740,154
Less:<br>total comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests		3,355			1,579			2,491					(32,487	)		6,660
Total<br>comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.		(449,151	)		94,560			69,719					2,373,222			733,494
Net<br>(loss)/income per ordinary share/ADS
Basic		(0.174	)		0.133			0.166					1.092			0.407
Diluted		(0.174	)		0.130			0.161					1.085			0.399
Weighted<br>average number of ordinary shares/ADSs
Basic		1,310,229,331			1,316,452,743			1,285,752,182					1,319,732,802			1,311,401,901
Diluted		1,310,229,331			1,344,359,144			1,324,466,240					1,328,144,092			1,340,445,653

All values are in US Dollars.

*Note (*b):The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordancewith ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted the above comparative consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss)/income inprior quarters/year.

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

(Allamounts in thousands, except for share and per share data, or otherwise noted)

	For<br> the three months ended									For<br> the year ended
	December 31,			September 30,						December 31,
	2022 (As adjusted) ^(c)^			2023 (As adjusted) ^(c)^			December 31,<br><br> 2023		December 31,<br> 2023	2022 (As adjusted) ^(c)^			December 31,<br><br> 2023		December 31,<br> 2023
	RMB			RMB			RMB		US	RMB			RMB		US
Net<br> (loss)/income		(225,125	)		176,609			215,968			1,408,732			540,988
Add:<br> share-based compensation expenses
Selling<br> expenses		41,239			(4,045	)		12,128			(6,993	)		16,700
General<br> and administrative expenses		369,447			29,771			194,153			162,229			334,344
Research<br> and development expenses		64,165			(936	)		10,335			10,925			11,824
Non-GAAP<br> net income		249,726			201,399			432,584			1,574,893			903,856
Net<br> (loss)/income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.		(228,480	)		175,030			213,477			1,441,219			534,328
Add:<br> share-based compensation expenses		474,851			24,790			216,616			166,161			362,868
Non-GAAP<br> net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc.		246,371			199,820			430,093			1,607,380			897,196
Non-GAAP<br> net income per ordinary share/ADS
-<br> Basic		0.188			0.152			0.335			1.218			0.684
-<br> Diluted		0.186			0.149			0.325			1.210			0.669
Weighted<br> average number of ordinary shares/ADSs
-<br> Basic		1,310,229,331			1,316,452,743			1,285,752,182			1,319,732,802			1,311,401,901
-<br> Diluted		1,324,475,455			1,344,359,144			1,324,466,240			1,328,144,092			1,340,445,653

All values are in US Dollars.

*Note (*c):The Company acquired various companies on December 13, 2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordancewith ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjusted the above unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results in prior quarters/year.

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Allamounts in thousands)

	For<br> the three months ended											For the year ended
	December 31,			September 30,								December 31,
	2022 (As adjusted) ^(d)^			2023 (As adjusted) ^(d)^			December 31,<br><br> 2023			December 31,<br> 2023		2022 (As adjusted) ^(d)^			December 31,<br><br> 2023			December 31,<br> 2023
	RMB			RMB			RMB			US		RMB			RMB			US
Net<br> cash (used in)/generated from operating activities		(248,866	)		82,853			305,197					486,829			198,703
Net<br> cash generated from/(used in) investing activities		752,545			967,234			310,274					(4,133,040	)		2,091,145
Net<br> cash used in financing activities		(150,647	)		(206,577	)		(791,905	)		)		(477,270	)		(1,193,216	)		)
Effect<br> of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		29,287			(5,918	)		(18,544	)		)		203,100			34,340
Net<br> increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash		382,319			837,592			(194,978	)		)		(3,920,381	)		1,130,972
Cash,<br> cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period		906,767			1,777,444			2,615,036					5,209,467			1,289,086
Cash,<br> cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period		1,289,086			2,615,036			2,420,058					1,289,086			2,420,058

All values are in US Dollars.

Note (d): The Company acquired various companies on December 13,2023, which was accounted for as an under common control transaction in accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjustedthe above comparative consolidated statements of cash flows in prior quarters/year.