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RLX Technology Inc. (RLX)

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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 August 2024

Commission File Number: 001-39902

RLX Technology Inc.

35/F, Pearl International Financial Center

No. 9 Jian’an First Road, Financial Street

Third District, Bao’an District

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province 518101

People’s Republic of China

(Address of principal executive offices)

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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: August 16, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

RLX TechnologyAnnounces Unaudited Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

SHENZHEN, August 16, 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 second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Second Quarter2024 Financial Highlights

· Net revenues were RMB627.2 million (US$86.3 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with<br>RMB378.1 million in the same period of 2023.
· Gross margin was 25.2% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 26.1% in the same period of<br>2023.
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· U.S. GAAP net income was RMB134.9 million (US$18.6 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared<br>with RMB204.7 million in the same period of 2023.
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· Non-GAAP net income^1^<br>was RMB213.1 million (US$29.3 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB86.2 million in the same period of 2023.
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"We delivered a strong second quarter performance as revenue continued to increase sequentially, driven by our international business expansion," commented Ms. Ying (Kate) Wang, Co-founder, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, and Chief Executive Officer of RLX Technology. "Our deep exploration of overseas markets and regulations has provided us with valuable insights into the global e-vapor landscape, enabling us to create effective, targeted regional strategies. This year, global regulations are rapidly evolving, with more regulators recognizing e-vapor products as harm-reduction tools for adult smokers. Leveraging our broad expertise in regulatory compliance, we are well-prepared to navigate these changes and ensure a seamless transition for our users and partners. We remain dedicated to product innovation as a key driver of user engagement and market share and are collaborating closely with local partners to introduce compelling offerings. As a trusted e-vapor brand for adult smokers, we will continue to deliver high-quality, compliant products while capitalizing on diverse growth opportunities around the globe."

Mr. Chao Lu, Chief Financial Officer of RLX Technology, added, "In the second quarter, our net revenues reached RMB627.2 million, a 66% year-over-year increase that underscores our ability to capture growth opportunities in international markets. While our gross margin declined slightly due to an unfavorable shift in our revenue mix, disciplined cost management bolstered our non-GAAP operating profit margins. Looking ahead, we are confident of driving continued improvement in both our top and bottom lines, fueled by ongoing revenue growth from international markets and our relentless focus on operational efficiency. As always, our priority is to deliver sustainable and profitable returns to our shareholders."

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results


Net revenues were RMB627.2 million (US$86.3 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB378.1 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to our international expansion.

Gross profit was RMB157.9 million (US$21.7 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB98.5 million in the same period of 2023.

Gross margin was 25.2% in the second quarter of 2024, compared with 26.1% in the same period of 2023. The decrease was primarily due to an unfavorable change in the revenue mix.

^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.


Operating expenses were RMB191.2 million (US$26.3 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB47.2 million in the same period of 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses, from positive RMB118.5 million in the second quarter of 2023 to RMB78.1 million (US$10.8 million) in the second quarter of 2024. 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.

Selling expenses were RMB62.2 million (US$8.6 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB45.2 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses.

General and administrative expenses were RMB129.0 million (US$17.8 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with positive RMB41.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in share-based compensation expenses.

Research and development expenses were positive RMB0.04 million (US$0.005 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB43.3 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in salaries, welfare benefits and share-based compensation expenses.


Loss from operations was RMB33.3 million (US$4.6 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with income from operations of RMB51.4 million in the same period of 2023.

Income tax expense was RMB21.4 million (US$2.9 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB51.5 million in the same period of 2023.

U.S. GAAP net income was RMB134.9 million (US$18.6 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB204.7 million in the same period of 2023.

Non-GAAP net income was RMB213.1 million (US$29.3 million) in the second quarter of 2024, compared with RMB86.2 million in the same period of 2023.


U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income perAmerican depositary share ("ADS") were RMB0.108 (US$0.015) and RMB0.103 (US$0.014), respectively, in the second quarter of 2024, compared with U.S. GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.154 and RMB0.150, respectively, in the same period of 2023.


Non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS^2^ were RMB0.171 (US$0.024) and RMB0.164 (US$0.023), respectively, in the second quarter of 2024, compared with non-GAAP basic and diluted net income per ADS of RMB0.064 and RMB0.062, respectively, in the same period of 2023.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of June 30, 2024, 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 RMB14,930.8 million (US$2,054.5 million), compared with RMB14,681.4 million as of March 31, 2024. In the second quarter of 2024, net cash generated from operating activities was RMB196.8 million (US$27.1 million).

^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.

Conference Call

The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time on August 16, 2024 (8:00 PM Beijing/Hong Kong Time on August 16, 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: 3613850

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 August 23, 2024, by dialing the following telephone numbers:

United States: +1-877-344-7529
International: +1-412-317-0088
Replay Access Code: 9416265

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 RMB 7.2672 to US$1.00, the exchange rate on June 28, 2024, 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 global e-vapor market; changes in its revenues and certain cost or expense items; governmental policies, laws and regulations across various jurisdictions 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, June 30, June 30,
2023 2024 2024
RMB RMB US
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents 2,390,298 3,076,781
Restricted cash 29,760 61,908
Short-term bank deposits, net 2,631,256 2,615,677
Receivables from online payment platforms 6,893 5,619
Short-term investments, net 3,093,133 2,604,414
Accounts and notes receivable, net 60,482 114,428
Inventories 144,850 84,306
Amounts due from related parties 118,736 196,791
Prepayments and other current assets, net 508,435 709,991
Total current assets 8,983,843 9,469,915
Non-current assets:
Property, equipment and leasehold improvement, net 77,358 63,192
Intangible assets, net 69,778 60,215
Long-term investments, net 8,000 8,000
Deferred tax assets, net 58,263 58,264
Right-of-use assets, net 52,562 39,604
Long-term bank deposits, net 1,757,804 876,340
Long-term investment securities, net 5,236,109 5,695,667
Goodwill 66,506 62,606
Other non-current assets, net 4,874 6,499
Total non-current assets 7,331,254 6,870,387
Total assets 16,315,097 16,340,302
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts and notes payable 266,426 323,811
Contract liabilities 49,586 56,908
Salary and welfare benefits payable 39,256 60,048
Taxes payable 77,164 79,197
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 103,996 99,440
Amounts due to related parties 101,927 10,984
Dividend payable 881 -
Lease liabilities - current portion 29,435 28,202
Total current liabilities 668,671 658,590
Non-current liabilities:
Deferred tax liabilities 23,591 21,790
Lease liabilities - non-current portion 24,419 13,124
Total non-current liabilities 48,010 34,914
Total liabilities 716,681 693,504
Shareholders' Equity:
Total RLX Technology Inc. shareholders' equity 15,609,393 15,654,233
Noncontrolling interests (10,977 ) (7,435 ) )
Total shareholders' equity 15,598,416 15,646,798
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 16,315,097 16,340,302

All values are in US Dollars.

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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

**** Forthe three months ended **** Forthe six months ended ****
**** **June 30,**2023 **** March 31, **** June 30, **** June 30, **** June 30, 2023 **** June 30, **** June 30, ****
**** (Asadjusted) ^(a)^ **** 2024 **** 2024 **** 2024 **** (Asadjusted) ^(a)^ **** 2024 **** 2024 ****
**** RMB **** RMB **** RMB **** US **** RMB **** RMB **** US ****
Net<br>revenues 378,123 551,623 627,176 567,000 1,178,799
Cost<br>of revenues (171,733 ) (327,610 ) (400,712 ) ) (250,426 ) (728,322 ) )
Excise<br>tax on products (107,853 ) (81,240 ) (68,602 ) ) (172,311 ) (149,842 ) )
Gross<br>profit 98,537 142,773 157,862 144,263 300,635
Operating<br>expenses:
Selling<br>expenses (45,226 ) (52,887 ) (62,235 ) ) (130,987 ) (115,122 ) )
General<br>and administrative expenses 41,368 (109,954 ) (128,997 ) ) (215,136 ) (238,951 ) )
Research<br>and development expenses (43,317 ) (31,540 ) 40 (119,999 ) (31,500 ) )
Total<br>operating expenses (47,175 ) (194,381 ) (191,192 ) ) (466,122 ) (385,573 ) )
Income/(loss)<br>from operations 51,362 (51,608 ) (33,330 ) ) (321,859 ) (84,938 ) )
Other<br>income:
Interest<br>income, net 162,888 158,858 154,207 311,691 313,065
Investment<br>income 20,588 12,776 12,718 41,973 25,494
Others,<br>net 21,380 28,943 22,739 150,537 51,682
Income<br>before income tax 256,218 148,969 156,334 182,342 305,303
Income<br>tax expense (51,502 ) (16,344 ) (21,389 ) ) (33,931 ) (37,733 ) )
Net<br>income 204,716 132,625 134,945 148,411 267,570
Less:<br>net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,929 717 2,631 2,590 3,348
Net<br>income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. 202,787 131,908 132,314 145,821 264,222
Other<br>comprehensive income:
Foreign<br>currency translation adjustments 563,078 12,706 44,174 414,982 56,880
Unrealized<br>income/(loss) on long-term investment securities 5,539 (13 ) 705 8,412 692
Total<br>other comprehensive income 568,617 12,693 44,879 423,394 57,572
Total<br>comprehensive income 773,333 145,318 179,824 571,805 325,142
Less:<br>total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests 1,929 730 2,618 2,590 3,348
Total<br>comprehensive income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. 771,404 144,588 177,206 569,215 321,794
Net<br>income per ordinary share/ADS
Basic 0.154 0.106 0.108 0.111 0.213
Diluted 0.150 0.101 0.103 0.108 0.205
Weighted<br>average number of ordinary shares/ADSs
Basic 1,318,628,588 1,249,317,641 1,228,869,526 1,317,718,705 1,239,093,583
Diluted 1,353,296,802 1,301,431,007 1,284,388,803 1,348,021,483 1,290,853,297

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 unaudited condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income in the prior quarter.

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS

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

**** For the three months ended **** For the six months ended ****
**** June 30, 2023 **** March 31, June 30, **** June 30, **** June 30, 2023 June 30, **** June 30, ****
**** (As adjusted) ^(b)^ **** 2024 2024 **** 2024 **** (As adjusted) ^(b)^ 2024 **** 2024 ****
**** RMB **** RMB RMB **** US **** RMB RMB **** US ****
Net income 204,716 132,625 134,945 148,411 267,570
Add: share-based compensation expenses
Selling expenses (15,338 ) 4,603 9,172 8,617 13,775
General and administrative expenses (90,923 ) 66,414 93,026 110,420 159,440
Research and development expenses (12,229 ) 3,881 (24,074 ) ) 2,425 (20,193 ) )
Non-GAAP net income 86,226 207,523 213,069 269,873 420,592
Net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. 202,787 131,908 132,314 145,821 264,222
Add: share-based compensation expenses (118,490 ) 74,898 78,124 121,462 153,022
Non-GAAP net income attributable to RLX Technology Inc. 84,297 206,806 210,438 267,283 417,244
Non-GAAP net income per ordinary share/ADS **** ****
- Basic 0.064 0.166 0.171 0.203 0.337
- Diluted 0.062 0.159 0.164 0.198 0.323
Weighted average number of ordinary shares/ADSs **** ****
- Basic 1,318,628,588 1,249,317,641 1,228,869,526 1,317,718,705 1,239,093,583
- Diluted 1,353,296,802 1,301,431,007 1,284,388,803 1,348,021,483 1,290,853,297

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 accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjustedthe above unaudited reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP results in the prior quarter.

RLX TECHNOLOGY INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(All amounts in thousands)

**** For the three months ended For the six months ended ****
**** June 30, 2023 **** March 31, **** June 30, June 30, June 30, 2023 **** June 30, **** June 30, ****
**** (As adjusted) ^(c)^ **** 2024 **** 2024 2024 (As adjusted) ^(c)^ **** 2024 **** 2024 ****
**** RMB **** RMB **** RMB US RMB **** RMB **** US ****
Net<br> cash generated from/(used in) operating activities 41,339 4,020 196,764 (189,347 ) 200,784
Net<br> cash generated from investing activities 431,683 420,665 557,132 813,637 977,797
Net<br> cash used in financing activities (199,080 ) (472,885 ) - (194,734 ) (472,885 ) )
Effect<br> of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 48,393 2,903 10,032 58,802 12,935
Net<br> increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash 322,335 (45,297 ) 763,928 488,358 718,631
Cash,<br> cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of the period 1,455,109 2,420,058 2,374,761 1,289,086 2,420,058
Cash,<br> cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of the period 1,777,444 2,374,761 3,138,689 1,777,444 3,138,689

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 accordance with ASC 805-50. The Company retrospectively adjustedthe above comparative unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows in the prior quarter.