Duyuru • Feb 08
Farfetch Files Form 15 Farfetch Limited has announced that it has filed a Form 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to voluntarily deregister its Class A ordinary shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The nominal value of the company's Class A ordinary shares was $0.04 per share. Duyuru • Jan 13
Farfetch Limited Announces Executive Changes Farfetch Limited announced the following resignations from the board of the Company: Michael Evans with effect from 30 November 2023; and Dana Evan, Stephanie Horton, Diane Irvine, Victor Luis, David Rosenblatt and Gillian Tans with effect from 18 December 2023. Duyuru • Dec 14
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Securities Fraud Lawsuit Against Farfetch Limited Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announced that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Farfetch Limited. Class Period: March 9, 2023 -- August 17, 2023 Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 19, 2023 Investors suffering losses on their Farfetch investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com. The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Farfetch was experiencing a significant slowdown in growth in the U.S. and China; (2) Farfetch also faced onboarding challenges impacting the launch of its Reebok partnership; (3) Farfetch downplayed challenges it faced with respect to, and/or overstated its ability to manage, its supply chain and inventory; (4) all the foregoing was having a significant negative impact on Farfetch's revenue and GMV growth; (5) accordingly, Farfetch was unlikely to meet market expectations for its Second Quarter 2023 financial results or its own Fiscal Year 2023 revenue guidance; and (6) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. Duyuru • Dec 07
Farfetch Limited Announces Resignation of Michael Evans from the Board of Directors On November 30, 2023, J. Michael Evans tendered his resignation from the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Farfetch Limited (the “Company”), with immediate effect. Mr. Evans’s resignation from the Board was in furtherance of the arm’s length commercial relationship between Alibaba Group Holding Limited, where Mr. Evans serves as President and a member of its board of directors, and the Company. Mr. Evans’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company or with its operations, policies or practices. He leaves with sincere thanks for all he has contributed to the Board and the Company, along with best wishes for the future. Duyuru • Nov 07
Farfetch Limited to Report Q3, 2023 Results on Nov 29, 2023 Farfetch Limited announced that they will report Q3, 2023 results Pre-Market on Nov 29, 2023 Duyuru • Oct 22
Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Farfetch Limited and Certain Officers Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Farfetch Limited and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, Southern Division, and docketed under 23-cv-02857, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Farfetch securities between March 9, 2023 and August 17, 2023, both dates inclusive (the “Class Period”), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants’ violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials. In May 2023, Farfetch announced the commercial launch of its European partnership with footwear and clothing brand Reebok International Limited (“Reebok”). Reebok’s owner, Authentic Brands Group, partnered with Farfetch in 2022 to operate its business in Europe, re-platform its European e-commerce sites, and drive the evolution of the brand by expanding its luxury collaboration offerings globally. The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company’s business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Farfetch was experiencing a significant slowdown in growth in the U.S. and China; (ii) Farfetch also faced onboarding challenges impacting the launch of its Reebok partnership; (iii) Farfetch downplayed challenges it faced with respect to, and/or overstated its ability to manage, its supply chain and inventory; (iv) all the foregoing was having a significant negative impact on Farfetch’s revenue and GMV growth; (v) accordingly, Farfetch was unlikely to meet market expectations for its second quarter 2023 financial results or its own Fiscal Year 2023 revenue guidance; and (vi) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. Duyuru • Oct 18
Farfetch Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 20, 2023 Farfetch Limited, Annual General Meeting, Nov 20, 2023, at 10:00 Eastern Standard Time. Location: 190 Elgin Avenue, George Town Grand Cayman Cayman Islands Duyuru • Aug 18
Farfetch Limited Provides Earnings Guidance for the Full Year 2023 Farfetch Limited provided earnings guidance for the full year 2023. For the year, the company expects revenue of approximately $2.5 billion, up from $2.3 billion in 2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 18
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: US$0.68 loss per share (vs US$0.18 profit in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: US$0.68 loss per share (down from US$0.18 profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue: US$572.1m (down 1.3% from 2Q 2022). Net loss: US$271.9m (down 486% from profit in 2Q 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 16% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.1% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 61% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 43% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Duyuru • Aug 03
Farfetch Limited to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Aug 17, 2023 Farfetch Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results After-Market on Aug 17, 2023 Duyuru • Aug 02
Farfetch Limited Announces Chief Financial Officer Changes Farfetch Limited announced that Tim Stone has joined the Company and will become Chief Financial Officer effective September 1, 2023. Mr. Stone succeeds Elliot Jordan whose departure was announced in February 2023. After a handover period, including the reporting of FARFETCH’s second quarter 2023 results scheduled for August 17, 2023, Mr. Jordan will leave the Company on August 31, 2023. Mr. Stone brings vast experience from marketplace and technology platform businesses to his role at FARFETCH. He spent more than 20 years in senior finance roles at Amazon.com, including as Chief Financial Officer for the AWS, Devices and Digital Content businesses. In addition, he was CFO for Ford Motor Company. Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2023 earnings released: US$0.43 loss per share (vs US$1.93 profit in 1Q 2022) First quarter 2023 results: US$0.43 loss per share (down from US$1.93 profit in 1Q 2022). Revenue: US$556.4m (up 8.1% from 1Q 2022). Net loss: US$171.9m (down 123% from profit in 1Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 64% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 33% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Feb 25
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$0.93 (vs US$4.02 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: US$0.93 (down from US$4.02 in FY 2021). Revenue: US$2.32b (up 2.7% from FY 2021). Net income: US$359.3m (down 76% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 16% (down from 65% in FY 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 13% growth forecast for the Online Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 63% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 20
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to €4.69, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.1x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Online Retail industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 52% over the past three years. Duyuru • Feb 10
Farfetch Limited to Report Q4, 2022 Results on Feb 23, 2023 Farfetch Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2022 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Feb 23, 2023 Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 02
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to €7.00, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.5x. Average forward P/E is 18x in the Online Retail industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 40% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €12.08 per share. Duyuru • Jan 19
Farfetch Announces Changes to Leadership Team FARFETCH announced changes to its leadership team. Elizabeth von der Goltz has joined the FARFETCH Executive team, taking on the roles of Chief Fashion and Merchandising Officer and CEO of Browns. Sindhura Sarikonda will also join the company this month as President, Americas. Stephanie Simon is also joining the business to head up Community and Web3 efforts for the FARFETCH Group as Vice President Community and Web3. Elizabeth brings an invaluable background and experience in luxury, having led the buying and merchandising functions for Bergdorf Goodman, Yoox Net-a-Porter Group and, more recently, Matches Fashion. Sindhura is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with a wealth of experience in the technology and e-commerce sectors, having served as a General Manager for Walmart U.S. E-commerce, Head of Beauty for Jet.com, and most recently, Global Head of In-Store at Klarna. Stephanie has had an incredible career building brands and communities at the intersection of innovation and culture. Most recently, she was on the founding team at Clubhouse and led growth as Head of Community. Stephanie joined FARFETCH this month. Separately, Chief Brand Officer, Holli Rogers, and Chief Growth Officer, Martin Avetisyan, will be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 18
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to €5.83, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.7x. Average forward P/E is 20x in the Online Retail industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 47% over the past three years. Board Change • Nov 22
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Non-Executive Director Mike Evans was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 22
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to €9.22, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.2x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Online Retail industry in Germany. Total returns to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 27
Second quarter 2022 earnings released Second quarter 2022 results: Revenue: US$579.3m (up 11% from 2Q 2021). Net income: US$70.5m (down 19% from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (down from 17% in 2Q 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 15%, compared to a 30% growth forecast for the Online Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 17% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 8% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 25
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to €9.93, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.1x. Average forward P/E is 18x in the Online Retail industry in Europe. Total returns to shareholders of 22% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 09
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to €9.05, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.2x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Online Retail industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 28
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 30% share price gain to €9.38, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the Online Retail industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 45% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 28
First quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: US$1.93 (vs US$1.44 in 1Q 2021) First quarter 2022 results: EPS: US$1.93 (up from US$1.44 in 1Q 2021). Revenue: US$514.8m (up 6.1% from 1Q 2021). Net income: US$734.3m (up 44% from 1Q 2021). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 21%, compared to a 34% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 8% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 30% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 19
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 21% share price decline to €8.11, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 2.1x. Average forward P/E is 17x in the Online Retail industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 62% over the past three years. Board Change • Apr 29
High number of new directors There are 6 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Non-Executive Director Mike Evans was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2020. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 12
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 18% share price decline to €12.44, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.7x. Average forward P/E is 28x in the Online Retail industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 41% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 03
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 33% share price gain to €15.82, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.3x. Average forward P/E is 15x in the Online Retail industry in Germany. Total loss to shareholders of 33% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Feb 25
Full year 2021 earnings: Revenues in line with analyst expectations Full year 2021 results: Revenue: US$2.26b (up 35% from FY 2020). Net income: US$1.47b (up US$4.82b from FY 2020). Profit margin: 65% (up from net loss in FY 2020). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 27%, compared to a 44% growth forecast for the retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 55 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Breakeven Date Change • Dec 31
No longer forecast to breakeven The 21 analysts covering Farfetch no longer expect the company to break even during the foreseeable future. The company was expected to make a profit of US$1.26b in 2021. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a loss of US$397.4m in 2023. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2021 earnings released Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$582.6m (up 33% from 3Q 2020). Net income: US$767.2m (up US$1.31b from 3Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 127 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Breakeven Date Change • Sep 23
Forecast to breakeven in 2021 The 18 analysts covering Farfetch expect the company to break even for the first time. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of US$361.5m in 2021. Earnings growth of 8.2% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Breakeven Date Change • Aug 21
Forecast to breakeven in 2021 The 17 analysts covering Farfetch expect the company to break even for the first time. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of US$366.0m in 2021. Earnings growth of 13% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Reported Earnings • Aug 20
Second quarter 2021 earnings released The company reported a strong second quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Second quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$523.3m (up 44% from 2Q 2020). Net income: US$86.6m (up US$526.3m from 2Q 2020). Profit margin: 17% (up from net loss in 2Q 2020). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Breakeven Date Change • May 18
Forecast to breakeven in 2025 The 16 analysts covering Farfetch expect the company to break even for the first time. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of US$126.1m in 2025. Average annual earnings growth of 26% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Reported Earnings • May 15
First quarter 2021 earnings released First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: US$485.1m (up 46% from 1Q 2020). Net income: US$511.2m (up US$593.3m from 1Q 2020). Duyuru • Mar 17
Farfetch Limited Announces Appointment of Stephanie Horton, Diane Irvine, Victor Luis and Gillian Tans to the Board Farfetch Limited announced that appointment of Stephanie Horton, Diane Irvine, Victor Luis and Gillian Tans to the board, with effect from August 13, 2020 and Michael Evans with effect from December 15, 2020. Is New 90 Day High Low • Mar 05
New 90-day low: €45.98 The company is down 2.0% from its price of €47.00 on 04 December 2020. The German market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Online Retail industry, which is up 12% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €44.14 per share. Reported Earnings • Feb 27
Full year 2020 earnings released The company reported a mediocre full year result with increased losses and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: US$1.67b (up 64% from FY 2019). Net loss: US$3.35b (loss widened US$2.97b from FY 2019). Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Feb 27
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.1%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 32%, compared to a 56% growth forecast for the Online Retail industry in Germany. Duyuru • Feb 27
Aurora Mobile Partners with Farfetch to Empower Global Fashion E-Commerce Platform with AI Retail Technology Aurora Mobile Limited announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with FARFETCH to enhance their smart operation capabilities. Leveraging FARFETCH’s expertise in luxury fashion retail and customer services, and Aurora Mobile’s technology strength and digital innovation capabilities, the two companies will collaborate to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience to global customers. Through the partnership, Aurora Mobile will leverage its artificial intelligence (“AI”) driven technology, machine learning-based push notification services and intelligent operational analytics, to help FARFETCH personalize smart retail experiences and provide more efficient and targeted services to their customers. This cooperation demonstrates the industry-wide acclaim and trustworthy robust technology and services that Aurora Mobile offers to leading global e-commerce platforms. Duyuru • Feb 09
Farfetch Limited to Report Q4, 2020 Results on Feb 25, 2021 Farfetch Limited announced that they will report Q4, 2020 results After-Market on Feb 25, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 08
New 90-day high: €57.46 The company is up 63% from its price of €35.20 on 10 November 2020. The German market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Online Retail industry, which is up 33% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €12.15 per share. Duyuru • Dec 18
Farfetch Limited Appoints J. Michael Evans to the Board On December 15, 2020, following his nomination by Alibaba, and upon recommendation of the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, the Farfetch Limited resolved to appoint J. Michael Evans, President of Alibaba, to serve on the Board effective immediately. Since August 2015, Mr. Evans has been the President of Alibaba Group, where he has also served as a director since September 2014. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 17
New 90-day high: €51.50 The company is up 158% from its price of €20.00 on 18 September 2020. The German market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Online Retail industry, which is up 26% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €9.42 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 24
New 90-day high: €41.40 The company is up 71% from its price of €24.20 on 25 August 2020. The German market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Online Retail industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €8.19 per share. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: US$1.69 loss per share The company reported a mediocre third quarter result with increased losses and weaker control over expenses, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: US$437.7m (up 71% from 3Q 2019). Net loss: US$544.3m (loss widened US$454.1m from 3Q 2019). Analyst Estimate Surprise Post Earnings • Nov 13
Revenue beats expectations Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 18%. Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 31%, compared to a 47% growth forecast for the Online Retail industry in Germany. Duyuru • Nov 06
Farfetch Limited announced that it expects to receive $650 million in funding from Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, Artemis S.A. Farfetch Limited (NYSE:FTCH) announced a private placement of 0% convertible senior notes due 2030 for gross proceeds of $600,000,000 and 1,889,338 class A ordinary shares at a price of $26.464296 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $50,000,000 for aggregate gross proceeds of $650,000,000 on November 5, 2020. The company will issue notes to Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) and new investor Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (SWX:CFR) for $300,000,000 each and shares to existing investor Artemis S.A. The notes will mature on November 15, 2030 and will be convertible into class A ordinary shares of the company at a price $32.29 per share. The notes will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the notes will not accrete. The notes will be unsecured and redeemable in nature. As part of the transaction, Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) will nominate one director to the board of directors of the company. The transaction is expected to close on or about November 17, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. Duyuru • Nov 04
Alibaba Reportedly to Invest in Farfetch Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) is in "advanced" talks to invest nearly $300 million in Farfetch Limited (NYSE:FTCH), The Information said November 2, 2020, citing people familiar with the matter. Alibaba has made inroads in the retail business recently, announcing last month investments that included $3.6 billion in Sun Art Retail Group Ltd., which operates supermarkets in China, and taking a 6.1% stake in Dufry AG, planning on a joint venture with the Swiss-based travel retailer to develop the business in China. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 04
New 90-day high: €29.00 The company is up 34% from its price of €21.60 on 05 August 2020. The German market is down 5.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Online Retail industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €24.23 per share. Duyuru • Oct 01
Farfetch Limited Announces Executive Changes Farfetch Limited announced that Andrew Robb has informed the company of his intention to step down as Chief Operating Officer after serving in the position for nine years. Mr. Robb will continue on with the Company for six months and will help ensure a seamless transition of his responsibilities. Farfetch will bring responsibility for its brand, customers and consumer product under a new role -- Chief Customer Officer, which will be filled by Stephanie Phair, Farfetch's current Chief Strategy Officer. Duyuru • Jul 31
Farfetch Limited to Report Q2, 2020 Results on Aug 13, 2020 Farfetch Limited announced that they will report Q2, 2020 results at 5:00 PM, GMT Standard Time on Aug 13, 2020