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11-10-2013 11:50 AM
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QVC's US revenue increased 5% to $1.3 billion in the third quarter primarily as a result of strength in the home, accessories and beauty categories.
Average selling price per unit ("ASP") increased 5% from $55.21 to $57.88 and units sold increased 1% compared to the prior year third quarter. Returns as a percent of gross product revenue improved 42 basis points due primarily to lower product return mix within the categories. In the same period, QVC US eCommerce revenue increased 12% to $535 million and grew to 41% from 39% as a percentage of total QVC US net revenue. Adjusted OIBDA increased 9% to $304 million and adjusted OIBDA margin(2) increased 86 basis points in the third quarter.
Adjusted OIBDA margin increased primarily due to improved product margins, due in part to a favorable product mix, and favorable warehouse and freight expenses.
QVC's international revenue in US Dollars decreased 5% in the third quarter to $644 million. The third quarter results included the negative impact of the strengthening of the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen, and to a lesser extent, the UK Pound Sterling, which were somewhat offset by the weakening of the US Dollar against the Euro. Adjusted OIBDA decreased 13% to $104 million and adjusted OIBDA margin decreased 132 basis points in the third quarter. In constant currency, QVC's international revenue and adjusted OIBDA increased 2% and decreased 4%, respectively.
QVC Japan's revenue decreased 1% in local currency in the third quarter. QVC Japan's ASP in local currency decreased 3%, but units sold increased 4% in the third quarter. Japan experienced growth in apparel that was more than offset by declines in accessories and beauty sales as well as a 205 basis point increase in the return rate driven by the higher mix of apparel that returns at a higher rate.
QVC Germany's revenue remained relatively flat in local currency in the third quarter. QVC Germany's ASP in local currency decreased 3%, while units sold increased 6% in the third quarter. QVC Germany had growth in apparel and home sales, offset by a decrease in jewelry and beauty as well as a 170 basis point increase in the return rate due the greater mix of apparel that returns at a higher rate as well as higher returns in the apparel, jewelry and home categories.
QVC UK's revenue grew 7% in local currency in the third quarter primarily due to sales in the home and accessories categories. QVC UK's ASP in local currency increased 9%, while units sold decreased 1% in the third quarter.
QVC Italy's revenue increased 27% in local currency in the third quarter. QVC Italy's sales were primarily from the home, beauty and apparel product categories. QVC Italy's ASP in local currency decreased 5%, but units sold increased 31% in the third quarter.
CNR Home Shopping Co., Ltd. ("CNRS"), QVC's joint venture in China, experienced a revenue increase of 54% in local currency in the third quarter. In the same period, CNRS' adjusted OIBDA deficit improved by 44%. This joint venture is being accounted for as an equity method investment.
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