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November 30, 2020

Shenzhen, China, Nov. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited (the Company or Nasdaq: AIH), a leading provider of aesthetic medical services in China, today announces its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Dr. Zhou Pengwu, the Chairman and CEO ofthe Company, commented, Our financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 reflect our managements agility and business resilience despite the full brunt and the unpredictability brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. For the third quarter of 2020, we recorded a total number of active customers of 83,222, achieving an increase of 16.4% from 71,502 in the third quarter of 2019. At the same time, our core business initiatives were well-executed and our market share in the aesthetic medical industry was strengthened primarily through our completion of the acquisition of Guangdong Pengai Hanfei Hospital Management Co., Ltd. and our integration of the industry chain.

Dr. Zhou continued, The markets have been signaling the recovery in our business and the aesthetical medical industry, as China gradually recovers from the aftermath of COVID-19 outbreak. Customers are adapting to the new normal and gradually restoring their contained enthusiasm in consuming aesthetic medical services. In addition to allocating our resources to focus on enhancing our customer stickiness and improving our brand awareness, long-term growth and returns with an emphasis on sustainability remain our priority.

Third Quarter 2020 Unaudited Financial Highlights

-- Total revenue was RMB281.3 million (US$41.4 million), an increase of 18.2% from RMB237.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. -- Gross profit was RMB179.7 million (US$26.5 million), an increase of 9.4% from RMB164.3 million in the third quarter of 2019. -- Gross margin was 63.9%, a decrease of 5.2 percentage points from 69.1% in the third quarter of 2019. -- Loss for the period was RMB17.7 million (US$2.6 million), compared with a profit of RMB118.8 million in the third quarter of 2019. -- EBITDA1 for the period was RMB6.9 million (US$1.0 million), a decrease of 95.4% from RMB151.3 million in the third quarter of 2019. -- Adjusted profit1 for the period was RMB6.9 million (US$1.0 million), a decrease of 65.8% from RMB20.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. -- Adjusted EBITDA1 for the period was RMB31.5 million (US$4.6 million), a decrease of 39.1% from RMB51.7 million in the third quarter of 2019. -- Basic loss per share was RMB0.26 (US$0.04), compared with basic earnings per share of RMB2.77 in the third quarter of 2019. Diluted loss per share was RMB0.26 (US$0.04), compared with diluted loss per share of RMB0.12 in the third quarter of 2019.

1 EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit are not prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board, or IFRS. For more information regarding non-IFRS financials, please refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliations of IFRS and Non-IFRS Results appearing elsewhere in this press release.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Unaudited Financial Highlights

-- Total revenue was RMB539.0 million (US$79.4 million), a decrease of 14.6% from RMB631.0 million in the same period of 2019. -- Gross profit was RMB309.8 million (US$45.6 million), a decrease of 28.1% from RMB430.9 million in the same period of 2019. -- Gross margin was 57.5%, a decrease of 10.8 percentage points from 68.3% in the same period of 2019. -- Loss for the period was RMB165.2 million (US$24.3 million), compared with a profit of RMB198.9 million in the same period of 2019. -- EBITDA1 for the period was a loss of RMB98.0 million (US$14.4 million), a decrease of 133.1% from a profit of RMB295.7 million in the same period of 2019. -- Adjusted profit1 for the period was a loss of RMB82.5 million (US$12.1 million), a decrease of 237.5% from a profit of RMB60.0 million in the same period of 2019. -- Adjusted EBITDA1 for the period was a loss of RMB15.2 million (US$2.2 million), a decrease of 109.9% from a profit of RMB153.3 million in the same period of 2019. -- Basic loss per share was RMB2.43 (US$0.36), compared with basic earnings per share of RMB4.66 in the same period of 2019. Diluted loss per share was RMB2.43 (US$0.36), compared with diluted earnings per share of RMB0.22 in the same period of 2019.

1 EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit are not prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board, or IFRS. For more information regarding non-IFRS financials, please refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliations of IFRS and Non-IFRS Results appearing elsewhere in this press release.

Third Quarter 2019 and 2020 Operational Highlights

For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019 2020 % Change Number % of Number % of Number Total TotalNew Customers 32,023 44.8 % 35,939 43.2 % 12.2 %Repeat 39,479 55.2 % 47,283 56.8 % 19.8 %CustomersTotal Active 71,502 100.0 % 83,222 100.0 % 16.4 %Customers

-- In the third quarter of 2020, repeat customers accounted for 56.8% of the active customer base. -- The total number of active customers was 83,222, an increase of 16.4% from 71,502 in the third quarter of 2019.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2020 Operational Highlights

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 2020 % Change Number % of Number % of Number Total TotalNew Customers 79,260 46.2 % 77,083 41.4 % -2.7 %Repeat 92,290 53.8 % 109,076 58.6 % 18.2 %CustomersTotal Active 171,550 100.0 % 186,159 100.0 % 8.5 %Customers

-- In the nine months ended September 30, 2020, repeat customers accounted for 58.6% of the active customer base. -- The total number of active customers was 186,159 an increase of 8.5% from 171,550 in the same period of 2019.

Third Quarter 2019 and 2020 Unaudited Financial Results

For the Three Months Ended September 30,(RMB millions, except per share 2019 2020 % Change data and percentages)Revenue 237.9 281.3 18.2 %Non-surgical aesthetic medical 144.7 138.4 -4.4 %servicesMinimally invasive aesthetic 52.8 70.8 34.1 %treatmentsEnergy-based treatments 91.9 67.6 -26.4 %Surgical aesthetic medical 80.8 128.8 59.4 %servicesGeneral healthcare services and 12.4 14.1 13.7 %other aesthetic medical servicesGross profit 164.3 179.7 9.4 %Gross margin 69.1 % 63.9 % -5.2 pp*Profit/(loss) for the period 118.8 (17.7 ) -114.9 %Profit/(loss) margin 49.9 % -6.3 % -56.2 pp*EBITDA^** 151.3 6.9 -95.4 %Adjusted EBITDA^** 51.7 31.5 -39.1 %Adjusted EBITDA margin 21.7 % 11.2 % -10.5 pp*Adjusted profit^** 20.2 6.9 -65.8 %Adjusted profit margin 8.5 % 2.4 % -6.1 pp*Basic profit/(loss) per share 2.77 (0.26 ) -109.4 %Diluted profit/(loss) per share (0.12 ) (0.26 ) 116.7 %

Notes:

* pp represents percentage points

** Refer to below Non-IFRS Financial Measures

Revenues

Total revenue was RMB281.3 million (US$41.4 million), an increase of 18.2% from RMB237.9 million in the third quarter of 2019, primarily due to the acquisition of Guangdong Pengai Hanfei Hospital Management Co., Ltd. (Guangdong Pengai Hanfei) and the increased total number of active customers developed through the Companys enhanced marketing and advertising efforts.

Cost of sales and services rendered

Cost of sales and services rendered was RMB101.6 million (US$15.0 million), an increase of 38.2% from RMB73.5 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Gross profit

Gross profit was RMB179.7 million (US$26.5 million), an increase of 9.4% from RMB164.3 million in the third quarter of 2019, primarily as a result of the increase in revenue due to the acquisition of Guangdong Pengai Hanfei and the expanded customer base. Gross profit margin was 63.9%, a decrease of 5.2 percentage points from 69.1% in the third quarter of 2019, mainly due to the more competitive pricing strategies adopted by the Company and its subsidiaries in response to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Gross profit of non-surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB87.7 million (US$12.9 million), a decrease of 19.4% from RMB108.8 million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross profit margin was 63.4%, a decrease from 75.2% in the third quarter of 2019.

Gross profit of minimally invasive aesthetic treatments was RMB46.5 million (US$6.8 million), an increase of 36.0% from RMB34.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross profit margin was 65.7%, an increase from 64.8% in the third quarter of 2019.

Gross profit of energy-based treatments was RMB41.1 million (US$6.1 million), a decrease of 44.9% from RMB74.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross profit margin was 60.8%, a decrease from 81.2% in the third quarter of 2019.

Gross profit of surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB86.1 million (US$12.7 million), an increase of 65.9% from RMB51.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross profit margin was 66.8%, an increase from 64.2% in the third quarter of 2019.

Gross profit of general healthcare services and other aesthetic medical services was RMB5.9 million (US$0.9 million), an increase of 59.5% from RMB3.7 million in the third quarter of 2019. Gross profit margin was 41.8%, an increase from 29.8% in the third quarter of 2019.

Selling expenses

Selling expenses were RMB140.0 million (US$20.6 million), representing 49.8% of the Companys total revenue of the same period, compared to selling expenses of RMB103.5 million in the third quarter of 2019, which represented 43.5% of the Companys total revenue of the same period. Selling expenses increased on a year-over-year basis, primarily because the Company enhanced its marketing efforts and incurred advertising and marketing expenses to extend the brands reach, boost sales and attract new customers.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses were RMB61.1 million (US$9.0 million), an increase of 14.4% from RMB53.4 million in the third quarter of 2019, primarily due to the increase of share-based compensation expenses which was first recognised in June 2019, and the acquisition of Guangdong Pengai Hanfei.

Profit/(loss) for the period

As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a loss for the third quarter of 2020 of RMB17.7 million (US$2.6 million), compared with a profit of RMB118.8 million in the third quarter of 2019. Basic loss per share was RMB0.26 (US$0.04), compared with basic earnings per share of RMB2.77 in the third quarter of 2019. Diluted loss per share was RMB0.26 (US$0.04), compared with diluted loss per share of RMB0.12 in the third quarter of 2019.

Certain Non-IFRS items

EBITDA for the third quarter of 2020 was RMB6.9 million (US$1.0 million), a decrease of 95.4% from RMB151.3 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Adjusted profit for the third quarter of 2020 was RMB6.9 million (US$1.0 million), a decrease of 65.8% from RMB20.2 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2020 was RMB31.5 million (US$4.6 million), a decrease of 39.1% from RMB51.7 million in the third quarter of 2019.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit are not prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board, or IFRS. For more information regarding non-IFRS financials, please refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliations of IFRS and Non-IFRS Results appearing elsewhere in this press release.

Third Quarter 2019 and 2020 Operational Results

Repeat customer ratio

Repeat customers, defined as active customers who had previously received at least one procedure from the Company, accounted for 56.8% of the Companys active customer base in the third quarter of 2020.

Number of treatments

The Company conducted a total of 187,847 treatments, including 49,551 surgical treatments and 132,393 non-surgical treatments, in the third quarter of 2020, representing an increase of 14.6% and 27.8% and an increase of 14.3%, respectively, from 163,946 total treatments, 38,764 surgical treatments and 115,799 non-surgical treatments in the third quarter of 2019.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company conducted a total of 413,770 treatments, including 86,792 surgical treatments and 297,760 non-surgical treatments, representing an increase of 14.8% and 30.0% and an increase of 13.1%, respectively, from 360,471 total treatments, 66,748 surgical treatments and 263,235 non-surgical treatments in the same period of 2019.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2020 Unaudited Financial Results

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, (RMB millions, except per 2019 2020 % Change share data and percentages)Revenue 631.0 539.0 -14.6 %Non-surgical aesthetic 345.9 268.9 -22.3 %medical servicesMinimally invasive aesthetic 155.3 139.3 -10.3 %treatmentsEnergy-based treatments 190.6 129.6 -32.0 %Surgical aesthetic medical 238.3 239.9 0.7 %servicesGeneral healthcare servicesand other aesthetic medical 46.8 30.2 -35.5 %servicesGross profit 430.9 309.8 -28.1 %Gross margin 68.3 % 57.5 % -10.8 pp*Profit/(loss) for the period 198.9 (165.2 ) -183.1 %Profit/(loss) margin 31.5 % -30.6 % -62.1 pp*EBITDA^** 295.7 (98.0 ) -133.1 %Adjusted EBITDA^** 153.3 (15.2 ) -109.9 %Adjusted EBITDA margin 24.3 % -2.8 % -27.1 pp*Adjusted profit/(loss)^** 60.0 (82.5 ) -237.5 %Adjusted profit/(loss) margin 9.5 % -15.3 % -24.8 pp*Basic profit/(loss) per share 4.66 (2.43 ) -152.1 %Diluted profit/(loss) per 0.22 (2.43 ) -1,204.5 %share

Notes:

* pp represents percentage points

** Refer to below Non-IFRS Financial Measures

Revenues

Total revenue was RMB539.0 million (US$79.4 million), a decrease of 14.6% from RMB631.0 million in the same period of 2019, primarily due to the temporary shutdown of the Companys treatment centers in February and March 2020, the control measures implemented by the Company to limit the customer-flow in the treatment centers due to the outbreak of COVID-19 during the first quarter and the second quarter of 2020 and the more competitive pricing strategies adopted by the Company and its subsidiaries in response to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Cost of sales and services rendered

Cost of sales and services rendered was RMB229.2 million (US$33.8 million), an increase of 14.5% from RMB200.1 million in the same period of 2019.

Gross profit

Gross profit was RMB309.8 million (US$45.6 million), a decrease of 28.1% from RMB430.9 million in the same period of 2019, primarily as a result of the decrease in revenue in the first quarter and the second quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Gross profit margin was 57.5%, a decrease of 10.8 percentage points from 68.3% in the same period of 2019, primarily as a result of the decrease in revenue in the first quarter and the second quarter of 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gross profit of non-surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB150.9 million (US$22.2 million), a decrease of 40.7% from RMB254.5 million in the same period of 2019. Gross profit margin was 56.1%, a decrease from 73.6% in the same period of 2019.

Gross profit of minimally invasive aesthetic treatments was RMB83.7 million (US$12.3 million), a decrease of 23.0% from RMB108.7 million in the same period of 2019. Gross profit margin was 60.1%, a decrease from 70.0% in the same period of 2019.

Gross profit of energy-based treatments was RMB67.2 million (US$9.9 million), a decrease of 53.9% from RMB145.8 million in the same period of 2019. Gross profit margin was 51.8%, a decrease from 76.5% in the same period of 2019.

Gross profit of surgical aesthetic medical services was RMB145.4 million (US$21.4 million), a decrease of 3.5% from RMB150.6 million in the same period of 2019. Gross profit margin was 60.6%, a decrease from 63.2% in the same period of 2019.

Gross profit of general healthcare services and other aesthetic medical services was RMB13.5 million (US$2.0 million), a decrease of 47.7% from RMB25.8 million in the same period of 2019. Gross profit margin was 44.7%, a decrease from 55.1% in the same period of 2019.

Selling expenses

Selling expenses were RMB310.5 million (US$45.7 million), representing 57.6% of the Companys total revenue of the same period, compared to selling expenses of RMB268.8 million in the same period of 2019, which represented 42.6% of the Companys total revenue of the same period. Selling expenses increased on a year-over-year basis, primarily because the Company continued to enhance its marketing efforts and incur advertising and marketing expenses to extend the brands reach, boost sales and attract new customers.

General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses were RMB168.8 million (US$24.9 million), an increase of 41.0% from RMB119.7 million in the same period of 2019, primarily due to the increase of share-based compensation expenses which was first recognised since June 2019.

Profit/(loss) for the period

As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of RMB165.2 million (US$24.3 million), compared with a profit of RMB198.9 million in the same period of 2019. Basic loss per share was RMB2.43 (US$0.36), compared with basic earnings per share of RMB4.66 in the same period of 2019. Diluted loss per share was RMB2.43 (US$0.36), compared with diluted earnings per share of RMB0.22 in the same period of 2019.

Certain Non-IFRS items

EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was a loss of RMB98.0 million (US$14.4 million), a decrease of 133.1% from a profit of RMB295.7 million in the same period of 2019.

Adjusted profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was a loss of RMB82.5 million (US$12.1 million), a decrease of 237.5% from a profit of RMB60.0 million in the same period of 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was a loss of RMB15.2 million (US$2.2 million), a decrease of 109.9% from a profit of RMB153.3 million in the same period of 2019.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit are not prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standard Board, or IFRS. For more information regarding non-IFRS financials, please refer to Non-IFRS Financial Measures and Reconciliations of IFRS and Non-IFRS Results appearing elsewhere in this press release.

Certain balance sheet item

Cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB66.2 million (US$9.8 million) as of September 30, 2020, compared to RMB154.5 million as of December 31, 2019.

Certain cash flow items

Net cash used in operating activities was RMB19.7 million (US$2.9 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net cash generated from operating activities of RMB99.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Net cash used in investing activities was RMB106.9 million (US$15.7 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to RMB81.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Net cash generated from financing activities was RMB38.3 million (US$5.6 million) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to net cash used in financing activities of RMB58.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Liquidity and capital resources

The Company had net current liabilities of RMB236.2 million as at September 30, 2020.From the second quarter of FY2020 to the third quarter of FY2020, the Company completed three acquisitions leading to a potential cash flow amounting to approximately RMB54 million in the coming 12 months after the date of this release. During the first quarter of 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Company temporarily shut down its aesthetic treatment centers. This created material and adverse impacts on its revenue and cash flow for the first half of 2020 with potential continuing impacts on subsequent periods. After considering the gradual recovery of business post the COVID-19 outbreak, its expected cash flow from future operations taking into consideration cost and expenses management, funds from bank borrowings and other sources of financing, the Company concluded that it has sufficient financial resources to meet its financial obligations as and when they fall due and continue its operation in the coming 12 months, subject to any uncertainty of the development of COVID-19.

Exchange Rate

This press release contains translations of certain Renminbi (RMB) amounts into U.S. dollars (US$) solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise specified, all translations of Renminbi amounts into U.S. dollar amounts in this press release are made at RMB6.7896 to US$1.00, which was the U.S. dollars middle rate announced by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System of the United States on September 30, 2020.

Non-IFRS Financial Measures

EBITDA represents our profit before income tax, adjusted to exclude finance costs and amortization and depreciation. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA, adjusted to exclude donation, fair value gain of convertible redeemable preferred shares, fair value loss of convertible note, fair value gain of exchangeable note liabilities, fair value gain of derivative financial instrument, share-based compensation expense, other one-off expenses including professional fees in relation to our financing activities but are not capitalized, IT-related expenses paid to a related party pursuant to a service agreement, which was expired in June 2019, and roadshow expenses incurred for IPO.

Adjusted profit represents profit for the period/year, adjusted to exclude donation, fair value gain of convertible redeemable preferred shares, fair value loss of convertible note, fair value gain of exchangeable note liabilities, fair value gain of derivative financial instrument, share-based compensation expense, other one-off expenses including professional fees in relation to our financing activities but are not capitalized, IT-related expenses paid to a related party pursuant to a service agreement, which was expired in June 2019, and roadshow expenses incurred for IPO.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit are non-IFRS financial measures. You should not consider EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit as a substitute for or superior to net income prepared in accordance with IFRS. Furthermore, because non-IFRS measures are not determined in accordance with IFRS, they are susceptible to varying calculations and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures presented by other companies. You are encouraged to review the Companys financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.

The Company presents EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted profit as supplemental performance measures because it believes that such measures provide useful information to the investors in understanding and evaluating the Companys results of operations, and facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period and company to company.

Recent Developments

On October 13, 2020, the Company announced that its board of directors had approved a share repurchase program, under which the Company was authorized to repurchase in the open market up to US$6.0 million worth of its American depositary shares (ADSs) from time to time until October 12, 2021, depending on general market conditions, trading price and other factors, as well as subject to the applicable laws and the Companys securities trading policy.

As of November 30, 2020, 45,000 ADSs were repurchased with a total consideration of approximately US$0.3 million.

Business Outlook

As China gradually recovers from the aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Company has experienced recovery in its business operations. While the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its negative impact to market demand and the Companys business operations still cannot be conclusively and accurately estimated at this time since there is still uncertainty for possible COVID-19 outbreak in the future, subject to any uncertainty of the development of COVID-19, the Company currently expects that its revenue will gradually recover in the fourth quarter of 2020. Such expectation reflects the current and preliminary view of the Companys management team based on the information available at the time, and may be subject to changes. The Company will continue to monitor and evaluate the development of the pandemic, and the resulting financial impact on the Company.

Conference Call Information

The Companys management will hold an earnings conference call on November 30, 2020, at 8:00 AM U.S. Eastern Time (5:00 am Pacific Time/ 9:00 pm Beijing Time). Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

Conference CallDate: November 30, 2020Time: 8:00 am ET, U.S. United States: +1 888-346-8982International Toll Free: Canada: +1 855-669-9657 Mainland China: +86 400-120-1203 Hong Kong: +852 800-905-945International: International: +1 412-902-4272Conference ID: Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited

Please dial in at least 15 minutes before the commencement of the call to ensure timely participation. For those unable to participate, an audio replay of the conference call will be available from approximately one hour after the end of the live call untilDecember 7, 2020. The dial-in for the replay is +1 877-344-7529 withinthe United Statesor +1 412-317-0088 internationally. The replay access code is 10150230.

A live and archived webcast of the call will also be available on AIH's website at: https://ir.aihgroup.net/. Please log in at least 10 minutes prior to the conference call in order to download the applicable audio software.

About Aesthetic Medical International Holdings Group Limited

AIH, known as Pengai in China, is a leading provider of aesthetic medical services in China. AIH operates through treatment centers that spread across major cities in mainland China, and also has presence in Hong Kong and Singapore. Leveraging over 20 years of clinical experience, AIH provides one-stop aesthetic service offerings, including surgical aesthetic treatments, non-surgical aesthetic treatments, and general medical services and other aesthetic services. According to certain third party industry consultant, AIH was the third-largest private aesthetic medical services provider in China in terms of revenue in 2018. For more information regarding the Company, please visit: https://ir.aihgroup.net/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release 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 will, expects, anticipates, aims, future, intends, plans, believes, estimates, likely to and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Companys beliefs, plans and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties and others that relate to the Companys business and financial condition are detailed from time to time in the Companys SEC filings, and could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date indicated, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statements, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact

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AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

31 December 30 30 September September 2019 2020 2020 RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) ASSETS Non-current assets Property, plant and equipment 519,323 720,240 106,080 Investment properties 15,373 - - Intangible assets 175,417 400,009 58,915 Derivative financial instruments - 1,164 171 Investments accounted for using 10,256 8,464 1,247 the equity methodPrepayments and deposits 42,298 47,520 6,999 Deferred income tax assets 19,774 43,088 6,346 782,441 1,220,485 179,758 Current assets Inventories 26,120 36,510 5,377 Trade receivables 9,705 16,316 2,403 Other receivables, deposits and 71,278 60,793 8,954 prepaymentsDerivative financial instruments - 21,447 3,159 Amounts due from related parties 3,101 6,628 977 Cash and cash equivalents 154,490 66,207 9,751 264,694 207,901 30,621 Total assets 1,047,135 1,428,386 210,379 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity attributable to owners of the CompanyShare capital 469 469 69 Treasury shares (41 ) (41 ) (6 )Accumulated losses (242,232 ) (399,963 ) (58,908 )Other reserves 789,285 852,092 125,500 547,481 452,557 66,655 Non-controlling interests 43,117 66,377 9,776 Total equity 590,598 518,934 76,431

AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

31 December 30 30 September September 2019 2020 2020 RMB?000 RMB?000 USD?000 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) LIABILITIES Non-current liabilities Borrowings 12,917 55,458 8,168 Lease liabilities 165,615 310,454 45,725 Convertible note - 34,621 5,099 Contingent consideration payable - 49,202 7,247 Deferred income tax liabilities 12,703 15,644 2,304 191,235 465,379 68,543 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Trade payables 17,017 41,174 6,064 Accruals, other payables and 58,439 75,848 11,171 provisionsConsideration payable - 55,891 8,233 Amounts due to related parties 626 702 103 Contract liabilities 5,542 38,476 5,667 Borrowings 127,470 156,396 23,035 Lease liabilities 36,266 49,186 7,244 Current income tax liabilities 19,942 26,400 3,888 265,302 444,073 65,405 Total liabilities 456,537 909,452 133,948 Total equity and liabilities 1,047,135 1,428,386 210,379

AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Three months ended Nine months ended 30 30 30 30 30 30 September September September September September September 2019 2020 2020 2019 2020 2020 RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenue 237,892 281,323 41,434 630,966 539,000 79,386 Cost of salesand services (73,544 ) (101,605 ) (14,965 ) (200,089 ) (229,190 ) (33,756 )renderedGross profit 164,348 179,718 26,469 430,877 309,810 45,630 Selling (103,471 ) (139,981 ) (20,617 ) (268,757 ) (310,512 ) (45,733 )expensesGeneral andadministrative (53,384 ) (61,082 ) (8,996 ) (119,687 ) (168,858 ) (24,870 )expensesFinance costs, (6,222 ) (7,600 ) (1,119 ) (18,259 ) (17,661 ) (2,601 )netOther gains, 513 2,791 411 17,045 1,808 266 netFair valuegain ofconvertible 93,600 - - 136,656 - - redeemablepreferredsharesFair valuelosses of (1,403 ) (786 ) (116 ) (6,761 ) (786 ) (116 )convertiblenoteFair valuegain ofexchangeable 29,081 - - 45,274 - - noteliabilitiesFair valueloss ofderivative 315 - - 301 - - financialinstrumentShare of(losses)/profits ofinvestments (63 ) 20 3 (1,431 ) (909 ) (134 )accounted forusing theequity methodProfit/(loss)before income 123,314 (26,920 ) (3,965 ) 215,258 (187,108 ) (27,558 )taxIncome tax(expense)/ (4,551 ) 9,211 1,357 (16,331 ) 21,891 3,225 creditProfit/(loss) 118,763 (17,709 ) (2,608 ) 198,927 (165,217 ) (24,333 )for the period

Three months ended Nine months ended 30 30 30 30 30 30 September September September September September September 2019 2020 2020 2019 2020 2020 RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Items that maybe subsequently reclassified toprofit or lossCurrencytranslation (70 ) (946 ) (139 ) (159 ) (504 ) (74 )differencesTotal othercomprehensive(loss)/income (70 ) (946 ) (139 ) (159 ) (504 ) (74 )for the period,net of taxTotalcomprehensive 118,693 (18,655 ) (2,747 ) 198,768 (165,721 ) (24,407 )income/(loss)for the periodProfit/(loss)attributable to:Owners of the 115,674 (16,914 ) (2,491 ) 194,727 (157,569 ) (23,207 )CompanyNon-controlling 3,089 (795 ) (117 ) 4,200 (7,648 ) (1,126 )interestsProfit/(loss) 118,763 (17,709 ) (2,608 ) 198,927 (165,217 ) (24,333 )for the periodEarnings pershare forprofitattributable to owners of thecompany (in RMBper share)?Basic 2.77 (0.26 ) (0.04 ) 4.66 (2.43 ) (0.36 )?Diluted (0.12 ) (0.26 ) (0.04 ) 0.22 (2.43 ) (0.36 ) Totalcomprehensiveincome attributableto:Owners of the 115,604 (17,860 ) (2,630 ) 194,568 (158,073 ) (23,281 )CompanyNon-controlling 3,089 (795 ) (117 ) 4,200 (7,648 ) (1,126 )interests 118,693 (18,655 ) (2,747 ) 198,768 (165,721 ) (24,407 )

AESTHETIC MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS GROUP LIMITED

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-IFRS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MEASURES TO THE NEAREST COMPARABLE IFRS MEASURES

For the Three Months Ended September For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 30, 2019 2020 2020 2019 2020 2020 EBITDA andadjusted RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 EBITDAProfit /(loss)Before 123,314 (26,920 ) (3,965 ) 215,258 (187,108 ) (27,558 )taxation forthe year/periodAdjustments + Finance 6,295 8,337 1,228 18,545 18,690 2,753 costs+Amortisation 21,694 25,471 3,751 61,849 70,411 10,370 andDepreciationEBITDA 151,303 6,888 1,014 295,652 (98,007 ) (14,435 )+ Fair valuegains ofconvertible (93,600 ) - - (136,656 ) - - redeemablepreferredshares+ Fair valuelosses of 1,403 786 116 6,761 786 116 convertiblenote+ Fair valuegain ofderivative (315 ) - - (301 ) - - financialinstruments+ Fair valuegains of (29,081 ) - - (45,274 ) - - exchangeablenote+ ESOP 18,843 21,020 3,096 25,124 63,597 9,367 expense+Professional 1,999 1,445 213 4,354 15,392 2,267 fees+ Gain ondisposal of - - - - 1,656 244 subsidiary+Donation 1,330 196 1,330 196 + IT-relatedexpensespaid to a - - - 2,500 - - relatedparty+Roadshow 1,122 - - 1,122 - - expenseAdjusted 51,674 31,469 4,635 153,282 (15,246 ) (2,245 )EBITDA

For the Three Months Ended September For the Nine Months Ended September 30 30, 2019 2020 2020 2019 2020 2020 Adjusted RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 RMB?000 RMB?000 US$?000 ProfitProfit /(loss) for 118,763 (17,709 ) (2,608 ) 198,927 (165,217 ) (24,334 )the periodAdjustments + Fair valuegains ofconvertible (93,600 ) - - (136,656 ) - - redeemablepreferredshares+ Fair valuelosses of 1,403 786 116 6,761 786 116 convertiblenote+ Fair valuegains ofderivative (315 ) - - (301 ) - - financialinstruments+ Fair valuegains of (29,081 ) - - (45,274 ) - - exchangeablenote+ Interestexpense on 1,113 - - 3,483 - - convertiblenote+ ESOP 18,843 21,020 3,096 25,124 63,597 9,367 expense+Professional 1,999 1,445 213 4,354 15,392 2,267 fees+ Gain ondisposal of - - - - 1,656 244 subsidiary+ Donation - 1,330 196 - 1,330 196 + IT-relatedexpensespaid to a - - - 2,500 - - relatedparty+ Roadshow 1,122 - - 1,122 - - expenseAdjusted 20,247 6,872 1,013 60,040 (82,456 ) (12,144 )Profit