Core Viewpoint - The domestic gold jewelry prices remain stable compared to the previous day, with multiple brands reporting a price of 1008 CNY per gram for 24K gold jewelry [1]. Price Summary - Major brands such as Chow Tai Fook, Lao Feng Xiang, and TSL report a price of 1008 CNY per gram for their 24K gold jewelry [3][4]. - Chow Sang Sang lists a selling price of 1012 CNY per gram for its 24K gold jewelry [3]. - Lao Miao and other brands like Gold Supreme also maintain a price of 1005 CNY and 1008 CNY per gram respectively for their gold products [3][4]. - Cai Bai Jewelry offers a lower price of 982 CNY per gram for its 24K gold jewelry [4].

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Summary of LUK FOOK Holdings Conference Call Company Overview - **Company**: LUK FOOK Holdings - **Fiscal Year**: 2025 Key Financial Metrics - Overall gross margin increased by 5.9 percentage points to 33.1% [2] - Gross profit grew by 5.8% to HKD 4.4 billion [2] - Total operating expenses rose by 13.7% to HKD 2.6 billion, leading to an increase in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue by 4.6 percentage points to 19.6% [2][5] - Total revenue for FY2025 was HKD 13.3 billion, a decrease of 12.9% year-on-year [3] - Operating profit fell by 33% to HKD 1.4 billion, with an operating profit margin of 10.6% [3] - Earnings per share decreased by 37.9% to HKD 1.87 [3] - Total dividend for the year was HKD 1.1 per share, with a payout ratio of 59% [3] Store Network Changes - Global net decrease of 296 stores, with a net reduction of 317 LUK FOOK brand stores [6] - Net increase of 21 LUK FOOK jewelry specialty stores [6] Market Performance Hong Kong, Macau, and Overseas Markets - Revenue from Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets declined by approximately 20% to over HKD 8 billion, accounting for over 60% of total revenue [2][8] - Operating profit from this region decreased by 7.7% to approximately HKD 1.1 billion [8] - Same-store sales in the Hong Kong and Macau markets fell by 25% [4] Mainland China Market - Revenue from Mainland China remained stable at approximately HKD 5.3 billion, but operating profit dropped by 40% to HKD 517 million [10] - Retail business revenue in Mainland China grew by 10% to HKD 3.2 billion, but profit fell by over 70% [11][15] Product Performance Gold and Platinum Products - Sales of gold and platinum products amounted to HKD 8.8 billion, a decrease of 15%, but gross profit increased by 16% [12] - Gross margin for gold and platinum products improved by 7.1 percentage points to over 26% [12] Jewelry Sales - Jewelry sales totaled HKD 3.6 billion, down 7.66%, with a gross margin of 39.4%, a decline of 3 percentage points [13] Strategic Initiatives - A new three-year plan focusing on overseas market expansion, with plans to enter at least three new overseas markets and increase overseas store count by approximately 50 [4][20] - Anticipated net increase of about 50 stores in Mainland China and 20 stores overseas in FY2026 [4] Operational Efficiency - Inventory turnover days increased by over 100 days due to rising inventory and declining revenue [7] - Return on equity (ROE) decreased by 5.4 percentage points to 8% [7] ESG and Market Outlook - Significant progress in ESG initiatives, receiving 40 ESG-related awards [21] - Anticipated continued rise in gold prices due to central bank purchases and geopolitical factors, which may positively impact gross margins despite potential sales declines [21] Future Expectations - Same-store sales growth is expected to achieve single-digit growth in FY2026 due to a relatively low base in FY2025 [31] - The company is actively seeking to enhance its product offerings and brand competitiveness through innovation and strategic partnerships [30][32]

Core Viewpoint - The performance of Luk Fook Holdings in the fiscal year 2025 highlights the challenges faced by gold and jewelry companies during periods of rapidly rising gold prices, with significant sales declines impacting retail revenue despite improved gross margins due to higher gold prices [1][29]. Financial Performance - Luk Fook Holdings reported a revenue of HKD 13.34 billion for the fiscal year 2025, a year-on-year decline of 12.9%, and an annual profit of HKD 1.068 billion, down 39.3% [2][15]. - The company had previously issued a profit warning on June 17, predicting a nearly 40% decline in annual profit, which led to a 13% drop in stock price over three trading days [2][29]. - Following the earnings announcement, the stock initially rose by 9% but closed with a gain of 4.36% as the actual results aligned with the profit warning [2][29]. Market Comparison - Compared to newly listed competitors like Chow Tai Fook and other peers, Luk Fook's stock performance post-earnings was less impressive, although it outperformed some other gold and jewelry companies [5][29]. Gold Price Impact - The average spot gold price reached HKD 600 per gram in fiscal year 2025, a 28.5% increase year-on-year, negatively affecting consumer sentiment and leading to a 15% decrease in sales of gold and platinum products by weight, with an estimated sales volume drop of 34% [7][29]. Store Network and Sales - The total number of global stores decreased to 3,287, a net reduction of 296 stores or 9% year-on-year, with a significant decline in the number of franchise stores in mainland China [10][29]. - Retail revenue, which is the core income source for the company, fell by 13.5% to HKD 11.03 billion, accounting for 82.7% of total revenue [16][29]. Operational Efficiency - Luk Fook's inventory turnover days exceeded 400, indicating significant inventory management challenges compared to competitors like Chow Tai Fook [23][29]. - The company’s gross profit margin improved by 5.9 percentage points to 33.1%, while its operating profit margin decreased to 10.6% [25][29]. Financial Strategy - The company maintains a conservative financial strategy with a low debt-to-asset ratio of 26.57% and a cautious expansion approach, resulting in a total asset turnover rate below 80% [27][29]. - The net asset return rate for Luk Fook was 8.43%, significantly lower than Chow Tai Fook's 22.69%, reflecting the need for improvements in capital efficiency [29].

Financial Performance - Revenue reached HK$13,341 million[8] - Operating profit was HK$1,412 million, a decrease of 33.3% year-over-year[8,10] - Profit attributable to equity holders amounted to HK$1,100 million, down 37.8%[8] - Adjusted operating profit (excluding gold hedging losses) was HK$1,904 million, up 14.8%[8] - Basic earnings per share were HK$1.87, a decrease of 37.9%[8] Dividends - Annual dividend per share was HK$1.10[8] - Dividend payout ratio was 59%[8] - Proposed final dividend per share is HK$0.55[8] Key Financial Indicators - Inventories increased to HK$10,739 million, a rise of 12.2%[18] - Net cash/ (borrowing) was -HK$205 million, a decrease of 135.9%[18] - Average inventory turnover days increased to 427 days[18] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from Hong Kong, Macau & Overseas was HK$8,068 million[22] - Revenue from Mainland China was HK$5,273 million[22] - Retailing revenue was HK$11,031 million[25] - Wholesaling revenue was HK$1,406 million[25] - Licensing revenue was HK$904 million[25]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue reached HKD 13.3 billion, a 12.9% decrease compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in sales of gold products caused by high gold prices [6] - The group's profit for the year decreased by 39.3% to HKD 1 billion, with basic earnings per share decreasing by 37.9% to HKD 1.87 [6][7] - Total operating expenses increased by 13.7% to around HKD 2.6 billion, leading to an increase in the ratio of total operating expenses to revenue by 4.6 percentage points to 19.6% [8][27] - The group's NAV per share was HKD 22.38, a 2.2% increase from the same period last year [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retailing revenue decreased by 13.5% to HKD 11.1 billion, accounting for 82.7% of the group's total revenue, with segment profit decreasing by 17.7% to HKD 1 billion [14] - Licensing income decreased by 12.6% to HKD 904 million, accounting for 6.8% of the group's total revenue [16] - Wholesaling revenue declined by 8.8% to HKD 1.4 billion, accounting for 10.5% of the group's total revenue, with segment profit decreasing to HKD 14 million [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets decreased by 19.6% to HKD 8.07 billion, accounting for 60.5% of the group's revenue [11] - Revenue from the Mainland market decreased by 0.2% to RMB 5.3 billion, accounting for 59.5% of the group's total revenue, with segment profit decreasing by 40.7% to HKD 577 million [12] - Retailing revenue in Mainland increased by 10.4% to HKD 3.1 billion, accounting for 59.9% of Mainland market's total [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The group has set a new three-year corporate strategy focusing on overseas market expansion, market-oriented products, and operational efficiency enhancements [29] - Plans to enter three more countries and establish 50 new overseas shops within the next three years [29] - The group aims to net 50 shops in the Mainland market and approximately 20 shops in overseas markets in financial year 2026 [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautiously optimistic about medium to long-term business prospects in the Mainland and expects improvement in the Hong Kong market [30][52] - The group anticipates a rebound in sales performance in the Mainland market due to new product launches and effective marketing strategies [48][52] - Management noted that the high gold prices have affected consumer sentiment but expect sales of gold products to normalize as consumers adapt [41][42] Other Important Information - The average international gold price increased nearly 30% year on year, impacting sales of gold and platinum products [17] - The group has integrated ESG principles into its corporate planning and received 40 awards in FY '25 [40] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the recovery in sales momentum for Mainland China? - Management noted strong performance in fixed price gold jewelry products due to new collections and effective promotions, with a new ambassador contributing positively [48][49][51] Question: What is the ASP trend for fixed price gold products? - The contribution of fixed price gold products to overall retailing revenue increased from 33% to 54%, with expectations for continued growth [56][66] Question: What is the guidance for same store sales growth and profitability? - Management expects double-digit growth for same store sales across all regions in FY 2026, with a stable gold hedging ratio maintained around 20% to 27% [61][62]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue reached HKD 13.3 billion, a 12.9% decrease compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in sales of gold products caused by high gold prices [5] - The group's profit for the year decreased by 39.3% to HKD 1 billion, with basic earnings per share decreasing by 37.9% to HKD 1.87 [6] - Proposed final dividend of HKD 0.55 per share, with an annual dividend of HKD 1.1 per share and a dividend payout ratio of 59% [6] - Total operating expenses increased by 13.7% to around HKD 2.6 billion, leading to an increase in the ratio of total operating expenses to revenue by 4.6 percentage points to 19.6% [7][27] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retailing revenue decreased by 13.5% to HKD 11 billion, accounting for 82.7% of the group's total revenue, with segment profit decreasing by 17.7% to HKD 1 billion [13] - Licensing income decreased by 12.6% to HKD 904 million, accounting for 6.8% of the group's total revenue [15] - Wholesaling revenue decreased by 8.8% to HKD 1.4 billion, accounting for 10.5% of the group's total revenue, with segment profit decreasing to HKD 14 million [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets decreased by 19.6% to HKD 8.07 billion, accounting for 60.5% of the group's revenue [10] - Revenue from the Mainland market decreased by 0.2% to RMB 5.3 billion, accounting for 59.5% of the group's total revenue [11] - Retailing revenue in Mainland increased by 10.4% to HKD 3.1 billion, accounting for 59.9% of Mainland market's total [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The group has set a new three-year corporate strategy focusing on overseas market expansion, market-oriented products, and operational efficiency enhancements [29] - Plans to enter three more countries and establish 50 new overseas shops within the next three years [30] - Commitment to developing e-commerce business and optimizing its own platforms to sustain growth in e-commerce revenue [30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautiously optimistic about medium to long-term business prospects in Mainland and plans to continue expanding in the Mainland market [31] - The group expects same store sales growth across all regions to be in the double digits for FY 2026 [63] - Management noted that high gold prices may affect sales performance, but increased profit margins will help mitigate the impact of declining sales [42] Other Important Information - The average international gold price increased nearly 30% year on year, affecting consumer sentiment and leading to a 15% decrease in sales of gold and platinum products by weight [16] - The group aims to net 50 shops in the Mainland market in FY 2026 and is optimistic about growth potential in overseas markets [31] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you elaborate on the recovery in sales momentum for Mainland China? - Management noted strong performance in fixed price gold jewelry products due to new collections and effective promotions, with a new ambassador contributing positively to sales [49][50] Question: What is the ASP trend for fixed price gold products? - The contribution of fixed price gold products to overall retailing revenue increased from 33% to 54%, with expectations for continued growth [56][68] Question: What is the guidance for same store sales growth and profitability? - Management expects double-digit growth in same store sales across all regions for FY 2026, with a stable gold hedging ratio maintained [63][61]

Group 1 - The company aims to open 50 new overseas stores in the next three years [1] - The company will continue to expand its presence in the mainland market [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Luk Fook Holdings (00590.HK) reported a decline in revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, primarily due to a drop in gold product sales as gold prices reached new highs [1] - The group's revenue for the year was HKD 13.341 billion, a decrease of 12.9% compared to the previous year [1] - Despite the revenue decline, the overall gross profit margin increased by 5.9 percentage points to 33.1%, with gross profit rising by 5.8% to HKD 4.42 billion [1] Group 2 - The net profit for the year decreased by 39.3% to HKD 1.068 billion, influenced by expanded hedging losses of HKD 493 million and a comparison with one-time gains from the acquisition of the King Fook Group in the previous year [1] - Excluding these two factors, the decline in net profit would have been approximately 6.3% [1] - The proposed final dividend is HKD 0.55 per share, with a total annual dividend of HKD 1.10 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of 59% [1] Group 3 - During the year, the company operated a total of 2 brands and 4 sub-brands/product lines, resulting in a net reduction of 296 stores globally [2] - The total number of stores as of March 31, 2025, was 3,287, down from 3,583 in 2024, including 2,805 Luk Fook stores [2] - The company has expanded its King Fook stores to 239, up from 218 in 2024, while also operating various other brands in multiple countries [2]