Group 1 - The company Miniso (09896) plans to spin off its subsidiary TOP TOY through an independent listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange [1] - The company has submitted a spin-off proposal to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, which has confirmed that the proposed spin-off can proceed [1] - TOP TOY submitted its listing application form (A1 form) to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 26, 2025, seeking approval for its shares to be listed and traded on the main board [1] Group 2 - The proposed spin-off will be conducted through a global offering and distribution, and TOP TOY will remain a subsidiary of the company after the spin-off is completed [1] - TOP TOY was registered in the Cayman Islands on April 24, 2025, and is a company focused on the design, development, procurement, and sales of trendy toys [1]

每经AI快讯，9月26日，名创优品：建议分拆TOP TOY并于香港联合交易所有限公司主板独立上市。 ...

TOP TOY于2025年4月24日在开曼群岛注册成立。TOP TOY集团为一家潮玩集合公司，主要从事潮流玩 具的设计、开发、采购及销售。 格隆汇9月26日丨名创优品(09896.HK)公告，董事会欣然宣布，公司拟以TOP TOY股份于香港联交所主 板独立上市的方式分拆公司附属公司TOP TOY。公司已根据第15项应用指引就建议分拆向香港联交所 提交分拆建议，且香港联交所已确认公司可进行建议分拆。 于2025年9月26日，TOP TOY透过其联席保荐人向香港联交所提交上市申请表格(A1表格)，申请批准 TOP TOY股份于香港联交所主板上市及买卖。现建议以全球发售及分派的方式进行建议分拆。建议分 拆完成后，TOP TOY将仍为公司的附属公司。有关建议分拆(包括全球发售的规模及架构)及分派的详情 尚未最终确定。 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Company is experiencing a turning point in its main business operations, with management raising the annual guidance due to significant improvements in Q2 performance, both domestically and internationally [2] Financial Performance - In Q2, the company achieved revenue of 4.966 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23.1%, exceeding the previous guidance of 18%-21% [2] - Operating profit reached 836 million, up 11.3% year-on-year, while adjusted net profit was 692 million, reflecting a 10.6% increase, with an adjusted net profit margin of 13.9% [2] - Management has raised the full-year revenue growth forecast from 22.8% to 25% [2] Domestic Market Strategy - Domestic revenue for the brand in Q2 was 2.62 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%, with same-store sales turning positive [3] - The company opened 30 new stores in Q2, reversing the previous trend of net store closures [3] - Same-store growth is driven by an increase in average transaction value, despite a slight decline in customer traffic [3] Growth Drivers - Key factors driving same-store growth include organizational improvements, product supply enhancements, and optimized holiday operations [4] - A "Chief Growth Officer" team has been established to streamline operations across various departments [4] International Expansion - Overseas revenue reached 1.94 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.6%, with significant growth in North America and Europe [5] - The company plans to open over 500 new stores internationally this year, with a net increase of 189 stores in the first half [5] North America Market Strategy - The company focuses on large store formats in North America, with new stores expected to achieve 1.5 times the sales efficiency of older stores [6] - A cluster opening strategy is employed to enhance brand presence and marketing efficiency [6][7] TOPTOY Brand Performance - TOPTOY achieved revenue of 400 million in Q2, a year-on-year increase of 87%, with a net increase of 13 stores [8] - The brand aims to enhance sales contributions from proprietary brands and IPs, focusing on markets with high potential [8] Store Format and IP Strategy - The company continues to implement a large store strategy, with significant investments in MINISOLAND and flagship stores [9] - The IP strategy has evolved to include both proprietary and licensed IPs, with plans to launch self-owned IP products in overseas markets [10]

国信证券发布研报称，随着名创优品(09896)国内大店策略优化门店结构并改善运营效率，推动同店销 售逐步改善;同时IP战略强化全球竞争力，强劲推动海外业务和TOP TOY品牌发展，未来随着公司持续 深化IP战略，拓展自有艺术家IP，并加速国内外门店结构升级，主业收入端有望提升，同时经营利润率 有望逐步改善，维持"优于大市"评级。 国信证券主要观点如下： 公司主业经营拐点显现，管理层上调全年指引 公司二季度经营层面改善明显，一方面海内外同店均有所改善，同时公司逆转此前净关店趋势，带动业 绩超预期增长。来看具体财务数据，名创优品单二季度实现营收49.66亿/yoy+23.1%，超出公司此前 18%-21%指引上限。经营利润8.36亿/yoy+11.3%，经调整净利润6.92亿/yoy+10.6%，经调整净利率 13.9%/yoy。 在此基础上，公司管理层上调全年指引，预计Q3整体收入增长25-28%，MINISO品牌国内收入增长中双 到高双(同店增长高单);海外收入加速至30%-35%，同店增长低中单位数;TOPTOY品牌收入增长 70%-80%，同店增长中个位数;Q3经营利润率环比继续改善。全年来看，集团收入同 ...

Core Viewpoint - The company is experiencing a turning point in its main business operations, with preliminary verification of mid-year performance, and is expected to see continued improvement in domestic and international performance driven by the optimization of the large store model and proprietary IP strategy [1][2]. Group 1: Financial Performance - In Q2, the company achieved revenue of 4.966 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23.1%, exceeding the previous guidance of 18%-21% [2]. - Adjusted net profit for Q2 was 0.692 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10.6%, with an adjusted net profit margin of 13.9%, down 1.6 percentage points year-on-year [2]. - The company has raised its full-year guidance, expecting Q3 overall revenue growth of 25%-28% and adjusted operating profit to be between 3.65 billion and 3.85 billion [2]. Group 2: Domestic Brand Performance - Domestic revenue for the MINISO brand in Q2 was 2.62 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%, with same-store sales turning positive [3]. - The company opened 30 new stores in Q2, reversing the trend of net store closures from the first quarter [3]. - Key drivers for same-store growth include improved organizational structure, enhanced product supply, and optimized store operations during holidays [3]. Group 3: International Brand Performance - Overseas revenue for the MINISO brand reached 1.94 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.6%, with a net addition of 94 stores in Q2 [4][5]. - The North American market strategy focuses on large stores and cluster openings, with new stores achieving 1.5 times the sales efficiency of older stores [5]. - The company plans to continue expanding its overseas presence, with a target of adding over 500 new stores this year [4]. Group 4: TOPTOY Brand Performance - TOPTOY achieved revenue of 0.4 billion in Q2, a year-on-year increase of 87%, with a net addition of 13 stores [6]. - The brand's gross margin has significantly improved, and same-store sales have shown single-digit growth [6]. - Future plans include enhancing sales contributions from proprietary brands and IP, focusing on markets with high potential for toy consumption [6]. Group 5: Strategic Initiatives - The company is implementing a dual strategy of opening large stores and developing proprietary IP, with significant progress in both domestic and international markets [7]. - The MINISO LAND and flagship stores are designed to enhance customer experience and increase sales per square meter [7]. - The proprietary IP strategy includes collaborations with artists and the launch of new products, aiming for a total GMV of 1 billion from proprietary IP products this year [7].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Outperform the Market" (maintained) [1][6][23] Core Views - The company is showing signs of a turning point in its main business operations, with mid-year performance beginning to validate this trend. The ongoing implementation of the large store model and proprietary IP strategy is expected to drive continuous improvement in both domestic and international performance [2][3][23] - The domestic large store strategy is optimizing store structure and improving operational efficiency, leading to gradual improvements in same-store sales. The IP strategy is enhancing global competitiveness and significantly driving overseas business and the TOP TOY brand development [2][3][23] Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In Q2, the company achieved revenue of 4.966 billion, a year-on-year increase of 23.1%, exceeding the previous guidance of 18%-21%. Operating profit reached 836 million, up 11.3% year-on-year, while adjusted net profit was 692 million, reflecting a 10.6% increase year-on-year [3][23] - The management has raised the full-year guidance, expecting Q3 overall revenue growth of 25-28%, with domestic MINISO brand revenue growth in the mid to high double digits and overseas revenue accelerating to 30%-35% [3][23] Domestic Business - The domestic revenue for the MINISO brand in Q2 was 2.62 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.6%. Same-store sales have turned positive, with a net increase of 30 stores in Q2, reversing the previous trend of store closures [9][10] - Same-store growth is driven by improved customer spending and enhanced store conversion rates, despite a slight decline in foot traffic [9][10] Overseas Business - Overseas revenue for the MINISO brand reached 1.94 billion, a year-on-year increase of 28.6%. The company plans to add over 500 new stores globally this year, with significant growth in the North American market [13][14] - The North American strategy focuses on large stores and cluster openings, enhancing brand presence and operational efficiency [14][16] TOP TOY Brand - TOP TOY achieved revenue of 400 million in Q2, a year-on-year increase of 87%. The brand is focusing on enhancing its own brand and IP sales contributions, with plans for global expansion [17][19] Strategic Initiatives - The company is advancing its large store strategy both domestically and internationally, with significant investments in MINISO LAND and flagship stores, which have shown higher sales efficiency compared to smaller stores [18][19] - The proprietary IP strategy has evolved into a dual-driven model, focusing on both artist IP and top international licensed IP, with plans to launch self-owned IP products in overseas markets [19][23]

Core Insights - The Chinese潮玩盲盒 industry has experienced a decline in financing activity in recent years, with a peak of 17 financing events in 2021, dropping to only 2 events in 2024, but showing a slight recovery with 7 events from January to August 2025 [1][2] - The financing amounts have also fluctuated, peaking at 1.36 billion yuan in 2021, but dropping to 60 million yuan in 2024, with 283 million yuan raised in the first eight months of 2025 [2] - The industry is currently in a growth phase, primarily driven by A-round and angel investments, with a total of 30 A-round and 26 angel/seed round financing events [5] - Financing activities are concentrated in major cities such as Shanghai, Beijing, and Zhejiang, with Shanghai leading at 20 events, followed by Zhejiang with 16 and Beijing with 14 [6][8] - The investment focus is predominantly on cultural brands, which account for 54% of the investments, while trendy toys represent 35% [12] - The main investors in the潮玩盲盒 industry are investment firms, with notable participants including Sequoia Seed Fund and Alibaba Entrepreneur Fund, while operational companies like泡泡玛特 and 小红书 also play a role [15] - The industry is witnessing active mergers and acquisitions, with major players like Tencent,泡泡玛特, and万达电影 expanding their market presence through strategic acquisitions [17][19] Financing Trends - The潮玩盲盒 industry is in a growth phase, with A-round and angel investments being the primary focus [5] - The most frequent investment locations are Beijing and Shanghai, followed by Zhejiang [20] - Cultural brands are the main investment hotspots in the潮玩盲盒 sector [20] Mergers and Acquisitions - Large enterprises have a competitive advantage in mergers and acquisitions, with companies like Tencent and泡泡玛特 actively pursuing deals to expand their business footprint [20] - Recent acquisitions include strategic investments by阅文集团 in the毛绒潮玩 brand and万达电影's investment in52TOYS, enhancing their IP development capabilities [19]

Group 1 - MINISO and COSMAX have established a joint laboratory to enhance collaboration in skincare technology and product development [1][2] - The partnership aims to leverage COSMAX's expertise in cosmetics R&D and MINISO's consumer insights to create safe, efficient, and cost-effective skincare products [1][2] - This collaboration is a significant step for MINISO to integrate international R&D resources and strengthen its scientific foundation in the skincare sector [2] Group 2 - MINISO focuses on precise consumer demand insights, expanding its basic and functional skincare product lines [2][3] - The joint laboratory will concentrate on "moderate cleansing" and "skin-specific customization," utilizing big data analysis to develop products tailored to different skin types [2] - MINISO has previously collaborated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University to research sensitive skin and pigmentation issues, resulting in effective products like Vitamin B5 soothing cream [3] Group 3 - The company emphasizes an integrated "industry-university-research" model for R&D, aiming for rapid market response and precise product supply [3] - MINISO's founder stated that retail innovation should focus on enhancing consumer experiences and maintaining high-quality products at affordable prices [3] - Future plans include deepening global expansion and channel upgrades while promoting precision and professionalism in the skincare field [3]