Revenue and Profit Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 11,835.893 million, a decrease of 3.0% compared to RMB 12,204.605 million in the same period of 2023[3] - The company's overall revenue for the first half of 2024 decreased by 3.0% year-on-year to approximately RMB 11,835,893,000, compared to RMB 12,204,605,000 in the same period of 2023[95] - Group revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 12,204,605 thousand, with the largest contribution from the tissue products segment at RMB 7,170,110 thousand[48] - Gross profit margin increased to 33.3% in 2024 from 31.0% in 2023[3] - Gross profit increased by 3.9% to approximately RMB 3,936,242,000, with gross margin rising to 33.3% from 31.0% in the first half of 2023[96] - Operating profit rose by 11.4% to RMB 1,895.891 million in 2024 from RMB 1,701.681 million in 2023[3] - Operating profit rose by 11.4% to approximately RMB 1,895,891,000, and net profit attributable to shareholders increased by 15.0% to RMB 1,408,992,000[96] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the company increased by 14.9% to RMB 1,408.992 million in 2024 from RMB 1,225.768 million in 2023[3] - The company's net profit attributable to equity holders was RMB 1,225,768 thousand, with a basic earnings per share of RMB 1.055[48][54] - Net profit for the period was RMB 1,408,992 thousand, contributing to a comprehensive income of RMB 1,430,532 thousand[14] - Basic earnings per share were RMB 1.234 in 2024, compared to RMB 1.055 in 2023[3] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was 1,162,121 thousand shares[54] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 46,430.098 million, up from RMB 40,215.901 million as of December 31, 2023[10] - Total assets as of June 30, 2023, amounted to RMB 48,397,012 thousand, with cash and bank deposits being the largest component at RMB 26,749,710 thousand[48] - The group's total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 46,430,098 thousand, with cash and bank deposits totaling RMB 21,023,706 thousand[46] - Cash and bank balances increased to RMB 21,023.706 million in 2024 from RMB 18,189.943 million in 2023[10] - Total cash and bank deposits reached RMB 21,023,706,000 as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 18,189,943,000 at the end of 2023[69] - As of June 30, 2024, the company had cash and bank deposits, long-term bank deposits, and restricted bank deposits totaling approximately RMB 26,075,451,000, an increase from RMB 19,628,406,000 as of December 31, 2023[114] - Total equity increased to RMB 21,068,770 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 20,629,851 thousand at the end of 2023[12] - Total liabilities rose to RMB 25,361,328 thousand, up from RMB 19,586,050 thousand at the end of 2023, primarily due to an increase in borrowings[12] - Total liabilities stood at RMB 25,361,328 thousand, including borrowings of RMB 20,670,121 thousand[46] - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2023, were RMB 28,116,975 thousand, with borrowings constituting the largest portion at RMB 23,859,992 thousand[48] - The company's financial liabilities as of June 30, 2024, totaled RMB 25,060,757 thousand, with short-term liabilities (less than one year) accounting for RMB 22,589,002 thousand[31] - The company's borrowings increased to RMB 20,670,121 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 14,237,625 thousand at the end of 2023[31] - Total borrowings increased by RMB 19,487,199 thousand during the first half of 2024, with repayments of RMB 13,085,006 thousand[77] - The company's debt-to-equity ratio as of June 30, 2024, was approximately 99.1%, up from 69.8% as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to low-cost funding supporting operations[115] Cash Flow and Financing Activities - Cash and cash equivalents increased by RMB 152,374 thousand to RMB 8,180,200 thousand as of June 30, 2024[16] - Cash and cash equivalents, including bank demand deposits and short-term highly liquid investments, totaled RMB 8,180,200,000 as of June 30, 2024[69] - Operating activities generated net cash of RMB 1,558,348 thousand, a decrease from RMB 1,938,954 thousand in the same period last year[16] - Investment activities used net cash of RMB 6,520,453 thousand, mainly due to increased purchases of property, plant, and equipment[16] - Financing activities generated net cash of RMB 5,114,479 thousand, driven by increased borrowings of RMB 19,487,199 thousand[16] - The company completed the issuance of two batches of ultra-short-term financing bills in March 2024, totaling RMB 5 billion, with a coupon rate of 2.1% and a maturity of 180 to 182 days[115] - The company issued two ultra-short-term financing bills totaling RMB 5,000,000 thousand with an interest rate of 2.10% and maturing in September 2024[75] Inventory and Accounts Receivable - Inventory turnover days increased to 38 days in 2024 from 33 days in 2023[3] - Accounts receivable and notes turnover days decreased to 39 days in 2024 from 43 days in 2023[3] - Accounts receivable and notes receivable increased to RMB 2,787,244,000 as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 2,718,998,000 at the end of 2023[66] Financial Risk and Management - The company's financial risk management policies remained unchanged since the end of the previous year[27] - The company's financial liabilities are categorized into maturity groups, with the majority (RMB 22,589,002 thousand) due within one year[31] - The company's financial liabilities are subject to market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, with no significant changes in risk management policies[27] - The group's financial risk management team reports directly to the CFO and audit committee, with valuation processes reviewed at least every six months[41] Shareholder Equity and Dividends - Retained earnings grew to RMB 17,839,658 thousand, up from RMB 17,391,515 thousand at the end of 2023[12] - The company paid dividends of RMB 797,245 thousand for the 2023 final dividend[14] - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.70 per share, totaling RMB 813,485,000, consistent with the previous year[97] - The company will pay an interim dividend of RMB 0.70 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, unchanged from the previous year[131] - The company will suspend share registration from September 11 to September 13, 2024, for the interim dividend distribution[132] Business Segment Performance - The sanitary napkin product segment contributed the highest revenue at RMB 3,146,946 thousand, followed by tissue products at RMB 6,950,578 thousand[46] - Sales revenue for the sanitary napkin business decreased by 2.2% to approximately RMB 3,146,946,000, but outperformed the overall industry's negative growth[98] - Gross margin for the sanitary napkin business improved to 62.7% in the first half of 2024, up from 61.8% in the same period last year[99] - Tissue business sales revenue decreased by 3.1% YoY to approximately RMB 6,950,578,000 in the first half of 2024, accounting for 58.7% of the company's total revenue[100] - Tissue product gross margin increased to 19.6% in the first half of 2024, up from 17.7% in the same period last year, driven by lower wood pulp costs and higher sales of premium products[100] - Wet wipes business achieved explosive growth with a 20.4% YoY increase in sales revenue to approximately RMB 591,953,000, accounting for 8.5% of the tissue business sales[101] - Wet wipes gross margin reached 52.2%, the highest among tissue products, with strong growth momentum expected to continue[101] - The diaper business sales increased by 7.0% to approximately RMB 711,624,000, with a gross margin of 45.3% in the first half of 2024, up from 36.0% in the same period last year[105] - The adult diaper business accounted for 22.5% of sales, benefiting from the growing domestic adult incontinence market[105] E-commerce and New Retail - E-commerce and new retail sales accounted for approximately 32.0% of total sales, up from 29.0% in the first half of 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.5%[96] - E-commerce and new retail channels sales for tissue business grew over 6.0%, accounting for 36.4% of tissue sales[103] - The new retail channel contributed 36.4%, 25.6%, and 53.5% to the sales of tissue, sanitary napkins, and diaper businesses, respectively[110] - The e-commerce and new retail channels sales grew by 6.5% to over RMB 3.76 billion, accounting for 31.8% of total sales in the first half of 2024[110] Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for the first half of 2024 were approximately RMB 774,423,000, a decrease from RMB 989,348,000 in the first half of 2023, mainly used to increase production capacity[115] - The company's capital commitments for machinery and equipment as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 553,298,000, compared to RMB 539,801,000 as of December 31, 2023[92] - The company's capital commitments for leased land and buildings as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 597,671,000, compared to RMB 729,342,000 as of December 31, 2023[92] - The company's joint venture investments increased by RMB 3,000,000 in the first half of 2024, with a net profit contribution of RMB 1,000[89] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company adheres to the "Standard Code" of the Listing Rules and confirms full compliance by all directors[134] - The company maintains high corporate governance standards and complies with the "Corporate Governance Code" of the Listing Rules, except for one independent non-executive director who was unable to attend the annual general meeting due to other commitments[135] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024[133] Employee and Management Compensation - The company employed approximately 24,000 employees as of June 30, 2024, and implemented a more scientific and reasonable "target salary" system to improve employee efficiency[116] - The company's management compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 13,951,000, compared to RMB 27,003,000 in the same period of 2023[93] - Total employee training hours exceeded 202,300 hours, and 101 employees were promoted to management positions[126] ESG and Sustainability Initiatives - The company's MSCI ESG rating reached "BBB," and it was included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for two consecutive years, reflecting improved ESG transparency and performance[119] - The company focused on green innovation, exploring biodegradable materials and establishing a biodegradability evaluation system to enhance product sustainability[120] - Hengan Group's six paper companies have all obtained FSC/CoC certification, and 100% of pulp suppliers have FSC or PEFC system certificates[124] - Hengan (China) Paper Co., Ltd. was the only company in the tissue paper and tissue paper industry to be selected for the 2023 "Key Industry Energy Efficiency Leader Enterprise List"[124] - Hengan Group has implemented the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System and established a Safety Management Committee[127] - Hengan Group launched the fifth phase of its comprehensive safety work project in the first half of 2024, aiming for "zero hidden dangers, zero violations, and zero accidents"[127] Future Outlook and Strategic Plans - The company expects continued pressure on investment and consumer confidence due to geopolitical tensions, trade frictions, and high interest rates in the second half of 2024[128] - The company expects wood pulp prices to rebound in the second half of 2024 and plans to offset the impact on gross margin by reducing costs, increasing the proportion of high-end products, and improving sales performance[129] - The company will continue to focus on its three core strategies: "focus on main business," "brand leadership," and "long-termism," to ensure sustainable development[129] - The company plans to optimize its product brand image through strategies such as upgrading product quality, changing packaging, and precise marketing resource allocation[129] - The company is implementing technological upgrades, including using IBM's blockchain platform (IBP) to enhance supply chain management efficiency and migrating SAP systems to the cloud[130] - The company plans to expand production capacity and upgrade technology, including establishing a new base in Fujian and expanding tissue production capacity in Guangdong, with some new capacities expected to be operational in the second half of 2024 and 2025[130] Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Hengan Group donated 2,000 hygiene gift packages to female soldiers stationed in the western border of China in January 2024[122] - Hengan Group donated 20 million RMB to the Autism Care Fund through the Quanzhou Charity Federation in April 2024[122] - Hengan Group donated 1,630 gift packages to nurses at Xiamen University Affiliated First Hospital in May 2024[122]
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