Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of RMB 500 million for the first half of 2024, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period last year[1]. - Revenue increased by 17.5% from RMB 831.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 976.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[11]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of RMB 976,396 thousand, an increase from RMB 831,156 thousand in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 17.5%[46]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, reached RMB 976,396 thousand, a 17.5% increase from RMB 831,156 thousand in the same period of 2023[67]. - Revenue from standardized lenses with refractive indices of 1.67 and 1.74 grew by 15.4% and 31.1%, respectively, compared to the first half of 2023[11]. - Customized lens revenue increased by 13.7% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023[11]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of RMB 245,698,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, up from RMB 188,155,000 in the previous year, representing a growth of 30.5%[53]. - Profit rose by 31.6% from RMB 158.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 208.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[11]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 208,732 thousand, compared to RMB 158,576 thousand in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 31.6%[47]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company provided a future outlook, projecting a revenue growth of 25% for the second half of 2024, driven by new product launches and market expansion[1]. - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 10% market share by the end of 2025[1]. - A strategic acquisition of a local optical technology firm was announced, expected to enhance product offerings and increase market competitiveness[1]. - The company aims to launch three new products in Q4 2024, which are anticipated to contribute an additional RMB 100 million in revenue[1]. Research and Development - Investment in R&D increased by 30%, totaling RMB 150 million, focusing on innovative optical technologies and product enhancements[1]. - Research and development costs increased to RMB 48,399 thousand, compared to RMB 30,699 thousand in the previous year, representing a 57.5% increase[71]. Financial Position - Total assets increased by 9.8% from RMB 1,984.3 million as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 2,178.7 million as of June 30, 2024[19]. - Total liabilities increased by 22.1% from RMB 589.4 million as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 719.5 million as of June 30, 2024[19]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 63.9% from RMB 330.5 million as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 541.7 million as of June 30, 2024, mainly due to increased cash generated from operating activities[19]. - The company’s total reserves as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 1,032,578,000, compared to RMB 808,990,000 as of June 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of 27.7%[52]. - The company’s retained earnings as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 680,496,000, up from RMB 557,084,000 at the beginning of the period, indicating an increase of 22.1%[52]. Expenses and Costs - Selling and distribution expenses rose by 20.4% from RMB 44.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 53.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[12]. - Administrative expenses increased by 29.6% from RMB 73.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 94.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to ongoing R&D investments[13]. - The total tax expense for the period was RMB 36,966 thousand, compared to RMB 29,578 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a 25.0% increase[75]. - Interest expenses on bank loans decreased to RMB 4,605 thousand from RMB 7,393 thousand, a reduction of 37.9%[72]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has maintained high standards of corporate governance, adhering to all provisions of the corporate governance code as of June 30, 2024, except for a deviation noted in clause C.2.1[38]. - The company has confirmed compliance with the standard rules regarding securities trading by directors and supervisors for the six months ending June 30, 2024[40]. - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2024[41]. Employee and Welfare - As of June 30, 2024, the company employed a total of 2,756 employees across China, Japan, the United States, and Mexico[29]. - Employee welfare expenses, including salaries and bonuses, amounted to approximately RMB 206.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[29]. Dividends - Proposed interim dividend of RMB 0.12 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to no dividend for the same period in 2023[24]. - The company proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.20 per share, totaling RMB 85,320,000, which was approved at the annual general meeting on June 4, 2024[78]. - The company paid a final dividend of RMB 0.20 per ordinary share on August 2, 2024, totaling RMB 85,320,000[103]. Other Financial Metrics - The gross margin improved to 45%, up from 40% in the previous year, due to cost optimization strategies[1]. - Overall gross margin improved from 37.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to 39.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024[12]. - The company recognized a loss from an associate of RMB 1,446,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a gain of RMB 37,000 in the same period of 2023[53].
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