Financial Performance - Total achieved cases increased by 60.3% from approximately 95,400 cases in the first half of 2023 to approximately 152,900 cases in the first half of 2024[7] - Revenue increased by 39.8% from approximately RMB 616.3 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately RMB 861.5 million in the first half of 2024[7] - Gross profit increased by 47.1% from approximately RMB 365.7 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately RMB 537.9 million in the first half of 2024[7] - Gross margin increased by 3.1 percentage points from approximately 59.3% in the first half of 2023 to approximately 62.4% in the first half of 2024[7] - Adjusted net profit increased by 95.8% from approximately RMB 36.6 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately RMB 71.7 million in the first half of 2024[8] - Revenue increased by 39.8% from RMB 616.3 million in the first half of 2023 to RMB 861.5 million in the first half of 2024[31] - Revenue from invisible orthodontic solutions grew by 8.5% to RMB 600.1 million, driven by increased case volume in the Chinese market[32] - Revenue from product sales surged by 363.1% to RMB 252.4 million, primarily due to strong growth in international business[32] - Gross profit increased by 47.1% to RMB 537.9 million, with gross margin improving from 59.3% to 62.4%[35] - Gross margin for invisible orthodontic solutions improved to 65.0%, up from 61.7% in the previous year[36] - Adjusted net margin increased to 8.3% in the first half of 2024, up from 5.9% in the same period of 2023[68] - Revenue increased to RMB 861.498 million in the first half of 2024, up from RMB 616.329 million in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 39.8%[129] - Gross profit rose to RMB 537.866 million in H1 2024, compared to RMB 365.729 million in H1 2023, reflecting a 47.1% increase[129] - Operating profit improved significantly to RMB 3.681 million in H1 2024 from an operating loss of RMB 16.341 million in H1 2023[129] - Net profit attributable to the company's owners decreased to RMB 22.479 million in H1 2024 from RMB 32.308 million in H1 2023, a decline of 30.4%[129] - Total revenue for the period was RMB 3,606,766 thousand[137] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 72,814 thousand[137] - Revenue for the first half of 2024 reached 1.2 billion compared to the same period last year[200] - Operating margin improved to 25%, up from 22% in the previous year[200] - The company issued a revenue guidance of 300 million in revenue by the end of 2024[200] Product Development and Innovation - The company launched new products such as "Angel Pad" and "A6 Plate" to improve orthodontic treatment efficiency and patient experience[14] - Introduced the "KiD Max" product line for children, covering full-cycle management of dental and jaw development[15] - Launched the "iOrtho Digital Orthodontic Intelligent Service Platform" with tools like "iSmile Maker" and "iDiagnose AI" for enhanced patient diagnosis and treatment planning[18] - The "MOOELI" digital solution supported over 1,500 clinics and covered more than 150,000 patients in China[10] - The company plans to invest 500 million in new technology R&D over the next 12 months[200] - A new product line is set to launch in Q4 2024, targeting a 15% market share in the premium segment[200] Operational Efficiency and Sustainability - The company advanced "green manufacturing" and "intelligent unmanned production," enhancing production efficiency and sustainability[25][26] - Two provincial-level smart factories were recognized, including the Chuangmei base, which was named a "2024 Jiangsu Province Intelligent Manufacturing Factory"[26] - The company plans to focus on high-quality growth through digitalization, globalization, and expanding overseas markets[27] - Capital expenditures increased from RMB 55.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 108.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, mainly for the construction of the Chuangmei base[56] - The company allocated HKD 1,252.5 million for the construction of the Chuangmei base, with HKD 536.1 million utilized and HKD 716.4 million remaining as of June 30, 2024[122] - Capital expenditures for the first half of 2024 were 800 million, primarily allocated to infrastructure and technology upgrades[200] Financial Position and Cash Flow - Adjusted segment operating profit for the China market increased by 67.1% from approximately RMB 67.2 million in the first half of 2023 to RMB 112.2 million in the first half of 2024[7] - Adjusted segment operating profit margin for the China market increased by 6 percentage points from approximately 11.7% in the first half of 2023 to approximately 17.7% in the first half of 2024[7] - Adjusted segment operating loss for the international market was approximately RMB 114.2 million in the first half of 2024 due to ongoing expansion[8] - Sales and marketing expenses rose by 68.1% to RMB 343.1 million, driven by business expansion[38] - Administrative expenses increased by 30.9% from RMB 120.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 157.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024[39] - R&D expenses decreased from RMB 86.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 74.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024[40] - Net impairment loss on financial assets decreased from RMB 4.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 1.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024[41] - Other income increased significantly from RMB 5.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 51.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, due to increased interest from fixed deposits[42] - Net profit decreased by 49.7% from RMB 29.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 14.7 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, with a net profit margin of 1.7% compared to 4.8% in the previous period[50] - Cash and cash equivalents, including fixed deposits, increased from RMB 2,689.5 million as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 2,810.3 million as of June 30, 2024[52] - Net cash used in investing activities increased from RMB 595.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 1,903.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to the purchase of fixed deposits[53] - The company recorded a net exchange loss of RMB 7.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net exchange gain of RMB 14.8 million in the same period in 2023[55] - Property, plant, and equipment increased significantly to RMB 22,318 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 2,539 thousand as of December 31, 2023[58] - Total assets rose to RMB 24,648 thousand as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 2,539 thousand as of December 31, 2023[58] - Net margin decreased to 1.7% in the first half of 2024, down from 4.8% in the same period of 2023[68] - Current ratio declined to 2.9 as of June 30, 2024, compared to 4.2 as of December 31, 2023[68] - Bank borrowings totaled approximately RMB 324.0 million as of June 30, 2024, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 9.9%[66] - Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2024 was RMB 109,145 thousand, compared to RMB 28,663 thousand in the same period of 2023[78] - Adjusted net profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 71,650 thousand, up from RMB 36,597 thousand in the same period of 2023[78] - Total assets grew to RMB 5.094 billion as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 4.757 billion at the end of 2023, an increase of 7.1%[131] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 949.215 million as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 2.690 billion at the end of 2023, a reduction of 64.7%[131] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 1.806 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 1.349 billion at the end of 2023, a rise of 33.9%[132] - Equity attributable to the company's owners decreased to RMB 3.232 billion as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 3.340 billion at the end of 2023, a decline of 3.2%[131] - Research and development expenses decreased to RMB 74.868 million in H1 2024 from RMB 86.121 million in H1 2023, a reduction of 13.1%[129] - Basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 0.13 in H1 2024 from RMB 0.19 in H1 2023, a decline of 31.6%[129] - Total assets amounted to RMB 3,602,197 thousand[137] - Total liabilities were RMB 1,553 thousand[137] - Shareholders' equity stood at RMB 3,428,657 thousand[137] - Cash and cash equivalents were RMB 96,436 thousand[137] - Non-controlling interests amounted to RMB 100,991 thousand[137] - The company's share capital was RMB 110 thousand[137] - Retained earnings were RMB 428,058 thousand[137] - Operating cash outflow increased to RMB 129.202 million in H1 2024, compared to RMB 93.027 million in H1 2023[141] - Investment cash outflow surged to RMB 1,903.454 million in H1 2024, up from RMB 595.938 million in H1 2023, driven by increased purchases of property, plant, and equipment[141] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 1,744.144 million in H1 2024, compared to a decrease of RMB 715.762 million in H1 2023[141] - The company acquired a subsidiary for RMB 23.895 million in H1 2023, with no similar acquisition in H1 2024[141] - The company invested RMB 30 million in associates and joint ventures in H1 2024, with no such investment in H1 2023[141] - The company's cash and cash equivalents at the end of H1 2024 stood at RMB 949.215 million, down from RMB 3,028.317 million at the end of H1 2023[141] - Total liabilities increased from RMB 913,047 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 1,378,292 thousand as of June 30, 2024, reflecting a significant rise in financial obligations[152] - The company maintained a net cash position as of both June 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, indicating strong liquidity management[156] - Financial assets measured at fair value totaled RMB 917,586 thousand as of June 30, 2024, with RMB 651,819 thousand classified under Level 2 and RMB 265,767 thousand under Level 3[157] - Investments in non-listed companies under Level 3 fair value increased from RMB 242,268 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 258,396 thousand as of June 30, 2024[157][160] - Derivative financial assets under Level 3 decreased from RMB 8,597 thousand as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 7,371 thousand as of June 30, 2024[157][160] - The company's capital management strategy includes adjusting dividend payments, issuing new shares, or selling assets to reduce debt, aiming to optimize the capital structure[155] - The fair value hierarchy categorizes financial instruments into three levels based on observable and unobservable inputs, with Level 2 and Level 3 valuations relying on market data and specific assumptions[158][161][162] - The company uses valuation techniques such as Black-Scholes models and recent financing rounds to estimate the fair value of Level 3 financial instruments[166] - A dedicated team manages the valuation of Level 2 and Level 3 financial instruments, with external experts consulted when necessary[167] - Key inputs for Level 3 valuations include expected volatility, risk-free rates, and market multiples, derived from comparable companies and recent transactions[168][169] - Revenue from invisible orthodontic solutions increased to RMB 600,061 thousand in H1 2024, up from RMB 553,224 thousand in H1 2023[172] - Total revenue for H1 2024 reached RMB 861,498 thousand, compared to RMB 616,329 thousand in H1 2023[172] - Revenue from product sales (including intraoral scanners and orthodontic products) surged to RMB 252,421 thousand in H1 2024, up from RMB 54,512 thousand in H1 2023[172] - Mainland China contributed RMB 633,260 thousand in revenue, while other countries and regions contributed RMB 228,238 thousand in H1 2024[175] - Non-current assets in Mainland China decreased to RMB 692,809 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 778,183 thousand as of December 31, 2023[177] - Non-current assets in other countries and regions increased significantly to RMB 465,508 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 259,663 thousand as of December 31, 2023[177] - Employee benefit expenses rose to RMB 464,371 thousand in H1 2024, up from RMB 327,216 thousand in H1 2023[179] - Advertising and promotion expenses nearly doubled to RMB 85,206 thousand in H1 2024, compared to RMB 44,901 thousand in H1 2023[179] - Logistics costs increased to RMB 43,397 thousand in H1 2024, up from RMB 13,020 thousand in H1 2023[179] - The fair value of equity investments in non-listed companies increased to RMB 258,396 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 242,268 thousand as of December 31, 2023[171] - Other income increased significantly to RMB 51,360 thousand in 2024 from RMB 5,165 thousand in 2023, driven by government grants and interest income from fixed deposits[181] - Net financial income decreased to RMB 14,351 thousand in 2024 from RMB 52,054 thousand in 2023, primarily due to lower interest income from bank deposits[182] - Income tax expense decreased to RMB 2,803 thousand in 2024 from RMB 6,267 thousand in 2023, reflecting changes in deferred tax and preferential tax rates for high-tech enterprises[183] - The company's subsidiaries in China enjoy a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15% due to their status as high-tech enterprises[185] - R&D expenses can be deducted at an additional 100% for tax purposes under new regulations effective from 2022[186] - The company's subsidiaries in Hong Kong are subject to a profits tax rate of 16.5%[186] - The company is exempt from income tax and capital gains tax in the Cayman Islands[187] - The company's basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 0.13 in 2024 from RMB 0.19 in 2023, reflecting lower net profit attributable to shareholders[191] - The company has potential dilutive shares from restricted stock units and share options issued before and after the IPO[193] - Net profit attributable to the company's owners decreased to RMB 22,479 thousand in the first half of 2024, down from RMB 32,308 thousand in the same period of
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