TOPSPORTS(06110)2024-10-23 11:58Revenue and Profit Performance - Revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2024, was RMB 13,054.7 million, a decrease of 7.9% compared to RMB 14,176.5 million in the same period in 2023[1][2] - Net profit attributable to equity holders was RMB 873.8 million, a 34.7% decrease from RMB 1,337.2 million in 2023, with a net profit margin of 6.7%, compared to 9.4% in 2023[1][2] - Total revenue for the first six months of 2024 was RMB 13,054.7 million, a decrease from RMB 14,176.5 million in the same period of 2023[13] - Company revenue declined 7.9% year-on-year to RMB 13,054.7 million, with gross margin down 3.6 percentage points to 41.1%[29] - Net profit attributable to equity holders decreased 34.7% year-on-year to RMB 873.8 million, with profit margin down 2.7 percentage points to 6.7%[29] - The company's revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2024, was RMB 13,054.7 million, a decrease of 7.9% compared to the same period in 2023[42] - Operating profit for the six months ended August 31, 2024, was RMB 1,120.9 million, a decrease of 35.1% year-on-year[42] - Net profit attributable to equity holders for the six months ended August 31, 2024, was RMB 873.8 million, a decrease of 34.7% compared to the same period in 2023[42] - Total revenue decreased by 7.9% to RMB 13,054.7 million[44] - Operating profit decreased by 35.1% to RMB 1,120.9 million[45] - Net profit attributable to equity holders decreased by 34.7% to RMB 873.8 million[45] Gross Profit and Margin - Gross profit for the period was RMB 5,362.4 million, down 15.4% from RMB 6,340.8 million in 2023, with a gross margin of 41.1%, compared to 44.7% in 2023[1][2] - Gross profit decreased by 15.4% to RMB 5,362.4 million, with gross margin dropping to 41.1% from 44.7%[46] Operating Profit and Margin - Operating profit decreased to RMB 1,120.9 million, a 35.1% decline from RMB 1,725.9 million in 2023, with an operating profit margin of 8.6%, down from 12.2%[1][2] Earnings Per Share - Basic and diluted earnings per share were RMB 14.09 cents, down from RMB 21.56 cents in 2023[1][2] - Basic earnings per share were RMB 14.09 cents, a decline from RMB 21.56 cents in the same period last year[19] - Basic earnings per share decreased by 34.7% to RMB 14.09 cents[51] Inventory and Turnover - Inventory turnover days increased to 148.3 days, compared to 140.9 days in 2023[1] - Inventory increased by 6.4% YoY to RMB 6,119.9 million as of August 31, 2024, but decreased by 2.6% sequentially[34] - Inventory increased by 6.4% to RMB 6,119.9 million[47] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of August 31, 2024, were RMB 14,915.6 million, up from RMB 14,544.0 million as of February 29, 2024[4][5] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 5,409.3 million as of August 31, 2024, from RMB 4,693.6 million as of February 29, 2024[4][5] - Net asset value decreased to RMB 9,506.3 million as of August 31, 2024, from RMB 9,850.4 million as of February 29, 2024[5] Cash Flow and Financing - The company maintained a net cash position with a leverage ratio of 0% as of August 31, 2024[1] - Operating cash flow increased to RMB 2,613.5 million in the first six months of 2024, up from RMB 2,550.8 million in the same period of 2023[6] - Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 110.4 million in the first six months of 2024, compared to RMB 43.6 million in the same period of 2023[6] - Net cash used in financing activities decreased to RMB 1,619.5 million in the first six months of 2024 from RMB 1,716.4 million in the same period of 2023[6] - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 2,839.6 million at the end of August 2024, up from RMB 1,956.0 million at the beginning of the period[6] - Cash and cash equivalents stood at RMB 2,839.6 million as of August 31, 2024, with operating cash flow increasing 2.5% year-on-year to RMB 2,613.5 million[29] - Operating cash flow increased by RMB 22.2 million to RMB 2,702.9 million for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to RMB 2,680.7 million for the same period in 2023[53] - Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 110.4 million for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to RMB 43.6 million for the same period in 2023[53] - Net cash used in financing activities was RMB 1,619.5 million for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to RMB 1,716.4 million for the same period in 2023[53] - The company's net cash position improved to RMB 2,039.6 million as of August 31, 2024, compared to RMB 1,362.0 million as of February 29, 2024[53] - The company's leverage ratio remained in a net cash position as of August 31, 2024, with net cash exceeding short-term borrowings by RMB 2,039.6 million[54] - The company repaid short-term borrowings of RMB 720.1 million and paid dividends totaling RMB 1,240.3 million during the six months ended August 31, 2024[53] Expenses and Costs - Total sales, distribution, and administrative expenses amounted to RMB 12,009.2 million, a decrease from RMB 12,498.3 million in the same period last year[15] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased to RMB 3,821.9 million, accounting for 29.3% of total revenue[47] - General and administrative expenses decreased to RMB 495.0 million, accounting for 3.8% of total revenue[47] - Total employee costs for the six months ended August 31, 2024, were RMB 1,361.5 million, accounting for 10.4% of the company's revenue[56] Taxation - Income tax expenses totaled RMB 234.6 million, down from RMB 370.9 million in the prior year[17] - The company's subsidiaries in China are subject to a 25% corporate income tax rate, while those in Hong Kong are subject to a 16.5% profits tax rate[18] Dividends - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 14.00 cents per share, totaling RMB 868.2 million[22] - Interim dividend for the fiscal year ending February 28, 2025, was declared at RMB 0.14 per ordinary share, with a payout ratio of 99.4%, up from 74.2% in the same period last year[29] - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.14 per share, totaling RMB 868.2 million, to be paid on or around December 19, 2024[57] Store and Sales Performance - The company adjusted offline store network layout, focusing on efficiency and quality, with new stores mainly targeting core brand flagship stores and professional vertical brands[30] - The number of directly operated stores decreased by 6.4% YoY to 5,813 as of August 31, 2024, with gross sales area down by 1.9% YoY[31] - Total sales area decreased by 1.9% YoY, while single-store sales area increased by 4.8% YoY as of August 31, 2024[32] - Retail business revenue decreased by 8.9% to RMB 10,924.7 million, accounting for 83.7% of total revenue[44] - Wholesale business revenue decreased by 2.2% to RMB 2,035.4 million, accounting for 15.6% of total revenue[44] Online and Digital Sales - The company's mini-program stores exceeded 2,500, with live-streaming accounts surpassing 300, both showing significant YoY growth[33] - TikTok live-streaming sales increased by approximately 200% YoY, ranking first in the sports and outdoor category on the platform[33] - Direct online sales accounted for about 30% of total direct sales, including both public and private domains[33] User and Membership Data - The company's user base expanded to 81 million, with new user acquisition strategies including mini-program pages and group-buying tools[36] - The company implemented personalized product recommendations and marketing strategies through refined user segmentation and behavior analysis[36] - The company's repurchase members contributed approximately 60-70% of the total member consumption, showing stable year-on-year performance[37] - High-value members, although accounting for only mid-single digits in the total number of consuming members, contributed nearly 40% of the total sales, with significantly higher average spending per customer[37] - The cumulative number of users reached 81.0 million as of August 31, 2024[38] - Members contributed 93.7% of the total in-store retail sales (including VAT) during the period[38] Brand and Product Strategy - Revenue from core brands (Nike and Adidas) accounted for 87.0% of total revenue, while other brands contributed 12.3%[43] - The company expanded its brand cooperation matrix, including partnerships with HOKA ONE ONE, KAILAS, and norda, to capture growth potential in niche outdoor and professional sports segments[39] - The company plans to focus on omnichannel retail, user engagement, innovative formats, and services to drive long-term growth[41] Employee and Workforce - The total number of employees decreased by 3.2% YoY to 28,941 as of August 31, 2024[35] - The company had 28,941 employees as of August 31, 2024, a decrease from 29,458 employees as of February 29, 2024[56] Investments and Capital Expenditure - The company invested RMB 157.3 million in property, plant, and equipment, and intangible assets during the six months ended August 31, 2024[53] Corporate Governance - The Remuneration Committee consists of three members, including two independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Hua Bin as the chairman[62] - The Remuneration Committee is responsible for recommending compensation policies and structures for directors and senior management, as well as reviewing performance-based remuneration[62] - No directors have waived or agreed to waive any remuneration, and the company has not paid any compensation for joining or leaving the company[62] - The Nomination Committee is responsible for identifying, screening, and recommending suitable candidates for the board, with Mr. Wong Wai Tak as the chairman[63] - The company maintained the minimum public shareholding requirement as per the listing rules[65] - The board of directors includes executive directors Mr. Yu Wu and Mr. Leung Kam Kwan, non-executive directors Mr. Sheng Fang, Ms. Weng Wan Jing, and Ms. Hu Xiaoling, and independent non-executive directors Mr. Lam Yiu Kin, Mr. Hua Bin, and Mr. Wong Wai Tak[65] - The interim results announcement was published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website[65] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the review period[64] Economic and Market Context - China's GDP grew 5.0% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, while total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3.7%, below GDP growth[28] Accounting Standards - The company adopted new accounting standards and amendments, including IFRS 16 and IAS 1, effective from March 1, 2024[9] - The company's financial performance is not expected to be significantly impacted by new accounting standards and amendments that will become effective in the future[11] Geographic Revenue and Assets - All of the company's revenue is derived from external customers in China, and the majority of its non-current assets are located in China[12] Trade Receivables and Payables - Trade receivables stood at RMB 949.4 million, with 97.4% of receivables aged within 30 days[24] - Trade payables increased to RMB 846.8 million as of August 31, 2024, up from RMB 387.1 million as of February 29, 2024, with 0-30 days aging accounting for the majority[25] Borrowings and Interest Rates - Short-term borrowings rose to RMB 950.0 million as of August 31, 2024, compared to RMB 720.1 million as of February 29, 2024, with unsecured loans at RMB 500.0 million and secured loans at RMB 450.0 million[26] - The weighted average annual interest rate for unsecured bank loans decreased to 2.1% as of August 31, 2024, from 2.8% as of February 29, 2024[27] Inventory Costs - Inventory costs recognized as expenses and included in cost of sales were RMB 7,601.7 million, down from RMB 7,824.2 million in the previous year[23] Net Financing Costs - Net financing costs were RMB (12.5) million, compared to RMB (18.3) million in the previous year[16] Other Income - Other income, including government subsidies, increased to RMB 77.2 million in the first six months of 2024 from RMB 46.2 million in the same period of 2023[14]