Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of 323.9millionforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2023,representinga31.8245.8 million in the same period of 2022[2]. - The company achieved a net profit of 3.4million,asignificantturnaroundfromanetlossof55.7 million in the prior year, marking a 106.1% improvement[4]. - Total revenue for the first half of 2023 reached 312.7million,a30.5239.8 million in the same period of 2022[9]. - The company reported a profit attributable to shareholders of 3,541,000forthesixmonthsendedJune30,2023,asignificantrecoveryfromalossof55,723,000 in the same period of 2022[64]. - The company reported a net loss of 9,962thousandforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2023,comparedtoanetlossof41,221 thousand in the same period of 2022[59]. Revenue Growth - Restaurant operating revenue increased by 30.4% to 312.7million,upfrom239.8 million year-over-year, driven by improved performance and increased customer traffic post-COVID[8]. - The increase in revenue was primarily attributed to a 72.9millionriseinrestaurantoperatingincome[7].−TheSoutheastAsiaregioncontributed185,996 thousand in revenue, representing an 11.0% increase from 167,222thousandintheprioryear[55].−Revenuefromotherbusinesssegments,includinghotpotcondimentsandingredients,surgedto6.9 million from 1.9million,agrowthof263.249.1, down from 51.7,adeclineof5.015.6 thousand, an increase from 14.2thousandinthesameperiodlastyear[3].−Therestaurant−leveloperatingprofitmarginimprovedto8.3109.3 million, but the percentage of revenue decreased from 35.3% to 33.7%[20]. - Employee costs increased by 19.0% from 90.5millionforthesixmonthsendedJune30,2022,to107.7 million for the same period in 2023, while the percentage of employee costs to revenue decreased from 36.8% to 33.3%[21]. - Rental and related expenses rose by 12.5% from 5.6millionto6.3 million, primarily due to increased property management fees associated with restaurant network expansion[22]. - Utility expenses surged by 41.6% from 8.9millionto12.6 million, attributed to the increase in the number of restaurants and higher utility rates in certain jurisdictions[23]. Expansion and Strategic Plans - Future expansion plans include entering new markets such as the Philippines, Cambodia, and various European countries, while optimizing management structures for new store openings[6]. - The company aims to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency through continuous staff training and service improvements[6]. - The company plans to continue seeking strategic investment opportunities that can provide synergistic benefits[37]. Financial Position and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 26.6% from 93.9millionasofDecember31,2022,to118.9 million as of June 30, 2023, primarily due to enhanced business operations[36]. - Non-current liabilities decreased from 266,380thousandasofDecember31,2022,to242,916 thousand as of June 30, 2023, representing a reduction of approximately 8.8%[45]. - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2023, were 28,070,000,adecreasefrom31,663,000 at the end of 2022[73]. - The company has no significant contingent liabilities or major lawsuits that could adversely affect its business as of June 30, 2023[40]. Governance and Compliance - The group has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and has complied with all applicable principles and provisions during the reporting period[83]. - The group has successfully separated the roles of Chairman and CEO as of March 30, 2023, aligning with corporate governance best practices[83]. - The group did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2023, maintaining a conservative cash position[86].