Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 976.4 million, an increase of about 17.5% compared to the same period in 2023[2] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 382.4 million, reflecting a growth of about 23.5% year-over-year[2] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the parent company for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 208.7 million, representing an increase of about 31.6% compared to the same period in 2023[2] - Earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 0.50, up about 35.1% from RMB 0.37 in the same period of 2023[2] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 216.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 154.0 million for the same period in 2023[4] - The pre-tax profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 245,698,000, up from RMB 188,154,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 30.5%[24] - The company's profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased by 31.6% to RMB 208.7 million from RMB 158.6 million for the same period in 2023[47] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from standardized lenses was RMB 778,615,000, up from RMB 657,415,000, indicating a growth of 18.4% year-over-year[17] - Revenue from customized lenses increased to RMB 194,365,000, compared to RMB 170,921,000, reflecting a growth of 13.7%[17] - Revenue from mainland China accounted for 30.9% of total revenue, increasing from 29.6% in the previous year[14] - Revenue from the Americas was RMB 224,178,000, up from RMB 189,890,000, showing an increase of 18.0%[14] - Revenue from Europe was RMB 160,937,000, compared to RMB 144,387,000, reflecting an increase of 11.5%[14] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 2,122.8 million, compared to RMB 2,046.5 million as of December 31, 2023[5] - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 541.7 million, an increase from RMB 330.5 million as of December 31, 2023[5] - Current liabilities as of June 30, 2024, totaled RMB 612.7 million, compared to RMB 431.7 million as of December 31, 2023[6] - The net asset value as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 1,459.2 million, up from RMB 1,394.9 million as of December 31, 2023[6] - Total liabilities increased by 22.1% to RMB 719.5 million as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 589.4 million as of December 31, 2023[48] Expenses and Costs - Research and development costs increased to RMB 48,399,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 30,699,000 in 2023, marking a rise of 57.6%[20] - The total tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 36,966,000, compared to RMB 29,578,000 in 2023, indicating a 25.0% increase[23] - Selling and distribution expenses rose by 20.4% from RMB 44.5 million to RMB 53.6 million, driven by business expansion costs[41] - Administrative expenses increased by 29.6% from RMB 73.2 million to RMB 94.9 million, mainly due to ongoing investments in research and development[42] - Financial expenses decreased by 36.0% from RMB 7.5 million to RMB 4.8 million, resulting from optimized financing structure and reduced bank loan interest[45] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - 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[25] - The company proposed an 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[52] - The company declared a final dividend of RMB 0.20 per share, totaling RMB 85,320,000 on August 2, 2024[59] Employee and Operational Metrics - As of June 30, 2024, the company employed a total of 2,756 employees across China, Japan, the United States, and Mexico[60] - Employee benefits expenses, including salaries and other allowances, amounted to approximately RMB 206.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[60] - Production volume reached 104.3 million pieces in the first half of 2024, a 21.4% increase compared to the same period in 2023[34] Credit and Risk Management - The company maintains strict control over overdue accounts receivable, with monthly balance confirmations and regular reviews of overdue amounts by sales and finance departments[28] - The company has purchased insurance to mitigate credit risk associated with accounts receivable[28] - The expected credit loss rate for accounts receivable within three months is 4.9% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 2.1% as of December 31, 2023[31] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all corporate governance codes as of June 30, 2024, with one exception noted[62] - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024[65] - The company has not been involved in any significant litigation or arbitration during the six months ended June 30, 2024[61] Future Plans and Investments - The company aims to enhance the efficiency of the use of net proceeds from its global offering in response to changing external conditions[66] - The company plans to utilize approximately HKD 219.7 million for enhancing production capacity at its Shanghai and Jiangsu bases by December 2024[67] - An allocation of HKD 94.2 million is designated to strengthen the company's R&D capabilities, with no specific timeline provided[67] - The company intends to increase its sales and marketing efforts with an investment of HKD 48.8 million, expected to be completed by December 2024[67]
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