Financial Performance - Revenue increased by 54% to approximately RMB 168.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[1] - Profit attributable to shareholders rose by 83% to approximately RMB 56.1 million[1] - Basic earnings per share were RMB 0.028, compared to RMB 0.017 in the same period last year[3] - Operating profit for the period was RMB 56.7 million, up from RMB 33.9 million year-on-year[3] - Gross profit reached RMB 85.8 million, with a gross margin improvement due to increased sales[3] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 56.4 million, compared to RMB 32.4 million in the previous year[4] - The group reported a total revenue of RMB 168,796,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 109,294,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 54.4%[11] - The group recognized royalty income of RMB 68,575,000 and product sales of RMB 100,221,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 45,972,000 and RMB 63,322,000 respectively for the same period in 2023[11] - The group reported a net operating profit of RMB 24,948,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 29,051,000 for the same period in 2023[12] - The group recorded an operating profit of approximately RMB 56.7 million, representing an increase of 67% from RMB 33.9 million in the same period of 2023[34] Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately RMB 410.2 million, an increase of 12%[1] - The company maintained a strong cash position with cash and cash equivalents amounting to RMB 410.2 million, a 12% increase from RMB 366.3 million[27] - The net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 45.9 million, compared to RMB 35.5 million in the previous year[38] - The company reported a net asset value of RMB 711.1 million as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 672.3 million[5] - Trade receivables, net of impairment losses, amounted to RMB 2,525,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 3,271,000 as of December 31, 2023[17] - The group's net debt ratio remained at a net cash position, with a current ratio improving to 3.8 times as of June 30, 2024[38] Revenue Sources - Online licensing revenue grew by 49% year-on-year to approximately RMB 686 million, up from RMB 460 million in 2023[23] - Wholesale sales of licensed products increased by 46% year-on-year to approximately RMB 915 million, compared to RMB 625 million in 2023[23] - Revenue from licensing fees increased by 49% to approximately RMB 68.6 million, driven by higher unit prices and overall quantities sold to online franchisees[30] - Retail revenue from the "Daphne Laboratory" brand reached approximately RMB 8.7 million, a significant increase from RMB 0.8 million in 2023, following its launch in April 2023[31] Operational Strategy - The group continues to focus on expanding its distribution and sales of footwear products in mainland China[6] - The group changed its presentation currency from HKD to RMB to better reflect its primary business activities in mainland China[9] - The group’s non-current assets are primarily located in mainland China, indicating a focused operational strategy in that region[10] - The management team is optimizing operations and integrating young talent to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to market dynamics[20] - The company plans to continue investing in product competitiveness and brand awareness to attract new generation consumers[24] - The company aims to expand online sales channels by reallocating resources to capitalize on the booming e-commerce market[47] - The company emphasizes the importance of a seamless omnichannel experience by deepening online and offline integration and enhancing customer engagement through social media[47] Market Conditions - The overall retail sales of consumer goods in China grew by only 3.7% year-on-year, indicating a slower recovery in consumer demand[19] - The company anticipates a relatively stable global economic growth in the second half of 2024, despite external uncertainties due to global trade challenges and the U.S. presidential election[47] - The company plans to enhance its product mix, supply chain management, and brand building to seize growth opportunities while remaining cautious about domestic economic conditions[47] - Despite a soft offline retail environment, the company may cautiously expand its physical store network in the second half of the year to adapt to changing market conditions[47] Corporate Governance - The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards[7] - The company has complied with all applicable provisions of the Corporate Governance Code during the reporting period[52] - The company’s audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2024[55] - The company has maintained sufficient public float, with over 25% of its issued share capital held by the public as of June 30, 2024[53] Employee and Operational Costs - The total number of employees increased to 109 from 99 as of December 31, 2023, with employee benefit expenses rising by 15% year-on-year to approximately RMB 23.1 million[46] - The group's operating expenses for the period were approximately RMB 54.0 million, an increase of 4.5% compared to RMB 51.7 million in the same period of 2023[33] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The group did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a dividend of RMB 0.01 per share in 2023[16]
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