Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was HK$50.4 million, a decrease of 77% compared to HK$215.7 million in 2020[9]. - Gross profit for the same period was HK$9.5 million, down 86% from HK$69.6 million in 2020[9]. - Operating loss for the six months was HK$137.3 million, with a significant change from a profit in the previous year[9]. - Profit attributable to shareholders was HK$44.8 million, compared to a loss of HK$141.3 million in 2020[9]. - Gross margin decreased to 18.9%, down 13.4 percentage points from 32.3% in 2020[9]. - Revenue from sales of goods decreased by 83% to HK$35.6 million from HK$212.1 million year-on-year, resulting in a negative gross margin[42]. - The Group recorded an operating profit of HK$74.7 million for the first half of 2021, compared to an operating loss of HK$137.3 million in the same period of 2020[45]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$54,698,000, compared to a loss of HK$151,460,000 in 2020[76]. - The company reported a profit for the period of HK$46,459,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to a loss of HK$139,393,000 for the same period in 2020[87]. Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents stood at HK$122.6 million, a slight decrease of 2% from HK$124.6 million at the end of 2020[9]. - As of June 30, 2021, the Group's net gearing ratio was in net cash position, and the current ratio improved to 2.3 times from 1.5 times as of December 31, 2020[55]. - Cash used in operations was HK$70,961,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, an improvement from HK$91,657,000 in the previous year[91]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HK$3,288,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, a significant improvement from a decrease of HK$86,839,000 in the previous year[91]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2021, were HK$122,647,000, a decrease from HK$124,567,000 at the beginning of the year[91]. Operational Changes - The Group aims to enhance understanding of young consumers' needs and invest more in product R&D to attract a younger demographic[28]. - The Group plans to increase the proportion of athleisure footwear in its product mix to tap into the ongoing athleisure trend[31]. - The supply chain's ability for "quick responses for small orders" will be leveraged to meet fast-changing consumer preferences[33]. - The Group will explore collaboration opportunities with other brands and designers to broaden its customer base and enhance brand value[33]. - The transformation into an asset-light brand owner is largely complete, focusing on brand management and licensing[25]. - The company plans to expand its offline store network to achieve equal contribution from online and offline sales in the long term[71]. Market Conditions - The company is facing ongoing pressure in the footwear industry due to slowing retail sales growth in the second quarter of 2021[14]. - The economic growth in China was 18.3% year-on-year in Q1 2021, but slowed to 7.9% in Q2 2021[14]. - The Group anticipates a prolonged recovery in consumer sentiment and will adopt a cautious approach in the second half of 2021[68]. Shareholder Information - Basic earnings per share for the period was 2.5 HK cents, compared to a loss of 8.6 HK cents in 2020[73]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2021, consistent with the previous year[135]. - The number of issued and fully paid ordinary shares increased to 1,814,056,622 as of June 30, 2021, from 1,649,142,384 as of December 31, 2020, representing an increase of approximately 10%[159]. - The weighted average exercise price of share options remained at HK$0.76 as of June 30, 2021, with 12,180,000 options outstanding, unchanged from the previous period[162]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of June 30, 2021, amounted to HK$596,629,000, an increase from HK$567,137,000 at the end of 2020[80]. - Total equity increased to HK$692,225,000 as of June 30, 2021, up from HK$637,527,000 at the end of 2020, representing a growth of approximately 8.6%[83]. - The company’s total liabilities and equity amounted to HK$729,638,000 as of June 30, 2021, compared to HK$666,638,000 at the end of 2020, marking an increase of about 9.4%[83]. - As of June 30, 2021, total trade payables amounted to HK$16,968,000, a significant reduction from HK$69,201,000 as of December 31, 2020, reflecting a decrease of approximately 75.5%[156]. Employee and Management - Employee benefits expense decreased by HK$59.2 million or 74% to HK$21.0 million, mainly due to a reduction in headcount and cost control measures[63]. - Key management personnel compensation for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was HK$3,875,000, compared to HK$2,530,000 in 2020, representing an increase of approximately 53.2%[171].
达芙妮国际(00210) - 2021 - 中期财报