Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2024 reached RMB 168.8 million, a 54% increase compared to RMB 109.3 million in the same period of 2023[3]. - Operating profit rose to RMB 56.7 million, reflecting a 67% increase from RMB 33.9 million year-on-year[3]. - Profit attributable to shareholders increased by 83% to RMB 56.1 million, up from RMB 30.7 million in the previous year[3]. - Operating margin improved to 33.6%, up 2.6 percentage points from 31.0% in the prior year[3]. - Net margin increased to 33.2%, a rise of 5.1 percentage points compared to 28.1% in 2023[3]. - Basic earnings per share grew by 65% to RMB 0.028, up from RMB 0.017[3]. - Gross profit from sales of goods improved by 62% to approximately RMB 17.2 million, with a gross margin of 17.2%[38]. - Profit for the period reached RMB 55.9 million, compared to RMB 31.0 million in the previous year, indicating an 80.5% increase[70]. - Total comprehensive income for the period reached RMB 56,385,000, compared to RMB 32,399,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 74.1%[71]. Cash and Equity Position - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 410.2 million, a 12% increase from RMB 366.3 million at the end of 2023[4]. - Equity attributable to shareholders rose to RMB 707.0 million, marking a 6% increase from RMB 668.1 million[4]. - Current ratio improved to 3.8 times, up 27% from 3.0 times in the previous year[4]. - Net cash generated from operating activities for the first half of 2024 was RMB 45.9 million, compared to RMB 35.5 million in the same period of 2023, representing a 29% increase[50]. - Current assets decreased to RMB 2,119,000 from RMB 5,058,000, a decline of 58.1%[73]. - Net current assets improved to RMB 324,784,000, compared to RMB 277,228,000, indicating a growth of 17.1%[73]. - Total equity attributable to shareholders increased to RMB 707,046,000 from RMB 668,084,000, reflecting a rise of 5.8%[73]. Business Operations and Strategy - The Group is focusing on strengthening its online operations and expanding its online licensing network through emerging e-commerce platforms[11]. - The online licensing business is a key growth driver, with sustained robust growth in sales and market penetration on platforms like "Douyin" and "Pinduoduo"[20]. - The Group is enhancing its digital marketing capabilities to better cater to evolving consumer preferences and strengthen brand presence[16]. - The Group is exploring new social media sales channels such as "RED" and "POIZON" to engage younger consumers and expand market share[20]. - The Group continues to optimize its offline business and supply chain system while integrating management teams for better operational performance[14]. - The Group's strategic focus on brand building and resource allocation has allowed it to maintain impressive growth despite market challenges[18]. - The Group plans to strategically invest in its "DAPHNE" and "DAPHNE.LAB" brands, launching new products and a new store concept to enhance brand image and attract a younger consumer base[67]. - The Group aims to expand its online sales channels and deepen online-offline integration to capture greater market share in the growing e-commerce market[68]. Market Trends and Consumer Demand - The overall retail sales of consumer goods in China grew by 3.7% year-on-year, indicating a slow recovery in consumer demand[10]. - In the first half of 2024, China's online retail sales surged 9.8% year-on-year to RMB7.1 trillion[11]. - The positive market response to new product themes, such as "Protagonist" and "Day Off," has further validated the Group's strategic direction in product development[26][27]. Employee and Operational Costs - Employee benefits expense for the first half of 2024 was approximately RMB 23.1 million, reflecting a 15% year-on-year increase from RMB 20.0 million in 2023[59]. - Operating expenses increased to approximately RMB 54.0 million from RMB 51.7 million, mainly due to higher employee benefits and marketing expenses[41]. - Marketing and promotion expenses increased to RMB 5,241,000 in 2024 from RMB 3,737,000 in 2023, an increase of 40.2%[6]. Shareholder Information - The company paid dividends of RMB 14,942,000 to shareholders during the period[76]. - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with 2023[100]. - As of June 30, 2024, Mr. Wang Jungang held 51,800,000 shares, representing approximately 2.62% of the total issued shares[138]. - Lucky Earn International Ltd. was the largest substantial shareholder, holding 527,442,915 shares, which is 26.66% of the total issued shares[142]. Compliance and Governance - All directors confirmed compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions during the review period[135]. - The Company has complied with all applicable code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code throughout the reporting period[158]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[159].
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