Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company recorded revenue of RMB 613.3 million, a decrease of 32.0% compared to the same period last year[6]. - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 23.7 million, representing a significant increase of 981.1% compared to RMB 2.2 million in the same period last year[6]. - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 0.15, up from RMB 0.01 in the same period last year[6]. - The group's total revenue for the first half of 2024 decreased by 32.0% compared to the same period last year, primarily due to the optimization of existing brands and channels, and a decline in market share for certain Japanese brands in China[8]. - B2B sales accounted for 44.3% of total revenue in the first half of 2024, down from 46.2% in the same period of 2023, with revenue of RMB 271.2 million[9]. - Sales revenue from adult personal care products decreased by 29.5% year-on-year, while infant personal care products saw a decline of 45.8% due to increased competition and a decrease in birth rates[11]. - The revenue from beauty products decreased by 42.7% year-on-year, impacted by the termination of a partnership with a brand on a major e-commerce platform[11]. - The revenue from service offerings decreased by 44.0% year-on-year, primarily due to a decline in e-commerce operational service income[11]. - The company reported total revenue of RMB 613,304,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of 32.0% compared to RMB 901,925,000 for the same period in 2023[69]. - B2B sales amounted to RMB 271,246,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down 35.0% from RMB 416,907,000 in the prior year[69]. - B2C sales were RMB 337,666,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of 29.3% from RMB 477,171,000 in the same period of 2023[69]. Profitability and Margins - The gross margin improved to 30.0%, an increase of 3.2 percentage points from 26.8% in the same period last year[6]. - Operating profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 164 million, compared to RMB 81 million in the same period last year, attributed to optimized marketing expenses and reduced personnel costs[16]. - The overall gross profit margin increased to 30.0% for the first half of 2024, up from 26.8% in the same period last year, driven by a higher proportion of high-margin product sales[12]. - The gross profit margin for infant personal care products increased by 6.9 percentage points year-on-year, reflecting the company's strategy to reduce low-margin channel sales[15]. - The company recorded a financial net income of RMB 28 million in the first half of 2024, alongside RMB 90 million from equity transfer gains[16]. Cost Management and Strategy - The company successfully executed a strategy focused on cost reduction and operational efficiency, leading to improved profit margins[7]. - The company terminated partnerships with low-margin brands as part of its strategy to optimize brand and channel structure[7]. - The company aims to stabilize existing business and revenue through refined operations and cost reduction strategies to improve profitability[28]. - No significant capital expenditures or major investments are planned for the six months ending June 30, 2024[21]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - As of June 30, 2024, the net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 88.6 million, significantly up from RMB 0.865 million in the same period of 2023[17]. - The total cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 365.4 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 276.0 million at the end of June 2023[17]. - The company reported a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of RMB 27,112 thousand for the period, contrasting with a decrease of RMB (142,254) thousand in the same period last year[50]. - The company received RMB 137,800 thousand from third-party borrowings during the financing activities, compared to RMB 233,373 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a decrease of about 41%[50]. - Interest paid during the period was RMB (2,986) thousand, down from RMB (4,400) thousand in the previous year, representing a reduction of approximately 32.1%[50]. - The company reported a tax refund of RMB 5,426 thousand, a significant improvement from a tax payment of RMB (11,552) thousand in the same period last year[50]. Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and has complied with all applicable provisions for the six months ended June 30, 2024[29]. - The company continues to review and monitor its corporate governance practices to ensure compliance with the governance code[29]. - The company donated 30,000 packs of Sofy sanitary napkins, valued at nearly RMB 200,000, to the girls in Aksu, Xinjiang, as part of its social responsibility initiatives[31]. - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the company's financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2024[36]. Employee and Training Initiatives - As of June 30, 2024, the company employed 259 staff, with female employees accounting for 71% of the workforce[30]. - The company organized 33 employee training sessions in the first half of 2024, covering business introductions, industry and market understanding, corporate culture, and comprehensive skills enhancement[30]. Future Plans and Investments - The company plans to continue incubating proprietary and co-created brands in health food and skincare to expand brand influence and sales in the second half of 2024[28]. - Increased investment in the Douyin platform is planned to drive traffic conversion and enhance consumer engagement[28]. - The company has allocated 7.0% (HKD 22 million) of the proceeds to enhance its technology systems and data analytics capabilities, with HKD 17 million utilized by June 30, 2024[38]. - The company has also allocated 13.0% (HKD 42 million) for strategic investments in technology companies and O2O service providers, with all funds utilized by June 30, 2024[38]. Shareholder Information - The company announced an interim dividend of HKD 0.25 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 0.12 for the same period in 2023, totaling approximately HKD 41.5 million[33]. - Major shareholders include Wisdom Oasis with 38.82% (64,392,700 shares) and Transcosmos Inc. with 34.52% (57,264,100 shares) as of June 30, 2024[41]. - The company will suspend the registration of share transfers from September 12 to September 16, 2024, to determine the identity of shareholders entitled to receive the interim dividend[35].
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