滔搏(06110) - 2025 - 中期财报

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended August 31, 2024, decreased by 7.9% year-on-year to RMB 13,054.7 million[7]. - Gross profit declined to RMB 5,362.4 million, with a gross margin of 41.1%, down 3.6 percentage points from the previous year[7][12]. - Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was RMB 1,120.9 million, representing a decrease from RMB 1,725.9 million in the same period last year[7]. - The company's profit attributable to equity holders decreased by 34.7% to RMB 873.8 million, with a profit margin decline of 2.7 percentage points to 6.7%[14]. - Operating profit for the same period was RMB 1,120.9 million, down 35.1% year-on-year[37]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 873.8 million for the six months ended August 31, 2024, compared to RMB 1,337.2 million for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 34.7%[90]. - Basic earnings per share decreased by 34.7% from RMB 21.56 to RMB 14.09 for the six months ended August 31, 2024[52]. Inventory and Sales - The average inventory turnover period increased to 148.3 days compared to 140.9 days in the previous year[7]. - The company's inventory increased by 6.4% year-on-year to RMB 6,119.9 million, but decreased by 2.6% compared to the previous period[23]. - Direct online sales accounted for approximately 30% of total direct sales, with live streaming sales on Douyin platform increasing by about 200% year-on-year[20]. - Sales of goods amounted to RMB 12,960.1 million, down from RMB 14,068.2 million, reflecting a decline of 7.8%[112]. - The total inventory cost for the six months ended August 31, 2024, was RMB 7,601.7 million, down from RMB 7,824.2 million for the same period in 2023, a decrease of 2.8%[140]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents as of August 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 2,839.6 million, with net cash generated from operating activities increasing by 2.5% year-on-year to RMB 2,613.5 million despite a 35.1% decline in pre-tax profit[15]. - The current ratio as of August 31, 2024, is 2.8, down from 3.2 as of February 29, 2024[7]. - The company maintained a net cash position as of August 31, 2024, with total short-term bank deposits and cash exceeding short-term borrowings by RMB 2,039.6 million[57]. - Net cash generated from operating activities increased by RMB 22.2 million to RMB 2,702.9 million for the six months ended August 31, 2024[54]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period stood at RMB 2,839.6 million, down from RMB 3,148.2 million at the end of the same period last year[93]. Store Operations and Employee Metrics - The number of directly operated stores decreased by 6.4% year-on-year to 5,813, with total sales area declining by 1.9%[16]. - Employee headcount as of August 31, 2024, was 28,941, a decrease of 3.2% year-on-year, aligning with the reduction in store numbers[24]. - The company opened new stores focusing on key brands and professional niche brands, while also accelerating the closure of underperforming stores[19]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.14 per share, with a payout ratio of 99.4%, up from 74.2% in the previous year[15]. - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.14 per share, totaling RMB 868.2 million[66]. Strategic Initiatives and Market Position - The company is focusing on long-term brand building and user value creation despite external market challenges[11]. - The company is implementing a flexible retail network adjustment strategy to optimize store layouts in response to declining foot traffic[10]. - The company is enhancing its online presence through over 2,500 mini-program stores and more than 300 live streaming accounts, significantly increasing consumer engagement[20]. - The company implemented personalized marketing strategies through refined user segmentation, enhancing marketing precision and efficiency[27]. - Future initiatives focus on enhancing digital capabilities and sustainable practices, aiming for long-term growth and resilience in retail operations[36]. Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all applicable code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code, except for the separation of roles between the Chairman and CEO[171]. - The board will regularly review and enhance its corporate governance practices to ensure continued compliance with the Corporate Governance Code[172]. - The Audit Committee is composed of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Lin Yaojian serving as the chairman and possessing professional accounting qualifications[175].