Financial Summary and Performance Overview Financial Highlights H1 2025 revenue was HK$3.037 billion, with losses narrowing 34.4% to HK$435.3 million due to optimized selling expenses, maintaining a 58.1% gross margin, and an interim dividend of HK$0.08 per share proposed Key Financial Indicators for H1 2025 | Indicator | H1 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | H1 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | Year-on-Year Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 3,036,826 | 3,131,155 | -3.0% | | Gross Profit | 1,764,493 | 1,836,435 | -3.9% | | Gross Margin | 58.1% | 58.7% | -0.6pp | | Loss Before Income Tax | (456,361) | (810,723) | +43.7% (Loss Reduction) | | Loss for the Period | (435,329) | (663,745) | +34.4% (Loss Reduction) | - The Board recommended an interim dividend of HK$0.08 per share2 - Through strategic optimization, the Group significantly reduced selling expenses while maintaining a stable gross margin, leading to a substantial year-on-year reduction in losses3 Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Comprehensive Income For H1 2025, Group revenue was HK$3.037 billion, a 3.0% decrease, with operating loss narrowing from HK$939 million to HK$526 million due to expense control, resulting in a 34.4% reduction in loss attributable to equity holders to HK$435 million Summary of Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | Item (HK$ Thousand) | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 3,036,826 | 3,131,155 | | Gross Profit | 1,764,493 | 1,836,435 | | Selling and Distribution Expenses | (1,909,910) | (2,201,429) | | General and Administrative Expenses | (450,001) | (565,377) | | Operating Loss | (526,357) | (938,535) | | Loss for the Period | (435,329) | (663,745) | | Basic Loss Per Share | (0.0822) HK$ | (0.1200) HK$ | - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 13.2% year-on-year, and general and administrative expenses decreased by 20.4% year-on-year, primarily contributing to the narrowed loss4 Condensed Consolidated Interim Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, total assets decreased to HK$9.050 billion, primarily due to reduced cash, while total liabilities fell to HK$1.273 billion, with total equity at HK$7.777 billion and net current assets at HK$5.368 billion Summary of Statement of Financial Position | Item (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 9,049,784 | 10,305,598 | | Total Liabilities | 1,272,932 | 1,640,999 | | Total Equity | 7,776,852 | 8,664,599 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 3,734,470 | 5,216,379 | | Net Current Assets | 5,368,033 | 6,350,872 | - Trade receivables and inventories within current assets both decreased, from HK$1.208 billion to HK$919 million and from HK$488 million to HK$399 million, respectively7 Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Information Basis of Preparation and Accounting Policies This interim financial information is prepared under HKAS 34, with accounting policies consistent with the 2024 annual report, and adopted HKAS 21 amendments on January 1, 2025, with no significant impact - The financial information is prepared based on HKAS 349 - Accounting policies are consistent with the prior year, and amendments to standards effective during the period have been adopted1011 Segment Information The Group operates as a single segment, manufacturing, selling, and distributing cleaning products, with executive directors assessing performance on a consolidated basis, thus no separate segment analysis is presented - In accordance with HKFRS 8, the Group has only one single operating segment, the cleaning products business16 Revenue Analysis H1 2025 total revenue was HK$3.037 billion, with laundry care products contributing 87.0%, personal care products growing 12.4% year-on-year, and all revenue sourced from customers in China Revenue by Product Category | Product Category | H1 2025 Revenue (HK$ Thousand) | H1 2024 Revenue (HK$ Thousand) | Year-on-Year Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Laundry Care Products | 2,641,020 | 2,767,339 | -4.6% | | Personal Care Products | 215,676 | 191,870 | +12.4% | | Home Care Products | 180,130 | 171,946 | +4.8% | - All of the Group's revenue is derived from customers in China17 Dividends The Board proposed an interim dividend of HK$0.08 per share for H1 2025, totaling HK$442 million, subject to approval, and a 2024 final dividend of HK$0.06 per share, totaling HK$333 million, was paid during the period - An interim dividend of HK$0.08 per share for 2025 was proposed26 - A final dividend of HK$0.06 per share for 2024, totaling approximately HK$333 million, was paid2526 Management Discussion and Analysis Business Review and Outlook H1 2025 saw effective control of selling expenses, increased user reach through knowledge marketing and omnichannel expansion, and growth in offline channels, with future strategies focusing on comprehensive solutions, omnichannel penetration, digital transformation, and sustainability - Management optimization: Effective control of selling and distribution expenses, decreasing by 13.2% year-on-year34 - Increased user reach: The 'Amazing Future Laundry Technology II' IP project achieved over 1.8 billion online exposures, attracting younger target demographics35 - Omnichannel expansion: Offline channels expanded with year-on-year growth in distributors and retail stores; online channels maintained a leading position during the '618 Shopping Festival' across multiple platforms35 - Future strategy: Focus on product innovation, enhancing omnichannel networks, knowledge marketing, digital transformation, and sustainable development38 Financial Review H1 2025 saw significant financial improvement, with revenue at HK$3.037 billion (-3.0%), operating loss narrowing 43.9% and net loss 34.4% due to expense reductions, gross margin stable at 58.1%, and cash balances decreasing due to dividends and share awards Revenue, Gross Profit, and Gross Margin Total revenue slightly decreased by 3.0% to HK$3.037 billion, with offline channels growing 15.0% and online sales declining 8.9%; gross profit was HK$1.765 billion, and gross margin slightly decreased to 58.1% due to higher raw material costs Revenue Contribution by Sales Channel | Sales Channel | H1 2025 Revenue (HK$ Thousand) | Share (%) | H1 2024 Revenue (HK$ Thousand) | Share (%) | Year-on-Year Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Online Sales Channels | 2,068,455 | 68.1 | 2,271,654 | 72.6 | (8.9) | | Offline Distributors | 836,812 | 27.6 | 727,737 | 23.2 | 15.0 | | Direct Sales to Key Accounts | 131,559 | 4.3 | 131,764 | 4.2 | (0.2) | - Gross margin slightly decreased from 58.7% to 58.1%, primarily due to increased costs of key raw materials46 Operating Expenses and Profitability Selling and distribution expenses decreased 13.2% to HK$1.910 billion, and general and administrative expenses fell 20.4% to HK$450 million due to efficiency, leading to operating loss narrowing from HK$939 million to HK$526 million and loss attributable to equity holders decreasing 34.4% to HK$435 million - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 13.2% year-on-year due to optimized marketing and omnichannel sales strategies49 - General and administrative expenses decreased by 20.4% year-on-year, primarily due to reduced staff costs from improved operational efficiency50 - Operating loss decreased by 43.9% year-on-year, from HK$938.5 million to HK$526.4 million52 Liquidity and Financial Resources As of June 30, 2025, total bank deposits and cash decreased 17.3% to HK$4.361 billion due to operating outflows, dividends, and share purchases; the Group had no bank borrowings, and its current ratio improved from 5.46x to 5.92x, indicating a robust financial position - Total bank deposits and cash decreased by 17.3% from HK$5.271 billion to HK$4.361 billion58 - The current ratio (current assets/current liabilities) improved to approximately 5.92 times from 5.46 times at the beginning of the year58 - As of the end of the reporting period, the Group had no bank borrowings58 Corporate Governance and Other Information Interim Dividend and Share Transfer Registration The Board proposed an interim dividend of HK$0.08 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders registered on September 22, 2025, with specific share transfer registration suspension dates detailed for eligibility - An interim dividend of HK$0.08 per share was proposed68 - The record date for the interim dividend is September 22, 2025, with payment on September 30, 202568 Corporate Governance Practices The company complied with HKEX Corporate Governance Code provisions, adopted the Model Code for directors' securities transactions with all directors confirming compliance, and the audit committee reviewed the interim results - The Board believes the company complied with the applicable code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code for the six months ended June 30, 202571 - The Audit Committee reviewed the Group's unaudited condensed consolidated financial information with management73 Use of Net Proceeds from Global Offering The company disclosed the use of HK$11.004 billion net IPO proceeds, with HK$2.166 billion unutilized as of June 30, 2025, allocated for business expansion, brand awareness, and R&D, expected to be fully utilized by end of 2028 Unutilized Net Proceeds by Intended Use (HK$ Million) | Intended Use | Unutilized Amount as of June 30, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | | Business Expansion and Capacity Expansion | 608 | | Enhancing Brand Awareness and Sales Network | 1,527 | | Strengthening Research and Development Capabilities | 31 | | Total | 2,166 | - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, approximately HK$1.194 billion of net proceeds were utilized77
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