谭木匠(00837) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Announcement Information and Financial Summary This section provides essential company and reporting period details, along with a high-level overview of the unaudited financial performance for the six months ended June 30, 2025 Announcement Statement and Company Information This section includes the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's disclaimer, company name, registration details, and stock code, confirming the reporting period for the interim results announcement - The company name is CARPENTER TAN HOLDINGS LIMITED 譚木匠控股有限公司, stock code 837, registered in the Cayman Islands[2] Financial Summary This section presents an unaudited financial summary for the six months ended June 30, 2025, highlighting year-on-year growth across key metrics including revenue, gross profit, profit before tax, profit for the period, and basic earnings per share Financial Summary for the Six Months Ended June 30 | Indicator | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | Percentage Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 287,886 | 263,082 | 9.4% | | Cost of sales | (110,089) | (100,837) | 9.2% | | Gross profit | 177,797 | 162,245 | 9.6% | | Gross profit margin | 61.8% | 61.7% | 0.1 percentage point | | Profit before tax | 133,366 | 119,182 | 11.9% | | Profit for the period | 109,046 | 96,288 | 13.2% | | Profit attributable to owners of the Company | 109,046 | 96,288 | 13.2% | | Basic earnings per share (RMB cents) | 43.8 | 38.7 | 13.2% | Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements This section provides the condensed consolidated financial statements, including the statement of profit or loss, statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income, and statement of financial position, for the reporting period Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss This section displays the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, detailing revenue, costs, various expenses, and profit, showing a 13.2% year-on-year increase in profit for the period Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss (For the six months ended June 30) | Indicator | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 287,886 | 263,082 | | Cost of sales | (110,089) | (100,837) | | Gross profit | 177,797 | 162,245 | | Other income | 22,762 | 21,520 | | Selling and distribution expenses | (46,012) | (43,386) | | Administrative expenses | (17,673) | (18,170) | | Other operating expenses | (3,220) | (2,718) | | Operating profit | 133,654 | 119,491 | | Finance costs | (288) | (309) | | Profit before tax | 133,366 | 119,182 | | Income tax expense | (24,320) | (22,894) | | Profit for the period | 109,046 | 96,288 | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income This section presents the condensed consolidated statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, indicating a significant increase in total comprehensive income, primarily driven by positive exchange differences Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (For the six months ended June 30) | Indicator | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit for the period | 109,046 | 96,288 | | Exchange differences on translation from functional currency to presentation currency | (3,530) | 5,787 | | Exchange differences arising from translation of overseas operations | 9,358 | (7,692) | | Other comprehensive income/(loss) for the period, net of income tax of nil | 5,828 | (1,905) | | Total comprehensive income for the period | 114,874 | 94,383 | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position This section provides the condensed consolidated statement of financial position as of June 30, 2025, showing growth in total assets less current liabilities and net assets, with notable increases in unsecured fixed bank deposits and cash and cash equivalents Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (As of June 30, 2025) | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (RMB '000) | December 31, 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current assets | | | | Property, plant and equipment | 139,903 | 132,355 | | Unsecured fixed bank deposits | 306,000 | 218,000 | | Current assets | | | | Inventories | 296,535 | 292,498 | | Cash and cash equivalents | 116,530 | 41,714 | | Current liabilities | | | | Trade payables | 7,738 | 9,507 | | Net assets | 913,201 | 883,959 | Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements This section provides detailed notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, covering general information, accounting policies, judgments, segment reporting, and specific financial line items 1. General Information This section introduces the basic registration information of Carpenter Tan Holdings Limited, including its place of registration, listing exchange, and principal place of business - The company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on June 20, 2006, with shares listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited; its principal place of business is in Wanzhou District, Chongqing, China[10] 2. Basis of Preparation and Significant Accounting Policies Information This section explains that the interim financial report is prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 and the Listing Rules, noting that the accounting policies adopted are consistent with the previous year's consolidated financial statements, and new revised standards have no significant impact - The interim financial report is prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Appendix 16 of the Listing Rules[11] - The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared on a historical cost basis, except for investment properties measured at fair value and financial assets at fair value through profit or loss[12] - The application of revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards during the period had no significant impact on the Group's financial position and performance[13] 3. Accounting Judgements and Estimates Uncertainty This section states that management made accounting judgments and estimates in preparing the interim financial statements, and the sources of uncertainty for these judgments and estimates are consistent with those described in the previous year's consolidated financial statements - The significant judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty made by management in preparing the interim financial statements are the same as those described in the previous year's consolidated financial statements[14] 4. Segment Reporting This section explains that the company's main business is concentrated in a single segment of manufacturing and selling wooden crafts and accessories, with primary business activities in China, thus no segment and geographical information is presented - Over 90% of the Group's revenue, results, and assets are derived from the single segment of manufacturing and selling wooden crafts and accessories, hence no segment information is presented[15] - The Group's revenue and results primarily originate from business activities conducted in China, with overseas business being insignificant, thus no geographical information is provided[15] - No single external customer transaction equals or exceeds 10% of the Group's total revenue, so no major customer analysis is provided[16] 5. Operating Seasonal Factors This section indicates that the company's sales are subject to seasonal fluctuations, typically higher from March to April and September to December, and lower in July, which is related to peak purchasing before holidays - The Group's sales generally fluctuate due to seasonal factors, with higher sales from March to April and September to December, and lower sales in July[17] - Seasonal effects are mainly due to increased procurement by franchised stores in preparation for retail peak periods such as Mother's Day, Teacher's Day, National Day, Double Eleven, Christmas, and New Year holidays[17] 6. Revenue and Other Income This section analyzes the Group's revenue and other income composition, primarily from goods sales and franchise fees, as well as other income such as government subsidies and VAT refunds - The Group's main business involves designing, manufacturing, and distributing "Carpenter Tan" brand small wooden crafts and accessories; operating a franchised and distribution network primarily in China; and directly selling Group products through retail stores in Hong Kong and China[18] 6(a) Revenue Details For the six months ended June 30, 2025, revenue from goods sales was RMB 287.593 million, and franchise fee income was RMB 293 thousand, totaling RMB 287.886 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.4% Revenue Details (For the six months ended June 30) | Revenue Category | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sales of goods | 287,593 | 262,620 | | Franchise fee income | 293 | 462 | | Total | 287,886 | 263,082 | 6(b) Other Income Details For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total other income was RMB 22.762 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, primarily driven by increased government subsidies and China VAT preferential refunds Other Income Details (For the six months ended June 30) | Other Income Category | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Government subsidies | 2,459 | – | | Bank interest income | 1,450 | 5,336 | | Gain on fair value changes | 225 | 25 | | China VAT preferential refunds | 16,412 | 12,298 | | Rental income from investment properties | 1,095 | 2,267 | | Net exchange gain | 15 | 52 | | Others | 1,096 | 1,542 | | Total | 22,762 | 21,520 | - In 2025, government subsidies primarily came from the Chongqing Municipal Finance Bureau and Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, aimed at encouraging overseas market promotion and stabilizing employment[19] 7. Profit Before Tax This section lists various deductions and inclusions affecting profit before tax, including inventory costs, depreciation, and staff costs, indicating an increase in staff costs Items Affecting Profit Before Tax (For the six months ended June 30) | Item | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Carrying amount of inventories sold | 111,087 | 101,430 | | Inventories (reversal of write-down)/write-down | (998) | (593) | | Cost of inventories | 110,089 | 100,837 | | Depreciation – property, plant and equipment | 3,665 | 2,515 | | Staff costs (including directors' emoluments) | 54,939 | 51,346 | 8. Income Tax This section details the composition and calculation basis of income tax, including China corporate income tax, Hong Kong profits tax, and deferred tax, also mentioning the company's tax incentives Income Tax Expense (For the six months ended June 30) | Tax Category | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | China corporate income tax | 18,678 | 19,135 | | Deferred tax | 5,642 | 3,759 | | Total | 24,320 | 22,894 | - Chongqing Carpenter Tan Crafts Co., Ltd. enjoys a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15%, compared to the statutory rate of 25%[24] - Carpenter Tan, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is eligible for a double income tax deduction and VAT refund for employing disabled persons[23] 9. Earnings Per Share This section provides details on the calculation of basic earnings per share, which was RMB 43.8 cents for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a 13.2% year-on-year increase, with no diluted earnings as there were no potential ordinary shares issued during the period Basic Earnings Per Share Calculation (For the six months ended June 30) | Indicator | 2025 (RMB '000/cents) | 2024 (RMB '000/cents) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit used for basic earnings per share | 109,046 | 96,288 | | Weighted average number of ordinary shares issued (thousands) | 248,714 | 248,714 | | Basic earnings per share (RMB cents) | 43.8 | 38.7 | - No diluted earnings per share are presented as there were no potential ordinary shares issued during the period[28] 10. Fixed Assets This section discloses the acquisition and disposal of fixed assets and the valuation of investment properties, showing a year-on-year decrease in property and equipment acquisitions and no significant difference between the carrying amount and fair value of investment properties - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group's acquisitions of property and equipment amounted to RMB 11.236 million, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 50% (RMB 22.320 million in the same period of 2024)[29] - Investment properties were not revalued by independent valuers, and the directors believe there is no significant difference between the carrying amount and the fair value as of December 31, 2024[30] 11. Trade Receivables This section provides details on trade receivables and their aging analysis, showing an increase in total trade receivables, with most due within 30 days Trade Receivables and Aging Analysis (As of June 30, 2025) | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (RMB '000) | December 31, 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade receivables from customer contracts | 10,634 | 7,222 | | Less: Provision for credit losses | (94) | (69) | | Total | 10,540 | 7,153 | | Aging Analysis | | | | 0 to 30 days | 8,551 | 5,617 | | 31 to 60 days | 744 | 799 | | 61 to 90 days | 201 | 315 | | 91 to 180 days | 290 | 52 | | 181 to 365 days | 655 | 163 | | Over 1 year | 99 | 207 | - Customers are generally required to settle orders before product delivery, while reputable customers may be granted credit terms of up to 30 days[31] 12. Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss This section discloses financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss, primarily principal-protected wealth management products issued by licensed Chinese banks, with a significant year-on-year decrease in amount Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (As of June 30, 2025) | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (RMB '000) | December 31, 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Principal-protected wealth management products | 10,000 | 80,791 | - Financial assets primarily consist of principal-protected wealth management products issued by licensed Chinese banks, with expected annual returns between 1.40% and 2.18%, all maturing within one year[33] 13. Trade Payables This section provides an aging analysis of trade payables, showing a decrease in the total amount, with most settled within 30 days Aging Analysis of Trade Payables (As of June 30, 2025) | Aging | June 30, 2025 (RMB '000) | December 31, 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0 to 30 days | 6,292 | 5,209 | | 31 to 60 days | 869 | 3,211 | | 61 to 90 days | 49 | 777 | | 91 to 180 days | 333 | 104 | | 181 to 365 days | 81 | 95 | | Over 1 year | 114 | 111 | | Total | 7,738 | 9,507 | - Suppliers generally grant credit terms of 30 days[34] 14. Dividends This section discloses the final dividend for the 2024 fiscal year approved and distributed during the reporting period, and the decision not to declare an interim dividend for the first half of 2025 Dividend Distribution (For the six months ended June 30) | Dividend Type | 2025 (RMB '000) | 2024 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2024 final dividend (HK 36.63 cents per share) | 85,632 | 87,000 (2023 final dividend) | - The Board of Directors resolved not to declare any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025[36] 15. Share Capital This section provides information on the company's authorized, issued, and fully paid share capital, showing a stable number of ordinary shares Share Capital (As of June 30, 2025) | Share Capital Type | Number of Shares | Amount (HKD) | Equivalent RMB Amount | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Authorized ordinary shares (par value HKD 0.01 per share) | 10,000,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 87,926,000 | | Issued and fully paid ordinary shares | 248,714,000 | 2,487,140 | 2,189,160 | Management Discussion and Analysis This section provides management's review of the company's operations, performance, and strategic initiatives across various business segments for the reporting period Management Review Management reviewed the operating objectives, key work directions, and measures for the first half of 2025, including market expansion, product R&D, production efficiency, brand building, new factory construction, disabled employment, and market rights protection, noting good growth in retail performance and sales outbound - In the first half of 2025, the Group focused on annual performance targets, market expansion, new intangible cultural heritage product development, craft technology R&D, brand enhancement, new factory construction, disabled employment, and market rights protection[38] - The domestic market focused on entering high-quality business districts, shopping malls, and retail spaces, promoting a large-store strategy, with plans to open 200-300 square meter flagship stores in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou/Shenzhen first[39] - Overseas market plans for a North American local warehouse were postponed due to trade wars and tax policies, but the company is still exploring platforms like Sam's Club and Costco, and has initiated trial operations for agency authorization in the UK, with new image stores planned for Hong Kong and Singapore in the second half of the year[40] - Significant progress was made in intelligent polishing comb teeth and body, and automatic milling and forming technology for comb blanks, entering batch trial production; the first phase of the new factory's northern area infrastructure is largely complete, with the logistics distribution center and raw material preparation workshop to relocate in the second half of the year[41] - Retail performance and sales outbound achieved good growth in the first half of the year, and the Group's governance remained generally effective and healthy[42] Offline Business Offline business achieved 11.9% POS sales growth in the first half of 2025, with various business indicators reaching historical highs, focusing on channel expansion, store renovation, and service innovation - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, offline business POS sales reached approximately RMB 437.5 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.9%[43] - Various business indicators, including product sales amount, quantity, number of new stores, renovated stores, active members, and average transaction value, all reached historical highs[43] 1. Specialty Store Overview As of June 30, 2025, Carpenter Tan's total number of global stores reached 1,287, an increase of 33 from the end of 2024, with shopping mall stores accounting for 72.54% Specialty Store Quantity Overview (As of June 30, 2025) | Region | June 30, 2025 (Franchised Stores) | June 30, 2025 (Directly Operated Stores) | December 31, 2024 (Franchised Stores) | December 31, 2024 (Directly Operated Stores) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Mainland China | 1,278 | 1 | 1,245 | 1 | | Hong Kong | – | 3 | – | 3 | | Other Countries and Regions | 5 | – | 5 | – | | Total | 1,283 | 4 | 1,250 | 4 | Distribution of Franchised Stores in Mainland China (As of June 30, 2025) | Store Type | June 30, 2025 (Number) | June 30, 2025 (Proportion) | December 31, 2024 (Number) | December 31, 2024 (Proportion) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Shopping Malls | 927 | 72.5% | 875 | 70.3% | | Street Stores | 223 | 17.4% | 236 | 19.0% | | Department Stores | 57 | 4.5% | 59 | 4.7% | | Supermarkets | 10 | 0.8% | 12 | 1.0% | | Scenic Spots | 44 | 3.4% | 46 | 3.7% | | Transportation Hubs | 10 | 0.8% | 9 | 0.7% | | Hotels | 2 | 0.2% | 2 | 0.2% | | Others | 5 | 0.4% | 6 | 0.4% | | Total | 1,278 | 100.0% | 1,245 | 100.0% | 2. Channel Development The offline team adjusted its store development strategy to parallel new openings and renovations, with 101 new stores, of which 93.07% are in shopping malls, with an average area of 21.50㎡; over 100 stores were renovated to rapidly upgrade store image - The number of new stores reached 101, with shopping mall stores accounting for 93.07% and an average store area of 21.50㎡[48] - Over 100 stores were renovated, rapidly eliminating or upgrading small, poorly located, or outdated stores[48] 3. Offline Activities The offline team heavily subsidized regional DP point advertising, totaling RMB 386,000, and successfully held "Comb Garden" pop-up brand promotion events in Changsha, Kunming, and Guangzhou, with plans to continue in Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Shenyang in the second half of the year - The offline team provided substantial subsidies for regional DP point advertising, totaling RMB 386,000, covering multiple cities and regions[49] - Successfully held "Comb Garden" pop-up brand promotion events in Changsha, Kunming, and Guangzhou, with plans to continue in Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Shenyang in the second half of the year[49] 4. Member Services During the reporting period, Carpenter Tan's membership significantly grew, with 171,917 new members, a year-on-year increase of 34.51%, bringing the total membership to over 1.4 million - The cumulative number of new members reached 171,917, a year-on-year increase of 34.51% (127,813 in the same period of 2024)[50] - Carpenter Tan's total backend membership has exceeded 1.4 million[50] 5. New Product Launches During the reporting period, 27 new products were launched, including intangible cultural heritage craft items, Mother's Day new products, summer new products, and meridian combs, with intangible cultural heritage craft products incorporating cloisonné enamel and lacquerware techniques, combining traditional and modern styles - During the reporting period, three new product distributions were conducted, launching 27 new products, including 10 intangible cultural heritage craft items, 5 Mother's Day new products, 11 summer new products, and 1 meridian comb new product[51] - Among the intangible cultural heritage craft new products, 5 drew inspiration from cloisonné enamel painting art, and 5 utilized lacquerware techniques, embodying both traditional charm and modern style[51] 6. Store Image Enhancement A total of 199 store designs were initiated, with 168 design proposals completed, of which 86% adopted the Morandi style; the third-generation store image enhancement work is fully completed, and the Hong Kong designer Lee Wing-shing image store is under construction in Beijing Qinghe MixC - A total of 199 store designs were initiated, with 168 design proposals completed, of which 146 adopted the Morandi style, accounting for 86%[52] - Carpenter Tan's third-generation store image enhancement work is fully completed, and the Hong Kong designer Lee Wing-shing image store is under construction in Beijing Qinghe MixC[52] 7. Offline Business Focus for the Second Half of 2025 In the second half of the year, offline business will focus on new retail business training, developing store image design and display standards, building a loyal and efficient franchise team, and improving user feedback processing and service quality - Key focus areas for the second half of the year include conducting new retail business training, implementing store image design and display standards, and building a highly loyal and executive franchise team[53] - Increase feedback channels and establish improvement mechanisms to address higher demands from users regarding product design, quality, repair services, and combing experience[53] Online Business Online business achieved sales of RMB 138 million in the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 12.65%, completing 108% of the semi-annual target, maintaining steady growth despite fierce competition through innovation and expansion - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, online business achieved sales of RMB 138 million, a year-on-year increase of 12.65%, completing 108% of the semi-annual target[54] - Online business maintained steady growth in a fiercely competitive environment by continuously innovating sales methods, diversifying product lines, and improving customer experience[54] 1. New Platforms and Promotion Methods Online business now covers 8 mainstream e-commerce platforms, signed a JBP strategic cooperation with Tmall, upgraded the "Follow-up Assistant" new module to recall purchased but un-enrolled members, and conducted live streaming sales with Li Ruotong on Xiaohongshu - Online business now operates on 8 platform channels, covering almost all mainstream traditional and new e-commerce platforms[56] - Signed JBP strategic cooperation and Q2 store live streaming strategic cooperation with Tmall, upgraded the "Follow-up Assistant" new module to recall purchased but un-enrolled members, sending messages to 182,000 people and generating RMB 1.89 million in payments[56] - Completed 2 live streaming sales sessions with Li Ruotong on Xiaohongshu, achieving a total exposure of 13.3 million, total views of 1.576 million, and payments of RMB 349,000[56] 2. Douyin Channel Expansion Douyin channel promotion focused on brand culture dissemination, enhancing brand influence and user stickiness through content publishing and cross-platform integration, with significant year-on-year growth in Douyin keyword search index and comprehensive index in the first half of the year - In the first half of the year, Douyin keyword search index increased by 80.26% year-on-year and 48.15% month-on-month; the comprehensive keyword index increased by 80.65% year-on-year and 47.76% month-on-month[57] - As of June 30, 2025, the total playback volume across all platform accounts was 249.232 million times, and the Douyin platform account had 298,000 followers[57] 3. On-site and Off-site Content Promotion On-site and off-site content promotion continued to output brand culture and emotional marketing content, achieving RMB 3.083 million in sales through content guidance in the first half of the year, a 31.3% year-on-year increase, demonstrating good content conversion effectiveness - In the first half of the year, sales achieved through content guidance amounted to RMB 3.083 million, a 31.3% increase compared to RMB 2.348 million in the same period last year[58] - 81 pieces of content were published on Xiaohongshu off-site, with a total exposure of over 5.75 million times; 328 pieces of influencer content were published on-site content channels, with a total exposure of over 1.269 million times[58] 4. Store Service Enhancement By introducing Leyan robot software and Shizai Smart RPA robots, Tmall reception service capabilities and refund processing efficiency were improved, reducing manual response time and increasing Wangwang satisfaction - Utilized Leyan robot software to add new Tmall reception service scenarios and auxiliary evaluation scenarios, enhancing reception service capabilities and alleviating consultation pressure[59] - Utilized Shizai Smart RPA robots to build order return and refund operation scenarios, improving refund processing efficiency[59] 5. Bestseller Creation The online business team focused on creating bestsellers around four products, with "Hair Care Comb - Cui Ping" and "Lacquer Art Comb - Bear with Bamboo" already standing out as the most promising - "Hair Care Comb - Cui Ping" and "Lacquer Art Comb - Bear with Bamboo" have emerged as the most promising bestseller products after promotional efforts in the first half of the year[60] 6. Tmall Live Streaming Tmall live streaming platform continued to deepen its efforts, conducting 179 live streams, with a 19.4% year-on-year increase in "grass-roots" driven sales, and member transactions contributing as high as 68%, achieving excellent industry performance for brand self-broadcasting - A total of 179 live streams were conducted, totaling 1,417.5 hours, with "grass-roots" driven sales increasing by 19.4% year-on-year, and penetration rate rising to 10.6%[61] - Added 10,600 new followers and 17,800 new members, with member transactions making a significant contribution, accounting for as high as 68%[61] 7. E-commerce Venue Optimization The online business team re-planned the shipping area, adding conveyor belts and automatic express sorters to improve warehousing operational efficiency, reduce manual errors, and optimize logistics services - Re-planned the shipping area, adding conveyor belt equipment and automatic express sorters to improve warehousing operational efficiency and reduce manual operation errors[62] 8. Online Business Focus for the Second Half of 2025 In the second half of the year, online business will strengthen platform communication, provide personalized product offerings, integrate online and offline channels, use digital employees to improve customer conversion rates, and explore AI digital human live streaming and continuous optimization of private domain customer operations - Key focus areas for the second half of the year include strengthening communication with various platforms, providing personalized product offerings, integrating online and offline channels, and utilizing "Follow-up Assistant" digital employees to improve customer conversion rates[63] - Explore introducing Leyan reception robots to Pinduoduo stores to achieve 24-hour online service and improve store service ratings[63] - Explore the feasibility of AI digital human live streaming in stores to reduce costs, achieve 24-hour uninterrupted live streaming, and enhance interactivity[64] - Continuously optimize private domain customer operations through adding WeChat enterprise friends, member recruitment, user callbacks, and activity notifications to enhance user loyalty[64] Overseas Business As of June 30, 2025, overseas offline outbound sales increased by 1.02% year-on-year, and cross-border e-commerce platform sales increased by 2.6% year-on-year, but Hong Kong directly operated store sales decreased by 7.11% year-on-year Overseas Business Sales (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | Business Type | Sales Amount | Year-on-Year Growth/Decrease | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Overseas offline outbound sales | RMB 1.812 million | Growth 1.02% | | Cross-border e-commerce platform sales | RMB 453,000 | Growth 2.6% | | Hong Kong directly operated store sales | HKD 2.025 million | Decrease 7.11% | Overseas Key Work Summary Overseas business plans to open directly operated stores in Hong Kong and Singapore, with the Hong Kong store featuring a new design image; the original plan to establish overseas warehouses was postponed due to China-US tariffs; participated in the Las Vegas Consumer Goods & Gift Show in the first half of the year, and will participate in the Tokyo Gift Show in the second half; the US official website is being rebuilt and upgraded - Plans to open 1 directly operated store each in Hong Kong and Singapore, with the Hong Kong store adopting a new design image by the Lee Wing-shing team, expected to open by the end of October[66] - The original plan to establish overseas warehouse sites was postponed due to China-US tariff issues but will continue to be monitored[66] - Participated in the Las Vegas Consumer Goods & Gift Show in the first half of the year, and will participate in the 100th Tokyo Gift Show in the second half[66] - The US official website (tanmujiang.com) is being rebuilt and upgraded, expected to launch in September[66] Creative R&D The creative R&D team explores new product design and development directions in structure, materials, and styles, combining market demand and wood inventory, and has completed multiple key projects, including inserted-tooth hair combs, inlaid combs, mixed-material accessories, and co-branded product development - The creative R&D team, based on analysis of existing product systems and in-depth understanding of market demand, explores new product design and development directions in structure, materials, and styles, considering current wood inventory and processing feasibility[67] Creative R&D Team Key Projects Key projects include 2 launched inserted-tooth hair combs, 4 inlaid combs, 4 mixed-material accessories (carbon fiber, ABS, Nanhong agate, Hetian jade combined with wood), and 13 new products co-branded with Hong Kong illustrators - 2 inserted-tooth hair combs, 4 inlaid combs, and 4 mixed-material accessories (carbon fiber, ABS, Nanhong agate, Hetian jade combined with wood) have been launched[68] - Co-branded with Hong Kong illustrators Siu Kim-ying and Lee Chi-tat to launch "Family Series" and "Time Series" products and packaging designs, totaling 13 new products[68] - Developed products specifically for overseas market demand, including Southeast Asian regional products and North American beard combs[68] - Completed sampling and cost estimation for the full packaging system based on the Lee Wing-shing collaboration series packaging as the main line[68] Creative R&D Team Future Work Focus Future work will focus on enhancing brand image, exploring new materials, processes, and structural applications, improving the efficiency of self-developed projects, and deeply understanding market demand to create best-selling products - Future work will focus on the "brand image enhancement" goal, including new product R&D, packaging system upgrade design, graphic visual promotion materials, and store image support[71] - Explore the application of new materials, processes, and structures, improve the efficiency of self-developed project design and implementation, and monitor product system sales dynamics to control costs or increase added value[71] - Deeply understand market demand, incorporating market feedback into the design and R&D process proactively to create best-selling products[71] Production Technology The production organization team effectively ensured market order supply through multi-skilled positions, workshop collaboration, and equipment additions, with 2.8372 million units delivered in the first half of the year, and a 10.78% increase in comprehensive production efficiency per capita working hour - In the first half of the year, actual delivery volume was 2.8372 million units, a year-on-year decrease of approximately 50,000 units[69] - Comprehensive production efficiency per capita working hour increased by 10.78%[69] Craft and Equipment Technology Innovation and Improvement The "Carpenter Tan Product Type Testing Database" was completed and put into use; the comb blank automated profiling technology project's prototype equipment manufacturing and functional verification are complete; product surface adhesion improvement efforts are in trial production verification; glue-free inserted-tooth comb structure products are optimized and upgraded for production in the second half; raw material precise processing project is completed, improving material yield; and natural plant dye processing technology for wooden combs is under development - The "Carpenter Tan Product Type Testing Database" construction is complete and in use, providing proactive optimization references for design development and marketing[70] - The prototype equipment manufacturing and functional verification for the comb blank automated profiling technology project are complete, entering formal production phase[72] - Glue-free inserted-tooth comb structure products have completed optimization and upgrade of comb teeth and glue-free accessory structures, significantly improving the problem of tooth loss, and will be put into production in the second half of the year[72] - The raw material precise processing project has passed acceptance, with plate surface quality, thickness dimension accuracy, and processing efficiency indicators all met, improving material yield[72] Logistics Distribution and After-Sales Repair The logistics distribution team completed 3.0337 million units of delivery and shipment in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 9.79%, while after-sales repair work completed 156,357 units, a year-on-year increase of 14.66%, with continuous improvements to the repair quality assurance system - The logistics distribution team completed a total of 3.0337 million units of production, delivery, and shipment in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 9.79%[73] - After-sales repair work completed a total of 156,357 units, a year-on-year increase of 14.66%[73] After-Sales Repair Quality Assurance Measures The repair station continuously improves its repair quality assurance system by starting from the source, strengthening employee skill enhancement, increasing post-repair inspection efforts, updating the "Specialty Store Return, Exchange, and Repair Service" form, and conducting irregular inspections of authorized repair stations - The repair station improves repair quality assurance by carefully inspecting repaired items, strengthening employee skill enhancement, increasing post-repair inspection efforts, and updating the "Specialty Store Return, Exchange, and Repair Service" form[75] - Irregular inspections are conducted on the repair technology and quality of authorized repair stations, with authorization potentially revoked for those receiving valid complaints for 2 consecutive months[75] Brand Building In brand building, the "Comb Garden" pop-up event and the 9th "Beauty of Combs and Adornments • Carpenter Tan Design Competition" were successfully held, and multiple awards were received, continuously enhancing brand awareness and influence - Successfully held the "Comb Garden" themed pop-up event, based on "nature and emotion," touring Changsha, Kunming, and Guangzhou, receiving widespread acclaim[76] - The 9th "Beauty of Combs and Adornments • Carpenter Tan Design Competition" concluded successfully, themed "Beauty of Humanity. Design Symbiosis," receiving 528 pieces (sets) of comb and accessory works[77] "Comb Garden" Theme Event The "Comb Garden" theme event debuted with a new image, creating a warm and healing atmosphere through four core sections: raw wood material display, classic works exhibition, wooden comb making experience, and combing experience, receiving high praise from the audience - The "Comb Garden" event featured four core sections: raw wood material display, classic works exhibition, wooden comb making experience, and combing experience, creating a "garden" atmosphere[76] - The event specially featured emotional cards and matching packaging themed "family affection, friendship, love, and self-love," imbuing wooden combs with emotional significance[76] "Beauty of Combs and Adornments • Carpenter Tan Design Competition" The 9th Design Competition, themed "Beauty of Humanity. Design Symbiosis," attracted wide participation and collaborated with multiple universities to host themed lectures, building a bridge for school-enterprise cooperation - The 9th "Beauty of Combs and Adornments • Carpenter Tan Design Competition," themed "Beauty of Humanity. Design Symbiosis," received 528 pieces (sets) of comb and accessory works[77] - During the competition, themed lectures were held with Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, and Sichuan Fine Arts Institute, building a bridge for school-enterprise cooperation and brand communication with young groups[77] Brand Honors During the reporting period, Carpenter Tan received multiple brand honors, including an Excellence Award at the "Zijin Award" Cultural and Creative Design Competition and a Silver Award at the China Tourism Commodity Competition, and was recognized as a Chongqing Municipal Excellent Industrial Design Center - Carpenter Tan's "Comb Rhyme Landscape" series of wooden combs received an Excellence Award in the Cultural and Creative Product Comprehensive Competition at the 11th "Zijin Award" Cultural and Creative Design Competition for its unique cultural connotation and artistic design[79] - The "Customized Gift Box Chongqing Impression" product won a Silver Award at the 2025 China Tourism Commodity Competition[80] - Chongqing Carpenter Tan Crafts Co., Ltd.'s Intangible Cultural Heritage Comb and Hairpin Industrial Design Center was recognized as a Chongqing Municipal Excellent Industrial Design Center[80] Human Resources and Comprehensive Governance The company adheres to the governance spirit of "honesty and kindness," upholds core values, establishes fair market expansion mechanisms, insists on brandism, and continuously promotes internal management, market rights protection, disabled employment, and public welfare activities - The Group adheres to the core values of "Honesty, Labor, Happiness" and the moral standards of "Kindness, Humility, Craftsmanship"[82] - Insists on long-term brandism – no price wars, no discounts, no "lying flat," no active participation in and timely removal, delisting, and investigation of disguised price marketing behaviors[82] Company Governance Policy and Core Values The Chairman reiterated the "honesty and kindness" requirements for conduct, clarified adherence to the core values of "Honesty, Labor, Happiness" and the moral standards of "Kindness, Humility, Craftsmanship," established fair market expansion mechanisms, and insisted on brandism - The Chairman proposed "honesty and kindness" as requirements for conduct, adhering to the core values of "Honesty, Labor, Happiness" and the moral standards of "Kindness, Humility, Craftsmanship"[82] - Established a fair market expansion mechanism, breaking down territorialism to achieve sufficient, appropriate, healthy competition and harmonious development[82] - Insists on long-term brandism, avoiding price wars and discounts, deeply cultivating the brand, and empowering it with culture[82] Internal Management and Market Rights Protection Adhering to the governance spirit of "honesty and kindness, inclusive but not indulgent," the company internally investigated and issued 10 notices of criticism in the first half of the year, and imposed penalties and store closures on non-compliant specialty stores; in market rights protection, 23 cases of violations were collected, resulting in RMB 268,500 in compensation - In the first half of the year, 4 internal investigations resulted in 10 notices of criticism, and non-compliant specialty stores were penalized with deductions from their reputation deposits and store closures[83] - In the first half of the year, 23 cases of violations were collected, 22 cases had evidence collected and secured, resulting in RMB 268,500 in compensation[84] - Continuously encouraged employees to submit reasonable improvement suggestions, receiving 443 in the first half, adopting 151, and implementing 94[84] Intellectual Property and Safety Production As of June 30, 2025, the company holds 765 valid trademarks and 121 valid patents; the company insists on quarterly safety production meetings and semi-annual fire safety drills, but two production safety accidents occurred in the first half of the year - As of June 30, 2025, the Group holds 765 valid trademarks (including 384 domestic registered trademarks under Carpenter Tan, 128 registered trademarks in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas; 233 domestic registered trademarks under Mujian Valley, 20 registered trademarks in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and overseas)[85] - The Group holds a total of 121 valid patents: 16 invention patents, 55 utility model patents, and 50 design patents[86] - Two production safety accidents occurred in the first half of the year, involving employees working at height without safety ropes and slipping while retrieving materials, resulting in falls and injuries[86] Disabled Employment and Public Welfare Activities The company continues to promote employment for disabled persons, improve accessibility facilities, with a net increase of 10 disabled employees in the first half of the year, totaling 357, and actively carries out public welfare activities - Continuously committed to promoting and safeguarding employment for disabled persons, and constantly improving rehabilitation venues and facilities for disabled persons[87] - In the first half of the year, there was a net increase of 10 disabled employees, bringing the current total to 357 disabled employees[87] - Continuously carried out public welfare activities, including visiting local nursing homes and special education schools[87] Financial Review This section provides a detailed financial review of the company's performance for the reporting period, analyzing key financial indicators and their drivers 1. Revenue For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group's revenue was RMB 287.886 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, primarily due to market demand recovery, with combined gift boxes being the main income source at 91.7% Revenue Composition (For the six months ended June 30) | Sales Category | 2025 (RMB '000) | Proportion | 2024 (RMB '000) | Proportion | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Combs | 21,134 | 7.3% | 20,201 | 7.7% | | Mirrors | 230 | 0.1% | 267 | 0.1% | | Combined gift boxes | 264,014 | 91.7% | 240,437 | 91.3% | | Other accessories | 2,215 | 0.8% | 1,715 | 0.7% | | Franchise fee income | 293 | 0.1% | 462 | 0.2% | | Total | 287,886 | 100.0% | 263,082 | 100.0% | - Revenue increased by 9.4%, primarily due to the gradual recovery of market demand during the reporting period[89] 2. Cost of Sales For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the cost of sales was RMB 110.089 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.2%, primarily related to increased sales volume and changes in product mix - Cost of sales was RMB 110.089 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.2% (RMB 100.837 million in the same period of 2024)[90] - The increase in cost of sales was mainly due to the increase in sales volume and changes in the sales product mix during the reporting period[90] 3. Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin For the six months ended June 30, 2025, gross profit was RMB 177.797 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.6%, with the gross profit margin rising from 61.7% in 2024 to 61.8% in 2025, mainly due to a shift in sales mix towards higher-margin products - Gross profit was RMB 177.797 million, a year-on-year increase of 9.6% (RMB 162.245 million in the same period of 2024)[91] - The gross profit margin increased from 61.7% in 2024 to 61.8% in 2025, mainly due to a shift in the sales mix towards products with higher gross profit margins[91] 4. Other Income For the six months ended June 30, 2025, other income was RMB 22.762 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%, primarily driven by increased China VAT preferential refunds and government subsidies - Other income was RMB 22.762 million, a year-on-year increase of 5.8% (RMB 21.520 million in the same period of 2024)[92] - The increase mainly came from increased China VAT preferential refunds and government subsidies[92] 5. Selling and Distribution Expenses For the six months ended June 30, 2025, selling and distribution expenses were RMB 46.012 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%, primarily due to increased advertising, transportation, and staff costs - Selling and distribution expenses were RMB 46.012 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.1% (RMB 43.386 million in the same period of 2024)[93] - The increase mainly resulted from increased advertising expenses, transportation expenses, and staff costs[93] 6. Administrative Expenses For the six months ended June 30, 2025, administrative expenses were RMB 17.673 million, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7%, primarily due to reduced consulting fees - Administrative expenses were RMB 17.673 million, a year-on-year decrease of 2.7% (RMB 18.170 million in the same period of 2024)[94] - The main decrease came from reduced consulting fees[94] 7. Operating Profit For the six months ended June 30, 2025, operating profit was RMB 133.654 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.9%, primarily attributable to increased gross profit - Operating profit was RMB 133.654 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.9% (RMB 119.491 million in the same period of 2024)[95] - The increase in operating profit was mainly attributable to an increase in gross profit of approximately RMB 15.552 million[95] 8. Finance Costs For the six months ended June 30, 2025, finance costs were RMB 288,000, a slight year-on-year decrease, primarily arising from the adoption of HKFRS 16, with no bank loan interest expenses during the period - Finance costs were RMB 288,000 (RMB 309,000 in the same period of 2024), primarily arising from the adoption of HKFRS 16[96] - The Group had no bank loans during the reporting period and for the six months ended June 30, 2024, thus no interest expenses[96] 9. Profit Before Tax For the six months ended June 30, 2025, profit before tax was RMB 133.366 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.9%, primarily driven by increased operating profit - Profit before tax was RMB 133.366 million, a year-on-year increase of 11.9% (RMB 119.182 million in the same period of 2024)[97] - The increase in profit before tax was mainly attributable to an increase in operating profit of approximately RMB 14.163 million during the reporting period[97] 10. Income Tax Expense For the six months ended June 30, 2025, income tax expense was RMB 24.320 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.2%, with the effective tax rate decreasing from 19.2% to 18.2% - Income tax expense was RMB 24.320 million, a year-on-year increase of 6.2% (RMB 22.894 million in the same period of 2024)[98] - The effective tax rate decreased by 1.0 percentage point from 19.2% in the same period of 2024 to 18.2%[98] 11. Profit for the Period For the six months ended June 30, 2025, profit for the period was RMB 109.046 million, a year-on-year increase of 13.2%, primarily due to the combined effect of the aforementioned financial factors - Profit for the period was RMB 109.046 million, a year-on-year increase of 13.2% (RMB 96.288 million in the same period of 2024)[99] 12. Liquidity and Capital Resources The company primarily meets its funding needs with cash generated from operations, had no bank loans during the period, and the directors believe it has sufficient working capital; as of June 30, 2025, cash and bank balances were RMB 116.530 million, a significant increase from the end of 2024 - The Group primarily meets its working capital needs with cash generated from operations and had no bank loans during the period[100] - As of June 30, 2025, cash and bank balances were RMB 116.530 million (RMB 41.714 million as of December 31, 2024), primarily from operating income[100] 13. Cash Flow During the reporting period, cash and cash equivalents increased by RMB 74.816 million, primarily contributed by net cash from operating activities and net cash from investing activities, partially offset by net cash used in financing activities - During the reporting period, the Group's cash and cash equivalents increased by approximately RMB 74.816 million[101] - Net cash generated from operating activities was approximately RMB 98.627 million; net cash generated from investing activities was approximately RMB 56.796 million; net cash used in financing activities was approximately RMB 86.435 million[101] 14. Capital Structure As of June 30, 2025, the company had no bank loans, rendering the debt-to-equity ratio meaningless, and no pledged assets; capital expenditure significantly decreased year-on-year - As of June 30, 2025, and during the reporting period, the Group had no bank loans, making the calculation of the debt-to-equity ratio meaningless[102][103] - As of June 30, 2025, the Group had no assets pledged to banks[104] - Capital expenditure was RMB 11.236 million, a significant year-on-year decrease (RMB 22.320 million in the same period of 2024)[105] - The Group's main businesses use RMB and HKD as functional and operating currencies, exposing the Group to foreign exchange risks arising from RMB and HKD, but no significant risks from other exchange rate fluctuations[106] 15. Contingent Liabilities, Legal and Potential Proceedings The company has a property in Jurong City, Jiangsu Province, for which ownership certificates have not yet been obtained, and a lawsuit has been filed against the developer, who has entered liquidation; however, management assesses that the liquidator is likely to complete the issuance of ownership certificates, with no significant adverse impact - The company has a property in Jurong City, Jiangsu Province, with a carrying amount of approximately RMB 22.735 million, for which ownership certificates have not yet been obtained, and a lawsuit has been filed against the developer[107] - The developer has entered liquidation, but management assesses that the liquidator is likely to continue executing the sale and purchase agreement and complete the issuance of ownership certificates, thus not causing any significant adverse impact on the Group's business operations and financial position[107] 16. Material Acquisitions and Disposals For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group did not undertake any material acquisitions or disposals - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group did not undertake any material acquisitions or disposals[108] 17. Going Concern Based on its current financial position and available financing, the directors believe the company has sufficient financial resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future - The Group has sufficient financial resources to continue operating for the foreseeable future, and therefore, the going concern basis has been adopted in the preparation of the financial report[109] 18. Major Investments Held As of June 30, 2025, investment properties had a carrying amount of approximately RMB 84.1 million, were not revalued during the period, and the directors believe there is no significant difference between the carrying amount and fair value, with no purchases or disposals of investment properties - Investment properties had a carrying amount of approximately RMB 84.1 million, were not revalued during the period, and the directors believe there is no significant difference between the carrying amount and the fair value estimated by independent qualified professional valuers as of December 31, 2024[110] - During the reporting period, the Group neither purchased nor disposed of any investment properties[110] Future Outlook This section outlines the company's strategic priorities and key initiatives planned for the second half of 2025, focusing on human resources, training, and operational enhancements Human Resources and Training As of June 30, 2025, the Group employed 1,007 staff, continued to provide employment opportunities for disabled persons, and enhanced employee skills and sense of belonging through various training forms, with an increase in total remuneration - As of June 30, 2025, the Group employed a total of 1,007 staff in mainland China, Hong Kong, and overseas regions[112] - Continuously committed to providing employment opportunities for disabled persons and enhancing employee work skills, marketing strategies, and sense of belonging through various training forms[112] - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the total remuneration paid by the Group to employees was approximately RMB 54.939 million (2024: ap