Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2025, the company reported revenue of RMB 748 million, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to RMB 749 million in the same period last year [10]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 511 million, down 1.0% from RMB 516 million, resulting in a gross margin of 68.3%, a decrease of 0.6 percentage points year-on-year [10]. - Operating profit increased by 27.8% to RMB 207 million, with the operating profit from the sports equipment segment in China rising by 30.0% to RMB 26 million [10]. - Profit attributable to equity holders was RMB 204 million, representing a significant increase of 48.9% compared to RMB 137 million in the previous year [10]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were RMB 3.47, up 48.3% from RMB 2.34 year-on-year [10]. - The company declared an interim dividend and special interim dividend of RMB 2.08 per share, an increase of 48.6% from RMB 1.40 per share in the previous year [10]. - The group recorded a pre-tax profit of RMB 210 million, resulting in an income tax expense of RMB 6 million, with an effective tax rate of 2.9%, down from 14.9% in the previous period [62]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 203,773 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2025, compared to RMB 188,303 thousand in the previous year, marking an increase of approximately 8.2% [157]. Market and Economic Environment - The global economic growth forecast for 2025 was downgraded to 2.8% by the IMF, highlighting ongoing challenges in the international trade environment [11]. - In the first three quarters of 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.2% year-on-year, with retail sales of consumer goods reaching RMB 36.6 trillion, a 4.5% increase [28]. - The sports goods industry in China saw a retail sales growth of 22.2% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, supported by macro policies and market demand [30]. - The outdoor sports industry is projected to reach a total scale of 3 trillion yuan by 2025, driven by government policies and initiatives [32]. Brand Performance and Strategy - The total number of KAPPA brand stores reached 975 as of September 30, 2025, reflecting the company's commitment to enhancing its retail presence [14]. - KAPPA brand achieved a 22% year-on-year sales growth during the second quarter through effective promotional activities [35]. - The KAPPA brand's retro running shoes became a best-selling product, experiencing multiple reorders and sold out quickly [34]. - PHENIX brand deepened its presence in the Chinese market with high-performance ski products and a new active rescue system in collaboration with Beidou Satellite, set to launch in the 2025-2026 ski season [16][17]. - PHENIX brand launched the "PARS" satellite positioning active rescue system in collaboration with Beidou Satellite, with a product launch planned for the 2025-2026 snow season [37]. - KAPPA's footwear sales exceeded expectations, driven by the successful launch of the TIFO "Little Pink Shoes" and the return of the retro running shoes, with stable discount control and strong sell-out performance [41]. - KAPPA's accessory business showed steady growth, with successful products like the "Ice Skin Croissant" and improved operational efficiency through refined product development processes [42]. Investment and Financial Management - As of September 30, 2025, the group's investment net assets amounted to RMB 8,448 million, reflecting a 1% increase from March 31, 2025 [18]. - The group plans to continue optimizing its investment portfolio while maintaining a prudent approach to risk management [18]. - The group is actively responding to the government's call for sustainable development, establishing a high-standard ESG management system [19]. - The group aims to enhance communication with investment fund managers to ensure timely and reasonable exits from invested projects [18]. - The group maintains a positive outlook on the Chinese sportswear market, driven by structural resilience and government support, with plans to innovate and optimize its business model [45]. - The group emphasizes a cautious investment strategy, focusing on optimizing asset structures and ensuring timely exits from investment projects to provide stable returns to shareholders [45]. - The group has a diversified investment portfolio, including private equity funds, cash equivalents, and listed securities, totaling approximately RMB 82 billion as of September 30, 2025 [79]. Risk Management - The group emphasizes risk management with a comprehensive risk assessment and management system for investment projects [85]. - Regular risk assessments are conducted quarterly, semi-annually, and annually to monitor key indicators and adjust risk levels accordingly [90]. - The group employs a diversified investment strategy to mitigate risks associated with reliance on single counterparties [87]. - Financial monitoring of invested companies is conducted at least biannually to assess financial status and potential risks [92]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all corporate governance codes as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules [125]. - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the effectiveness of internal controls and risk assessments for the six months ending September 30, 2025 [127]. - The company has adopted the standard code for securities transactions by directors and confirmed compliance for the six months ending September 30, 2025 [126]. Shareholder and Equity Management - The company has maintained a cumulative dividend payout of RMB 8.13 billion since its listing, with a cumulative payout ratio of 87% [13]. - The company implemented a share incentive plan for management, issuing a total of 202,310,000 shares at a subscription price of HKD 1.35 per share, representing a discount of approximately 9.40% from the market price [68]. - The company issued 9,000,000 shares to a management member at a subscription price of HKD 1.29 per share, reflecting a discount of about 9.8% from the market price [69]. - The company has not entered into any arrangements that would allow directors or their family members to benefit from purchasing shares or bonds of the company [110]. - The company has a clear strategy for stock option grants, aligning employee incentives with company performance [116].
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