Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 598,412,000, a decrease of 9.3% compared to RMB 659,810,000 in 2021[14]. - Gross profit decreased by 22.8% to RMB 270,301,000 from RMB 350,069,000 in the previous year[14]. - Profit for the period dropped significantly by 82.7% to RMB 20,465,000 from RMB 117,985,000 in 2021[14]. - Basic earnings per share fell by 88.4% to 2.04 RMB cents compared to 17.65 RMB cents in 2021[14]. - Interim dividend was reduced by 88.2% to 1.0 HK cents from 8.5 HK cents in the previous year[14]. - Gross profit margin decreased to 45.2%, down from 53.1%, reflecting a decline of 7.9 percentage points[14]. - Operating margin dropped to 7.6%, a decrease of 18.4 percentage points from 26.0% in 2021[14]. - Return on equity fell to 2.9%, down from 16.6%, representing a decline of 13.7 percentage points[14]. - Profit from operations decreased significantly to RMB 45,598,000, compared to RMB 171,320,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decline of 73.3%[118]. - Profit before taxation was RMB 35,794,000, a decrease of 78.0% from RMB 162,772,000 in the prior year[118]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 21,125,000, down from RMB 117,227,000 in 2021[118]. Retail Performance - Total retail revenue for the six months ended 30 June 2022 decreased by 8.9% compared to the same period in 2021[28]. - Retail sales revenue from physical retail stores for the six months ended 30 June 2022 decreased by 12.4% compared to the same period in 2021[30]. - Retail revenue from online shops slightly decreased from RMB405.7 million for the six months ended 30 June 2021 to RMB402.0 million for the six months ended 30 June 2022[30]. - Average retail discount at physical stores for the six months ended 30 June 2022 was approximately 28.0%, up from 23.7% in the same period in 2021[30]. - Sell-through rate of the Group's 2021 collections was approximately 65.1% and 43.7% for the 2022 spring/summer collections as of 30 June 2022[30]. - The Group's revenue and profit dropped significantly during April and May 2022 due to COVID-19 restrictions, with additional costs incurred for safety measures and logistics[44]. Cost Management and Operational Adjustments - The Group has laid off approximately 10% of its employees and reduced purchase orders for 2022 collections to minimize cash outflow[47]. - The Group plans to control operating expenses more tightly and reduce marketing budgets in response to market uncertainties[48]. - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 13.7% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period in 2021, attributed to fewer marketing and promotional activities[64]. - Administrative and other operating expenses increased by 55.3% to RMB 131.4 million in the first half of 2022, driven by higher provisions for inventories and trade receivables[69]. Liquidity and Cash Flow - Current ratio decreased to 2.04 from 2.92, indicating a decline in liquidity[14]. - Interest coverage ratio significantly decreased to 5.0 from 20.3, indicating reduced ability to cover interest expenses[14]. - The Group recorded a net operating cash outflow of RMB154.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to RMB61.1 million in 2021[91]. - Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 328,575,000, down from RMB 371,525,000 at the same date in 2021[129]. - The Group's liquidity position remains healthy, with sufficient cash and available banking facilities to meet commitments and working capital requirements[99]. Inventory and Receivables Management - Average inventory turnover days increased to 257 days from 218 days in the same period in 2021, attributed to a decrease in sales volume[84]. - Total inventories as of 30 June 2022 amounted to RMB 402,454,000, down from RMB 530,955,000 as of 31 December 2021, indicating a decrease of approximately 24.1%[189]. - Trade receivables as of 30 June 2022 were RMB 470,709,000, a decrease from RMB 491,943,000 as of 31 December 2021, indicating a decline of approximately 4.3%[192]. - The total amount of trade and other receivables as of 30 June 2022 was RMB 743,162,000, compared to RMB 711,074,000 as of 31 December 2021, representing an increase of approximately 4.5%[192]. Future Outlook and Strategic Plans - The Group expects sluggish retail performance for the remainder of 2022 due to depressed consumer demand and bloated inventories leading to aggressive discounting[48]. - Despite challenges, the Group remains confident in the long-term prospects of the China economy and fashion industry, planning to invest in expanding its retail network and new fashion brands when opportunities arise[48]. - The Group's management is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to respond swiftly with necessary actions as market conditions evolve[47]. Taxation and Financial Obligations - Income tax expenses were RMB15.3 million with an effective tax rate of 42.8%, up from 27.5% in 2021, due to an increase in non-deductible expenses[77][81]. - The total current tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 15,329,000, a decrease from RMB 44,787,000 in the same period of 2021, indicating a significant reduction in tax liabilities[165]. - The statutory income tax rate applicable to the Company's subsidiaries in mainland China remained at 25% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, consistent with the previous year[170]. Employee and Staff Costs - Total staff costs for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were approximately RMB 60.2 million, compared to RMB 57.8 million in the same period of 2021[106]. - The Group had 475 employees, down from 549 employees as of June 30, 2021[106].
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