LYFEN(SH:603777)2023-08-29 16:00Financial Performance - The basic earnings per share decreased by 51.52% to CNY 0.16 compared to the same period last year[21]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 50.79% year-on-year, primarily due to a significant reduction in group purchase business revenue and decreased sales from online e-commerce[21]. - The net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 75.86% compared to the same period last year, mainly due to reduced cash inflow from group purchase business and increased cash outflow from higher initial inventory levels[21]. - The diluted earnings per share also decreased by 51.52% to CNY 0.16 compared to the previous year[21]. - The weighted average return on net assets decreased by 3.46 percentage points to 2.85% compared to the same period last year[21]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses decreased by 65.76% year-on-year[21]. - The weighted average return on net assets after deducting non-recurring gains and losses decreased by 3.96 percentage points to 1.81%[21]. - The basic earnings per share after deducting non-recurring gains and losses decreased to CNY 0.10, down 66.67% from the previous year[21]. - The company's operating revenue for the first half of the year was ¥2,109,968,399.58, a decrease of 8.75% compared to the same period last year[24]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥54,380,853.99, down 50.79% year-on-year[24]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was ¥34,592,101.24, reflecting a decline of 65.76% compared to the previous year[24]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was ¥70,388,701.23, a significant drop of 75.86% from the same period last year[24]. - The company achieved total revenue of CNY 2,109.97 million, a decrease of 8.75% year-on-year, and a net profit of CNY 54.38 million, down 50.79% compared to the previous year[41]. Product Development and Strategy - The company has developed over 30 children's snack products targeting children aged 4-12, establishing a dedicated section in stores for these products[29]. - The company has expanded its product offerings to include over 40 health-conscious snack options aimed at urban professionals[29]. - The company is focusing on a full-temperature strategy in its stores, particularly emphasizing frozen food products[29]. - The company has established a comprehensive procurement system that manages the entire lifecycle of products, ensuring quality and responsiveness to consumer demand[30]. - The company operates a multi-channel sales model, including direct stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce platforms, to enhance market reach and consumer engagement[31]. - In 2022, the company established a community leader system and built a preliminary structure for its self-built community purchasing platform, aiming for rapid breakthroughs in new retail scenarios[33]. - The company has deepened cooperation with major retailers such as Hema, Metro, and Walmart, while expanding overseas channels, particularly in North America and Southeast Asia[33]. - The B2C model includes flagship stores on platforms like Tmall and JD, and a self-developed APP that integrates various functions, enhancing user engagement and loyalty[34]. - The company has built an automated and digitalized logistics base in Shanghai, implementing a smart supply chain management system that enhances inventory management and logistics efficiency[34]. - The company is focusing on the health and high-end trends in snack consumption, responding to consumer demands for low-calorie and high-quality products[36]. - The integration of online and offline channels is becoming a key trend, with the company leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency[37]. - The company is actively developing its community group purchasing business and enhancing its offline store resources through a comprehensive channel network[38]. Financial Management and Assets - The company's total assets decreased by 10.36% to ¥3,306,436,070.20 compared to the end of the previous year[24]. - The total number of members across all channels reached 81.17 million by the end of the reporting period[41]. - The company operates a total of 3,663 stores nationwide, including 2,084 direct-operated stores and 1,579 franchised stores, with a year-on-year increase of 80 stores[42]. - The number of active distributors reached 322, an increase of 32.5% year-on-year, with 103 new distributors added in the first half of 2023, up 22.6% year-on-year[42]. - The company launched over 1,400 products across 12 core categories, including nuts, meat snacks, and baked goods, to meet diverse consumer needs[40]. - The company maintained a product inspection pass rate of 99.24% for 29,793 batches of products inspected in 2023[44]. - The company has implemented a comprehensive quality control system covering the entire product lifecycle, including a food safety traceability system recognized in over 60 countries[40]. - The company conducted 11 training sessions for suppliers and 184 inspections in 2023 to ensure quality management[44]. - The company has integrated online and offline sales channels, enhancing user experience and increasing the frequency of repeat purchases to 3.84 times, a 49% increase year-on-year[43]. - The company has developed a smart supply chain management system to optimize operations and reduce costs while ensuring product freshness[40]. - The company reported a total guarantee amount of 100,000,000 RMB, which accounts for 5.37% of the company's net assets[96]. - The company has provided guarantees totaling 100,000,000 RMB for subsidiaries during the reporting period[96]. Risks and Challenges - The company is facing risks from fluctuations in raw material prices, which could impact sales prices and overall profitability[65]. - The company has implemented measures to mitigate risks related to rising store rents and labor costs, including store upgrades and flexible staffing[66]. - Seasonal sales fluctuations are a concern, with higher demand typically seen in the first and fourth quarters; the company plans to introduce new products to address this[67]. - The company has established a product quality control system to ensure compliance with food safety regulations and maintain consumer trust[66]. Governance and Compliance - The company held two shareholder meetings in the first half of 2023, addressing key governance issues and financial reports[72]. - The company is actively pursuing a franchise model to reduce operational risks and enhance profitability at individual stores[66]. - The company announced the resignation of Secretary of the Board and Director Lu Shungang on February 22, 2023, due to strategic development needs, while he will continue to serve as Vice President[74]. - Wang Fang, a supervisor, resigned on February 3, 2023, due to work relocation, and was subsequently replaced by Gao Lili[73]. - The company did not propose any profit distribution or capital reserve transfer plan for the half-year report, with no dividends or stock bonuses planned[76]. - The first phase of the employee stock ownership plan was terminated early due to unmet performance targets for 2022, with all shares sold by January 31, 2023[76]. - The company has committed to fulfilling various long-term promises related to its initial public offering and refinancing, ensuring compliance with legal responsibilities[84][85]. - The company has committed to not engage in any business that competes directly or indirectly with its main operations, ensuring no conflicts of interest arise[86]. - The company guarantees that all board members and senior management will not misuse their positions or engage in activities that could harm the company's interests[87]. - There are no significant lawsuits or arbitration matters reported during the reporting period, indicating a stable legal standing[91]. - The company has pledged to ensure that any dilution of immediate returns will be addressed through specific measures, maintaining shareholder value[90]. - The company will not engage in any unfair benefit transfers to other parties, ensuring the protection of its interests[90]. - The company has committed to linking the compensation system of directors and senior management to the execution of return compensation measures[90]. Shareholder Structure - The total number of ordinary shareholders as of the end of the reporting period was 26,628[100]. - The largest shareholder, Shanghai Aiwu Enterprise Management Co., Ltd., holds 173,121,200 shares, representing 51.44% of the total shares[102]. - The largest shareholder has pledged 32,140,000 shares[102]. - The company has no significant changes in its share capital structure during the reporting period[99]. - The company has not reported any overdue guarantees during the reporting period[96]. - The company has not disclosed any significant contracts or major related party transactions during the reporting period[97]. - The company has a significant shareholder structure, with Shanghai Aiwu Enterprise Management holding 173,121,200 shares of common stock[104]. - The company has a total of 10,089,800 shares held by Shanghai Guosheng Capital Management, indicating strong institutional support[104]. - The company is actively managing its shareholder relationships, with several major shareholders being identified as acting in concert[104]. - The company has not reported any changes in its controlling shareholders or actual controllers during the reporting period[106]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - The financial statements were approved by the board of directors on August 28, 2023[140]. - The company adheres to the accounting standards set by the Ministry of Finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting[144]. - The company has a continuous operating basis, with no significant doubts regarding its ability to continue operations for the next 12 months[142]. - The company’s accounting period runs from January 1 to December 31 each year[145]. - The company’s business cycle is defined as 12 months[146]. - The company views the entire corporate group as a single accounting entity, preparing consolidated financial statements that reflect the overall financial position, operating results, and cash flows of the group[150]. - During the reporting period, the company increased subsidiaries or businesses through mergers under common control, incorporating their operating results and cash flows from the beginning of the reporting period to the end[151]. - For non-common control mergers, identifiable assets and liabilities are included in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair value as of the acquisition date[151]. - The company recognizes investment income for the difference between the fair value of remaining equity investments and the book value when losing control over subsidiaries[152]. - The company adjusts the capital reserve in the consolidated balance sheet for the difference between newly acquired minority equity investments and the net asset share from the acquisition date[153]. - The company applies the spot exchange rate on the transaction date for foreign currency transactions, with any exchange differences recognized in the current period's profit or loss[155]. - For foreign currency financial statements, assets and liabilities are converted at the spot exchange rate on the balance sheet date, while equity items are converted at the exchange rate on the transaction date[156]. - Financial instruments are classified at initial recognition based on the company's management model and cash flow characteristics, including those measured at amortized cost and fair value[158]. - The company recognizes financial assets and liabilities when it becomes a party to the financial instrument contract[159]. - The company uses the effective interest method to calculate interest on financial assets measured at amortized cost, with any differences recognized in the current period's profit or loss upon recovery or disposal[160]. - Financial assets measured at fair value and changes recognized in other comprehensive income include debt instruments and other receivables, with initial measurement at fair value and transaction costs included in the initial recognition amount[161]. - Financial liabilities measured at fair value and changes recognized in profit or loss include trading financial liabilities and derivative financial liabilities, with initial measurement at fair value and transaction costs included in profit or loss[162]. - The company terminates recognition of financial assets when the contractual rights to receive cash flows from the financial asset expire or when the asset is transferred and substantially all risks and rewards of ownership are transferred[163]. - The company estimates expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost and those measured at fair value with changes recognized in other comprehensive income, considering past events, current conditions, and forecasts of future economic conditions[167]. - If the credit risk of a financial instrument has significantly increased since initial recognition, the company measures the loss provision as the expected credit losses over the entire lifetime of the instrument[168]. - The company assesses expected credit losses on receivables based on aging categories and business-related receivables, ensuring that no individual impairment exists within the consolidated scope[169]. - The company does not apply expected credit loss determination methods for notes receivable, but applies them for accounts receivable[170]. Inventory and Asset Management - The company applies a perpetual inventory system for inventory management[176]. - Inventory is measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value, with provisions for inventory write-downs when costs exceed realizable values[175]. - The company uses the weighted average method for inventory valuation upon issuance[173]. - The company recognizes contract assets based on the relationship between performance obligations and customer payments[178]. - Long-term equity investments are accounted for using the cost method unless they meet the criteria for held-for-sale[184]. - The company applies the equity method for investments in joint ventures and associates, adjusting the investment value based on share of net income and other comprehensive income[185]. - The initial investment cost for long-term equity investments is determined based on the fair value of the consideration paid[182]. - The company recognizes provisions for expected credit losses on contract assets and long-term receivables[179]. - The company uses a one-time write-off method for low-value consumables and packaging materials[177]. - The company assesses the net realizable value of inventory based on estimated selling prices minus estimated costs and expenses[175]. - Investment properties are held for rental income or capital appreciation, with subsequent expenditures recognized when economic benefits are likely to flow and costs can be reliably measured[188]. - Fixed assets are recognized when economic benefits are likely to flow to the company and their costs can be reliably measured, with initial measurement at cost[189]. - Depreciation for fixed assets is calculated using the straight-line method, with rates varying by asset type, e.g., buildings 2.375%-4.75% and machinery 9.5%[191]. - Construction in progress is measured at actual costs, including construction and installation costs, and is transferred to fixed assets upon reaching usable status[193]. - Intangible assets are initially measured at cost, with subsequent measurement based on their useful life, which can be limited or indefinite[195]. - Research and development expenditures are classified into research and development phases, with development costs capitalized if specific criteria are met[198]. - Long-term assets undergo impairment testing if there are indications of impairment, with impairment losses recognized when recoverable amounts are less than carrying values[200]. - The company applies a depreciation policy for investment properties similar to that of fixed assets, ensuring consistent treatment across asset types[188]. - The estimated useful life for software and licenses is 3-5 years, while land use rights are estimated at 50 years[197]. - Fixed asset disposal results in recognition of gains or losses based on the difference between disposal proceeds and carrying amounts[192].