Xin Jing Bao·2025-06-13 14:03Core Viewpoint - The founder of MINISO, Ye Guofu, is targeting the booming IP economy and toy market by planning to raise approximately $300 million through the potential spin-off listing of its toy brand TOP TOY in Hong Kong, aiming to optimize shareholder value [2] Company Overview - TOP TOY, established under MINISO, has rapidly expanded its store count to nearly 300 within five years, positioning itself as a trendy toy collection store [2][3] - As of the end of 2024, TOP TOY plans to launch around 11,000 SKUs, covering various toy categories [3] Financial Performance - TOP TOY reported a revenue of 984 million yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of approximately 45%, with a GMV of 1.148 billion yuan, also up 41% [4] - In Q1 2025, TOP TOY's revenue reached 340 million yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 58.9% [4] - Despite revenue growth, the average transaction price decreased from 121.3 yuan to 109.5 yuan, and the average product price fell to 57.8 yuan, down about 9% [4] Market Position and Strategy - The domestic IP toy market is projected to grow significantly, with a GMV of 756 billion yuan in 2024, expected to reach 1.675 trillion yuan by 2029 [6] - TOP TOY's reliance on external IPs for product offerings poses a risk, as it primarily collaborates with major IPs like Disney and Marvel, which may limit its ability to develop proprietary IPs [7] Expansion Plans - TOP TOY aims to open over 1,000 stores globally within five years, leveraging the extensive channel advantages of MINISO, which has over 7,780 stores worldwide [5][6] Challenges - MINISO's recent overseas expansion has increased costs, leading to a situation where revenue growth does not translate into profit, with Q1 2025 showing a decline in adjusted net profit [9] - The acquisition of Yonghui Supermarket has resulted in significant losses, with Yonghui's revenue declining by 14.07% in 2024 and continuing to face operational challenges [10]