Proya(SH:603605) Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2025-06-19 13:24Core Viewpoint - Proya has undergone significant organizational changes and strategic adjustments, particularly with the appointment of new executives from international backgrounds to enhance its product development and digital capabilities [1][4][12]. Management Changes - Proya has experienced a turnover in its core management team, with several key executives leaving since the beginning of 2024, including the former CMO and Chief Scientific Officer [3][4]. - The appointment of Wang Yifeng, previously with Amorepacific, as the head of product development and vice general manager of brand incubation is a strategic move to strengthen the company's brand-driven approach [1][4]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2024, Proya reported a revenue of 2.359 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.13%, and a net profit of 390 million yuan, up 28.87% [6]. - For the full year 2024, Proya achieved a revenue of 10.778 billion yuan, reflecting a 21.04% growth, and a net profit of 1.552 billion yuan, which is a 30% increase [6]. Brand Performance - The revenue contribution from Proya's main brand has been declining, while the share of its sub-brands, such as Caitang and Off&Relax, has been increasing [6][7]. - Caitang's revenue share rose from 8.99% in 2022 to 11.07% in 2024, indicating it as a significant growth driver for the company [6][7]. R&D and Marketing Investments - Proya's R&D expenses for the previous year were 210 million yuan, accounting for 1.95% of its revenue, with a notable increase in marketing expenses by 29.93% to 5.161 billion yuan in 2024 [8][6]. - The increase in marketing expenses is attributed to a rise in promotional costs, which grew by 30.22% [8]. Strategic Initiatives - Proya has announced plans to enter the light medical beauty sector, launching its first medical dressing product aimed at post-surgical recovery, capitalizing on the rapid growth of the medical beauty market [10][12]. - The company aims to achieve a position among the top ten global cosmetics brands within the next decade through acquisitions and expansion into new markets [10][12].