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Core Viewpoint - Guangdong Chao Hong Ji Industrial Co., Ltd. (Chao Hong Ji) is pursuing a dual listing on the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets, aiming to become the "first fashion jewelry stock" in Hong Kong if successful [3][4]. Company Overview - Chao Hong Ji was founded in 1996 by the Liao family and has grown from a self-operated gold shop to a well-known chain brand with over 1,500 stores [3][4]. - The company focuses on mid-to-high-end fashion consumer goods, including jewelry and handbags, and operates two main brands: "CHJ Chao Hong Ji" and "VENTI Fan Di" [4]. Financial Performance - Revenue figures for Chao Hong Ji from 2022 to the first half of 2025 are as follows: - 2022: approximately 4.364 billion RMB - 2023: approximately 5.836 billion RMB - 2024: approximately 6.452 billion RMB - First half of 2025: approximately 4.062 billion RMB [4][5]. - Net profit for the same periods is: - 2022: approximately 205 million RMB - 2023: approximately 330 million RMB - 2024: approximately 169 million RMB - First half of 2025: approximately 333 million RMB [4][5]. Revenue Breakdown - In the first half of 2025, 93.6% of Chao Hong Ji's revenue came from jewelry, with a notable decline in handbag revenue, which dropped by 16.9% year-on-year [6][7]. - The classic gold jewelry segment has shown significant growth, with revenue increasing from 1.42 billion RMB in 2022 to 2.92 billion RMB in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.4% [7][9]. - Fashion jewelry revenue grew from 2.45 billion RMB in 2022 to 2.94 billion RMB in 2024, with a slower CAGR of 9.5% [8][9]. Operational Structure - As of June 30, 2025, Chao Hong Ji operates a total of 1,542 jewelry stores, comprising 201 self-operated stores and 1,337 franchise stores [10][11]. - The company has shifted from a self-operated model to a franchise-based model, indicating a strategic change in its operational approach [11]. Management - The CFO, Mr. Chen Shufeng, has been with the company since 2007 and was appointed CFO in November 2024, overseeing financial and accounting matters [12][18].