半年营收翻番，林清轩改名再冲上市

Core Insights - Lin Qingxuan has updated its prospectus for its IPO in Hong Kong, indicating a potential shift in the competitive landscape of domestic beauty brands in China [1] - The company has changed its name from "Shanghai Lin Qingxuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd." to "Shanghai Lin Qingxuan Cosmetics Group Co., Ltd." to reflect its strategic intent towards multi-brand and group operations [2][4] - The updated prospectus highlights a significant increase in revenue, with a 98.3% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025, reaching 1.052 billion yuan [21][22] - Lin Qingxuan aims to expand its brand portfolio and enhance its market presence through internal incubation and strategic acquisitions [32][36] - The company plans to initiate international expansion starting with Southeast Asia, leveraging its unique plant resources and the concept of "Chinese beauty" [48] Company Name Change - The name change signifies a strategic shift towards a multi-brand and group-oriented operation [2][4] - The term "high-end" appears more frequently in the updated prospectus, indicating a continued focus on premium positioning [5] Financial Performance - Lin Qingxuan reported a revenue of 1.052 billion yuan in the first half of 2025, a substantial increase from 530 million yuan in the same period last year [21][22] - The company’s net profit for the same period was 182 million yuan, with a gross margin of 82.4% [22] - Historical revenue figures show a consistent upward trend, with revenues of 691 million yuan in 2022, 805 million yuan in 2023, and projected 1.21 billion yuan in 2024 [23] Shareholder Structure - The shareholder structure remains largely unchanged, with the founder holding a significant portion of shares [12][15] - Notably, a new investment from Shanghai Kaihui Chuangmei, an affiliate of L'Oréal, has been made, indicating increased interest from international beauty giants [18][20] Product and Brand Strategy - Lin Qingxuan's flagship product, the Camellia Oil, has been a major revenue driver, accounting for 45.5% of total revenue in the first half of 2025 [28][31] - The company is focusing on expanding its product matrix and has introduced new brands targeting different consumer segments [32][35] Retail and Distribution - As of June 30, 2025, Lin Qingxuan operates 554 stores, with over 95% located in high-end shopping malls [44] - The average repurchase rate has slightly decreased to 33.5%, while the active customer base has grown significantly [44] - Online sales accounted for 65.4% of total revenue in the first half of 2025, indicating a strong digital presence [48] Future Outlook - Lin Qingxuan plans to enhance its R&D capabilities, with an increase in the number of researchers to 85, focusing on developing proprietary ingredients and technologies [36][42] - The company is exploring potential acquisitions to strengthen its supply chain and expand its brand portfolio [36][40] - The upcoming IPO could position Lin Qingxuan as the leading domestic high-end skincare brand in the Hong Kong market, potentially altering the competitive dynamics within the industry [11][48]