Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the industry [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that Delin International, a leading manufacturer in the global trendy toys and plush toys sector, achieved a revenue of HKD 2.58 billion in H1 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 12.4%. The net profit for the same period was HKD 307 million, up 10.1% year-on-year. The revenue growth is primarily driven by strong demand in North America and Asia, as well as growth in the plastic model business [6][12] - The gross margin and net profit margin for H1 2025 were 20.08% and 11.91%, respectively, reflecting a decrease of 3.91 percentage points and 0.25 percentage points year-on-year. The decline in gross margin is attributed to rising labor costs in Vietnam and the company's efforts to secure more plastic model orders [6][12] - The report indicates a positive outlook for the global trendy toy industry, with the market size for pan-entertainment toys in China expected to reach CNY 101.8 billion in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 43%. The industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15.8% from 2024 to 2029 [6][14] Summary by Sections Business Segments - Plush Toys: Revenue for H1 2025 reached HKD 1.324 billion, up 11.7% year-on-year, driven by stable demand from Asian theme park visitors [6][13] - Plastic Models: This segment generated revenue of HKD 1.069 billion in H1 2025, a 14.2% increase year-on-year, mainly due to strong demand in Asia and North America. The company expanded its product lines in collaboration with major clients, enhancing order value and market penetration [6][13] - Waterproof Covers: Revenue for this segment was HKD 185 million in H1 2025, up 7.8% year-on-year, primarily due to low inventory levels and a gradual recovery in orders, especially from the U.S. market [6][13] Regional Performance - North America: Revenue was HKD 1.047 billion, a year-on-year increase of 7.22% [6][13] - Japan: Revenue reached HKD 702 million, up 30.26% year-on-year [6][13] - Mainland China: Revenue was HKD 509 million, a slight decrease of 0.15% year-on-year [6][13] - Hong Kong: Revenue was HKD 173 million, up 19.78% year-on-year [6][13] Capacity and Production Layout - The company operates 28 factories, with 7 in China, 20 in Vietnam, and 1 in Indonesia, achieving an average utilization rate of approximately 84.7%. Plans are in place to establish one additional factory each in Vietnam and Indonesia in the second half of 2025 to meet the growing demand from Asian and U.S. markets [6][14]