Core Viewpoint - The company, Huayi Group, is actively engaging with investors to address concerns regarding tariff policies, gross margin trends, raw material procurement, and automation improvements [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Policy Impact - The U.S. market accounts for approximately 40% of the company's sales revenue, and the increase in import tariffs has raised costs for products sold to this market [1]. - Historically, brand clients absorbed tariff costs, but some clients are now discussing cost-sharing with the company [1]. - The company plans to closely monitor policy changes and maintain communication with clients and suppliers [1]. Group 2: Gross Margin Trends - The overall gross margin has declined in the first half of the year due to the ramp-up of a new factory and capacity adjustments [1]. - A typical finished shoe factory requires 10-12 months to reach breakeven, with optimal operational efficiency achieved in about three years [1]. - The company expects operational efficiency to gradually improve with increased employee proficiency and stable order volumes [1]. Group 3: Raw Material Procurement - For the first half of 2025, approximately 56% of the raw materials needed for the Vietnam factory will be sourced locally, with additional procurement from mainland China, Taiwan, and South Korea [1]. Group 4: Automation and Capital Expenditure - The company is advancing automation in production lines, planning to introduce over 500 intelligent cutting machines and four automated molding lines in 2024 to enhance production efficiency and quality [2]. - Future capital expenditures will remain at an average or above-average level from 2022 to 2024, with new factories planned in Indonesia and Vietnam to meet customer order demands [2]. Group 5: Dividend Policy - The company emphasizes shareholder returns, with a significant amount of undistributed profits (approximately 9.4 billion RMB as of June 2025) and good cash flow [2]. - Despite being in a capital expenditure peak period, the company aims to distribute dividends as much as possible after meeting operational and capital needs [2].