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□ 南京日报/紫金山新闻记者 张甜甜 继2024年"南京—法国经贸合作交流会"成功举办后，11月7日，由中国银行和法国新中法大学协会主 办，中国银行江苏省分行和南京市投资促进局承办的"中法企业走进南京"活动举行，百余位中法企业家 和机构代表齐聚一堂，围绕经贸投资等展开深入交流探讨，为南京和法国双向投资贸易、产业对接、科 技创新等领域注入新活力。 金融搭桥，银行化身招商"伙伴" 活动中，市投促局授予中国银行巴黎分行、南京分行"全球招商合作伙伴"称号，并与法中友好协会联合 会签署合作备忘录，未来将搭建常态化、专业化的国际招商桥梁，引金融"活水"赋能招商引资，而弓箭 玻璃等法资企业，现场就签署了在宁金融合作项目。 弓箭玻璃是餐桌艺术和玻璃制品领域的知名跨国企业，拥有独特的专有技术，旗下涵盖乐美雅 （Luminarc）等品牌，主要生产玻璃水杯、高脚杯、钢化保鲜盒等产品，于1999年在南京开办弓箭玻璃 器皿（南京）有限公司。眼下，公司计划对现有工厂进行全面改造，改进窑炉设备和生产工艺，需要大 量资金。本次合作引来的金融"活水"，让他们更有底气，信心十足。 "我们的合作不仅限于传统贷款，还将根据企业实际需求，结合法国母公 ...

Core Insights - A customer expressed frustration with Decathlon's clothing design after losing a phone due to a poorly designed pocket and ventilation hole [1][2] - The customer acknowledged personal responsibility for the incident, indicating that the design issue was not solely to blame [2] Company Overview - Decathlon, founded in 1976 in France, is a leading global sports retail company, with its first store in China opening in 2003 [2] - The company reported a revenue increase of 5.2% year-on-year, reaching €16.2 billion (approximately ¥133.875 billion) in its 2024 performance report [2] Market Activity - Reports suggest that Decathlon is considering selling approximately 30% of its Chinese business, with a potential valuation of $1 billion or more [2] - Decathlon has stated its commitment to long-term development in China and has refrained from commenting on market rumors [2] Product Recall - In December 2023, Decathlon initiated a recall of 185 road bicycles due to a risk of tire detachment, which could lead to accidents [2]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a decline in revenue and net profit for FY2026H1, with a focus on the challenges in retail and wholesale segments, while maintaining a strong gross margin and effective cost control [1][2] Revenue Performance - FY2026H1 revenue reached 12.3 billion yuan, down 5.8% year-on-year; net profit attributable to shareholders was 790 million yuan, down 9.7% year-on-year [1] - Retail revenue in Q2 showed a significant decline, with high single-digit drop year-on-year, while wholesale revenue decreased by 20% year-on-year, contributing to the overall revenue decline [1] Operational Efficiency - The company closed 332 stores, bringing the total to 4,688, indicating a further reduction in store count; however, same-store sales area increased by 6.5% year-on-year, reflecting improved channel structure [1] - Despite a double-digit decline in offline customer traffic, retail revenue only decreased by 3% year-on-year, supported by strong online performance with double-digit growth [1] Inventory and Cash Flow - Inventory decreased by 5% year-on-year, aligning with revenue performance; inventory turnover days increased slightly to 150 days, maintaining a healthy level [1] - Net operating cash flow significantly exceeded net profit, indicating strong operational quality [1] Gross Margin and Cost Control - FY2026H1 gross margin stood at 41%, stable year-on-year, despite a challenging retail environment and increased discounts [2] - Sales and management expense ratios showed a slight decrease and increase respectively, indicating continued effective cost control [2] Future Outlook - The company is believed to be at the bottom of its operating cycle, gradually moving upwards; if the recovery of Nike in China exceeds expectations, there could be significant improvements in revenue and gross margin [2] - Projected net profits for FY2026-FY2028 are 1.28 billion, 1.43 billion, and 1.57 billion yuan respectively, with corresponding PE ratios of 15, 14, and 13 times; expected dividend yield for FY2026 is around 7% [2]

Core Viewpoint - CITIC Securities reports that Tmall (06110) experienced a decline in revenue and net profit for FY1H26, with year-on-year changes of -5.8% and -9.7% respectively, indicating ongoing pressure from customer traffic and discounts [1] Company Summary - Tmall's revenue and net profit for FY1H26 decreased by 5.8% and 9.7% year-on-year, reflecting persistent challenges in customer traffic and discount pressures [1] - The company maintains its full-year performance guidance despite short-term weaknesses in offline customer traffic and an increasing share of heavily discounted online channels [1] - In the medium to long term, Tmall is expected to gradually return to a stable growth trajectory due to improved inventory health in the industry, recovery in sales momentum from key brands like Nike, and the performance growth of newly independent brands in running and outdoor categories such as SOAR, Norrna, and Norda [1] - CITIC Securities assigns a 15x PE for the fiscal year 2026, corresponding to a target price of HKD 3.5, and maintains a "Buy" rating for the company [1] Industry Summary - The industry is currently facing weak offline customer traffic and significant discounting pressures across all channels [1] - The shift towards online channels with deeper discounts is impacting overall channel discount levels [1] - The recovery of key brands and the introduction of new independent brands in the running and outdoor segments are anticipated to support future growth in the industry [1]

Core Viewpoint - CITIC Securities reports that Tmall's (06110) FY1H26 revenue and net profit decreased by 5.8% and 9.7% year-on-year, indicating ongoing pressure from customer traffic and discounts [1] Company Summary - Tmall's revenue and net profit for FY1H26 showed a decline of 5.8% and 9.7% respectively, reflecting persistent challenges in customer traffic and discounting pressures [1] - The company maintains its full-year performance guidance despite the short-term weakness in offline customer traffic and the increasing proportion of heavily discounted online channels [1] - In the medium to long term, Tmall is expected to gradually return to a stable growth trajectory as industry inventory health improves and sales momentum from key brands like Nike recovers, along with the performance of newly independent brands in running and outdoor categories [1] Industry Summary - The overall industry is experiencing weak offline customer traffic, with a continued rise in the share of online channels that offer significant discounts [1] - The recovery of inventory health in the industry and the sales momentum of major brands are anticipated to support a rebound in performance [1] - The emergence of new independent brands in the running and outdoor segments is expected to contribute positively to the industry's growth [1] Valuation - CITIC Securities assigns a 15x PE for Tmall for the fiscal year 2026, corresponding to a target price of 3.5 HKD, while maintaining a "Buy" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - 招银国际's report indicates that 滔搏 (06110) slightly exceeded expectations for the first half of the fiscal year ending August 2025, benefiting from resilient gross margins [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company showed a slight performance improvement in the first half of 2025, attributed to strong gross margin resilience [1] - Despite a cautious outlook for sales growth in the second half of fiscal year 2026, profit margins are expected to expand due to strong support from core brands and the closure of underperforming stores [1] Group 2: Market Outlook - The report expresses increased confidence in the company's recovery prospects, particularly due to positive signs from Nike, although a full recovery may take considerable time [1] - The target price for the company's stock has been raised from HKD 3.62 to HKD 3.77, with an expected dividend yield of 8% for fiscal year 2027, maintaining a "buy" rating [1]

Core Viewpoint - 招银国际's report indicates that 滔搏 (06110) slightly exceeded expectations for the first half of the fiscal year ending August 2025, benefiting from resilient gross margins [1] Financial Performance - The company is expected to experience profit margin expansion due to strong support from core brands and the closure of underperforming stores [1] - The forecast for the second half of fiscal year 2026 sales growth is cautious, reflecting potential challenges [1] Market Outlook - There are positive signs from Nike, which enhances confidence in the company's recovery prospects, although it may take a considerable amount of time [1] - The projected dividend yield for fiscal year 2027 is estimated to reach 8% [1] Investment Rating - 招银国际 maintains a "Buy" rating for 滔搏, with the target price raised from HKD 3.62 to HKD 3.77 [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes that "expanding high-level opening-up" has been elevated in importance within China's 14th Five-Year Plan, reflecting a proactive choice amid geopolitical risks and trade protectionism [1][2] - The opening-up is primarily aimed at promoting China's own development, with a target of reaching a goods trade scale of $6.16 trillion and service trade exceeding $1 trillion by 2024 [2][3] - High-level opening-up has become a strong driving force for China's economic development [3] Group 2 - The nature of opening-up is undergoing a structural transformation, shifting from merely removing barriers to establishing rules [4][5] - China is transitioning from being a follower to a leader in global standards and rules, particularly in fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced manufacturing [5][6] - The next five years will see strategic deployments in three pillars of trade: goods, services, and digital trade [6][7] Group 3 - Emerging fields such as service trade and digital trade are becoming new frontiers for high-level opening-up [7][8] - Technologies like artificial intelligence and digital tools are reshaping traditional trade organization and resource allocation, enhancing certainty and resilience in opening-up [8] Group 4 - China's opening-up strategy is diversifying and is no longer reliant on a single market, with increasing trade with Belt and Road Initiative countries and significant growth in trade with ASEAN following the RCEP agreement [9] - The emphasis on "active" opening-up indicates a shift from compliance-based to a more proactive approach, enhancing foreign investment confidence [9][10] - The total foreign direct investment in China from 2021 to May 2025 is projected to reach 4.7 trillion yuan, surpassing the total during the previous five-year plan [9][10] Group 5 - Investment in China is becoming a necessity for multinational companies, with foreign firms expressing increased confidence in the Chinese market due to the emphasis on opening-up and innovation [10] - China's high-level opening-up not only drives its own development but also plays a stabilizing role in global connectivity, creating a mutually beneficial rule system for broader market access and investment opportunities [10]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a full-year guidance for Topsports International Holdings, targeting a net profit amount roughly flat year-on-year alongside an improvement in net profit margin [4][10]. Core Insights - In 1H FY2025, the company achieved total operating revenue of RMB 12.30 billion, a decrease of 5.8% year-on-year, with net profit attributable to owners at RMB 790 million, down 9.7% YoY [2][8]. - The gross profit margin for 1H FY2025 was 41.0%, slightly contracting by 0.1 percentage point YoY but expanding by 2.5 percentage points compared to 2H FY2024, exceeding market expectations due to brand partner subsidies [2][8]. - The company reported a significant decline in operating cash flow, down 48.2% YoY to RMB 1.35 billion, attributed to increased cash payments to suppliers and slower customer collections [3][9]. - Management indicated stable operational performance early in Q3 FY2025, with sales trends consistent with Q2, and maintained the FY2025 guidance focusing on profit-oriented strategies [4][10]. Financial Performance Summary - Total operating revenue for 1H FY2025 was RMB 12.30 billion, with retail business revenue down 3% and wholesale business revenue down 10.3% YoY [2][8]. - The effective tax rate for 1H FY2025 was 20.0%, up from 17.6% in the same period last year [2][8]. - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.13 per share, with a payout ratio of 102%, slightly higher than the previous year [3][9]. Operational Trends - The total number of directly operated stores decreased by 19.4% YoY to 4,688, but the sales area per store increased by 6.5% [5][11]. - The company has built a digital matrix with over 800 Douyin accounts and over 3,600 mini-program stores, driving double-digit growth in online retail sales [5][11]. - Membership base grew to 89 million, with member sales accounting for 92.9% of total sales, indicating strong user loyalty [5][11].