Core Viewpoint - The company reported a strong interim performance with revenue and profit growth, leading to a positive market reaction and an increase in stock price [1] Financial Performance - Revenue reached 2.714 billion RMB, a year-on-year increase of 6.5% [1] - Profit attributable to equity shareholders was 382 million RMB, up 35.7% year-on-year [1] - The net profit margin expanded by 3 percentage points, driven by a 2.7 percentage point increase in gross margin and a 4 percentage point decrease in labor costs [1] Dividend and Payout - The company declared an interim dividend of 21.19 cents per share, with a payout ratio of 65% [1] - Management aims for a target payout ratio of 50% to 60% [1] Store Performance and Expansion Plans - Same-store sales declined by 7.2% in the first half but turned positive starting in May [1] - The company opened a net of 5 new stores, bringing the total to 672, with plans to accelerate store openings starting in July [1] - Management maintains a target of reaching 800 stores by the end of 2025 and 1,000 stores by the end of 2026 [1] Analyst Outlook - UBS raised the earnings per share forecast for 2025 to 2027 by 9% to 13% based on strong interim results and effective cost control [1] - The target price was slightly increased from 13 HKD to 14 HKD, maintaining a "buy" rating [1]