Helen of Troy (HELE) Q1 2026 Earnings Call July 10, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAnne Rakunas - Director - External CommunicationsBrian Grass - CEOTracy Schuerman - CFOOlivia Tong - Managing DirectorSusan Anderson - Managing DirectorConference Call ParticipantsRupesh Parikh - MD & Senior AnalystPeter Grom - Equity Research AnalystOperatorGreetings. Welcome to the Helen of Troy Limited First Quarter twenty twenty six Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen only mode. A question ...

Company Overview - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. is a leading franchiser of premium chocolate and confectionary retail stores, known as America's Chocolatier™ [4] - The company has been producing a wide range of premium chocolates and confectionery products since 1981, including gourmet caramel apples [4] - Headquartered in Durango, Colorado, the company operates nearly 260 stores across the United States and has several international locations [4] Upcoming Conference Call - The company will host a conference call on July 16, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss its fiscal first quarter 2026 results [1] - Attendees can submit questions in advance via email to the investor relations team [2] - The conference call will be available for live broadcast and replay on the company's investor relations website [3] Recognition and Rankings - Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is ranked among Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 for 2025 and Franchise Times' Franchise 400 for 2024 [4] - The company's common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "RMCF" [4]

港股市场再迎"新玩家"。 6月30日，浙江翼菲智能科技股份有限公司（以下简称"翼菲科技"）向港交所递交上市申请书，拟通过 18C章程（即专为特专科技公司定制的创新上市制度）在港交所主板挂牌上市，农银国际担任独家保荐 人。 据悉，翼菲科技是一家综合性工业机器人企业，专注于工业机器人的设计、研发、制造及商业化，并提 供机器人综合解决方案，深耕轻工行业。此次若成功登陆港股市场，其将有望成为港交所"轻工业全品 类机器人第一股"。 营收迈入"快车道" 根据弗若斯特沙利文报告，按2024年收入计，翼菲智能是中国专注于轻工行业的工业机器人及相关机器 人解决方案供应商中排名第五的国内企业，亦是中国少数具备规模化工业机器人及相关解决方案全面覆 盖能力的机器人企业之一。 鉴于上，可以看到，翼菲智能的盈利阵痛是技术密集型企业的阶段特征，其亏损主因在于"战略投入前 置"而非模式缺陷。未来随着公司产品受益于行业趋势大幅放量，公司有望快速迈入成长收获期。 行业爆发显"蓝海"特质 这一点，亦可翼菲智能多元化的产品结构中窥出究竟。 据智通财经观察，该公司针对中国轻工行业设计了全面的工业机器人产品组合，涵盖并联机器人（Bat 系列）、AGV/ ...

Core Viewpoint - Yifei Technology is preparing for an IPO on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, aiming to become the first stock in the light industrial robot category in Hong Kong, but faces challenges in profitability and operational stability [1][5]. Company Overview - Founded in 2012, Yifei Technology specializes in industrial robot research, manufacturing, and providing comprehensive automation solutions [2]. - The company offers a range of robotic products, including parallel robots, mobile robots, and multi-joint robots, along with control systems and visual detection systems [2]. Financial Performance - Yifei Technology reported revenues of RMB 1.62 billion, RMB 2.01 billion, and RMB 2.68 billion for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, indicating steady growth [3]. - The company has not achieved profitability, with cumulative losses of RMB 238 million over the past three years [5]. - The revenue contribution from the top five customers has significantly decreased, with the largest customer’s contribution dropping from 71.2% in 2022 to 23.7% in 2024 [4]. Revenue Structure - In 2024, the revenue from robot solutions is expected to account for 79.2% of total revenue, while the robot body business is projected to contribute 20.8% [3]. - The gross margin for the robot body business fluctuated significantly, from 10.8% in 2022 to 35.6% in 2024, while the gross margin for robot solutions decreased from 28.6% to 24.1% during the same period [7][8]. Research and Development - The company has 202 R&D personnel, with an average annual salary of RMB 147,000, and has obtained 271 authorized patents, of which only 36 are invention patents [6]. - R&D expenditures were RMB 34.2 million, RMB 33.1 million, and RMB 38.7 million for the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, respectively, but the R&D expense ratio has decreased [5][6]. Production Capacity - Yifei Technology's production capacity utilization is not yet saturated, with utilization rates of 70%, 73%, and 55% for three production lines in Jinan in 2024 [11]. - The company plans to allocate 25% of the IPO proceeds to production line development and capacity expansion, raising questions about the ability to absorb increased capacity [11].

6月26日，海尔集团（下称"海尔"）以超 25 亿元完成对上海新时达电气股份有限公司（下称"新时 达"）的战略入股交割，正式将这家连续三年亏损的工业机器人龙头纳入卡奥斯工业互联网生态。 在传统家电市场增长见顶的背景下，作为卡奥斯工业互联网平台的操盘者，海尔近年来正加速 从"家电制造商"向"工业生态构建者"转型。 6月30日，海尔相关负责人对经济观察报记者表示，新时达在工业自动化硬件技术领域有深厚的技 术积累，可加强海尔卡奥斯工业互联网平台在硬件设备的自主研发与生产方面的能力，形成软硬件 互补的生态格局。此外，机器人产业是未来家庭与工业场景的核心方向，新时达的技术积累符合海 尔在工业自动化、国产化替代领域的战略布局。 盘古智库高级研究员余丰慧分析，新时达作为国内工业机器人领域的龙头企业，海尔的战略入股无 疑将助推其转型与突破。通过"硬件技术整合+软件生态协同"的差异化路径，双方有望打破行业壁 垒，重构工业互联网赛道的竞争版图。 软硬件互补是核心 海尔为何豪掷25亿元收购新时达？在海尔相关负责人看来，该收购是基于构建卡奥斯工业互联网 生态的"综合考量"，核心在于补齐海尔的关键硬件能力。 2017年，海尔依托40年 ...

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Core Viewpoint - Haier Group has completed the strategic acquisition of a 10% stake in New Timesda, marking its entry into the industrial internet ecosystem through Haier Kaos [1][5] Group 1: Acquisition Details - Haier Kaos acquired 10% of New Timesda's shares for approximately 1.3 billion yuan, gaining 19.24% voting rights, making it the controlling shareholder [1] - Haier plans to invest over 1.2 billion yuan in New Timesda's targeted capital increase project to strengthen its control [1] Group 2: New Timesda's Strengths - New Timesda has a 30-year history and is a leader in industrial automation, with a strong presence in elevator systems and robotics [2] - The company ranks second globally in elevator controller shipments and fourth in SCARA robot shipments, showcasing its market position [2] Group 3: Technological Capabilities - New Timesda's control technology is categorized into four levels: hardware design, operating systems, algorithms, and application software, with a strong emphasis on proprietary development [3] - The company has a deep understanding of control technology, which is crucial for the upcoming AI-driven transformation in manufacturing [3][4] Group 4: Future Outlook - New Timesda aims to lead the "brain-driven" product transformation in the era of embodied intelligence, focusing on control technology [4] - The collaboration between Haier and New Timesda is expected to enhance the competitive edge in smart manufacturing and support the digital transformation of various industries [5]

6 月 30 日，浙江翼菲智能科技股份有限公司正式向香港联交所递交招股说明书， 拟 计划通过 18C 章程在 港交所主板挂牌上市 ， 农银国际为其独家保荐人。 翼菲科技在招股书中表示， IPO 募集所得资金净额 将用于机器人技术开发（约 30% ）、生产线开发及产能 建设（约 25% ）、海外业务网络发展（约 20% ）、供应链上下游投资（约 15% ）及补充营运资金（约 10% ）。 在最新布局上， " 翼菲机器人 " 项目 近日还宣布 正式落户绍兴市上虞区曹娥江经开区， 该项目计划总投资 5.2 亿元 ，重点建设工业机器人生产制造基地和具身智能机器人研发中心。 ▍ 核心竞争力解析 翼菲科技成立于 2012 年 6 月，总部位于浙江省台州市玉环市，在上海、杭州、深圳等地设有子公司， 2023 年 4 月改制为股份有限公司，是一家集工业机器人研发和制造、控制系统开发、视觉系统开发、智能 制造解决方案和设备提供于一体的高新技术企业 ， 竞争优势体现在全栈研发能力、柔性解决方案及快速市场 响应等方面。 翼菲科技以 " 以工业机器人引领世界迈入智能时代 " 为使命，核心团队由创始人张赛博士领衔，其直接及通 过控股平 ...

中国轻工业机器人市场正在迅速扩张。 本文为IPO早知道原创 作者｜ Stone Jin 微信公众号｜ipozaozhidao 据 IPO早知道消息， 浙江 翼菲智能 科技股份有限公司 （以下简称 " 翼菲科技 "）于2025年6月 30日正式向港交所递交招股说明书，计划通过 18C 章程在港交所主板挂牌上市，农银国际担任独家 保荐人。 成立于 2012年的 翼菲科技 作为一家 综合性工业机器人企业，专注于工业机器人的设计、研发、制 造 和 商业化，并提供综合机器人解决方案，深耕轻工行业。 根据弗若斯特沙利文 的 报告，按 2024年收入 计算 ，翼菲科技是中国专注于轻工行业的工业机器 人及相关机器人解决方案供应商中排名第五的国内企业 ；同时， 翼菲科技亦是中国少数具备规模化 工业机器人及相关机器人解决方案全面覆盖能力的机器人企业之一 ，助力各行各业的企业客户提升 生产效率、优化生产成本 并 改进产品质量，最终推动其智能化转型。 根据弗若斯特沙利文报告，翼菲科技 的 客户包括全球最大的智能手机显示屏供应商、生物活性材料 及合成生物学领域的全球领导者、全球最大的微型声学设备供应商之一、全球最大的新能源汽车制造 商 ...

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