Group 1: Impact of Tariff Policies - The details of the latest U.S. tariff policies on Vietnam and Indonesia are not fully clarified, and the company will closely monitor these developments [2] - Historically, tariffs have been borne by brand clients (importers), ultimately affecting consumer prices; clients evaluate cost optimization across various dimensions if retail price increases impact competitiveness [2] - Since the announcement of the "reciprocal tariff" policy in April, many clients have not discussed the cost implications with the company [2] Group 2: Supply Chain and Material Sourcing - In 2024, over 50% of the raw materials needed by the company's Vietnam factory will be sourced locally, while the proportion from mainland China has decreased to about 30% [3] - The company has seen a gradual shift of raw material manufacturers to Southeast Asian countries, with many Chinese manufacturers also establishing factories in Vietnam [2][3] Group 3: Sales Distribution and Market Performance - The U.S. market accounts for approximately 40% of the company's sales revenue, as reported in the annual report [4] - There are noticeable differences in sales performance across regions, with some brands having a higher market share in the U.S. while others perform better in Europe [5] Group 4: Profit Margins and Operational Efficiency - The gross profit margin declined in Q1 2025 due to the rapid increase in new customer orders and the need for new factory setups, which affected overall efficiency [6] - The company expects operational efficiency to improve as new employees become more skilled and factory processes are optimized [6] Group 5: Capital Expenditure and Future Investments - The company plans to maintain an active capacity expansion strategy, with capital expenditures projected to be between 1.1 billion to 1.7 billion RMB annually from 2022 to 2024 [9] - New factories will be established in Indonesia and Vietnam, with accelerated automation upgrades [9] Group 6: Dividend Policy and Shareholder Returns - The company has a strong focus on shareholder returns, with cash dividends in 2021 accounting for approximately 89% of net profit, and 2022 and 2023 dividends at 43% and 44% respectively [10] - By the end of 2024, the company expects to have accumulated approximately 10.4 billion RMB in undistributed profits, allowing for potential increased dividends while meeting capital expenditure needs [10]
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