Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The group's revenue increased by 25.6% to HKD 6.8 billion compared to the same period last year [3] - Operating profit margin rose by 1.6 percentage points to 11.4%, boosting operating profits by 45.4% to HKD 518 million [4] - Profit attributable to equity holders increased by 42.5% to HKD 619 million, with basic earnings per share rising by 41.9% to HKD 1.05 [4] - Gross profit increased by 33.2% to HKD 2.37 billion, with overall gross margin reaching a record high of 34.7% [5][4] - Net borrowings increased by 282% to around HKD 1.1 billion, primarily due to increased gold losses [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Retailing revenue increased by 12.8% to HKD 5.26 billion, accounting for 76.8% of total revenue [8] - Wholesale revenue rose significantly by 119.6% to HKD 1.12 billion, turning a profit of HKD 108 million [9] - Licensing income increased by 16.6% to HKD 471 million, contributing 6.9% of total revenue [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from the Hong Kong/Macau/Overseas market increased by 9.9% to HKD 3.86 billion, accounting for 56.4% of total revenue [6] - Revenue from the mainland market surged by 54.2% to HKD 2.98 billion, representing 43.6% of total revenue [8] - Retailing revenue in the mainland increased by 23.6% to HKD 1.5 billion, but recorded a selling loss of HKD 14 million due to gold hedging losses [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has initiated a three-year corporate strategy focusing on overseas market expansion, market-oriented products, and operational efficiency enhancement [17] - Plans to enter at least three additional countries and add a net of 50 overseas shops within three years [18] - The company aims to optimize product mix and enhance product differentiation to meet diverse customer needs [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that despite geopolitical tensions and rising gold prices, the group's performance remained strong across all regions [3] - The company expects double-digit growth in simple sales to continue in the second half of the financial year [40] - Management remains optimistic about future growth and network expansion, particularly in overseas markets [66] Other Important Information - The average international gold price increased by nearly 91% year-on-year, impacting sales by weight but increasing gross margins [10] - The company has integrated ESG principles into its corporate planning and operational decision-making processes [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you compare November sales momentum versus October? - Management indicated that overall simple sales growth for the mainland market exceeded 30% in November, with fixed-price jewelry products growing faster than gold sales by weight [36] Question: What is the guidance for simple sales growth for the second half? - Management expects double-digit growth to continue in the second half, despite a higher base from the previous year [40] Question: What is the outlook for gold loan hedging loss for the second half? - Management stated that hedging loss is not expected to significantly impact overall performance, as revenue and profit are rising [50] Question: What are the drivers behind the strong performance in wholesale revenue? - The shift in strategy to include exclusive and promotional products in the wholesaling business has driven significant revenue growth [56] Question: What are the plans for entering new markets? - Management has plans to enter new markets in Europe and Southeast Asia, with at least two new countries expected next year [72]
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