CHINA LILANG (01234) releases annual performance with a shareholders' profit of 502 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9%.

CHINA LILANG (01234) released its annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2025. The group achieved a revenue of RMB 4.07 billion during the period, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year; net profit attributable to equity shareholders was RMB 502 million, an increase of 9% year-on-year; basic earnings per share were 41.96 cents; the proposed final dividend is HK$0.13 per share and a special dividend of HK$0.03 per share. The group's annual revenue in 2025 increased by 11.5% to RMB 40.7 billion. The main series generated revenue of RMB 2.922 billion, an increase of 6.0% year-on-year, mainly due to the initial operational benefits from transitioning to a DTC model from distributors last year. The "LILANZ" main series has always adhered to the core positioning of "simple men's wear", focusing on men aged 30-50 in third, fourth-tier and county-level markets, accurately matching their improving dressing needs for tasteful business casual attire. In 2025, the main series continued to consolidate its competitive barriers in the traditional men's wear market, enhancing brand awareness and market share in core markets through optimizing product structure, deepening regional channel layout and penetration. As of the end of December 2025, the group had a total of 2817 retail stores, with a net increase of 44 stores during the year. Among them, 49 new stores were opened for the light business and other segments, while 5 main series stores were closed, with the majority of new stores concentrated in the eastern and central southern regions. By the end of December 2025, the total retail store area was approximately 487,900 square meters (compared to 460,200 square meters as of December 31, 2024), representing a 6.0% increase from the previous year.