Auntea Jenny (Shanghai) Industrial Co., Ltd. released its 2026 interim report, highlighting sharp top- and bottom-line growth on the back of rapid expansion of its tea-drink franchise network.

Financial highlights (six months to 30 June 2026): • Revenue rose 42.4% year-on-year (YoY) to RMB 2.59 billion, driven mainly by a 41.7% increase in product sales to franchisees and continued store openings. • Gross profit climbed 43.2% YoY to RMB 818.33 million; gross margin was stable at 31.6%. • Net profit advanced 58.3% YoY to RMB 321.23 million, while adjusted profit (excluding share-based payments) reached RMB 345.09 million, up 41.7%. • Operating cash inflow improved to RMB 287.35 million (H1 2025: RMB 223.16 million). • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits totaled RMB 1.40 billion at period-end, compared with RMB 1.35 billion at 31 December 2025. • The gearing ratio edged down to 34.2% from 35.4%.

Operational metrics: • Global store count increased to 13,155 (H1 2025: 9,436), including 13,120 franchised outlets and 35 self-operated stores. • Third- and lower-tier cities accounted for 53.4% of the network, up 2.3 percentage points YoY. • Overseas presence reached 61 stores across the United Kingdom, Australia and Indonesia. • Franchisees totaled 8,014, up from 5,706 a year earlier.

Expense trends: • Selling and marketing expenses jumped 56.1% YoY to RMB 293.21 million, reflecting intensified brand promotion. • Administrative expenses were broadly flat at RMB 95.11 million (+2.3% YoY). • R&D spending rose 35.5% YoY to RMB 33.63 million, supporting product innovation such as the fruit & veggie tea and coffee fusion lines.

Dividend: The Board declared an interim dividend of RMB 20 per 10 shares (RMB 2.00 each), totaling approximately RMB 210.41 million, payable on 29 September 2026. H-share holders will receive the equivalent amount in Hong Kong dollars, converted at the PBOC’s benchmark rate.

Post-period event: On 23 July 2026, 35.26 million Domestic Unlisted Shares were converted into H Shares under the full circulation program and commenced trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

No other material events requiring disclosure occurred after 30 June 2026 and up to 24 August 2026, the latest practicable date.