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EC Healthcare (the “Company”, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group expects sales volume for the period of October to December 2022 (the “Quarter”) to increase by no less than 8% as compared with the same period last year.
The demand on medical services provided by the Group remains strong and the Group’s increasingly diversified business demonstrated resilience and good momentum. The Board expects to record overall sales volume of no less than HK$1,000 million for the Quarter, representing a no less than 8% YoY increase. The Group expects to achieve a no less than 39% YoY increase for medical services sales volume. Sales volume of aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services in Hong Kong and Macau declined by no more than 17% YoY, while sales volume of aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services in Mainland China declined by no more than 50% YoY during the Quarter. The decrease in aesthetic medical and beauty and wellness services was mainly due to (i) weaker local consumer spending due to increase in outbound traveling amid the lifting of inbound quarantine restrictions; (ii) the pessimistic economic outlook and weak local consumer sentiment caused by high inflation and rising interest rate; and (iii) the omicron outbreak in Mainland China. In addition, the sales volume of other services declined by no less than 8% YoY.
Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, “The Group is pleased to see the initial phase of border re-opening between Hong Kong and Mainland implemented earlier this year and the Mainland visitors started to return on a gradual basis. With the leading brand and one-stop diversified services, the Group has always been the top choice for medical tourists. The Group has maintained its leading position in the aesthetic medical industry while significantly strengthening its medical services capabilities. In addition, the Group’s continuous investment in IT systems and industry value chain integration has enabled the Group to seize the growth opportunity and capture demand from medical tourists. The Group will provide quality, affordable, accessible and sustainable healthcare services to a wider range of customers and continue to expand its businesses through organic growth as well as mergers and acquisitions to enrich the Group’s enclosed diversified ecosystem. The Group will also further enhance the resilience and ability to resist cyclical economic changes and further consolidate the healthcare market.”
About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong’s largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group’s high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism. The Group is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Composite Index and the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index.
The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, primary care clinics jointly established with health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, General outpatient clinic Tencent Doctorwork, the largest one-stop pain management centre in Hong Kong New York Medical Group, the comprehensive dental centres Bayley & Jackson Dental Surgeons, EC DENTAL CARE and Health and Care Dental Clinic, an advanced diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic PREMIER MEDICAL CENTRE, SPECIALISTS CENTRAL and NEW MEDICAL CENTER, a paediatric centre PRIME CARE, a gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, PathLab Medical Laboratories, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.
*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2020 and 2021
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JBM (Healthcare) Limited (“JBM Healthcare” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 2161), a leading branded healthcare products marketer and distributor in Hong Kong, has announced today the interim results of the Group for the six months ended 30 September 2022 (the “Reporting Period”).
KEY HIGHLIGHTS — Period-on-period revenue up by 25%, totaled HK$236.8 million — Profit attributable to equity shareholders increased by 116%, amounting to HK$21.6 million — The Board declares an interim dividend of HK0.5 cent per share — Proprietary Chinese medicines business witnessed robust growth of 53.1% — Cross-border e-commerce business gained traction alongside expanded product offerings and growing customer traffic — Foreseeable growth of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) business bolstered by favourable policies for gaining access to Greater Bay Area markets.
Despite the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatile economic sentiment in Hong Kong, the Group continued to perform in a resilient manner posting total revenue of HK$236.8 million in the Reporting Period, delivering a notable increase of 25% period-on-period. Profit attributable to equity shareholders also increased by 116% period-on-period to HK$21.6 million. Such growth was primarily due to the easing of local social distancing policies, which buttressed retail spending sentiment and led to a gradual recovery of the Group’s overall sales, alongside a financial subsidy from the HKSAR Government through the Employment Support Scheme.
The Board declares the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2022 of HK0.5 cent per share.
Resilient Performance Sustained by Robust Branded Portfolio During the Reporting Period, the Group has made sound progress in developing its cross-border e-commerce platform, expanding the access of its products to a growing consumer base in Mainland China. Furthermore, the Group continued to implement its growth strategies to keep pace with consumer demand and market opportunities, further leveraging its unique strength to reinforce the Group’s competitive position as a farsighted branded healthcare player in Asia. The promising performance was underpinned by the Group’s brand management and strong commercial execution capabilities, as well as established sales network.
For the branded medicines business, sales revenue saw a decline of 10.3% period-on-period to HK$56.9 million, mainly due to the adverse impact of the pandemic on retail consumption in Hong Kong and Macau Nonetheless, the category-leading AIM Atropine Eye Drops brand continued to achieve promising growth realising 11.3% sales growth.
Regarding the proprietary Chinese medicines business, sales revenue delivered robust growth of 53.1%, amounting to HK$163 million, which was driven by strong momentum from its Concentrated Chinese Medicine Granules (“CCMG”) business as a result of rising recognition and acceptance towards the adjunct therapeutic benefits of Chinese medicine amongst the general public. Our category leading brand, Po Chai Pills, also posted a remarkable growth of over 60% during the Reporting Period.
As for health and wellness products, sales revenue registered a decline of 13.3% to HK$16.9 million during the Reporting Period, which was mainly due to lower sales of certain products in the Hong Kong retail sector, though offset by growth from Oncotype DX and the Pantogar shampoo and tonic series. Oncotype DX posted a robust growth of 19.7% with a sustained momentum during the Reporting Period. With respect to Pantogar, an effective treatment for hair loss as substantiated by clinical studies, it also gained notable success via e-commerce platforms and professional hair salon channels. Pantogar sales was boosted by the launch of a new shampoo and tonic series that feature specialised formulations for women and men.
Accelerating E-commerce Development The development of the Group’s PRC cross-border e-commerce business continued to gather momentum as a result of its sustained efforts to drive expansion across product offerings, platform footholds, and customer traffic.
The two self-operated flagship stores on Tmall Global Marketplace and JD Worldwide achieved significant progress in expanding market share and customer base during the Reporting Period, bolstered by the effective operation and customer service support of its dedicated cross-border e-commerce team. The Group’s flagship store has earned a top 8 ranking at Tmall, while Ho Chai Kung Tji Thung San has claimed a top 5 ranking in the pain-killer category of the platform during the Reporting Period.
The Group has continued to strengthen its partnership and operation with major PRC cross-border e-commerce platform customers, which witnessed a notable increase of pre-event purchase orders from B2B partners for the “6.18” and “Double 11” promotions during the Reporting Period. Apart from OTC products, the Group has been also actively enhancing its portfolio with products for tapping new potential categories to target a wider range of consumer groups. The Group’s skincare and beauty products are currently sold through VIP Shop, a popular cross-border e-commerce platform for branded lifestyle products, and will be available via a growing array of cross-border e-commerce platforms.
Capturing Growth Potential of Chinese Medicines The Group’s proprietary Chinese medicine business also benefits from the government bureaus’ collaborative support in facilitating the entry of Hong Kong’s traditional proprietary Chinese medicines into the Greater Bay Area. Leveraging the streamlined measures for the Group’s proprietary Chinese medicines portfolio to register with the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration, it has successfully secured approval for registering its medicated oil brands Shiling Oil and Konsodona Medicated Oil in the Greater Bay Area.
Mr. Patrick Wong, Chief Executive Officer of JBM Healthcare, said, “In the wake of adverse market sentiments, pragmatism and persistence have never been more important as we navigate through the challenges that the pandemic has introduced to the business landscape. The pandemic has heightened health awareness and accelerated consumers’ shift towards a more proactive approach in managing their health and wellness, which will further shore up self-care demand. The Group, as a key proprietary Chinese medicine and CCMG market player in Hong Kong, is also well poised to tap the burgeoning market in the Greater Bay Area, supported in part by favorable policies that encourage the development of TCM in the region and which will create more prospective business opportunities.
Looking ahead, we remain optimistic about the outlook for the healthcare industry. Adhering to our mission of enabling better health through self-care, we will continue to focus on developing our growth strategies based on the objectives of greater resilience and operational efficiency, and capitalise on market opportunities by helping consumers better manage their health through quality and well-trusted branded healthcare products.”
About JBM (Healthcare) Limited (Stock Code: 2161) JBM Healthcare is a Hong Kong-based company that markets and distributes branded healthcare products across Greater China, Southeast Asia and certain other countries. The Group is a unique field player with marketing expertise and a drug heritage that prioritises product efficacy and quality to meet consumers’ healthcare needs. As a renowned healthcare brand operator in Hong Kong, the Group carries a wide-ranging portfolio of branded healthcare products comprising branded medicines, proprietary Chinese medicines and health and wellness products, which include well-recognised household brands such as Po Chai Pills, Ho Chai Kung Tji Thung San, Contractubex, BITE-X, Mederma Kids, Tong Tai Chung Woodlok Oil, Flying Eagle Woodlok Oil, Saplingtan, Shiling Oil and Konsodona Medicated Oil. JBM Healthcare has been a constituent stock of the MSCI Hong Kong Micro Cap Index since 27 May 2021.
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EC Healthcare (the “Company”, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that the Group expects to achieve a record-high semi-annual sales volume from April to September 2022 (the “Reporting Period”).
The demand on medical services provided by the Group remains strong and the Group’s business demonstrate resilience and momentum backed by the Group’s diversified business. The Board expects the Group to achieve a record-high semi-annual overall sales volume of no less than HK$1.8 billion for the Reporting Period, representing a no less than 17% y-o-y increase. The Group expects to achieve a no less than 30% y-o-y increase for medical services sales volume. Sales volume of other services rose by no less than 95% y-o-y, mainly driven by the acquisition of veterinary businesses.
Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, EC Healthcare is always committed to building a diversified healthcare ecosystem to maximize customers’ lifetime value. Hong Kong resident now progressively building a herd immunity barrier with a population the cumulative number of reported cases of 5th wave of COVID-19 has reached over 181 million, population completed the third vaccine dose was at approximately 80.2% as of 13 October 2022. The steady recovery in local consumer sentiment is expected to benefit the Group’s business. Looking ahead, the Group is optimistic about its business development as the Hong Kong government’s pandemic policy stance is heading towards “Normalization” and recently further relaxed quarantine arrangements for inbound travelers, further boosting the market sentiment. The Group will continue to expand its businesses through organic growth as well as mergers and acquisitions, leveraging investment in IT, brand and service to enrich the Group’s enclosed diversified ecosystem. The Group will further enhance the resilience and ability to resist economic cyclical changes and further consolidate the healthcare market.”
About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong’s largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group’s high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism. The Group is a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Composite Index and the MSCI Hong Kong Small Cap Index.
The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, primary care clinics jointly established with health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, General outpatient clinic Tencent Doctorwork, the largest one-stop pain management centre in Hong Kong New York Medical Group, the comprehensive dental centres Bayley & Jackson Dental Surgeons, EC DENTAL CARE and Health and Care Dental Clinic, an advanced diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic PREMIER MEDICAL CENTRE, SPECIALISTS CENTRAL and NEW MEDICAL CENTER, a paediatric centre PRIME CARE, a gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, PathLab Medical Laboratories, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.
*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2020 and 2021
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EC Healthcare (the “Company”, which together with its subsidiaries is referred to as the “Group”, SEHK stock code: 2138), the largest non-hospital medical group in Hong Kong*, is pleased to announce that on 7 September 2022, the Group’s Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tang Chi Fai further acquired a total of 170,000 shares of the Company on the open market for approximately HK$854,800 at an average price of HK$5.0282 per share. Prior to this transaction, Mr. Tang had already increased his shareholding in the Company earlier this month on 1 September 2022, acquiring a total of 107,000 shares at an average price of $5.4905 per share. After the transaction, Mr. Tang holds an aggregate of 722,204,610 shares in the Company, increasing his equity stake from 61.27% to 61.29%.
Mr. Eddy Tang, Chairman, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of EC Healthcare said, “In spite of the current economic climate, we are confident that the medical market will remain resilient and that long-term public-private healthcare partnerships will continue to drive up investment in Hong Kong’s private healthcare sector. Reaping the benefits from its ongoing investments in elevating healthcare service offerings, the Group exemplified solid business recovery by delivering first-quarter sales volume of no less than HK$860 million for the financial year that concluded on March 31, 2023. Management is still nevertheless upbeat about the Group’s business success going forward. In order to continue enhancing EC Healthcare’s enclosed healthcare ecosystem, the Group will go forward with its close collaboration with the major players in the technology, telecommunications, insurance, property, and pharmaceutical industries.”
About EC Healthcare EC Healthcare is Hong Kong’s largest non-hospital medical service provider*, leveraging its core businesses of preventive and precision medicine, and committed to developing medical artificial intelligence by integrating its multi-disciplinary medical services. The move, which is supported by the Group’s high-end branding and quality customer services, is aimed at offering customers safe and effective healthcare and medical services with professionalism.
The Group principally engages in the provision of one-stop medical and health care services in Greater China. The Group provides a full range of services and products under its well-known brands, including those of its one-stop aesthetic medical solutions provider DR REBORN which has ranked first in Hong Kong by sales for years, primary care clinics jointly established with Tencent Doctorwork, chiropractic services centre New York Spine and Physiotherapy Center NYMG, health management centre re:HEALTH, a vaccine centre Hong Kong Professional Vaccine HKPV, a comprehensive dental centre EC DENTAL CARE, a diagnostic and imaging centre HKAI, an oncology treatment centre reVIVE, a day procedure centre HKMED, a specialty clinic SPECIALISTS CENTRAL, NEW MEDICAL CENTER and Prime Medical Centres, obstetrics and gynaecology specialist ZENITH MEDICAL CENTER AND PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS CENTRE, specialists central, a paediatric center PRIME CARE, cardiology center HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL CARDIOLOGY CENTER, PathLab Medical Laboratories, a professional hair care center HAIR FOREST, Ophthalmology Center VIVID EYE and EC Veterinary Hospital and Imaging Center.
*According to independent research conducted by Frost and Sullivan in terms of revenue in 2020 and 2021
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