Sa Sa International (stock code 00178) reported full-year results for the year ended March 2025, with shareholders' attributable profit of HKD 200 million, representing a 1.6-fold year-on-year increase, and earnings per share of 6.5 HK cents. The company proposed a final dividend of 3.4 HK cents per share and a final special dividend of 1.9 HK cents per share, totaling 5.3 HK cents, which together with the interim dividend of 1.15 HK cents brings the full-year dividend to 6.45 HK cents per share. Revenue growth was driven by a 15.7% increase in offline sales and a 7.6% rise in online sales, with Hong Kong and Macau accounting for 79.7% of total revenue. The cosmetics retailer operates in a competitive beauty retail market across Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland China, and Southeast Asia, and announced plans to open 6 to 7 new stores in Hong Kong in the first half of the new fiscal year to meet customer demand.
Sa Sa International Reports 1.6-Fold Profit Increase for Year Ended March 2025
Sa Sa International announced that for the year ended March 2025, shareholders' attributable profit reached HKD 200 million, a 1.6-fold increase compared to the previous year. Earnings per share stood at 6.5 HK cents. The company proposed a final dividend of 3.4 HK cents per share and a final special dividend of 1.9 HK cents per share, for a combined final payout of 5.3 HK cents. Including the interim dividend of 1.15 HK cents already distributed, the total full-year dividend per share amounts to 6.45 HK cents.
Revenue Reaches HKD 4.383 Billion with Hong Kong and Macau as Largest Market
During the period, Sa Sa International recorded revenue of HKD 4.383 billion, up 14.2% year-on-year. By region, Hong Kong and Macau represented the largest business market, accounting for 79.7% of the group's total revenue. Mainland China and Southeast Asia contributed 9% and 11.1% of total revenue, respectively.
Store Network Expands to 160 Locations with Offline Sales Up 15.7%
As of March 2025, the group operated a total of 160 offline stores, a net increase of 4 stores compared to the same period last year. Of these, 85 stores are located in Hong Kong and Macau, and 75 are in Southeast Asia (Malaysia and Singapore). During the year, the group's offline sales reached HKD 3.613 billion, an increase of 15.7% year-on-year. Online sales rose 7.6% to HKD 769 million.
Sa Sa Plans 6 to 7 New Hong Kong Store Openings in First Half of New Fiscal Year
Sa Sa stated that it will continue to expand its offline store network, further covering tourist hotspots where rental costs are cost-effective. The group has planned to open 6 to 7 new stores in Hong Kong in the first half of the new fiscal year to meet customer demand for Sa Sa beauty products, and expects these openings to bring greater financial returns to the group. In the Southeast Asia market, the company will introduce more competitive products, review and optimize operational mechanisms, and enhance Sa Sa's competitiveness in the region.
First-Quarter Sales for New Fiscal Year Rise 24% Year-on-Year
Sa Sa also announced that for the first quarter of the new fiscal year, from April 1 to June 21, the group's total revenue increased 24% year-on-year.
FAQ
What profit did Sa Sa International report for the year ended March 2025?
Sa Sa International reported shareholders' attributable profit of HKD 200 million for the year ended March 2025, representing a 1.6-fold increase compared to the previous year, with earnings per share of 6.5 HK cents.
How much dividend did Sa Sa propose for the full year ended March 2025?
Sa Sa proposed a final dividend of 3.4 HK cents per share and a final special dividend of 1.9 HK cents per share, totaling 5.3 HK cents. Including the interim dividend of 1.15 HK cents, the full-year dividend per share is 6.45 HK cents.
How many new stores does Sa Sa plan to open in Hong Kong in the first half of the new fiscal year?
Sa Sa has planned to open 6 to 7 new stores in Hong Kong in the first half of the new fiscal year to meet customer demand for beauty products.
