Share Options - The company has authorized a total of 694,495,413 share options under its share option scheme, with no options granted to any grantees as of the report date[2] Annual Report Information - There are no changes to the information disclosed in the 2024 annual report aside from the supplementary information provided in this announcement[2] Board of Directors - The board of directors includes 5 executive directors and 3 independent non-executive directors, ensuring a diverse governance structure[2]

Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 2,635 million, an increase from RMB 2,514 million in 2023, representing a growth of 4.8%[14] - The Group recorded earnings of approximately RMB 59 million for the year, a significant recovery from a loss of RMB 227 million in 2023, marking a turnaround in financial performance[14] - Basic earnings per share improved to RMB 0.17 cents, compared to a basic loss per share of RMB 2.59 cents in the previous year[14] - The overall gross profit margin for the Group decreased to 11.50%, down 0.94 percentage points from 12.44% in 2023[14] - The Group's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB2,635 million, an increase from RMB2,514 million in 2023, with a profit of approximately RMB59 million compared to a loss of RMB227 million in the previous year[34][38] - The overall gross profit margin for the Group decreased to 11.50% in 2024 from 12.44% in 2023, representing a decline of 0.94 percentage points[34][38] Sales and Market Performance - Piped gas sales for the year were 410.79 million m³, reflecting a decrease of 1.81% compared to the previous year, while cylinder gas sales increased by 9.23% to 105,219 tons[9] - Revenue from the piped gas transmission and distribution business was approximately RMB1,093 million, accounting for about 41.47% of total revenue, down from 46.53% in 2023[36][39] - Revenue from piped gas connection was approximately RMB89 million, representing about 8.09% of total revenue from the piped gas transmission and distribution business, down from 10.60% in 2023[41] - Revenue from piped gas sales was approximately RMB1,004 million, accounting for about 91.91% of total revenue from the piped gas business, with a slight decrease in sales volume to 410.79 million m³[42] - The Group's cylinder gas supply business focuses on sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and liquefied dimethyl ether (DME), with efforts to develop new users and expand the sales market[43] - Gas distribution business sold a total of 197,065 tons of gas, generating revenue of approximately RMB 793 million, a significant increase of approximately 35.45% compared to 2023[49] Cost and Expenses - The gross profit margin for the piped gas transmission and distribution business slightly increased to approximately 11.99% in 2024 from 11.67% in 2023 due to a decrease in gas costs[36][39] - The gross profit margin for piped gas sales increased to 9.54% in 2024 from 7.02% in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in costs[42] - Administrative expenses increased to approximately RMB 120.261 million from RMB 115.198 million in 2023, primarily due to higher staff costs[67] - Finance costs decreased to approximately RMB 4.245 million from RMB 4.494 million in 2023, mainly due to lower interest on bank borrowings[59] Strategic Goals and Development - The Group aims to expand its market share in the natural gas industry while integrating low carbonization and clean energy strategies for healthier development[16] - The Group is committed to promoting high-quality development in the natural gas industry, aligning with China's dual carbon goals and energy reform policies[16] - The Group aims to enhance market share in areas with no established presence by leveraging favorable policies and improving operational efficiency in the cylinder gas supply business[105] - The Group will continue to develop and improve CVG gas management systems to achieve digital management and reduce operating costs in the cylinder gas business[105] - The Group plans to strengthen the gas distribution system and enhance safety management to ensure stable and reliable fuel gas supply[110] Governance and Compliance - The Company has adopted high standards of corporate governance practices to enhance confidence among shareholders, investors, and business partners[140] - The Board of Directors is committed to regularly enhancing corporate governance practices to ensure high ethical standards and long-term sustainability[140] - The Company complies with all aspects of the Corporate Governance Code as of December 31, 2024[141] - The nomination committee is responsible for reviewing Board composition, diversity, and assessing the independence of each independent non-executive Director[154] - The Board composition ensures a balance of skills and experiences appropriate to the Company's business requirements[155] Human Resources - As of December 31, 2024, the Group had approximately 5,000 employees, with compensation linked to performance and market conditions[82] - The Company has arranged appropriate Directors' and Officers' liability insurance, which is regularly reviewed[190] Other Financial Metrics - Impairment losses under the ECL model decreased to approximately RMB 1.817 million from RMB 8.291 million in 2023, reflecting a reduction of approximately RMB 6.474 million[56] - Other losses for the year amounted to approximately RMB 119.872 million, an increase of approximately RMB 53.240 million compared to the previous year[57] - Other income increased to approximately RMB 49.475 million from RMB 42.620 million in 2023, primarily due to increased pipe renovation income[64] - Income tax expense decreased to approximately RMB11,066,000 in 2024 from RMB24,947,000 in 2023, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of approximately RMB13,881,000[70] Leadership and Management - Dr. Mo, the chairman and executive director, has extensive experience in managing natural gas projects in China[117] - Mr. Fan, the managing director, has over 10 years of experience in the management of the group and is familiar with all operational aspects[120] - Miss Mo is responsible for the development of the group's food ingredients supply and fast-moving consumer goods supply business[121] - Ms. Li has over 20 years of experience in company secretarial duties in listed companies[126] - Dr. Liu is a member of the Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Nomination Committee, with a strong academic background in Economics[127]

Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 2.635 billion, representing a 4.8% increase from RMB 2.514 billion in 2023[3] - The profit for the year was approximately RMB 58.776 million, a significant recovery from a loss of RMB 227.259 million in 2023[4] - Earnings per share for the year were RMB 0.17, compared to a loss per share of RMB 2.59 in 2023[5] - Total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 62.705 million, a recovery from a loss of RMB 244.499 million in 2023[7] - The company reported a significant improvement in the performance of joint ventures, with a profit contribution of RMB 70.294 million compared to a loss of RMB 242.653 million in 2023[7] - The company reported a profit of RMB 15,317 thousand for 2024, a significant recovery from a loss of RMB 231,749 thousand in 2023[34] - The overall gross margin for the year was 11.50%, down 0.94 percentage points from 12.44% in 2023[44] - The share of profits from associates was approximately RMB 27,066,000 (2023: RMB 21,349,000), a year-on-year increase of approximately RMB 5,717,000, mainly due to increased profits from the company's associates[57] - The share of profits from joint ventures was approximately RMB 70,294,000 (2023: loss of RMB 242,653,000), a significant increase mainly due to a reduction in impairment losses recognized by the joint ventures[58] Revenue Breakdown - The total revenue for the group in 2024 was RMB 2,634,675 thousand, an increase from RMB 2,513,521 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 4.8%[23] - The revenue from pipeline gas sales decreased to RMB 1,004,135 thousand in 2024 from RMB 1,045,703 thousand in 2023, a decline of about 4.5%[23] - The revenue from liquefied gas supply increased to RMB 677,633 thousand in 2024 from RMB 655,574 thousand in 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.4%[23] - The revenue from gas distribution rose significantly to RMB 793,395 thousand in 2024 from RMB 585,726 thousand in 2023, marking an increase of about 35.4%[23] - The revenue from food supply and retail decreased to RMB 71,071 thousand in 2024 from RMB 102,641 thousand in 2023, a decline of approximately 30.8%[23] - Pipeline gas distribution business revenue was approximately RMB 1.093 billion, accounting for 41.47% of total revenue, down from 46.53% in 2023[45] - Sales revenue from bottled gas supply was approximately RMB 678 million, representing 25.72% of total revenue, slightly down from 26.09% in 2023[48] - Gas distribution business sales volume increased by approximately 44.91% to 197,065 tons, with revenue rising by 35.45% to RMB 793 million[49] Assets and Liabilities - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 578.906 million from RMB 393.033 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of 47.3%[9] - Current assets net value rose to RMB 503.610 million, up from RMB 297.320 million in the previous year, marking a 69.3% increase[10] - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company increased to RMB 2.518 billion from RMB 2.500 billion in 2023, showing a growth of 0.7%[10] - The total borrowings as of December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 88,250,000 (2023: RMB 81,775,000), primarily consisting of loans from domestic banks for project companies[62] Expenses and Costs - The total employee costs rose to RMB 186,441 thousand in 2024, up from RMB 168,374 thousand in 2023, marking an increase of about 10.7%[31] - The company incurred impairment losses of RMB 130,684 thousand on property, plant, and equipment in 2024, compared to RMB 63,755 thousand in 2023, indicating a significant increase in impairment[24] - Sales and distribution expenses for the year were approximately RMB 133,856,000 (2023: RMB 141,604,000), a year-on-year decrease of approximately RMB 7,748,000, primarily due to reduced expenses[55] - Financial costs for the year were approximately RMB 4,245,000 (2023: RMB 4,494,000), a year-on-year decrease of approximately RMB 249,000, mainly due to reduced interest on bank borrowings[54] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year, consistent with the previous year[6] - The company has not declared any dividends for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023[32] Strategic Initiatives and Market Outlook - The company aims to expand its market share and scale while maintaining a cautious approach to capital investment and strong credit monitoring to minimize customer default risks[69] - The company aims to expand its gas distribution business scale, leveraging favorable market conditions to increase sales and revenue[72] - The company is developing the CVG gas management system to achieve digital and information management in the bottled gas business, aiming to reduce operational costs and improve delivery efficiency[71] - The company plans to enhance safety management in gas distribution, establishing a comprehensive safety management system to ensure stable and reliable gas supply[73] - The transition to third-party management for food supply and marketplace operations is expected to lower operational costs and improve profitability[74] - The company is committed to ensuring safe operations and efficient logistics in the bottled gas business while expanding market share in underserved areas[71] - The macroeconomic environment in China is showing signs of recovery, which is beneficial for the natural gas market and the company's distribution business[72] - The company is focusing on the development of clean energy and efficient utilization of fossil energy to support the energy transition in China[71] Compliance and Governance - The company has adhered to all corporate governance codes as per the listing rules during the year[76] - The audit committee has reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the year, ensuring compliance with accounting principles[79]

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Financial Performance - For the first half of 2024, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB1,362 million, representing an increase of approximately 5.90% compared to RMB1,286 million in the same period last year[5]. - The Group's profit for the Period was approximately RMB66.61 million, a decrease of approximately 16.36% from RMB79.64 million in the previous year, primarily due to reduced profit contributions from joint ventures[5]. - The basic earnings per share for the Company was RMB0.49 cents, down from RMB0.76 cents in 2023[5]. - The gross profit margin of the Group was approximately 12.31%, a decrease of approximately 0.43% from 12.74% in the previous year, attributed to an increase in lower-margin business[5]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 57,972, down from RMB 75,787, a decrease of about 23.5% compared to the same period last year[42]. - Profit for the period decreased to RMB 66,608 from RMB 79,635, reflecting a decline of approximately 16.3% year-over-year[42]. - The Group reported a profit before tax of RMB 76,193,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 89,845,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease of 15.3%[64]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the piped gas transmission and distribution business was approximately RMB637.61 million, an increase of approximately 15.30% compared to the previous year, accounting for approximately 46.82% of total revenue[9]. - Revenue from piped gas sales was approximately RMB 597,061,000, an increase of approximately RMB 112,595,000 or 23.24% compared to the same period last year[13]. - Revenue from piped gas connection decreased by approximately 40.82% to RMB40.55 million, representing approximately 6.36% of total revenue from the piped gas transmission and distribution business[10]. - Revenue from cylinder gas supply business was approximately RMB 331,480,000, a slight increase of approximately RMB 53,000 or 0.02% compared to the previous year[17]. - Revenue from gas distribution business was approximately RMB 347,595,000, a decrease of approximately RMB 2,645,000 or 0.76% compared to the same period last year[19]. - Revenue from food ingredients supply and FMCG business was approximately RMB 45,008,000, a decrease from RMB 51,134,000 in the previous year[23]. Customer and Market Insights - The number of connected residential household customers increased by approximately 3.92% to 574,442 units, while connected commercial and industrial customers increased by approximately 6.36% to 12,635 units[10]. - Domestic natural gas consumption was approximately 210.8 billion m³, a year-on-year increase of approximately 8.7%[4]. - Imported natural gas was approximately 90.2 billion m³, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 14.8%[4]. - The natural gas consumption structure in China covers multiple fields, with urban gas consumption accounting for a significant proportion[29]. - The shift towards low-carbon energy in China presents opportunities for the natural growth of the business scale[29]. Operational Efficiency - The Group aims to expand the scale of gas distribution, steadily increasing gas sales and revenue[37]. - The Group will ensure the safe and efficient operation of its gas business and guarantee gas supply for people's livelihood[38]. - Cylinder gas will remain an important supplement to piped gas supply, especially in areas where piped gas connection costs are high[33]. - The Group maintains confidence in the future piped gas market, ensuring effective operation of facilities[35]. Financial Position - Non-current assets totaled RMB 2,419,531 as of June 30, 2024, slightly down from RMB 2,455,408 at the end of 2023[44]. - Current assets increased to RMB 937,782 from RMB 897,797, showing a growth of approximately 4.4%[44]. - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company rose to RMB 2,766,459 from RMB 2,718,651, an increase of about 1.8%[45]. - Net current assets improved to RMB 377,775, compared to RMB 297,320 at the end of 2023, indicating a significant increase of approximately 27%[44]. - The company reported retained earnings of RMB 532,409,000 as of June 30, 2024[49]. - The company’s total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 231,768,000[49]. Expenses and Costs - Selling and distribution expenses for the period amounted to approximately RMB74,293,000, representing an increase of approximately RMB2,299,000 compared to the corresponding period of last year[26]. - Administrative expenses for the period amounted to approximately RMB61,736,000, representing a decrease of approximately RMB346,000 compared to the corresponding period of last year[26]. - The total finance costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 1,897,000, compared to RMB 2,387,000 in 2023, showing a reduction of 20.5%[73]. - The cost of inventories recognized as expenses was RMB 1,166,653,000, up from RMB 1,085,139,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 7.5%[74]. Shareholder Information - The company’s issued ordinary share capital as of June 30, 2024, is 8,934,561,203 shares[116]. - Dr. Mo and Miss Mo collectively hold approximately 40.97% of the company's issued share capital[113]. - Lofty Key and Ping Da, both corporate shareholders, hold 28.27% and 12.70% of the company's shares, respectively[120]. - The entire issued share capital of Lofty Key and Ping Da is held by Renown City, which is controlled by Civios Group[121]. - Civios Group is beneficially owned 70% by Dr. Mo and 30% by Miss Mo[121]. Governance and Compliance - The Company complies with all aspects of the Corporate Governance Code provisions as of June 30, 2024[126]. - The audit committee has reviewed the appropriateness and consistent application of significant accounting principles and financial reporting systems adopted by the Company[126]. - The Board consists of five Executive Directors and three Independent Non-executive Directors as of the date of this report[127].

Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, increased by approximately 5.90% to RMB 1.36 billion compared to RMB 1.29 billion in 2023, primarily due to increased revenue from pipeline gas distribution business[1] - Profit for the period was approximately RMB 666 million, a decrease of about RMB 130 million from RMB 796 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to reduced profit contributions from joint ventures[2] - Basic earnings per share for the period were RMB 0.49, down from RMB 0.76 in 2023[3] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 58 million, down from RMB 76 million in 2023[4] - The group achieved a pre-tax profit of RMB 76,193,000 for the current period, compared to RMB 89,845,000 in the same period last year, indicating a decrease of 15.4%[12][13] - The pipeline gas distribution segment generated a profit of RMB 39,980,000, while the liquefied gas supply segment reported a profit of RMB 17,069,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024[12] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the period, consistent with 2023[1] - The company did not declare or propose any dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[24] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 2.42 billion, a decrease from RMB 2.45 billion as of December 31, 2023[5] - Current assets totaled RMB 938 million, an increase from RMB 898 million as of December 31, 2023[5] - The company's total equity increased to RMB 2.77 billion as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 2.72 billion at the end of 2023[6] - The company reported a net cash position of RMB 518 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 393 million at the end of 2023[5] - Total trade and other payables decreased to RMB 224,838,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 274,020,000 at the end of 2023, a reduction of 18%[28] - Total borrowings as of June 30, 2024, amounted to approximately RMB 71,725,000, down from RMB 81,775,000 as of December 31, 2023, primarily consisting of local bank loans[45] Revenue Segmentation - Revenue from external customers for the pipeline gas distribution segment was RMB 637,608,000, while the total revenue for all segments amounted to RMB 1,361,691,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024[12] - The pipeline gas distribution business generated revenue of approximately RMB 637.6 million, an increase of about 15.30% year-on-year, accounting for approximately 46.82% of total revenue[32] - The pipeline gas sales revenue was approximately RMB 597.1 million, an increase of about 23.24% year-on-year, with sales volume reaching approximately 23.36 million cubic meters, up about 5.02%[34] - The company sold approximately 52,094 tons of packaged gas, a year-on-year increase of about 12.01%, with sales revenue of approximately RMB 331.5 million, a slight increase of 0.02%[35] - The gas distribution business generated revenue of approximately RMB 347.6 million, a decrease of about 0.76% year-on-year, while sales volume increased by approximately 13.95%[36] Income and Expenses - The company recognized a tax expense of RMB 9,585,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 10,210,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decrease of 6.1%[21] - The company reported a net loss of RMB 2,258,000 from expected credit loss provisions for customer contracts and other receivables in the first half of 2024[16] - The company's total other income for the first half of 2024 was RMB 19,863,000, down from RMB 22,526,000 in the same period of 2023, a decline of 12%[17] - Financial costs decreased to approximately RMB 1.9 million, down about RMB 490,000 from RMB 2.4 million in 2023, primarily due to lower bank borrowing interest[40] - The company's administrative expenses were approximately RMB 61.7 million, a slight decrease of about RMB 346,000 compared to RMB 62.1 million in 2023[41] Joint Ventures and Other Income - The share of profits from joint ventures was approximately RMB 12.8 million, a decrease of about RMB 11.1 million from RMB 23.9 million in 2023, due to reduced profits from joint ventures[43] - The company reported a loss of RMB 3,700,000 from the sale of property, plant, and equipment during the current period[12] - The company reported a loss of RMB 3,700,000 from the sale of properties, plants, and equipment for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 178,000 in the same period of 2023[16] Market Outlook and Strategy - The company remains confident in the future market for pipeline gas distribution, supported by government policies encouraging the development of the natural gas industry[48] - The demand for bottled gas continues to be significant in various sectors, including residential, catering, and tourism, serving as an effective supplement to pipeline gas supply[49] - The company aims to expand its gas distribution scale and steadily increase gas sales and revenue, leveraging advancements in liquefied natural gas technology[50] - The food supply and marketplace business is a new venture for the company, focusing on improving operational models and service quality to meet market demand[51] Compliance and Governance - The company has fully complied with the corporate governance code as of June 30, 2024, ensuring adherence to the principles and provisions set forth[53]

Economic Performance - In 2023, the domestic GDP reached RMB 126.06 trillion, representing a growth of 5.2% compared to the previous year[5]. - The total retail sales of social consumer goods in China were approximately RMB 47.15 trillion, marking a year-on-year increase of 7.2%[6]. - The economic growth in China has reached a new level after surpassing RMB 110 trillion and RMB 120 trillion in 2021 and 2022 respectively[5]. - The Group's performance indicates a stable recovery in the domestic economy, which has been faster than that of most major economies[5]. Natural Gas and Energy Production - The output of natural gas in 2023 was approximately 232.43 billion m³, an increase of 5.6% year-on-year; natural gas imports rose to 120 million tons, up 9.9% year-on-year[6]. - The apparent consumption of natural gas in China was 394.53 billion m³, which increased by 9.5% year-on-year[6]. - The import of natural gas in 2023 reached a record high, with the proportion of non-fossil energy in total energy consumption increasing by 0.2 percentage points compared to the previous year[25][27]. - In 2023, non-fossil energy accounted for over 40% of total new energy production, accelerating the development of a low-carbon energy production and supply system[112]. Group Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB 2,514 million, a decrease from RMB 2,868 million in 2022, resulting in a loss of approximately RMB 227 million compared to a profit of RMB 62 million in 2022[13][16]. - The basic loss per share for the year was RMB 2.59 cents, down from earnings per share of RMB 0.40 cents in 2022[13][16]. - The overall gross profit margin increased to 12.44% in 2023, up from 10.11% in 2022, representing an increase of 2.33 percentage points[13][16]. - The Group's debt-to-capitalization ratio as of December 31, 2023, was 3.17%, slightly up from 3.02% in 2022[15][17]. Sales and Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the piped gas transmission and distribution business was approximately RMB 1,169 million, accounting for 46.53% of the Group's total revenue, up from 33.28% in 2022[45]. - Revenue from piped gas sales was approximately RMB 1,045 million, representing 89.40% of the total revenue from the piped gas business, with a sales volume of 418.35 million m³[47]. - Cylinder gas supply business generated revenue of approximately RMB 656 million, down from RMB 744 million in 2022, while sales volume decreased to 96,332 tons from 99,717 tons[54]. - The gross profit margin for the cylinder gas supply business improved to 23.52% from 19.76% in 2022, despite a decrease in sales volume due to reduced customer demand[54]. Operational Challenges and Losses - The Group's joint ventures incurred a significant net loss of approximately RMB 243 million due to substantial impairment losses recognized on property, plant, and equipment[37]. - If not for the impairment, the Group's net loss would have turned into a net profit for the year[38]. - The increase in loss was primarily due to a substantial one-off impairment loss recognized in respect of property, plant and equipment, right-of-use assets, and intangible assets[81]. Strategic Plans and Market Development - The Group plans to expand its market share in the natural gas industry and integrate low carbonization and clean energy strategies for healthier development[18][21]. - The Group aims to enhance its canned gas business by optimizing its business model and expanding market coverage in response to the dual carbon target[20][22]. - The Group will leverage Internet technology to optimize its piped gas and cylinder gas supply business models, improving service efficiency and market competitiveness[31]. - The Group aims to enhance its market size and share while maintaining cautious capital investment and effective credit monitoring to minimize customer default risks[111]. Corporate Governance - The Company maintains high standards of corporate governance practices to enhance confidence among shareholders, investors, and business partners[154]. - The Board of Directors is committed to regularly enhancing corporate governance practices to ensure ethical standards and long-term sustainability[154]. - The Company complies with all aspects of the Corporate Governance Code for the year ended December 31, 2023[155]. - The audit committee comprises only independent non-executive directors, meeting the Listing Rules requirements[175]. Employee and Community Engagement - The Group acknowledges the support of shareholders and the community throughout the year[32]. - The company had approximately 4,900 employees as of December 31, 2023, with salaries determined based on duties, business performance, and market conditions[96].

Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 2.514 billion, a decrease of 12.5% compared to RMB 2.868 billion in 2022[3]. - The company reported a loss of approximately RMB 227.3 million for the year, compared to a profit of RMB 62.2 million in 2022[4]. - The basic loss per share for the year was RMB 2.59, compared to earnings of RMB 0.40 per share in 2022[5]. - The total comprehensive loss for the year amounted to RMB 244.5 million, compared to a comprehensive income of RMB 82.0 million in 2022[7]. - The company did not recommend a final dividend for the year, consistent with the previous year[6]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately RMB 231.749 million for 2023, compared to a profit of RMB 35.655 million in 2022[40]. - Basic loss per share for 2023 was RMB 0.0259, while in 2022, the basic earnings per share was RMB 0.0040[54]. Assets and Equity - The company's non-current assets totaled RMB 2.455 billion as of December 31, 2023, down from RMB 2.718 billion in 2022[11]. - Current assets amounted to RMB 897.8 million, slightly up from RMB 884.5 million in 2022[11]. - The company's total equity decreased to RMB 2.719 billion in 2023 from RMB 2.982 billion in 2022[12]. - Trade receivables decreased to RMB 56.896 million in 2023 from RMB 66.537 million in 2022, reflecting a reduction in credit losses[42]. - The company has no significant contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2023[50]. Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue from external customers for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 2,513,521 thousand, a decrease of 12.3% from RMB 2,867,697 thousand in 2022[26]. - Revenue from pipeline gas distribution business was approximately RMB 1.169 billion, accounting for about 46.53% of total revenue, up from 33.28% in 2022[55]. - Pipeline gas sales revenue reached approximately RMB 1.045 billion, up 25.25% from RMB 834 million in 2022, representing 89.40% of total pipeline gas business revenue[58]. - Pipeline gas connection fee revenue for the year was approximately RMB 124 million, a 3.33% increase from RMB 120 million in 2022, accounting for 10.60% of total pipeline gas distribution revenue[57]. - The sales volume of pipeline gas was 41.835 million cubic meters, with residential users consuming 12.828 million cubic meters, an increase from 11.764 million cubic meters in 2022[58]. - The sales volume of bottled gas decreased to 96,332 tons from 99,717 tons in 2022, with revenue dropping to approximately RMB 656 million from RMB 744 million[59]. - Gas distribution sales volume fell by 25.66% to 135,994 tons, with revenue decreasing by 44.24% to approximately RMB 586 million[61]. Costs and Expenses - The gross profit for the year was RMB 312.6 million, representing a gross margin of 12.4%, compared to RMB 290.0 million in 2022[7]. - Financial costs increased to RMB 4,494 thousand in 2023 from RMB 3,518 thousand in 2022, marking a rise of 27.8%[32]. - Total employee costs rose to RMB 168,374 thousand in 2023 from RMB 155,072 thousand in 2022, an increase of 8.6%[37]. - The impairment loss on property, plant, and equipment was RMB 63,755 thousand in 2023, significantly higher than RMB 11,914 thousand in 2022[30]. - The company reported a significant increase in share of losses from joint ventures, amounting to approximately RMB 242.65 million, compared to a profit of RMB 4.16 million in 2022, reflecting a 5,934% increase in losses[72]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The company continues to focus on its core business areas, including pipeline gas distribution and retail operations, amidst challenging market conditions[14]. - The company aims to expand its market share and scale while adhering to the government's environmental policies, particularly focusing on carbon peak and carbon neutrality strategies[85]. - The company plans to enhance its gas distribution system to ensure stable and reliable gas supply while improving operational efficiency and safety management[89]. - The company is developing a digital gas management system to optimize the bottled gas supply chain, aiming to reduce operational costs and improve delivery efficiency[88]. - The company is committed to promoting clean energy and reducing environmental damage through initiatives like the "coal-to-gas" project, which converts coal-fired boilers to natural gas[83]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all corporate governance codes as per the listing rules throughout the year[93]. - The financial statements for the year have been audited by Fan Chen CPA Limited, confirming the figures are consistent with the audited consolidated financial statements[98]. - The annual performance announcement and annual report will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website as per listing rules[99]. - The board of directors consists of 5 executive directors and 3 independent non-executive directors, ensuring a diverse governance structure[100].

Financial Performance - For the first half of 2023, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB1,286 million, a decrease of approximately 12.93% compared to RMB1,477 million in the same period last year[6]. - The Group's profit for the Period was approximately RMB79.64 million, representing an increase of approximately 377.46% compared to RMB16.68 million in the previous year[6]. - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB0.76 cents from RMB0.05 cents year-on-year[6]. - The overall gross profit margin improved to approximately 12.74%, up by 2.32 percentage points from 10.42% in the same period last year[6]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 75,787, compared to RMB 11,658 in the same period of 2022[95]. - Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company increased significantly to RMB 67,475,000 from RMB 4,070,000, representing a growth of 1,558%[98]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company improved to RMB 63,368,000 from a loss of RMB 623,000, marking a substantial turnaround[98]. - The group reported a profit before tax of RMB 89,845,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 28,854,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating a significant increase[145][146]. Revenue Breakdown - The piped gas transmission and distribution business generated revenue of approximately RMB552.98 million, an increase of approximately 14.15% compared to the previous year[11]. - Revenue from piped gas connection was approximately RMB68.51 million, representing an increase of approximately 48.24% year-on-year[12]. - Revenue from piped gas sales was approximately RMB 484,466,000, representing an increase of approximately RMB 46,260,000 or 10.56% compared to the same period last year, accounting for approximately 87.61% of total revenue from the piped gas transmission and distribution business[17]. - Revenue from gas distribution business was approximately RMB 350,240,000, a decrease of approximately RMB 177,713,000 or 33.66% compared to the same period last year, accounting for approximately 27.24% of the Group's total revenue[25]. - Revenue from food ingredients supply and FMCG business was approximately RMB 51,134,000, an increase from RMB 49,954,000 in the previous year, accounting for approximately 3.97% of the Group's total revenue[31]. Operational Metrics - Domestic natural gas consumption reached approximately 194.1 billion m³, a year-on-year increase of approximately 5.6%[5]. - The number of connected residential household customers increased by approximately 6.38% to 552,795 units as of June 30, 2023[12]. - Total sales volume of piped gas reached approximately 222.43 million m³, an increase of approximately 10.00% compared to the same period last year, with residential sales increasing by approximately 2.55% and C/I customer sales increasing by approximately 13.64%[17]. - Sales of cylinder gas decreased to approximately 46,508 tons, a decrease of approximately 9.74% compared to the same period last year, with total sales revenue of approximately RMB 331,427,000, representing a decrease of approximately RMB 83,451,000 or 20.11%[23]. Cost and Expenses - Finance costs for the period amounted to approximately RMB2,387,000, representing an increase of approximately RMB349,000 compared to the corresponding period of last year[40]. - Selling and distribution expenses for the period amounted to approximately RMB71,994,000, representing an increase of approximately RMB3,567,000 compared to the corresponding period of last year[41]. - Administrative expenses for the period amounted to approximately RMB62,082,000, representing a decrease of approximately RMB5,318,000 compared to the corresponding period of last year[42]. - The gross profit margin for the piped gas transmission and distribution business was approximately 12.12%, down from 16.12% in the previous year due to increased costs[11]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled RMB 2,770,518,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 2,718,804,000 at the end of 2022, indicating a growth of 1.9%[101]. - Current assets increased to RMB 904,168,000 from RMB 884,502,000, showing a rise of 2.9%[101]. - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company reached RMB 2,812,547,000, up from RMB 2,749,179,000, reflecting an increase of 2.3%[103]. - Current liabilities decreased to RMB 581,382,000 from RMB 587,381,000, indicating a reduction of 1.3%[101]. - Trade payables decreased to RMB 95,623,000 as of June 30, 2023, down from RMB 109,406,000 at December 31, 2022, a decline of 12.6%[193]. Cash Flow - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 35,060,000, compared to a net cash used of RMB 2,394,000 in the same period of 2022[109]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 546,420,000, a decrease from RMB 575,164,000 at the beginning of the period[109]. - The net cash used in investing activities was RMB 27,481,000, an increase from RMB 20,432,000 in the same period of 2022[109]. - The net cash used in financing activities was RMB 16,274,000, compared to RMB 23,291,000 in the same period of 2022[109]. Future Outlook - The economic environment in China is expected to gradually improve, with a positive outlook for the demand for gas resources[73]. - The Group remains confident in the long-term development of piped gas, emphasizing its role in achieving carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals[81]. - The Group plans to actively develop industrial gas and expand market share while ensuring safe and efficient gas operations[89]. - The company plans to continue its market expansion and product development strategies in the upcoming periods[108]. Corporate Governance - The Group did not initiate any new projects during the period[32]. - The Group will continue to follow government policy guidelines to achieve sustainable development in its gas business[92]. - No dividend was paid or proposed during the six months ended June 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[177].

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