Financial Performance - In 2023, the company's revenue was RMB 33.493 billion, a decrease of 16% compared to 2022[4] - The net profit for 2023 was RMB 158 million, down 50% from the previous year[4] - Earnings per share for 2023 were RMB 0.10, reflecting a decline of 47% year-over-year[4] - Total operating income for 2023 was RMB 33,492,866,000, down 16.5% from RMB 40,006,018,000 in 2022[35] - The total comprehensive income attributable to the parent company for 2023 was RMB 52,527,000, significantly lower than RMB 301,109,000 in 2022, marking an 82.5% decrease[13] - Total revenue for 2023 reached RMB 33,471,799 thousand, a decrease from RMB 39,969,607 thousand in 2022, representing a decline of approximately 16.4%[40] - The company reported a gross profit margin of approximately 5.36% for 2023, compared to 5.93% in 2022[11] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2023, amounted to RMB 64.886 billion, down from RMB 67.632 billion in 2022[6] - Current assets totaled RMB 58.298 billion, a decrease from RMB 61.126 billion in the previous year[6] - The company's total liabilities were RMB 58.658 billion, down from RMB 61.464 billion in 2022[9] - The total liabilities, including accounts payable, were RMB 34,488,055,000 in 2023, down from RMB 36,587,127,000 in 2022[30] - The capital debt ratio improved to 92.1% in 2023 from 97.1% in 2022[110] - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 6.528 billion, down from RMB 8.488 billion at the end of 2022[94] Equity and Investments - The total equity attributable to shareholders increased to RMB 6.047 billion from RMB 5.995 billion in 2022[9] - Long-term equity investments decreased by RMB 15 million to RMB 501 million as of December 31, 2023[98] - The company successfully acquired 51% of Zhongwei Construction Engineering Co., Ltd. for RMB 51.51 million, with the agreement signed on March 19, 2024[112] Revenue Sources - Revenue from housing construction projects was RMB 20,490,784 thousand in 2023, down from RMB 26,203,970 thousand in 2022, a decrease of about 22.0%[40] - Infrastructure construction revenue was RMB 9,683,182 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 10,029,152 thousand in 2022, reflecting a decline of approximately 3.4%[40] - The company recognized revenue of RMB 4,829,215 thousand from contract liabilities in 2023, an increase from RMB 4,594,190 thousand in 2022, representing a growth of about 5.1%[44] Expenses - Research and development expenses for 2023 were RMB 148 million, slightly down from RMB 150 million in 2022[11] - Management expenses for 2023 were RMB 528 million, a reduction of RMB 43 million from 2022, primarily due to lower salary expenses[84] - The company’s income tax expenses for 2023 were RMB 833,807,000, an increase of 17.4% from RMB 709,929,000 in 2022[31] Contracts and Projects - The new contract amount for 2023 was RMB 31.964 billion, a decrease of 27.0% from RMB 43.732 billion in 2022[65] - The uncompleted contract amount as of 2023 was RMB 59.849 billion, down from RMB 69.722 billion in the previous year, representing a decline of 14.5%[65] - The new contracts in the housing construction segment amounted to RMB 17.292 billion in 2023, a significant drop of 38.9% from RMB 28.295 billion in 2022[69] - The infrastructure construction segment secured new contracts worth RMB 10.436 billion, down 10.5% from RMB 11.693 billion in 2022[71] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company anticipates 2024 to be a critical year for achieving its "14th Five-Year Plan" goals, focusing on healthy development amidst global economic challenges[113] - The company aims to enhance market development in key cities such as Xiong'an New Area, Shijiazhuang, and Tangshan in 2024[124] - The company will continue to focus on safety production and improve project site management standards[124] - The company emphasizes the importance of innovation and efficiency improvement in its operations[125] Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to all corporate governance codes and regulations as of December 31, 2023[127] - The company has appointed Ernst & Young as its auditor for the financial year ending December 31, 2023[130] Dividends - The company plans not to distribute dividends for the year ending December 31, 2023[63] - The board recommends not to declare a final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2023[125]

Financial Performance - For the period from January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023, the company reported a revenue of RMB 1,341,190,000, representing an increase from RMB 1,322,986,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.4%[27] - The company’s cash flow from operating activities for the first half of 2023 was RMB 1,357,694,000, compared to RMB 1,335,809,000 in the same period of 2022, showing a slight increase[27] - Total revenue for the first half of 2023 was RMB 149.49 billion, a decrease of 9.9% compared to RMB 165.00 billion in the same period of 2022[198] - Net profit for the first half of 2023 was RMB 1.11 billion, down 27.9% from RMB 1.54 billion in the same period of 2022[198] - Earnings per share for the first half of 2023 were RMB 0.07, a decrease of RMB 0.02 compared to RMB 0.09 in the same period of 2022[198] Liabilities and Borrowings - The company’s fixed-rate long-term borrowings increased to RMB 1,607,008,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 1,480,547,000 at the end of 2022, marking an increase of about 8.6%[14] - The company’s total liabilities increased to RMB 1,515,885,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 1,435,906,000 at the end of 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.6%[14] - As of June 30, 2023, the group provided guarantees for bank loans amounting to RMB 698,191,000, a decrease from RMB 718,941,000 as of December 31, 2022[1] Related Party Transactions - The company provided engineering construction services to related parties amounting to RMB 40,119,000 during the first half of 2023, up from RMB 22,573,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating an increase of approximately 77.5%[35] - The company’s related party transactions included significant contracts with Baoding Zhicheng Real Estate Development Co., amounting to RMB 14,752,000 in the first half of 2023, compared to RMB 7,058,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating a growth of approximately 108.5%[36] - The total receivables from related parties as of June 30, 2023, amounted to RMB 181,198,000, an increase from RMB 156,049,000 as of December 31, 2022[143] Project and Contract Updates - The company has ongoing projects in various sectors, including construction and real estate, which are expected to drive future revenue growth[36] - The company has ongoing contracts in various projects, including RMB 7.68 billion for the construction of the Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University and RMB 4.32 billion for the Cangzhou Vocational Education Park project[166] - The company has ongoing projects with a total contract value of RMB 9.54 billion for the Botou Longtun New City renovation project and RMB 6.12 billion for the Hengshui Yongjin Peninsula project, both located in Hebei Province[78] Technology and Innovation - The company received 2 awards for technological advancement from the Hebei Provincial Government in 2022, including key research on concrete damage mechanisms and frost prevention technology for cold region traffic tunnels[67] - As of June 30, 2023, the company has granted 49 new patents, including 2 invention patents, and filed 62 new patent applications, with 13 being invention patents[69] - The group achieved notable progress in technology development and intellectual property applications during the first half of 2023[133] Management and Governance - The company’s board approved the financial statements on August 28, 2023, indicating a commitment to transparency and governance[167] - The company is committed to maintaining high corporate governance standards as outlined in the Corporate Governance Code[169] - The company has appointed new directors and supervisors effective June 26, 2023, to strengthen its leadership team[173] Market and Strategic Focus - The company is actively exploring market expansion opportunities and new technology developments to enhance its competitive position in the industry[36] - The company is focused on expanding its market presence through strategic projects in Hebei Province and Inner Mongolia, enhancing its operational footprint[166] - The company continues to focus on municipal and transportation infrastructure projects, which are primarily contracted by local governments[193]

[Company Overview and Financial Summary](index=2&type=section&id=Company%20Overview%20and%20Financial%20Summary) [Financial Summary](index=2&type=section&id=Financial%20Summary) The company reported **RMB 14.949 billion** in revenue and **RMB 111 million** in net profit for H1 2023, with basic EPS at **RMB 0.07** Key Financial Indicators for H1 2023 | Indicator | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue (billion yuan) | 14.949 | 16.589 | -9.9% | | Net Profit (million yuan) | 111 | 154 | -27.9% | | EPS (yuan) | 0.07 | 0.09 | -0.02 | [Business Review](index=3&type=section&id=Business%20Review) [Overview of New Contracts Signed](index=3&type=section&id=Overview%20of%20New%20Contracts%20Signed) New contracts signed in H1 2023 decreased by **32.47%** to **RMB 14.335 billion**, with shifts in segment and regional contributions New Contracts Signed Overview for H1 2023 (billion yuan) | Indicator | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total New Contracts | 14.335 | 21.229 | -32.47% | New Contracts Signed by Business Segment | Business Segment | H1 2023 Share | H1 2022 Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Building Construction | 53.54% | 71.59% | | Infrastructure Construction | 32.21% | 19.91% | | Specialized and Other Construction | 14.25% | 8.50% | New Contracts Signed by Region | Region | H1 2023 Share | H1 2022 Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei | 91.24% | 79.24% | | Other Regions | 8.76% | 20.76% | [Building Construction Business](index=4&type=section&id=Building%20Construction%20Business) New contracts for building construction declined to **RMB 7.675 billion** in H1 2023, with public building projects comprising the largest share at **50.97%** Building Construction New Contracts Signed (billion yuan) | Indicator | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | New Contracts Signed | 7.675 | 15.197 | Composition of Building Construction New Contracts Signed | Segment | H1 2023 Share | H1 2022 Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Residential Buildings | 27.18% | 29.58% | | Public Buildings | 50.97% | 57.23% | | Industrial Buildings | 21.74% | 12.52% | | Commercial Buildings | 0.11% | 0.67% | [Infrastructure Construction Business](index=4&type=section&id=Infrastructure%20Construction%20Business) Infrastructure construction new contracts grew by **9.25%** to **RMB 4.617 billion** in H1 2023, driven by municipal and transportation projects Infrastructure Construction New Contracts Signed (billion yuan) | Indicator | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | New Contracts Signed | 4.617 | 4.226 | Composition of Infrastructure Construction New Contracts Signed | Segment | H1 2023 Share | H1 2022 Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Municipal Infrastructure | 69.91% | 89.97% | | Transportation Infrastructure | 30.09% | 10.03% | [Specialized and Other Construction Engineering Contracting Business](index=5&type=section&id=Specialized%20and%20Other%20Construction%20Engineering%20Contracting%20Business) Specialized and other construction new contracts rose by **13.07%** to **RMB 2.042 billion** in H1 2023, with electromechanical installation showing strong growth at **35.37%** Specialized and Other Construction New Contracts Signed (billion yuan) | Indicator | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | New Contracts Signed | 2.042 | 1.806 | Composition of Specialized and Other Construction New Contracts Signed | Segment | H1 2023 Share | H1 2022 Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Electromechanical Installation | 35.37% | 9.97% | | Steel Structure | 4.10% | 1.22% | | Decoration and Renovation | 23.73% | 25.91% | | Other Construction Business | 36.79% | 62.90% | [Representative Engineering Projects](index=5&type=section&id=Representative%20Engineering%20Projects) The company executed multiple regionally impactful projects across diverse sectors and provinces, including residential, public, industrial, transportation, and municipal infrastructure - Representative new contracts include large-scale projects such as the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Phase III Expansion Project (contract value **RMB 681 million**) and Baoding South Second Ring Road Pipeline Renovation Project (contract value **RMB 881 million**)[172](index=172&type=chunk) - Representative ongoing projects include the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Guang'anmen Hospital Baoding Hospital Project (executed contract value **RMB 1.943 billion**) and Innovation Manufacturing Industrial Park Infrastructure Project (executed contract value **RMB 1.362 billion**)[180](index=180&type=chunk)[195](index=195&type=chunk) - Representative completed projects include Beijing BAIC Off-road Vehicle Shanty Town Renovation Resettlement Housing Project (executed contract value **RMB 385 million**) and National Highway G205 Yanshan County Bypass Reconstruction Project (executed contract value **RMB 290 million**)[34](index=34&type=chunk) [Scientific Research Achievements and Awards](index=14&type=section&id=Scientific%20Research%20Achievements%20and%20Awards) [Scientific Research Achievements and Awards](index=14&type=section&id=Scientific%20Research%20Achievements%20and%20Awards) The company achieved significant technological innovation in H1 2023, securing provincial awards, advancing projects, and expanding its patent portfolio with **62** new applications and **49** new grants - Received **2** provincial government science and technology progress awards and **34** Hebei Province construction industry science and technology progress awards for 2022[18](index=18&type=chunk) - As of June 2023, **62** new patent applications (including **13** invention patents) and **49** new authorized patents (including **2** invention patents) were filed[18](index=18&type=chunk)[36](index=36&type=chunk) - **201** enterprise-level R&D projects were initiated in H1 2023, with R&D activities progressing in an orderly manner[63](index=63&type=chunk) - Completed the re-evaluation of the National Enterprise Technology Center and the assessment of the National Prefabricated Building Industrial Base for technology platform development[184](index=184&type=chunk) [Future Outlook](index=15&type=section&id=Future%20Outlook) [Future Outlook](index=15&type=section&id=Future%20Outlook) The company plans to focus on market development, engineering, operations, and talent in H2, consolidating its Baoding base while expanding into Hebei and Xiong'an - Market Development: Consolidate Baoding headquarters, expand into other cities and counties in Hebei, prioritize Xiong'an New Area market, and promote provincial business development[207](index=207&type=chunk) - Engineering Construction: Accelerate transformation from a traditional contractor to a comprehensive construction engineering service provider and municipal service provider[228](index=228&type=chunk) - Operational Management: Promote centralized procurement to reduce costs and increase efficiency[228](index=228&type=chunk) - Talent Cultivation: Steadfastly promote the rejuvenation of cadres and build a scientific talent pipeline[38](index=38&type=chunk) [Financial Review](index=16&type=section&id=Financial%20Review) [Operating Performance Analysis](index=16&type=section&id=Operating%20Performance%20Analysis) Total revenue declined to **RMB 14.949 billion** in H1 2023 due to building construction, while gross margin slightly improved to **5.2%**, and net profit fell to **RMB 111 million** Operating Performance by Business Segment (billion yuan) | Business Segment | 2023 H1 Revenue | 2023 H1 Gross Margin | 2022 H1 Revenue | 2022 H1 Gross Margin | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Building Construction | 9.430 | 4.7% | 11.318 | 4.5% | | Infrastructure Construction | 4.109 | 6.4% | 3.543 | 6.1% | | Specialized and Other Construction | 1.163 | 4.6% | 1.205 | 5.3% | | **Total** | **14.702** | **5.2%** | **16.066** | **4.9%** | - Building construction business revenue decreased by **RMB 1.888 billion**, primarily due to the prolonged downturn in the real estate market[231](index=231&type=chunk) - Infrastructure construction business revenue increased by **RMB 566 million**, mainly due to several new large-scale infrastructure projects during the period[67](index=67&type=chunk) - Investment income shifted from **RMB 25.1 million** in the prior period to an investment loss of **RMB 8.4 million**, primarily due to reduced dividends from investee companies[213](index=213&type=chunk) [Expense Analysis](index=17&type=section&id=Expense%20Analysis) R&D expenses significantly increased to **RMB 69 million**, credit impairment losses rose by **RMB 53 million**, while asset impairment losses reversed by **RMB 9.7 million** - R&D expenses totaled **RMB 69 million**, a year-on-year increase of **RMB 47 million**, primarily due to new construction technology R&D projects[212](index=212&type=chunk) - Credit impairment losses amounted to **RMB 87 million**, a year-on-year increase of **RMB 53 million**, mainly due to the aging of certain accounts receivable[234](index=234&type=chunk) - Asset impairment losses reversed by **RMB 9.7 million**, compared to a loss of **RMB 135 million** in the prior period, primarily due to fewer new defaulting customers[235](index=235&type=chunk) [Balance Sheet Analysis](index=18&type=section&id=Balance%20Sheet%20Analysis) Total assets decreased to **RMB 61.950 billion** as of June 30, 2023, with declines in cash and contract assets, and a significant reduction in accounts payable - Cash and cash equivalents were **RMB 7.926 billion**, a decrease of **RMB 1.197 billion** from the end of 2022, primarily due to net cash outflow from operating activities[45](index=45&type=chunk) - Net contract assets were **RMB 38.937 billion**, a decrease of approximately **RMB 3.98 billion** from the end of 2022, mainly due to lower revenue during the reporting period[218](index=218&type=chunk) - Accounts payable amounted to **RMB 30.585 billion**, a decrease of **RMB 6.002 billion** from the end of 2022, primarily due to reduced project volume and increased cash payments to suppliers[76](index=76&type=chunk) - Interest-bearing borrowings were approximately **RMB 6.291 billion**, an increase from **RMB 5.989 billion** at the end of 2022[75](index=75&type=chunk) [Key Financial Ratios](index=20&type=section&id=Key%20Financial%20Ratios) Current and quick ratios remained at **1.0x**, while the debt-to-capital ratio increased to **100.3%**, and profitability ratios declined as of June 30, 2023 Key Financial Ratios | Ratio | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current Ratio (x) | 1.0 | 1.0 | | Quick Ratio (x) | 1.0 | 1.0 | | Debt-to-Capital Ratio | 100.3% | 97.1% | | Return on Assets (Non-annualized) | 0.2% | 0.5% | | Return on Equity (Non-annualized) | 1.8% | 5.2% | [Other Information](index=21&type=section&id=Other%20Information) [Dividend Policy](index=21&type=section&id=Dividend%20Policy) The Board does not recommend an interim dividend payment for the six months ended June 30, 2023 - The Board does not recommend the distribution of an interim dividend for 2023[54](index=54&type=chunk)[149](index=149&type=chunk) [Human Resources](index=21&type=section&id=Human%20Resources) The Group's full-time employees decreased to **8,638**, while the company maintains a performance-oriented compensation system and focuses on talent development - As of June 30, 2023, the Group had **8,638** full-time employees, a decrease of **466** from the beginning of the year[53](index=53&type=chunk) - The company established a three-level, four-tier, five-stage employee education and training system, supporting career development through 'one-on-one mentorship' and '358 Talent Development Program' models[53](index=53&type=chunk) [Corporate Governance](index=22&type=section&id=Corporate%20Governance) The company complied with corporate governance codes, amended its Articles of Association, and had its interim results reviewed by the Audit Committee - The company complied with all code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code during the reporting period[224](index=224&type=chunk) - The company's Articles of Association were revised and became effective on **June 26, 2023**, after approval by the annual general meeting of shareholders[111](index=111&type=chunk) - The company's Audit Committee reviewed and confirmed the interim results announcement and unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended **June 30, 2023**[85](index=85&type=chunk) [Interim Consolidated Financial Statements](index=23&type=section&id=Interim%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) [Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet](index=23&type=section&id=Interim%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheet) As of June 30, 2023, total assets were **RMB 61.950 billion**, total liabilities **RMB 55.676 billion**, and total equity **RMB 6.274 billion** Key Balance Sheet Items (thousand yuan) | Item | June 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Assets** | **61,949,786** | **67,631,850** | | Current Assets | 55,336,332 | 61,125,891 | | Non-current Assets | 6,613,454 | 6,505,959 | | **Total Liabilities** | **55,675,803** | **61,464,375** | | Current Liabilities | 52,908,369 | 58,770,320 | | Non-current Liabilities | 2,767,434 | 2,694,055 | | **Total Equity** | **6,273,983** | **6,167,475** | [Interim Consolidated Income Statement](index=25&type=section&id=Interim%20Consolidated%20Income%20Statement) Operating revenue reached **RMB 14.949 billion** in H1 2023, resulting in an operating profit of **RMB 157 million** and a net profit of **RMB 111 million** Key Income Statement Items (thousand yuan) | Item | H1 2023 | H1 2022 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 14,948,567 | 16,589,225 | | Operating Costs | 14,145,504 | 15,712,887 | | Operating Profit | 157,071 | 217,090 | | Total Profit | 156,976 | 215,737 | | **Net Profit** | **111,191** | **154,111** | | Net Profit Attributable to Parent Company Shareholders | 116,796 | 159,234 | | Basic EPS (yuan) | 0.07 | 0.09 | [Notes to the Financial Statements](index=27&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20the%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail key financial items, including revenue sources, aging of receivables and payables, and income tax accrual at a **25%** rate H1 2023 Revenue Breakdown by Product Type (thousand yuan) | Main Product Type | Revenue | | :--- | :--- | | Building Construction Engineering | 9,430,063 | | Infrastructure Construction Engineering | 4,109,392 | | Specialized and Other Construction Engineering | 1,162,646 | | Goods Sales and Other | 215,423 | | Sewage and Reclaimed Water Treatment | 19,595 | | **Total** | **14,937,119** | - Accounts receivable credit terms are typically **1 to 3 months**, non-interest bearing, with approximately **66%** of receivables due within **1 year** as of June 30, 2023[92](index=92&type=chunk)[162](index=162&type=chunk) - Accounts payable are non-interest bearing and typically settled within agreed terms, with approximately **63%** due within **1 year** as of June 30, 2023[99](index=99&type=chunk)[120](index=120&type=chunk)

Financial Performance - In 2022, the company achieved a revenue of RMB 40.006 billion, a decrease of 16% compared to 2021[24] - The net profit for 2022 was RMB 315 million, recovering from a net loss of RMB 358 million in 2021[24] - Earnings per share for 2022 were RMB 0.19, compared to a loss per share of RMB 0.20 in 2021[24] - The total new contract value in 2022 was RMB 43.732 billion, down from RMB 48.183 billion in 2021[28] - The uncompleted contract value as of the end of 2022 was RMB 69.722 billion, compared to RMB 73.274 billion in the previous year[39] - The asset-liability ratio has shown a steady decline, indicating improved financial stability[69] - The company achieved a net profit of RMB 315 million for the year, with a steady increase in profit margin[69] Contract and Project Details - The company signed contracts for housing construction projects amounting to RMB 28.295 billion, accounting for 64.70% of total contracts[28] - Infrastructure construction contracts totaled RMB 11.693 billion, representing 26.74% of total contracts[28] - The new contract value from the housing construction business was RMB 28.295 billion, a decrease of 7.5% from RMB 30.664 billion in the previous year[30] - The new contract value from the infrastructure construction business in 2022 was RMB 11.693 billion, a decrease from RMB 12.595 billion in 2021[44] - The new contract value from the professional and other construction engineering business was RMB 3.744 billion, down 23.8% from RMB 4.924 billion in 2021[46] - The municipal infrastructure construction projects contributed RMB 10.554 billion, representing 90.26% of the new contracts in the infrastructure sector[45] - The company signed 583 new projects with a total contract amount of RMB 43.732 billion, maintaining a stable overall scale[64] Social Responsibility and Community Engagement - The company contributed RMB 1.102 billion in taxes and provided over 150,000 job positions to the community[18] - The company actively pursued social responsibility, donating over RMB 10 million to society[18] Innovation and Technology - The company received 207 new patents, including 7 invention patents in 2022[6] - The company is focused on expanding its capabilities in electromechanical installation and steel structure construction, which are key areas for future growth[33] - The company has a focus on technological innovation, as seen in the "Annual Production of 100,000 Pieces of 4-6 Inch Silicon Carbide Monocrystalline Substrate Standard Factory" project with a contract amount of RMB 156 million[59] Corporate Governance - The board of directors has reviewed the company's annual performance and financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, prepared in accordance with Chinese accounting standards[72] - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance codes and established a governance system covering various aspects, including board composition and communication with shareholders[91] - The company has not experienced any changes in auditors over the past three years, maintaining the same auditing firm for its financial reports[74] - The company has established a nomination committee to propose candidates for directors and senior management positions[129] - The company has adopted a corporate governance policy that outlines the powers and responsibilities of the board of directors[111] - The company has established policies to ensure that potential successors meet the existing diversity criteria of the board[160] Risk Management and Internal Control - The company is committed to risk management and structural adjustments to respond to economic cycles effectively[70] - The company has a risk management and internal control evaluation plan that is monitored and assessed by the board[139] - The board confirmed the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems, which were reviewed at least once a year[194] - The company established a comprehensive internal control and risk management system to enhance operational management and risk prevention capabilities[195] - A comprehensive risk assessment and internal control evaluation were conducted in 2022, covering the headquarters and its subsidiaries[196] Shareholder Engagement - Shareholders holding 10% or more of the company's shares have the right to request the board to convene an extraordinary general meeting[162] - Shareholders can propose agenda items for the annual general meeting if they hold 3% or more of the company's shares[167] - The company is committed to maintaining transparency and timely communication with shareholders regarding significant developments[177] - The company’s shareholder communication policy has been reviewed and deemed effective in protecting investor interests[177]

Financial Performance - The company's total revenue in 2022 decreased by approximately RMB 7.822 billion to RMB 40.006 billion, primarily due to a decline in revenue from the construction contracting segment by RMB 7.871 billion[6]. - The company's net profit for 2022 was RMB 315 million, an increase of approximately RMB 674 million compared to the previous year[14]. - The company reported operating profit of RMB 439.90 million in 2022, compared to an operating loss of RMB 489.81 million in 2021[44]. - The net profit for 2022 was RMB 315.44 million, recovering from a net loss of RMB 358.17 million in 2021[51]. - The total revenue for 2022 was RMB 40.006 billion, a decrease of 16.4% from RMB 47.828 billion in 2021[87]. - The main business income for 2022 was RMB 39.135 billion, down from RMB 47.006 billion in 2021, representing a decline of 16.4%[87]. - The total comprehensive income attributable to the parent company’s shareholders for 2022 was RMB 301,109 thousand, compared to a loss of RMB 306,487 thousand in 2021[80]. - The company reported a total profit of RMB 428.881 million for 2022, a recovery from a loss of RMB 495.297 million in 2021[110]. Revenue Breakdown - The new contracts signed in the infrastructure construction business amounted to RMB 11.693 billion in 2022, down from RMB 12.595 billion in the previous year[21]. - The new contracts in the professional and other construction contracting business totaled RMB 3.744 billion in 2022, a decrease from RMB 4.924 billion in 2021[24]. - The total new contracts signed in 2022 amounted to RMB 43.732 billion, a decrease from RMB 48.183 billion in 2021[34]. - New contracts in the housing construction segment totaled RMB 28.295 billion, down from RMB 30.664 billion in the previous year[36]. - Revenue from the housing construction business fell by RMB 4.279 billion, attributed to the completion of major projects and increased fixed costs due to pandemic-related work stoppages, resulting in a decrease in gross margin[28]. - Infrastructure construction revenue decreased by RMB 1.979 billion, with the completion of high-margin projects contributing to the decline in both revenue and gross margin[30]. Expenses and Costs - In 2022, the company's R&D expenses amounted to RMB 150 million, an increase of RMB 7.4 million compared to 2021, reflecting a higher investment in R&D[1]. - The company's management expenses for 2022 were RMB 571 million, an increase of RMB 35 million compared to 2021, indicating stable operational costs[8]. - The company's income tax expense for 2022 was RMB 113 million, an increase of RMB 251 million compared to 2021, primarily due to the generation of net profit[13]. - The total operating costs for 2022 were RMB 39.094 billion, down from RMB 45.955 billion in 2021, reflecting a decrease of 14.9%[92]. - The income tax expense for 2022 was RMB 155.767 million, compared to RMB 378.888 million in 2021, indicating a significant reduction[110]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2022, were approximately RMB 8.488 billion, compared to RMB 8.307 billion at the end of 2021[15]. - The company's long-term equity investments as of December 31, 2022, were RMB 516 million, a decrease of RMB 6 million compared to the end of 2021[18]. - The company's total assets as of December 31, 2022, were RMB 67.632 billion, compared to RMB 66.947 billion at the end of 2021[41]. - Total liabilities as of December 31, 2022, amounted to RMB 61.46 billion, slightly up from RMB 61.07 billion in 2021[52]. - Current liabilities totaled RMB 58.77 billion, down from RMB 59.33 billion in the previous year[52]. - The accounts payable balance as of December 31, 2022, was RMB 36.587 billion, a decrease of RMB 1.35 billion or 4% compared to the end of 2021[120]. - The capital debt ratio as of December 31, 2022, was 97.1%, up from 93.3% in 2021[122]. - The group's interest-bearing borrowings amounted to approximately RMB 5.989 billion, an increase from RMB 5.479 billion in 2021[119]. Future Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development in the upcoming fiscal year[51]. - The company aims to focus on green construction and smart building technologies, aligning with industry trends and exploring new economic growth points[146]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence, particularly in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, leveraging its strong reputation and management capabilities[133]. Corporate Governance - The board has recommended not to distribute a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2022[148]. - The company has appointed Ernst & Young Hua Ming as the auditor for the annual financial report for the year ending December 31, 2022[150]. - The annual performance announcement will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website[151]. - The company is committed to maintaining high corporate governance standards to meet business needs and shareholder requirements[153]. - The company has adopted the standards for directors and supervisors conducting securities transactions as a code of conduct[154].

Financial Performance - As of June 30, 2022, the revenue was RMB 16.589 billion, a decrease of 16.9% compared to the same period in 2021[7]. - As of June 30, 2022, the net profit was RMB 154 million, down 32.7% year-on-year[7]. - The earnings per share as of June 30, 2022, was RMB 0.09, a decrease of RMB 0.04 compared to 2021[7]. - In 2022, the total revenue was RMB 42.26 billion, a decrease of 19.14% from RMB 52.25 billion in 2021[21]. - The company's net profit for the first half of 2022 was RMB 154 million, a decrease of approximately RMB 75 million compared to the same period last year[78]. - Operating revenue for the period from January 1 to June 30, 2022, was RMB 16,589,225 thousand, a decrease of 16.9% compared to RMB 19,970,407 thousand in the same period of 2021[155]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company for the same period was RMB 159,234 thousand, down 32.8% from RMB 236,829 thousand in the prior year[158]. - The total profit for the period was RMB 215,737 thousand, a decline of 23.5% compared to RMB 282,080 thousand in the previous year[155]. - The company reported a net profit margin of 0.94% for the first half of 2022, down from 1.15% in the same period of 2021[158]. Contract and Project Details - The new contract value for the first half of 2022 was RMB 21.229 billion, a decrease of 3.1% from RMB 21.908 billion in the same period last year[11]. - The proportion of new contracts from housing construction was 71.59% in 2022, up from 67.81% in 2021[14]. - The new contract value from infrastructure construction was RMB 4.226 billion in the first half of 2022, down from RMB 5.225 billion in the same period last year[19]. - The new contract value from housing construction was RMB 15.197 billion, an increase from RMB 14.855 billion in the previous year[15]. - The proportion of new contracts from public building projects increased to 57.23% in 2022, compared to 30.28% in 2021[16]. - The company primarily generates revenue from construction contracting services, including housing and infrastructure projects[10]. - The company is a leading non-state-owned construction group in China, focusing on various construction projects[10]. - The largest new contract in residential construction was for the Longtun New City project, valued at RMB 9.54 billion, located in Hebei Province[24]. - The total contract amount for public buildings included RMB 19.43 billion for the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Hospital[27]. - The total contract amount for municipal infrastructure construction was RMB 7.25 billion for the Baoding City River System Comprehensive Management project[29]. Research and Development - The company has initiated 167 enterprise-level R&D projects in the first half of 2022, with R&D expenses amounting to RMB 25.46 million for 230 projects in 2021[48]. - Research and development expenses for the first half of 2022 amounted to RMB 22 million, an increase of RMB 8 million compared to the same period in 2021, due to new construction technology R&D projects[71]. - The company has received 93 new patents, including 3 invention patents, and filed 65 new patent applications by the end of June 2022[51]. - The company has been recognized with 22 awards for technological progress in the construction industry in Hebei Province[49]. Financial Position and Cash Flow - As of June 30, 2022, the company's cash and cash equivalents were approximately RMB 7.055 billion, a decrease of RMB 1.755 billion from the end of 2021, primarily due to cash outflow from operating activities[81]. - The company's operating revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, decreased by approximately RMB 3.381 billion to RMB 16.589 billion, primarily due to a decline in construction contracting business by RMB 3.525 billion[64]. - The housing construction business contributed RMB 11.318 billion in revenue, down RMB 1.951 billion compared to the same period last year, mainly due to the completion of several large projects[66]. - The infrastructure construction business revenue decreased by RMB 1.220 billion year-on-year, attributed to the completion of certain projects[68]. - Cash inflow from operating activities decreased to RMB 26,265,200 thousand, down 11% from RMB 29,757,767 thousand in the same period last year[166]. - Cash outflow from operating activities decreased to RMB 28,199,740 thousand, down 11% from RMB 31,628,734 thousand in the same period last year[166]. - Net cash flow from operating activities was negative at RMB (1,934,540) thousand, compared to RMB (1,870,967) thousand in the same period last year[166]. - Cash inflow from investment activities decreased significantly to RMB 13,690 thousand, down 54% from RMB 29,906 thousand in the same period last year[169]. - Cash inflow from financing activities was RMB 1,717,162 thousand, down 36% from RMB 2,671,568 thousand in the same period last year[169]. Shareholder Information - The total issued share capital of the company as of June 30, 2022, is RMB 1,761,383,500, consisting of 1,761,383,500 shares[128]. - The company did not declare a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021, to ensure stable operations and long-term benefits for shareholders[123]. - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2022[124]. - As of June 30, 2022, Mr. Li Baoyuan directly held 1,300,000,000 shares, representing 73.80% of the total shares in the company[131]. - Mr. Li Baoyuan is viewed as having an interest in 1,300,000,000 shares through Ganbao Investment[132]. - Ganbao Investment directly held 5.54% of the company's shares as of June 30, 2022[132]. - A total of 146 individuals collectively held 60.39% of Zhongru Investment's shares and agreed to follow Ganbao Investment's decisions[137]. Asset and Liability Overview - As of June 30, 2022, the total assets amounted to RMB 62,716,628 thousand, a decrease from RMB 66,947,253 thousand as of December 31, 2021, representing a decline of approximately 6.5%[150][153]. - The total liabilities were RMB 56,698,819 thousand as of June 30, 2022, down from RMB 61,074,661 thousand at the end of 2021, indicating a reduction of about 7.3%[153]. - The company's contract assets decreased to RMB 37,526,593 thousand from RMB 39,658,331 thousand, a decline of about 5.4%[150]. - The total current liabilities decreased to RMB 54,271,037 thousand from RMB 59,330,829 thousand, representing a reduction of approximately 8.5%[153]. - The company's long-term borrowings increased significantly to RMB 2,420,373 thousand from RMB 1,729,252 thousand, an increase of about 40%[153]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Ministry of Finance's accounting standards and are consistent with the previous year's financial statements[192][195]. - The company’s subsidiary Hebei Zhongbao New Material Manufacturing Co., Ltd. was deregistered during the reporting period, but the consolidation scope remains consistent with the previous year[196]. - The company has no arrangements for directors or their family members to benefit from purchasing shares or debt securities[140].

Financial Performance - In 2021, Hebei Construction Group achieved operating revenue of RMB 47.828 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 19%[5] - The company recorded a net loss of RMB 358 million due to increased impairment provisions totaling RMB 1.92 billion, primarily related to individual losses from certain real estate developers[5] - The net loss for 2021 was RMB 0.358 billion, a decrease of 148% compared to 2020[15] - The company's revenue for 2021 increased by approximately RMB 7.678 billion to RMB 47.828 billion, primarily due to a RMB 7.502 billion increase in revenue from the construction engineering contracting segment[78] - Management expenses for 2021 were RMB 536 million, a slight increase of RMB 35 million from 2020, indicating stability[83] - Research and development expenses decreased to RMB 76 million in 2021, down RMB 18 million from 2020, due to the completion of previous projects[84] - Credit impairment losses rose to RMB 623 million in 2021, an increase of RMB 679 million from 2020, attributed to deteriorating credit conditions of certain real estate clients[85] - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2021, were approximately RMB 8.810 billion, an increase of RMB 357 million from the end of 2020[93] - The net value of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2021, was RMB 7.740 billion, an increase of approximately RMB 2.313 billion from the end of 2020[98] - Other receivables amounted to RMB 2.618 billion as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a 7% increase from the previous year[101] - As of December 31, 2021, the net value of contract assets was RMB 42.163 billion, an increase of approximately RMB 1.64 billion compared to the end of 2020[102] - As of December 31, 2021, contract liabilities amounted to RMB 6.007 billion, a decrease of approximately RMB 85.9 million compared to the end of 2020[102] - The balance of accounts payable as of December 31, 2021, was RMB 37.937 billion, an increase of RMB 2.911 billion, representing a growth rate of 8% compared to the end of 2020[105] - The group's bank borrowings as of December 31, 2021, were approximately RMB 5.479 billion, an increase from RMB 5.186 billion at the end of 2020[104] - Capital expenditures for 2021 were approximately RMB 254 million, a decrease of RMB 443 million compared to 2020[107] - The current ratio as of December 31, 2021, was 1.0, down from 1.1 at the end of 2020[109] - The debt-to-equity ratio was 93.3% as of December 31, 2021, compared to 80.5% at the end of 2020[109] - The return on assets was -0.6% for 2021, down from 1.2% in 2020[109] Contracts and Projects - The new contract amount signed in 2021 was RMB 48.183 billion, maintaining stability compared to the previous year while optimizing market structure with a significant reduction in real estate project proportion[5] - The total uncompleted contract amount as of 2021 was RMB 73.274 billion, down from RMB 81.705 billion in 2020[19] - In the housing construction sector, the new contract amount in 2021 was RMB 30.664 billion, a decrease of 23% from RMB 40.127 billion in 2020[22] - The infrastructure construction sector saw a new contract amount of RMB 12.595 billion in 2021, a slight decrease from RMB 13.011 billion in 2020[24] - The professional and other construction engineering sector's new contract amount was RMB 4.924 billion in 2021, an increase of 42% from RMB 3.483 billion in 2020[28] - The housing construction business accounted for 63.64% of the total new contracts signed in 2021[20] - The municipal infrastructure construction projects represented 62.25% of the new contracts in the infrastructure sector in 2021[27] - The company secured new contracts totaling RMB 14.5 billion for the Pingfangxiang Huangqu New Village Phase IV housing project in Beijing[31] - The Jinan Tianqiao District North Lake Core Area construction project in Shandong has a contract value of RMB 10.78 billion[31] - The Zhengzhou Zhongyuan Country Garden Phase II project has a contract amount of RMB 4.49 billion[31] - The company is involved in the construction of the Hebei Medical University Second Hospital with a contract value of RMB 7.68 billion[31] - The company has a contract for the construction of the Hohhot Second Hospital relocation project valued at RMB 7.11 billion[31] - The company is engaged in the construction of the Shenzhou Cultural Media Center in Zhejiang with a contract amount of RMB 5.64 billion[31] - The company has secured a contract worth RMB 4.38 billion for the Minfeng County Public Railway Logistics Park project in Xinjiang[34] - The company is working on the Beijing New Airport Education and Research Base project with a contract value of RMB 7.17 billion[40] - The company has ongoing projects including the Yutian County Hospital relocation project valued at RMB 6.73 billion in Hebei[40] - The company is involved in the construction of the Knowledge City Medical City project in Guangdong with a contract amount of RMB 12.60 billion[40] - The total contract amount for the project in Beijing's Fangshan District is 4.58 billion RMB[45] - The total contract amount for the emergency material storage and cold chain logistics project in Shandong Province is 3.00 billion RMB[47] - The total contract amount for the construction of the food reserve warehouse in Hangzhou is 3.56 billion RMB[49] - The total contract amount for the municipal infrastructure project in Baoding is 7.40 billion RMB[50] Innovation and Technology - The company applied for 232 new patents and was granted 253 patents in 2021, including 9 invention patents[9] - The company completed 11 standards and regulations in 2021, and received 20 provincial-level construction methods[60] - The company was awarded 232 new national patents in 2021, including 37 invention patents[60] - The company aims to enhance its capabilities in ecological restoration, environmental improvement, and pollution control, aligning with national policies and carbon neutrality goals[75] - The company will continue to implement Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology training and promote its application in complex construction projects[75] - The company has established a quality technology system and implements a three-level management model for technology innovation management[62] - The company aims to achieve high-quality development by focusing on the construction of a quality life city in Baoding, leveraging its unique advantages and opportunities[72] - In 2021, the company was approved for 1 project under the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development's scientific and technological plan, 16 projects under Hebei Province's construction technology research plan, and 31 projects under the 27th batch of new technology application demonstration projects in Hebei Province[63] - The company has a total of 314 ongoing research projects and 93 various demonstration projects, focusing on high-tech content and significant promotion value[63] Awards and Recognition - Hebei Construction Group was awarded the "Advanced Collective in Poverty Alleviation" by the Hebei Provincial Committee and Government for its outstanding performance in poverty alleviation efforts[9] - The company has created 25 projects that won the Luban Award and participated in 16 Luban Award projects[56] - In 2021, the company received 23 awards for technological progress from the Hebei construction system[59] - The company has received 2 National Quality Engineering Awards and 134 provincial-level quality engineering awards in 2021[65][67] Employee and Management - The total number of employees exceeded 10,000, with approximately 1,100 new hires, including over 280 senior engineers and 410 intermediate engineers[5] - As of December 31, 2021, the group had 9,064 full-time employees, an increase from 8,773 employees at the end of 2020[119] - The company's employee situation is detailed in pages 169 to 184 of the report, highlighting the importance of employees for sustainable development[162] - No changes in the positions of directors, supervisors, and senior management personnel during the reporting period[183] - The remuneration of directors and supervisors includes salary, retirement plan contributions, discretionary bonuses, housing, and other allowances[188] - The biographies of directors, supervisors, and senior management personnel are detailed in the report[184] - The service contracts for directors and supervisors are effective from the date of appointment until the end of the current board term[186] Compliance and Governance - The company has implemented internal controls to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations[139] - The company’s compliance with major laws and regulations includes adherence to labor laws and environmental protection laws[138] - The company’s board believes it has complied with relevant laws and regulations in significant aspects[139] - The company’s annual report provides detailed insights into its environmental, social, and governance performance[135] - The company is subject to a 10% withholding tax on dividends paid to foreign non-resident corporate shareholders[148] - The company’s operations are primarily conducted within China, adhering to local laws and regulations[136] Customer and Supplier Relations - The top five customers accounted for approximately 5% of the total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021[156] - The top five suppliers accounted for approximately 15% of the cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2021[157] - The company has established long-term stable relationships with over 600 clients, many of whom have collaborated with the company for more than 30 years[160] - The company has maintained good cooperation with major customers and suppliers through various communication channels, including phone, email, and in-person meetings[161] - The company’s construction engineering contracting clients include universities, hospitals, civil aviation departments, and large real estate companies in China[160] Dividend Policy - The company proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.14 per share for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was distributed to shareholders on July 16, 2021[143] - The board recommended not to distribute a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021[144] - The company’s dividend policy allows the board to propose dividend distributions based on financial performance and cash flow considerations[147]

[Company Information](index=3&type=section&id=Company%20Information) This chapter provides fundamental information about Hebei Construction Group Corporation Limited, including its legal name, board and supervisory committee composition, registered offices, stock details, and professional advisors - The company's legal name is Hebei Construction Group Corporation Limited[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The Board of Directors comprises executive, non-executive, and independent non-executive directors, while the Supervisory Committee includes shareholder and employee supervisors[4](index=4&type=chunk) - The company has established Audit, Remuneration and Appraisal, Nomination, and Strategy Committees[4](index=4&type=chunk)[7](index=7&type=chunk) - The company's stock short name and code are Hebei Construction (01727), with Tricor Investor Services Limited serving as the H-share registrar in Hong Kong[7](index=7&type=chunk) [Financial Highlights](index=5&type=section&id=Financial%20Highlights) For the six months ended June 30, 2021, revenue increased by **39.0%** to **RMB 19.97 billion**, while net profit decreased by **7.1%** to **RMB 229 million**, with EPS falling to **RMB 0.13** Key Financial Indicators for H1 2021 (YoY Change) | Indicator | H1 2021 (RMB Billion) | H1 2020 (RMB Billion) | YoY Change (%) | | :------------------ | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------- | | Revenue | 19.97 | 14.37 | +39.0 | | Net Profit | 2.29 | 2.47 | -7.1 | | Earnings Per Share (RMB) | 0.13 | 0.14 | -7.1 (decreased by 0.01) | [Business Overview](index=6&type=section&id=Business%20Overview) Hebei Construction Group, a leading non-state-owned construction group in China, saw new contract value grow by **5.28%** to **RMB 21.908 billion** in H1 2021, while focusing on strategic opportunities, core regions, and emerging business expansion [Company Business Overview](index=6&type=section&id=Company%20Business%20Overview) The company's core business is construction engineering, with new contract value growing by **5.28%** in H1 2021, primarily in building construction and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region - The company's main business is construction engineering contracting, encompassing building construction, infrastructure construction, and specialized and other construction projects[12](index=12&type=chunk)[13](index=13&type=chunk) H1 2021 New Contract Value Overview | Indicator | H1 2021 (RMB Billion) | H1 2020 (RMB Billion) | YoY Growth (%) | | :------------------ | :-------------------- | :-------------------- | :------------- | | New Contract Value | 219.08 | 208.09 | +5.28 | | Uncompleted Contracts | 794.35 | 817.05 (End of 2020) | -2.79 | New Contract Value Distribution by Region and Segment (H1 2021) | Category | Proportion (%) | | :----------- | :------------- | | **By Region** | | | Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei | 64.87 | | Others | 35.13 | | **By Segment** | | | Building Construction | 67.81 | | Infrastructure | 23.85 | | Specialized & Other | 8.34 | - New contract value for building construction business was **RMB 14.855 billion**, with residential building projects accounting for **49.25%**[18](index=18&type=chunk)[19](index=19&type=chunk) - New contract value for infrastructure construction business was **RMB 5.225 billion**, with municipal infrastructure projects accounting for **66.97%**[22](index=22&type=chunk)[24](index=24&type=chunk) - New contract value for specialized and other construction engineering contracting business was **RMB 1.828 billion**, with decoration and renovation accounting for **53.15%**[25](index=25&type=chunk)[27](index=27&type=chunk) [Scientific Research Achievements and Awards](index=16&type=section&id=Scientific%20Research%20Achievements%20and%20Awards) In H1 2021, the company achieved multiple technological innovations, including provincial and ministerial-level project approvals, R&D expense collection, provincial awards, and numerous patent grants and quality accolades - One 2021 science and technology plan project from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and **31** new technology demonstration projects from the Hebei Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development were approved[47](index=47&type=chunk) - **RMB 46.0095 million** in R&D expenses for 2020 enterprise-level science and technology projects were collected, and **200** enterprise-level R&D projects were approved in H1 2021[47](index=47&type=chunk) - As of the end of June 2021, **91** new patents were granted (including **5** invention patents), and **72** new patent applications were filed (including **11** invention patents)[48](index=48&type=chunk) - The company received **150** provincial-level excellent quality management group activity awards, one Beijing Municipal Infrastructure Public and Highway Engineering Great Wall Cup Gold Award, and other quality awards[50](index=50&type=chunk) [Future Outlook](index=17&type=section&id=Future%20Outlook) The company plans to capitalize on national strategic opportunities, focusing on core regional market expansion, participating in national policy projects, and developing new business areas like rail transit and water conservancy, while enhancing risk management and strategic partnerships - The company will seize policy opportunities such as national domestic demand expansion, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, Xiongan New Area construction, and airport economic zone development[51](index=51&type=chunk) - Market development will focus on core regions, particularly urban construction projects in Baoding's main urban area, and seek entry points in national policies like rural revitalization, new urbanization, and urban old residential community renovation[51](index=51&type=chunk)[54](index=54&type=chunk) - The company aims to expand market share in landscaping, highway, and municipal sectors, and achieve gains in emerging business areas such as rail transit, ports, waterways, railways, water conservancy, and water body treatment[54](index=54&type=chunk) - The company will focus on building strategic alliances with large state-owned enterprises and central enterprises, leveraging technological innovation, project site management, and quality management capabilities to enhance market development[54](index=54&type=chunk) [Management Discussion and Analysis](index=19&type=section&id=Management%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis) This chapter analyzes the company's H1 2021 financial performance, detailing changes in revenue, costs, profits, and expenses, alongside discussions on liquidity, funding, capital structure, financial ratios, contingent liabilities, and human resources [Financial Review](index=19&type=section&id=Financial%20Review) In H1 2021, operating revenue grew **39.0%** to **RMB 19.97 billion** due to construction recovery, but net profit declined **7.1%** to **RMB 229 million**, impacted by increased management expenses and impairment losses - Operating revenue increased by **RMB 5.599 billion** year-on-year to **RMB 19.97 billion**, primarily due to a **RMB 5.466 billion** increase in construction engineering contracting business revenue, with no significant impact from the COVID-19 pandemic[57](index=57&type=chunk)[58](index=58&type=chunk) Construction Engineering Contracting Segment Operating Performance (H1 2021 vs H1 2020) | Segment | H1 2021 Revenue (RMB Billion) | H1 2020 Revenue (RMB Billion) | Revenue Change (RMB Billion) | | :------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :---------------------------- | :--------------------------- | | Building Construction Business | 13.269 | 9.451 | +3.818 | | Infrastructure Construction Business | 4.763 | 3.096 | +1.667 | | Specialized & Other Construction Business | 1.559 | 1.578 | -0.019 | | **Total** | **19.591** | **14.125** | **+5.466** | - Management expenses increased by **RMB 82 million** year-on-year to **RMB 271 million**, mainly due to higher social insurance expenses and increased staff compensation, benefits, and social security costs resulting from a larger workforce[64](index=64&type=chunk) - Credit impairment losses increased by **RMB 77 million** year-on-year to **RMB 94 million**, primarily due to increased individual bad debt provisions for certain long-aged receivables[67](index=67&type=chunk) - Asset impairment losses increased by **RMB 201 million** year-on-year to **RMB 232 million**, mainly due to increased individual bad debt provisions for contract assets on certain slow-settling projects[68](index=68&type=chunk) - Investment income increased by **RMB 33 million** year-on-year to **RMB 29 million**, primarily due to increased dividends declared by investees from strategic investments in other equity instruments[69](index=69&type=chunk) - Net profit was **RMB 229 million**, a decrease of **RMB 18 million** compared to the same period last year[71](index=71&type=chunk) [Liquidity, Financial Resources, and Capital Structure](index=21&type=section&id=Liquidity%2C%20Financial%20Resources%2C%20and%20Capital%20Structure) The company funds operations primarily through operating cash and interest-bearing borrowings; as of June 30, 2021, cash decreased by **RMB 2.237 billion** due to increased net cash outflows from operating and financing activities, while receivables increased and contract assets decreased, reflecting faster project settlements - As of June 30, 2021, cash and cash equivalents were approximately **RMB 5.771 billion**, a decrease from **RMB 8.001 billion** at the end of 2020[72](index=72&type=chunk) - Cash and bank balances decreased by **RMB 2.237 billion** from the end of 2020 to **RMB 6.216 billion**, primarily due to increased net cash outflows from operating and financing activities[75](index=75&type=chunk) - Net accounts receivable increased by **RMB 712 million** from the end of 2020 to **RMB 6.139 billion**, mainly due to the Group's accelerated project settlements[78](index=78&type=chunk) - Net contract assets decreased by **RMB 1.642 billion** from the end of 2020 to **RMB 38.881 billion**, primarily due to timely settlement of completed projects during the reporting period[81](index=81&type=chunk) - Accounts payable decreased by **RMB 1.535 billion** (**4%**) from the end of 2020 to **RMB 33.491 billion**, mainly due to tightened liquidity among bulk raw material suppliers, leading to shorter payment terms with some suppliers[84](index=84&type=chunk) - Capital expenditure in H1 2021 was approximately **RMB 132 million**, a decrease of **RMB 371 million** compared to the same period in 2020, primarily due to no significant capital expenditure on office building construction during the reporting period[85](index=85&type=chunk) [Financial Ratios](index=24&type=section&id=Financial%20Ratios) As of June 30, 2021, the company's current and quick ratios remained at **1.1x**, with a gearing ratio of **80.1%**, slightly lower than year-end 2020, while return on assets and equity both decreased, indicating profitability pressure Key Financial Ratios (June 30, 2021 vs December 31, 2020) | Indicator | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | | :------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Current Ratio (x) | 1.1 | 1.1 | | Quick Ratio (x) | 1.1 | 1.1 | | Gearing Ratio (%) | 80.1 | 80.5 | | Return on Assets (Non-annualized) (%) | 0.4 | 1.2 | | Return on Equity (Non-annualized) (%) | 3.6 | 12.2 | [Other Financial and Operating Information](index=25&type=section&id=Other%20Financial%20and%20Operating%20Information) During the reporting period, there were no significant acquisitions or disposals, with contingent liabilities primarily from third-party bank credit guarantees and pending litigation; the company's operations are mainly in RMB, posing no significant foreign exchange risk, and it employs **8,823** full-time staff with performance-based compensation and training programs - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals during the reporting period[96](index=96&type=chunk) - Contingent liabilities include guarantees for third-party bank credit facilities totaling approximately **RMB 145 million** and contingent liabilities from pending litigation or arbitration amounting to **RMB 6.68 million**[97](index=97&type=chunk) - The vast majority of the company's business and bank loans are transacted in RMB, posing no significant foreign exchange fluctuation risk[98](index=98&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2021, the company had **8,823** full-time employees, with a compensation system guided by employee performance and capabilities, and a three-level, four-tier, five-segment employee education and training system in place[99](index=99&type=chunk) [Other Matters](index=26&type=section&id=Other%20Matters) This chapter covers the company's total share capital, corporate governance compliance, code of conduct adherence, articles of association amendments, listed securities transactions, dividend distribution, and significant post-balance sheet events; total share capital remained unchanged at **RMB 1,761,383,500**, and no interim dividend was recommended for 2021 - As of June 30, 2021, the company's total share capital was **RMB 1,761,383,500**, with no changes during the reporting period[102](index=102&type=chunk) - The company has complied with all code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code and adopted most of the recommended best practices[103](index=103&type=chunk) - The company's directors and supervisors have confirmed compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers[104](index=104&type=chunk) - The Board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2021[109](index=109&type=chunk) - The Audit Committee has reviewed and confirmed the Group's interim results announcement and financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2021[111](index=111&type=chunk) [Changes in Share Capital and Shareholder Information](index=28&type=section&id=Changes%20in%20Share%20Capital%20and%20Shareholder%20Information) This chapter details the company's share capital structure, including domestic and H-shares, and discloses share interests of directors, supervisors, senior management, and major shareholders; as of June 30, 2021, total issued share capital was **RMB 1,761,383,500**, comprising **1.3 billion** domestic shares and **461,383,500** H-shares, with no changes during the period - As of June 30, 2021, the company's total issued share capital was **RMB 1,761,383,500**, comprising **1.3 billion** domestic shares and **461,383,500** H-shares, with no changes during the reporting period[114](index=114&type=chunk) - Mr. Li Baoyuan holds **1.3 billion** domestic shares through controlled corporate interests, representing **73.80%** of the company's total issued share capital[117](index=117&type=chunk) - Major shareholder Zhongru Investment beneficially owns **1.2025 billion** domestic shares, representing **68.27%** of the company's total issued share capital[131](index=131&type=chunk) - Ganbao Investment holds **1.2025 billion** domestic shares through controlled corporate interests and beneficially owns **97.5 million** domestic shares, totaling **73.81%** of the company's total issued share capital[131](index=131&type=chunk)[132](index=132&type=chunk) [Directors, Supervisors, and Senior Management](index=33&type=section&id=Directors%2C%20Supervisors%2C%20and%20Senior%20Management) This chapter outlines the composition of the Board of Directors (9 members), Supervisory Committee (5 members), and senior management (8 members) as of the latest practicable date, with no changes in appointments during the reporting period - The company's Board of Directors consists of **9** directors, including **4** executive directors, **2** non-executive directors, and **3** independent non-executive directors[135](index=135&type=chunk) - The company's Supervisory Committee consists of **5** supervisors, including **3** shareholder supervisors and **2** employee supervisors[135](index=135&type=chunk) - The company has **8** senior management personnel, including Mr. Shang Jinfeng, Executive Director and President, and Mr. Liu Yongjian, Executive Director and Vice President[135](index=135&type=chunk) - There were no changes in the appointments of directors, supervisors, and senior management during the reporting period[137](index=137&type=chunk) [Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)](index=34&type=section&id=Interim%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheet%20%28Unaudited%29) As of June 30, 2021, the interim consolidated balance sheet shows total assets of **RMB 60.572 billion**, a decrease from year-end 2020, with total liabilities at **RMB 54.133 billion** and total equity at **RMB 6.440 billion** Interim Consolidated Balance Sheet Summary (June 30, 2021 vs December 31, 2020) | Indicator | June 30, 2021 (RMB Thousand) | December 31, 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | 60,572,391 | 62,793,882 | | Total Current Assets | 55,292,300 | 57,896,727 | | Total Non-current Assets | 5,280,091 | 4,897,155 | | Total Liabilities | 54,132,733 | 56,353,803 | | Total Current Liabilities | 51,474,060 | 54,372,092 | | Total Non-current Liabilities | 2,658,673 | 1,981,711 | | Total Owners' Equity | 6,439,658 | 6,440,079 | [Interim Consolidated Income Statement (Unaudited)](index=37&type=section&id=Interim%20Consolidated%20Income%20Statement%20%28Unaudited%29) For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the interim consolidated income statement reports operating revenue of **RMB 19.970 billion** and net profit of **RMB 229 million**, with net profit attributable to parent company shareholders at **RMB 236.8 million** and basic and diluted EPS at **RMB 0.13** Interim Consolidated Income Statement Summary (H1 2021 vs H1 2020) | Indicator | H1 2021 (RMB Thousand) | H1 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Operating Revenue | 19,970,407 | 14,371,556 | | Operating Cost | 18,890,792 | 13,604,235 | | Operating Profit | 291,947 | 317,565 | | Total Profit | 282,080 | 316,645 | | Income Tax Expense | 52,999 | 69,978 | | Net Profit | 229,081 | 246,667 | | Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Parent | 236,829 | 249,129 | | Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (RMB/share) | 0.13 | 0.14 | [Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)](index=39&type=section&id=Interim%20Consolidated%20Statement%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity%20%28Unaudited%29) For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the interim consolidated statement of changes in equity shows total equity slightly decreased to **RMB 6.440 billion**, influenced by total comprehensive income of **RMB 241.173 million** and cash dividend payments of **RMB 246.594 million** Interim Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Summary (H1 2021) | Indicator | Beginning Balance (RMB Thousand) | Change for the Period (RMB Thousand) | Ending Balance (RMB Thousand) | | :-------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | | Share Capital | 1,761,384 | - | 1,761,384 | | Capital Reserve | 1,661,232 | - | 1,661,232 | | Other Comprehensive Income | 141,182 | 12,092 | 153,274 | | Surplus Reserve | 500,912 | - | 500,912 | | Retained Earnings | 2,181,233 | (9,765) | 2,171,468 | | Total Equity Attributable to Owners of the Parent | 6,245,943 | 2,327 | 6,248,270 | | Non-controlling Interests | 194,136 | (2,748) | 191,388 | | **Total Equity** | **6,440,079** | **(421)** | **6,439,658** | - Total comprehensive income for the period was **RMB 241.173 million**, of which **RMB 248.921 million** was attributable to owners of the parent company[156](index=156&type=chunk) - Cash dividends of **RMB 246.594 million** were paid during the period[156](index=156&type=chunk) [Interim Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (Unaudited)](index=41&type=section&id=Interim%20Consolidated%20Cash%20Flow%20Statement%20%28Unaudited%29) For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the interim consolidated cash flow statement shows net cash outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities of **RMB 1.871 billion**, **RMB 113.422 million**, and **RMB 245.846 million**, respectively, resulting in a **RMB 2.230 billion** decrease in cash and cash equivalents to **RMB 5.771 billion** Interim Consolidated Cash Flow Statement Summary (H1 2021 vs H1 2020) | Indicator | H1 2021 (RMB Thousand) | H1 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | (1,870,967) | (1,130,214) | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | (113,422) | (477,112) | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | (245,846) | 56,214 | | Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (2,229,578) | (1,547,697) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 5,770,987 | 5,127,729 | - Net cash outflow from operating activities increased, primarily due to higher cash payments for goods purchased and services received[164](index=164&type=chunk) - Net cash outflow from investing activities decreased, primarily due to a significant reduction in cash paid for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and other long-term assets[164](index=164&type=chunk) - Net cash flow from financing activities shifted from a net inflow in the prior period to a net outflow, mainly due to increased cash payments for debt repayment[167](index=167&type=chunk) [Company Balance Sheet (Unaudited)](index=43&type=section&id=Company%20Balance%20Sheet%20%28Unaudited%29) As of June 30, 2021, the company balance sheet shows total assets of **RMB 48.755 billion**, a decrease from year-end 2020, with total liabilities at **RMB 42.847 billion** and total equity at **RMB 5.907 billion** Company Balance Sheet Summary (June 30, 2021 vs December 31, 2020) | Indicator | June 30, 2021 (RMB Thousand) | December 31, 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Total Assets | 48,754,746 | 50,873,284 | | Total Current Assets | 43,956,148 | 46,253,325 | | Total Non-current Assets | 4,798,598 | 4,619,959 | | Total Liabilities | 42,847,452 | 44,940,013 | | Total Current Liabilities | 42,138,457 | 44,452,385 | | Total Non-current Liabilities | 708,995 | 487,628 | | Total Owners' Equity | 5,907,294 | 5,933,271 | [Company Income Statement (Unaudited)](index=45&type=section&id=Company%20Income%20Statement%20%28Unaudited%29) For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the company income statement reports operating revenue of **RMB 15.992 billion** and net profit of **RMB 210.138 million**, with net other comprehensive income after tax at **RMB 10.479 million** and total comprehensive income at **RMB 220.617 million** Company Income Statement Summary (H1 2021 vs H1 2020) | Indicator | H1 2021 (RMB Thousand) | H1 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Operating Revenue | 15,992,319 | 12,138,555 | | Operating Cost | 15,185,235 | 11,531,687 | | Operating Profit | 254,640 | 283,793 | | Total Profit | 254,090 | 282,967 | | Income Tax Expense | 43,952 | 59,908 | | Net Profit | 210,138 | 223,059 | | Total Comprehensive Income | 220,617 | 190,409 | [Company Statement of Changes in Equity (Unaudited)](index=47&type=section&id=Company%20Statement%20of%20Changes%20in%20Equity%20%28Unaudited%29) For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the company statement of changes in equity shows total shareholder equity slightly decreased to **RMB 5.907 billion**, influenced by total comprehensive income of **RMB 220.617 million** and cash dividend payments of **RMB 246.594 million** Company Statement of Changes in Equity Summary (H1 2021) | Indicator | Beginning Balance (RMB Thousand) | Change for the Period (RMB Thousand) | Ending Balance (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------------- | :---------------------------- | | Share Capital | 1,761,384 | - | 1,761,384 | | Capital Reserve | 1,447,379 | - | 1,447,379 | | Other Comprehensive Income | 146,817 | 10,479 | 157,296 | | Surplus Reserve | 292,919 | - | 292,919 | | Retained Earnings | 2,284,772 | (36,456) | 2,248,316 | | **Total Shareholder Equity** | **5,933,271** | **(25,977)** | **5,907,294** | - Total comprehensive income for the period was **RMB 220.617 million**[182](index=182&type=chunk) - Distributions to shareholders (cash dividends) for the period amounted to **RMB 246.594 million**[182](index=182&type=chunk) [Company Cash Flow Statement (Unaudited)](index=49&type=section&id=Company%20Cash%20Flow%20Statement%20%28Unaudited%29) For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the company cash flow statement shows net cash outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities of **RMB 1.509 billion**, **RMB 96.179 million**, and **RMB 222.261 million**, respectively, resulting in a **RMB 1.827 billion** decrease in cash and cash equivalents to **RMB 4.573 billion** Company Cash Flow Statement Summary (H1 2021 vs H1 2020) | Indicator | H1 2021 (RMB Thousand) | H1 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Net Cash Flow from Operating Activities | (1,509,239) | (488,463) | | Net Cash Flow from Investing Activities | (96,179) | (477,072) | | Net Cash Flow from Financing Activities | (222,261) | (277,150) | | Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (1,827,022) | (1,239,270) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 4,572,971 | 4,122,191 | - Net cash outflow from operating activities significantly increased year-on-year, primarily because the increase in cash received from sales of goods and services was less than the increase in cash paid for purchases of goods and services[189](index=189&type=chunk) - Net cash outflow from investing activities significantly decreased year-on-year, primarily due to a substantial reduction in cash paid for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and other long-term assets[189](index=189&type=chunk) - Net cash outflow from financing activities decreased year-on-year, primarily due to an increase in cash received from borrowings[192](index=192&type=chunk) [Notes to Financial Statements](index=51&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Financial%20Statements) This chapter provides detailed notes to the consolidated and company financial statements, covering company background, basis of preparation, significant accounting policies, taxes, scope of consolidation, key financial items, segment reporting, financial instruments and risks, fair value, related party transactions, contingent liabilities, leases, and commitments, offering crucial context and data [General Information](index=51&type=section&id=General%20Information) Hebei Construction Group Corporation Limited, formerly Hebei Construction Group Co., Ltd., completed its shareholding reform and listed on the Stock Exchange main board in 2017, primarily engaging in general contracting of construction projects and real estate development with top-tier qualifications; Zhongru Investment Co., Ltd. is the parent company, and Ganbao Investment Co., Ltd. is the ultimate parent company - The company completed its shareholding reform on April 7, 2017, and was listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange on December 15, 2017[195](index=195&type=chunk)[196](index=196&type=chunk) - The company's registered capital is **RMB 1,761,383,500**, primarily engaged in general contracting of construction projects and real estate development[196](index=196&type=chunk)[198](index=198&type=chunk) - The company holds a national special-grade qualification for general contracting of building construction projects, along with multiple first-grade qualifications for highway engineering, municipal public utility engineering, and mechanical and electrical installation engineering[198](index=198&type=chunk) - The Group's parent company is Zhongru Investment Co., Ltd., and the ultimate parent company is Ganbao Investment Co., Ltd[199](index=199&type=chunk) [Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements](index=53&type=section&id=Basis%20of%20Preparation%20of%20Financial%20Statements) These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises issued by the Ministry of Finance, on a going concern basis, primarily at historical cost, and accurately reflect the financial position, operating results, and cash flows of the company and the Group - These financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Accounting Standards for Business Enterprises issued by the Ministry of Finance[201](index=201&type=chunk) - The statements are presented on a going concern basis, and except for certain financial instruments and investment properties, are measured at historical cost[202](index=202&type=chunk) - These financial statements truly and completely reflect the financial position of the company and the Group as of June 30, 2021, and their operating results and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2021[203](index=203&type=chunk) [Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates](index=54&type=section&id=Significant%20Accounting%20Policies%20and%20Estimates) This chapter details the company's significant accounting policies and estimates for financial statement preparation, covering accounting period, functional currency, business combinations, consolidation, financial instruments, revenue recognition, impairment, and fair value measurement, with no significant changes during the reporting period - The accounting year follows the calendar year, and the functional currency is RMB[207](index=207&type=chunk)[208](index=208&type=chunk) - Business combinations are classified as under common control or not under common control, and the scope of consolidated financial statements is determined based on control[209](index=209&type=chunk)[217](index=217&type=chunk) - Financial assets are classified based on business model and contractual cash flow characteristics as measured at fair value through profit or loss, amortized cost, or fair value through other comprehensive income[232](index=232&type=chunk) - Revenue is recognized upon satisfaction of performance obligations when the customer obtains control of goods or services, and construction contracts recognize revenue based on the stage of completion[292](index=292&type=chunk)[295](index=295&type=chunk) - Significant accounting judgments and estimates include the method for determining the stage of completion of construction contracts, impairment of financial instruments and contract assets, fair value of unlisted equity investments, deferred income tax assets, and fair value estimation of investment properties[351](index=351&type=chunk)[353](index=353&type=chunk)[365](index=365&type=chunk)[366](index=366&type=chunk)[369](index=369&type=chunk)[372](index=372&type=chunk) - For the six months ended June 30, 2021, there were no significant changes in the Group's accounting policies and estimates[378](index=378&type=chunk) [Taxation](index=97&type=section&id=Taxation) This chapter lists the Group's main taxes and their rates, including Value-Added Tax, Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax, Education Surcharge, Local Education Surcharge, and Enterprise Income Tax - Value-Added Tax: General taxpayers calculate output tax at **6%**, **9%**, or **13%**, while small-scale taxpayers pay at **3%**[380](index=380&type=chunk)[382](index=382&type=chunk) - Urban Maintenance and Construction Tax: Calculated at **7%**, **5%**, or **1%** of the actual turnover tax paid[382](index=382&type=chunk) - Education Surcharge: Calculated at **3%** of the actual turnover tax paid[383](index=383&type=chunk) - Local Education Surcharge: Calculated at **2%** of the actual turnover tax paid[384](index=384&type=chunk) - Enterprise Income Tax: Calculated at **25%** of taxable income[385](index=385&type=chunk) [Scope of Consolidation of Consolidated Financial Statements](index=98&type=section&id=Scope%20of%20Consolidation%20of%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This chapter lists the company's subsidiaries, detailing their principal places of business, nature of operations, registered capital, and equity and voting interests; as of June 30, 2021, the company held numerous subsidiaries primarily engaged in infrastructure, landscaping, investment management, and concrete manufacturing, with new investments in Baoding Yungong Trading Co., Ltd. and Dacheng Zhongyu Water Supply Co., Ltd. during the period - The company owns dozens of subsidiaries with a broad business scope, covering infrastructure construction, landscaping, investment management, automotive technology R&D and sales, aviation industry, water production and supply, agricultural sales, hospital management, window and door manufacturing, concrete manufacturing and sales, internet development and sales, water treatment, new energy technology development, investment consulting and management, environmental engineering, power sales services, electrical equipment installation and sales, machinery and equipment leasing, urban greening, consulting services, construction software development and sales, construction project quality inspection, and general retail[387](index=387&type=chunk)[390](index=390&type=chunk)[394](index=394&type=chunk)[396](index=396&type=chunk) - During the reporting period, the company acquired a **13%** equity interest in Hebei Construction Group Tianchen Construction Engineering Co., Ltd., directly holding **100%** of its equity[397](index=397&type=chunk) - During the reporting period, the company invested in and established Baoding Yungong Trading Co., Ltd., directly holding **100%** of its equity[397](index=397&type=chunk) - During the reporting period, the company, together with Dacheng Zhongzhou Water Supply Co., Ltd., invested in and established Dacheng Zhongyu Water Supply Co., Ltd., directly holding **20%** of its equity and indirectly holding **80%** of its equity[397](index=397&type=chunk) [Notes to Major Items in Consolidated Financial Statements](index=102&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Major%20Items%20in%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) This chapter provides detailed notes on major items in the consolidated financial statements, including cash, receivables, contract assets, long-term equity investments, revenue, expenses, impairment losses, and cash flows, offering insights into their composition, changes, aging analysis, and impairment provisions Composition of Cash and Bank Balances (June 30, 2021 vs December 31, 2020) | Item | June 30, 2021 (RMB Thousand) | December 31, 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :----------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Cash on Hand | 5,385 | 9,540 | | Bank Deposits | 4,752,405 | 6,984,518 | | Other Cash and Bank Balances | 1,458,582 | 1,459,213 | | **Total** | **6,216,372** | **8,453,271** | - Net accounts receivable amounted to **RMB 6.139 billion**, an increase of **RMB 712 million** from the end of 2020, primarily due to the Group's accelerated project settlements[78](index=78&type=chunk)[403](index=403&type=chunk) - Net contract assets amounted to **RMB 38.881 billion**, a decrease of **RMB 1.642 billion** from the end of 2020, primarily due to timely settlement of completed projects during the reporting period[81](index=81&type=chunk)[445](index=445&type=chunk) - Long-term equity investments amounted to **RMB 551.280 million**, an increase of **RMB 10.479 million** from the end of 2020, primarily due to investments in associates and changes in investment income/loss under the equity method[77](index=77&type=chunk)[458](index=458&type=chunk) - Operating revenue was **RMB 19.970 billion**, with **RMB 19.591 billion** from principal operations, and the construction engineering contracting segment contributing **RMB 19.349 billion**[505](index=505&type=chunk)[507](index=507&type=chunk) - Investment income was **RMB 28.824 million**, a significant improvement from **(RMB 4.075 million)** in the prior period, mainly due to increased dividend income from other equity instrument investments[518](index=518&type=chunk) - Credit impairment losses were **RMB 94.369 million**, and asset impairment losses were **RMB 231.694 million**, both significantly higher than the prior period[520](index=520&type=chunk)[521](index=521&type=chunk) - Net cash outflow from operating activities was **RMB (1.871 billion)**, an increase in net outflow compared to the prior period[531](index=531&type=chunk) [Segment Reporting](index=142&type=section&id=Segment%20Reporting) This chapter divides the Group's operations into construction engineering contracting and other segments, providing their operating results, assets, and liabilities; the construction engineering segment is the primary revenue source with external revenue of **RMB 19.349 billion**, with all revenue and non-current assets primarily from mainland China, and no single customer accounting for over **10%** of consolidated revenue - The Group has **2** reportable segments: construction engineering contracting and other segments[538](index=538&type=chunk) Segment Information Summary (H1 2021) | Indicator | Construction Engineering (RMB Thousand) | Other (RMB Thousand) | Adjustments and Eliminations (RMB Thousand) | Consolidated (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------- | :------------------------------------ | :------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | :-------------------------- | | External Revenue | 19,348,565 | 621,842 | – | 19,970,407 | | Total Profit | 305,749 | (15,218) | (8,451) | 282,080 | | Total Assets | 57,987,197 | 5,547,711 | (2,962,517) | 60,572,391 | | Total Liabilities | 51,885,823 | 3,819,806 | (1,572,896) | 54,132,733 | - The Group's revenue primarily originates from customers within mainland China, and all non-current assets are located in mainland China[546](index=546&type=chunk)[547](index=547&type=chunk) - The Group has no single customer whose operating revenue exceeds **10%** of the consolidated revenue[548](index=548&type=chunk) [Financial Instruments and Risks](index=146&type=section&id=Financial%20Instruments%20and%20Risks) This chapter details the Group's financial instrument classification, asset transfers, and key financial risks, including credit, liquidity, and market risks (interest rate and equity price risks), outlining capital management objectives and strategies; the Group assesses credit risk using an expected credit loss model, manages liquidity with sufficient funds, and addresses interest rate and equity price risks, with a gearing ratio of **80%** - Financial assets are classified as measured at fair value through profit or loss, amortized cost, or fair value through other comprehensive income[551](index=551&type=chunk) - Transferred financial assets not derecognized include bills endorsed to suppliers and accounts receivable factoring arrangements, where the Group retains substantially all risks and rewards[559](index=559&type=chunk)[562](index=562&type=chunk) - Transferred financial assets derecognized but with continuing involvement primarily consist of bank acceptance bills endorsed to suppliers for settling accounts payable, where the Group has transferred substantially all risks and rewards[563](index=563&type=chunk) - Key financial risks include credit risk, liquidity risk, and market risk (interest rate risk, equity instrument investment price risk)[566](index=566&type=chunk) - The Group uses an expected credit loss model to assess impairment of financial instruments and contract assets, incorporating forward-looking information[568](index=568&type=chunk)[573](index=573&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2021, if borrowing interest rates were to increase/decrease by **100** basis points, net profit or loss would decrease/increase by **RMB 8.753 million**[584](index=584&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2021, the gearing ratio was **80%**[590](index=590&type=chunk) [Fair Value](index=158&type=section&id=Fair%20Value) This chapter describes the fair value measurement methods and hierarchy for financial instruments and investment properties; long-term borrowings use discounted future cash flows, unlisted equity investments use comparable listed companies, and investment properties use the income approach, with no transfers between fair value hierarchy levels during the period - Cash and bank balances, accounts receivable, other receivables, short-term borrowings, bills payable, accounts payable, and other payables have fair values approximating their carrying amounts due to their short remaining maturities[591](index=591&type=chunk) - The fair value of long-term borrowings is determined using the discounted future cash flow method, with market yields of other financial instruments with similar contractual terms, credit risks, and remaining maturities as discount rates[593](index=593&type=chunk) - The fair value of unlisted equity instrument investments is estimated using the comparable listed company method, considering liquidity discounts[594](index=594&type=chunk) - Investment properties (Dafeng Supermarket) are valued using the income approach, with key unobservable inputs including capitalization rates and annual market rents[598](index=598&type=chunk) Fair Value Hierarchy of Assets (June 30, 2021) | Item | Level 1 (RMB Thousand) | Level 2 (RMB Thousand) | Level 3 (RMB Thousand) | Total (RMB Thousand) | | :----------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | :------------------- | | Financial Assets at FVTPL | 817 | – | – | 817 | | Receivables Financing | – | 2,327,260 | – | 2,327,260 | | Other Equity Instrument Investments | 82,305 | – | 700,156 | 782,461 | | Investment Properties | – | – | 137,900 | 137,900 | | **Total** | **83,122** | **2,327,260** | **838,056** | **3,248,438** | [Related Party Relationships and Transactions](index=164&type=section&id=Related%20Party%20Relationships%20and%20Transactions) This chapter defines related party criteria, lists parent, subsidiaries, and other related parties, and discloses major transactions including goods and services, leases, guarantees, and key management compensation; transaction prices are typically market-based, with **RMB 405.203 million** in construction services provided and **RMB 1.873 billion** in labor services purchased from related parties as of June 30, 2021, along with detailed related party receivables and payables - Related party identification criteria include parties that control, are jointly controlled by, or exercise significant influence over the Group[609](index=609&type=chunk) - The company's parent company is Zhongru Investment Co., Ltd. (holding **69.4%**), and the ultimate controlling party is Ganbao Investment Co., Ltd. (holding **5.6%**)[613](index=613&type=chunk) Services Provided to Related Parties (H1 2021 vs H1 2020) | Related Party Name | H1 2021 (RMB Thousand) | H1 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :------------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Xi'an Zhongyuan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. | 77,789 | 25,270 | | Qinhuangdao Yuanyi Road Construction Management Co., Ltd. | 61,980 | 126,388 | | Hebei Zitan Real Estate Development Co., Ltd. | 45,839 | 32,029 | | **Total** | **405,203** | **299,234** | Services Purchased from Related Parties (H1 2021 vs H1 2020) | Related Party Name | H1 2021 (RMB Thousand) | H1 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :--------------------------------- | :--------------------- | :--------------------- | | Baoding Tianli Labor Service Co., Ltd. | 1,871,620 | 1,037,800 | | Hebei Tianbo Construction Technology Co., Ltd. | 992 | 698 | | **Total** | **1,872,612** | **1,038,498** | - The Group provided a guarantee of **RMB 600 million** for Qinhuangdao Yuanyi Road Construction Management Co., Ltd., with actual guarantee liability undertaken amounting to **RMB 127.5 million** as of June 30, 2021[627](index=627&type=chunk)[632](index=632&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2021, related party balances in accounts receivable were **RMB 109.460 million**, in contract assets were **RMB 917.879 million**, and in accounts payable were **RMB 1.007 billion**[659](index=659&type=chunk)[662](index=662&type=chunk)[666](index=666&type=chunk) - Total compensation for key management personnel was **RMB 5.191 million**, an increase from the prior period[657](index=657&type=chunk) [Contingent Matters](index=186&type=section&id=Contingent%20Matters) As of June 30, 2021, the Group's total contingent liabilities were **RMB 151.552 million**, primarily from external guarantees (**RMB 144.872 million**) and pending litigation (**RMB 6.680 million**), with management assessing no significant increase in credit risk or material adverse impact on financial performance from these matters Summary of Contingent Matters (June 30, 2021 vs December 31, 2020) | Item | June 30, 2021 (RMB Thousand) | December 31, 2020 (RMB Thousand) | | :--------------------------------- | :--------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Contingent Liabilities from External Guarantees | 144,872 | 153,294 | | Contingent Liabilities from Pending Litigation or Arbitration | 6,680 | 4,060 | | **Total** | **151,552** | **157,354** | - Contingent liabilities from external guarantees primarily relate to principal and interest on third-party bank credit facilities guaranteed by the Group, with no significant increase in associated credit risk[673](index=673&type=chunk) - Contingent liabilities from pending litigation or arbitration, as prudently estimated by management, do not include disputes, lawsuits, or claims highly likely to result in losses, and are not expected to have a material adverse effect on operating results or financial position[674](index=674&type=chunk) [Leases](index=187&type=section&id=Leases) This chapter discloses the Group's leasing activities as both lessor and lessee; as lessor, the Group generated **RMB 14.996 million** in rental income from operating leases of properties and idle machinery in H1 2021, while as lessee, it incurred **RMB 1.022 million** in lease liability interest expense and **RMB 11.783 million** in total cash outflows for properties and equipment - As a lessor, the Group leases out certain properties and idle machinery and equipment under operating leases[675](index=675&type=chunk) - In H1 2021, rental income from properties was **RMB 1.276 million**, and from machinery and equipment was **RMB 13.720 million**, totaling **RMB 14.996 million**[675](index=675&type=chunk)[676](index=676&type=chunk) - As a lessee, the Group leases properties and machinery and equipment, with lease terms typically ranging from **3** months to **18** years[680](index=680&type=chunk) - In H1 2021, lease liability interest expense was **RMB 1.022 million**, short-term lease expenses recognized in profit or loss were **RMB 5.614 million**, and total cash outflow related to leases was **RMB 11.783 million**[680](index=680&type=chunk) [Commitments](index=189&type=section&id=Commitments) As of June 30, 2021, the Group had no significant capital commitments - As of June 30, 2021, the Group had no significant capital commitments (December 31, 2020: **RMB 1.297 million**)[683](index=683&type=chunk) [Approval of Financial Statements](index=189&type=section&id=Approval%20of%20Financial%20Statements) These financial statements were approved by the company's Board of Directors on August 31, 2021 - These financial statements were approved by the company's Board of Directors on August 31, 2021[684](index=684&type=chunk) [Definitions](index=190&type=section&id=Definitions) This chapter provides definitions for key terms and abbreviations used in the report to ensure clear understanding of its content

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