Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020, was RMB 49,912,000, a decrease of 38.6% compared to RMB 81,373,000 for the same period in 2019[13]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 12,167,000, down 58.1% from RMB 28,997,000 in 2019[13]. - The company reported a loss for the period attributable to owners of the Company of RMB (6,668,000), compared to a profit of RMB 10,210,000 in the previous year[13]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were RMB (0.74), a decline from RMB 1.36 in the prior year[13]. - The Group's revenue decreased by approximately RMB31,461,000 or 38.7% to approximately RMB49,912,000 for the six months ended 30 June 2020 from approximately RMB81,373,000 for the same period in 2019[20]. - The Group's gross profit decreased by approximately RMB16,830,000 or 58.0% to approximately RMB12,167,000 for the six months ended 30 June 2020 from approximately RMB28,997,000 for the same period in 2019[20]. - The Group's loss before tax for the six months ended 30 June 2020 was approximately RMB5,803,000 compared to a profit of RMB13,870,000 for the same period in 2019[24]. - The Group's loss for the period was approximately RMB6,668,000 compared to a profit of RMB10,210,000 for the same period in 2019[24]. - Gross profit margin decreased to 24.4% for the six months ended 30 June 2020 from 35.6% for the same period in 2019[32]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was RMB 6,133, compared to a total comprehensive income of RMB 10,151 in the same period last year[124]. Impact of COVID-19 - The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the global polyurethane synthetic leather industry, leading to a decline in downstream demand for leather products[16]. - The company faced challenges due to delayed resumption of work and production, affecting its operations in the first half of the year[16]. - The overall business environment remains challenging due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic on consumer markets and downstream industries[16]. - The Group expects the business environment to face increasing challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and global economic recession[20]. Strategic Initiatives - The company continues to focus on research and development of faux leather chemical products, including coating agents and synthetic resins[15]. - The company is exploring strategies for market expansion and product innovation to navigate the current economic landscape[16]. - The Group plans to enhance competitiveness by strengthening relationships with existing customers and expanding its product portfolio and geographical coverage[20]. - The Group aims to prepare for a full recovery of sales in 2021 by expanding the sales of colour chips and enhancing research and development capabilities[20]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2020, the Group's cash and bank balance was RMB90,574,000, significantly increased from RMB14,226,000 as at 31 December 2019[40]. - Net cash used in operating activities was approximately RMB11,939,000 for the period, a decline from net cash generated of approximately RMB2,611,000 in the same period of 2019[60][64]. - The Group generated net cash from financing activities of approximately RMB87,678,000, primarily due to net proceeds from a Global Offering of approximately RMB117,789,000[63]. - The gearing ratio indicated a net cash position as of June 30, 2020, due to reduced borrowings and increased cash from listing proceeds[63]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 90,574,000, an increase from RMB 5,192,000 at the end of the previous period[164]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2020, Sunlight Global Investment Limited and Lilian Global Investment Limited held 52.635% and 20.115% of the total issued share capital of the Company, respectively[93]. - Mr. Chen Hua and Ms. Liu Jing each hold a long position of 727,500,000 shares, representing 72.75% of the Company's shareholding[91]. - The combined voting power of Mr. Chen Hua, Ms. Liu Jing, and other key individuals allows them to control 72.75% of the voting rights at general meetings of the Company[93]. - The interests of major shareholders are required to be disclosed under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO)[100]. - The substantial shareholders' interests reflect a concentrated ownership structure, which may impact corporate governance and decision-making[100]. Corporate Governance - The Audit Committee reviewed and approved the interim results and the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2020[117]. - The company has established an Audit Committee to enhance communication between directors, external auditors, and management regarding financial reporting and internal controls[111]. - The directors are deemed to control 72.75% of the voting power at general meetings through their interests in Sunlight Global and Lilian Global[105]. - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code and maintained the prescribed public float under the Listing Rules throughout the reporting period[79][76]. Financial Position - Current assets increased to RMB 192,768 as of June 30, 2020, from RMB 126,372 at the end of 2019[126]. - Total equity as of June 30, 2020, was RMB 235,136, an increase from RMB 144,306 at the end of 2019[129]. - The company’s total equity attributable to owners was RMB 235,136,000 as of June 30, 2020[157]. - The company underwent a reorganisation to become the holding company of the group on April 18, 2019, with the financial statements prepared as if the reorganisation had been completed at the beginning of the reporting period[169].

Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2019, revenue was approximately RMB 182,681 thousand, representing a year-on-year increase of 9.2% compared to RMB 167,307 thousand in 2018[22] - Gross profit for the same period was approximately RMB 61,995 thousand, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 22.3% from RMB 50,688 thousand in 2018[22] - Profit attributable to owners of the company was approximately RMB 24,124 thousand, a decrease of 21.6% from RMB 30,790 thousand in 2018, primarily due to non-recurring listing expenses[22] - Adjusted net profit for the year was approximately RMB 35,761 thousand[24] - Basic earnings per share for the year were RMB 3.22, down from RMB 4.11 in 2018[22] - The gross margin improved to 33.9% for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to 30.3% for the previous year[47] - The net profit margin decreased to 13.2% for the year ended December 31, 2019, down from 18.4% in 2018[47] - The return on equity (ROE) was 16.7% for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to 24.2% in the previous year[47] Revenue and Product Segmentation - The company's revenue increased from approximately RMB 167.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, to approximately RMB 182.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, representing a growth of about RMB 15.4 million or 9.2%[43] - Revenue from color paste accounted for approximately 49.3% of total revenue in 2018 and approximately 44.7% in 2019, while revenue from color chips increased from approximately 2.1% in 2018 to approximately 9.1% in 2019[53] - Total revenue increased by approximately RMB 15,374 thousand or 9.2% to approximately RMB 182,681 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to approximately RMB 167,307 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to increased revenue from color chip products[52] Operational Plans and Strategies - The company plans to expand the production capacity of its dye products and enhance its R&D capabilities to broaden its product range and geographic coverage[29] - The company aims to improve automation and information management systems in existing production facilities[29] - The company plans to expand the production capacity of its coloring agents, particularly color pastes, to meet the growing demand in the artificial leather manufacturing sector[38] - The company aims to enhance its R&D capabilities and expand its product range, focusing on water-based artificial leather chemicals due to stricter environmental regulations in China[39] - The company intends to automate existing production facilities to improve efficiency and reduce production costs[41] - The company plans to establish a new production facility to increase the production scale and product range of color pastes suitable for ultra-fiber leather[38] COVID-19 Impact - The impact of COVID-19 on the company's financial performance is being closely monitored, with production and sales activities having resumed since February 2020[29] - The company will continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 on its financial performance and operations[42] Financial Position and Cash Flow - Cash and cash equivalents increased by approximately RMB 4,315 thousand to RMB 14,226 thousand at the end of 2019, compared to RMB 10,162 thousand at the end of 2018[72] - Cash generated from operating activities decreased to approximately RMB 7,185 thousand in 2019 from approximately RMB 24,893 thousand in 2018, primarily due to significant increases in working capital changes[73] - Financial costs increased by approximately RMB 142 thousand or 26.8% to approximately RMB 672 thousand in 2019, primarily due to increased interest expenses[65] - The debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2019, was approximately 4.39%, compared to a net cash position in 2018[76] - Total borrowings increased to RMB 21,727 thousand in 2019 from RMB 10,000 thousand in 2018[87] Corporate Governance and Management - The company has a strong management team with extensive experience in finance and operations, including key executives with over 20 years in the industry[121][122] - The independent non-executive directors bring diverse expertise, enhancing corporate governance and strategic oversight[112][116] - Financial oversight is managed by a qualified CFO with over 17 years of experience in the chemical industry[117] - The company has established a robust framework for compliance and financial management, ensuring transparency and accountability[121] - The management team is committed to driving operational efficiency and improving production management[118][119] - The board emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and execution to navigate market challenges and capitalize on opportunities[125] Shareholder Information - Sunlight Global Investment Limited and Lilian Global Investment Limited hold 52.635% and 20.115% of the issued share capital, respectively[156] - The directors collectively control 72.75% of the voting rights through their interests in Sunlight Global and Lilian Global[162] - Each director holds 727,500,000 shares, representing 72.75% of the company's equity[154] - The company has not established any arrangements allowing directors to benefit from purchasing shares or debt securities[158] Risk Management - The company’s financial risks include interest rate, exchange rate, credit, and liquidity risks, with management policies detailed in the consolidated financial statements[128] - The group faces foreign currency risk primarily from financial instruments denominated in USD, which are not related to the functional currency of the group entities[99] Compliance and Internal Controls - The company has adopted internal control and risk management policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with no significant non-compliance events reported[133] - The independent auditor confirmed that all related party transactions were conducted under normal commercial terms and were fair and reasonable[189] - The company confirmed compliance with the non-competition agreement established by the controlling shareholder, effective from February 10, 2020[182] Stock Option Plan - The stock option plan aims to recognize and reward eligible participants who have contributed or may contribute to the group's interests[167] - The maximum number of shares involved in the stock option plan is capped at 10% of the total issued shares post-global offering, which amounts to 10,000,000 shares[169] - The total number of stock options granted to each eligible participant within any 12-month period cannot exceed 1% of the issued shares as of the grant date[172] - Any stock options granted to connected persons must be approved by independent non-executive directors[174]