香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負 責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部 或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 祈 福 生 活 服 務 控 股 有 限 公 司（「本公司」）董 事（「董 事」）會（「董事會」）兹 通 告 謹 定 於 2025年8月28日（星 期 四）舉 行 董 事 會 會 議，以 考 慮 及 通 過 刊 發 本 公 司 及 其 附 屬 公 司截至2025年6月30日止的六個月之中期業績，及考慮建議派發中期股息（如有）， 以及處理其他事項。 承董事會命 祈福生活服務控股有限公司 主席兼首席執行官 孟麗紅 香港，2025年8月13日 CLIFFORD MODERN LIVING HOLDINGS LIMITED 祈福生活服務控股有限公司 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） （股份代號：3686） 董事會召開日期 於本公告日期，董事會成員包括執行董事孟麗紅女士、何淑媚女士及劉興先生； 非 執 行 董 事 梁 玉 華 女 士； 以 及 獨 立 非 執 行 董 事 羅 君 美 女 士、 何 湛 先 生 及 麥 ...

祈福生活服务(03686)发布公告，集团截至2025年6月30日止六个月之未经审核综合纯利及截至2025年6 月30日止六个月之股东应占未经审核综合纯利与2024年同期比较，预期录得超过35%的增幅。增幅主要 来自截至2025年6月30日止六个月录得投资于银条的公允价值收益约人民币3380万元。 ...

Group 1 - The company, Qifu Life Services (03686.HK), expects to record a more than 35% increase in net profit for the six months ending June 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024 [1] - The increase in profit is primarily attributed to a fair value gain of approximately RMB 33.8 million from investments in silver bars for the six months ending June 30, 2025 [1]

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負 責，對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本公告全部 或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 內幕消息正面盈利預告 本公告乃由本公司根據上市規則第13.09(2)(a)條及證券及期貨條例第XIVA部 內 幕 消 息 條 文（定 義 見 上 市 規 則）作 出。 董事會謹此通知股東及潛在投資者，根據本集團截至2025年6月30日止六個月 的 未 經 審 核 綜 合 管 理 賬 目 之 初 步 估 計 及 本 公 司 現 時 可 獲 得 之 資 料，截 至2025 年6月30日止六個月之本集團未經審核綜合純利及股東應佔未經審核綜合純 利 與2024年同期比較，預期錄得超過35%的增幅。 本 公 告 乃 由 祈 福 生 活 服 務 控 股 有 限 公 司（「本公司」，連 同 附 屬 公 司 統 稱「本集團」） 根 據 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 證 券 上 市 規 則（「上市規則」）第13.09(2)(a)條及香港 法例第571章 證 券 及 期 貨 條 例（「證券及期貨條例」）第XI ...

FF301 股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年7月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 祈福生活服務控股有限公司（於開曼群島註冊成立的有限公司） 呈交日期: 2025年8月1日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 03686 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | | 法定/註冊股份數目 | | | 面值 | | 法定/註冊股本 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.01 HKD | | 100,000,000 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | | | | HKD | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 10,000,000,000 | HKD | | 0.01 HKD | | 100,000,000 | ...

Core Viewpoint - As of July 18, 160 stocks reached their 52-week highs, with notable performances from China New Economy Investment (00080), Aoyuan Group Equity (02905), and Zhong An Holdings Group (08462) showing high growth rates of 288.89%, 55.28%, and 50.00% respectively [1][2]. Summary by Category 52-Week High Performers - China New Economy Investment (00080) closed at 0.440, with a peak price of 0.700, achieving a growth rate of 288.89% [2]. - Aoyuan Group Equity (02905) closed at 0.218, with a peak price of 0.250, achieving a growth rate of 55.28% [2]. - Zhong An Holdings Group (08462) closed at 0.221, with a peak price of 0.228, achieving a growth rate of 50.00% [2]. - Other notable performers include Hualian International (00969) with a growth rate of 40.13% and Zhongke Bio (01237) with a growth rate of 37.25% [2]. Additional High Performers - Wanma Holdings (06928) closed at 0.550 with a growth rate of 30.43% [2]. - Lepu Biopharma-B (02157) closed at 7.940 with a growth rate of 24.54% [2]. - Other stocks with significant growth include ZhiJianYueDong (06860) at 17.14% and China Jindian Group (08281) at 17.12% [2]. 52-Week Low Performers - The document also lists stocks that reached their 52-week lows, with XI Ernan CO-U (09311) showing a decline of 16.10% [6]. - Other notable declines include XI Ernan CO (07311) at -12.62% and Haotian International Construction Investment (01341) at -5.70% [6].

Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company's revenue reached approximately RMB 367.4 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.5%[11] - The annual profit increased to approximately RMB 97.5 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 13.6%[15] - Gross profit margin decreased from 47.4% to 46.1%, while net profit margin increased from 24.9% to 26.5%, showing a year-on-year increase of 6.7%[16] - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, is approximately RMB 367.4 million, an increase of about RMB 22.4 million or approximately 6.5% from RMB 345.0 million in 2023[50] - Property management services revenue for 2024 is RMB 86.8 million, a 3% increase from RMB 84.4 million in 2023, accounting for 23.6% of total revenue[49] - Retail services revenue increased by 7% to RMB 139.4 million in 2024, representing 38.0% of total revenue[49] - Revenue from property management services increased by approximately RMB 2.4 million or about 2.8%, with residential property management services rising by RMB 1.6 million or 4.3%[51] - Revenue from external training services increased by approximately RMB 5.4 million or 17.3%, attributed to recovering customer demand and the successful launch of new interest classes[53] - Information technology services revenue rose by approximately RMB 2.5 million or 15.7%, with telecommunications services experiencing a significant increase of 47.0%[54] - Revenue from supporting lifestyle services increased by approximately RMB 2.9 million or 3.5%, despite a 20.7% decline in property agency services revenue[55] - Other income and net gains for the year reached approximately RMB 21.1 million, up from RMB 18.2 million, primarily due to fair value gains on investments[57] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The proposed final dividend per share is HKD 0.045, up from HKD 0.043 in 2023, indicating a 4.7% increase[17] - The board has approved a special dividend of HKD 0.112 per share, totaling approximately HKD 113.8 million (approximately RMB 104.9 million)[18] - The company declared a special dividend of HKD 0.112 per share, totaling approximately HKD 113.8 million (around RMB 104.9 million), to be paid on or around March 31, 2025[85] - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 4.50 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to HKD 4.30 in 2023, totaling approximately HKD 45.7 million[114] Business Strategy and Development - The company emphasizes cost optimization and operational excellence to achieve stable performance amid economic challenges in China[20] - The company plans to adopt a diversified business development strategy, prioritizing sustainable growth and expansion[21] - The diversified service segments are expected to provide new momentum for future business growth[21] - The group plans to increase the total contracted gross floor area and number of managed residential and commercial properties to expand its business and market share[43] - Starting Q1 2025, the group will provide property management services for a contract area of 250,000 square meters related to healthcare services, enhancing its service portfolio[43] - The group intends to acquire suitable property management companies to accelerate business growth and achieve standardized operations[45] - The group is developing online marketing and distribution channels to promote various services and has upgraded its sales and accounting systems for better data collection[46] Operational Metrics - As of December 31, 2024, the total contracted gross floor area managed by the group is approximately 9,875,000 square meters, unchanged from December 31, 2023[33] - The group operates 22 retail stores as of December 31, 2024, with a total gross floor area of approximately 14,067 square meters, compared to 21 stores covering approximately 13,809 square meters in 2023[34] - Average daily revenue for supermarkets in 2024 is RMB 208.7 thousand, slightly down from RMB 208.8 thousand in 2023; fresh markets increased to RMB 46.5 thousand from RMB 38.0 thousand; convenience stores rose to RMB 132.1 thousand from RMB 115.1 thousand[35] Cost Management - Selling and marketing expenses increased by approximately RMB 1.2 million or 3.9%, mainly due to increased marketing activities in retail services[58] - Administrative expenses decreased by 3.7% to approximately RMB 22.3 million, attributed to enhanced cost control measures[59] - The company reported a decrease in operational costs by J%, enhancing overall profitability[9] Corporate Governance - The board is committed to high standards of corporate governance, believing it is crucial for protecting shareholder interests and enhancing corporate value[193] - The company has adopted the corporate governance code principles as per the listing rules, ensuring compliance with all relevant provisions[194] - The board consists of seven directors, including three executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors[198] - The executive directors include Ms. Meng Lihong (Chairman and CEO), Ms. He Shumei, and Mr. Liu Xing[199] - The board regularly reviews the contributions of directors to ensure they fulfill their responsibilities adequately[197] Risks and Challenges - The company faces several operational risks, including potential contract terminations in property management services, which could significantly impact financial performance[107] - The company acknowledges the intense market competition in the ancillary services sector, which may hinder revenue and profitability growth[112] - The company relies heavily on major residential areas for revenue generation, indicating a concentration risk in its business model[110] Employee and Compensation - The total salary expenses for the group during the review period amounted to RMB 792 million, including RMB 19 million for directors' remuneration and RMB 773 million for other employees' salaries and allowances[182] - The group has established a mandatory provident fund scheme for all Hong Kong employees, with contributions calculated as a percentage of employee salaries[181] - The group has a compensation policy designed to attract, retain, and motivate talented individuals for business success[179] Related Party Transactions - The company confirmed compliance with the pricing policy for all related transactions conducted during the year[168] - Independent auditors have reviewed the ongoing related party transactions and confirmed they were conducted under normal commercial terms[168] - The company has adhered to the disclosure requirements under Chapter 14A of the Listing Rules for significant related party transactions[175]

Financial Performance - Total customer contract revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 367,385,000, representing a 6.5% increase from RMB 345,035,000 in 2023[3] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 169,368,000, up 3.5% from RMB 163,613,000, with a gross margin of 46.1%, down from 47.4%[4] - Profit before tax increased by 2.6% to RMB 130,003,000 from RMB 126,728,000, while net profit rose 13.6% to RMB 97,539,000 compared to RMB 85,838,000 in the previous year[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased by 12.9% to RMB 0.096 from RMB 0.085[4] - Total segment revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, is RMB 372.87 million, with retail services contributing RMB 139.61 million, and IT services contributing RMB 18.89 million[21] - The company reported a net profit of RMB 97.54 million for the fiscal year, after accounting for other income and expenses, financial costs, and income tax expenses[21] - The profit for the year increased to approximately RMB 97.5 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of about RMB 11.7 million or 13.6%[43] - The annual net profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 97.5 million, with a net profit margin of 26.5%[83] Dividends - The proposed final dividend per share was HKD 0.045, a 4.7% increase from HKD 0.043 in the previous year[3] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 4.50 per share for the fiscal year 2024, up from HKD 4.30 per share in 2023[44] - A special dividend of HKD 11.2 per share was approved, totaling approximately HKD 113.8 million (approximately RMB 104.9 million)[45] - The company plans to declare a final dividend of HKD 0.045 per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, amounting to approximately RMB 41,712,000[41] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to RMB 333,126,000 in 2024 from RMB 765,314,000 in 2023, while total liabilities also decreased to RMB 116,337,000 from RMB 121,206,000[5] - Net assets fell significantly to RMB 453,110,000 in 2024 from RMB 701,234,000 in 2023, indicating a reduction in equity[6] - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents to RMB 282,912,000 from RMB 591,144,000, reflecting a liquidity contraction[5] - The total assets decreased from RMB 872,776 thousand in 2023 to RMB 605,520 thousand in 2024, reflecting a reduction of approximately 30.7%[23] - The total liabilities also decreased from RMB 171,542 thousand in 2023 to RMB 152,410 thousand in 2024, a reduction of approximately 11.2%[23] Revenue Streams - Retail services generated revenue of RMB 130,456 thousand, while property management services contributed RMB 87,954 thousand, showcasing the diverse revenue streams[25] - The company’s income from product sales increased to RMB 118,727 thousand in 2024, up from RMB 101,253 thousand in 2023, marking a growth of about 17.3%[25] - Revenue from information technology services increased by approximately RMB 2.5 million or about 15.7% for the year ended December 31, 2024, with telecommunications services revenue rising by approximately RMB 2.2 million or about 47.0%[75] - Revenue from external training services increased by approximately RMB 5.4 million or about 17.3%, attributed to recovering demand post-COVID and the successful launch of new interest classes[73] Operational Focus - The company continues to focus on expanding its service offerings in mainland China under the "祈福" brand, including retail, dining, and property management services[8] - The company is focusing on seven operational segments, including retail services, IT services, property management, and catering services, for resource allocation and performance evaluation[18] - The company plans to expand its property management services by increasing the total contracted building area and number of units managed, aiming to enhance revenue from property management services[61] - A new contract for property management services with a company controlled by Meng Lihong, covering a total contracted building area of 250,000 square meters, is expected to strengthen the company's product portfolio in the healthcare sector[62] Financial Reporting and Compliance - The company is committed to maintaining compliance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and has adopted consistent accounting policies for the financial statements[9] - The company has begun evaluating the impact of newly revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, with no significant impact expected on financial performance upon their adoption[15] - The company has not early adopted any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that are not yet effective, indicating a cautious approach to regulatory changes[13] - The company’s financial reporting will be impacted by the introduction of new requirements under Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard No. 18, effective from January 1, 2027[16] Cost Management - Selling and marketing expenses increased from approximately RMB 35.0 million to approximately RMB 36.2 million, an increase of about RMB 1.2 million or about 3.9%[79] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 3.7% from RMB 23.2 million to RMB 22.3 million due to enhanced cost control measures[80] - The group plans to adopt a cautious approach in monitoring expenditures and seek new investment opportunities in response to market conditions[48] Employee and Governance - The number of employees increased from 580 on December 31, 2023, to 618 on December 31, 2024[102] - The board of directors believes that high corporate governance standards are crucial for protecting shareholder interests and enhancing corporate value[116] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, is responsible for reviewing the integrity of the group's financial information[120]

Property Management - The company managed a total contracted gross floor area of approximately 9,875,000 square meters across 16 residential areas and 5 commercial properties or projects as of June 30, 2024[6] - Property management service revenue grew by 1.2% to RMB 40.9 million, with general property management services increasing by 1.0% and resident support services rising by 1.4%[21] - The company plans to expand its property management network by managing integrated projects, including apartments, shopping malls, and commercial office buildings developed by third parties in Guangdong Province[16] - Property management services revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 2,706 thousand[90] - The company has consolidated property management services and decoration and equipment installation services into a single reportable segment[89] Retail Services - The retail segment operated 23 stores with a total floor area of approximately 14,297 square meters, including one fresh market, three supermarkets, and 19 convenience stores as of June 30, 2024[7] - Average daily revenue for supermarkets decreased to RMB 191.07 thousand in 2024 from RMB 211.57 thousand in 2023, while convenience stores saw an increase to RMB 125.6 thousand from RMB 109.56 thousand[7] - Retail service revenue slightly decreased by 0.9% to RMB 63.8 million, with supermarket revenue dropping by 9.7%, fresh market revenue increasing by 3.1%, and convenience store revenue rising by 14.6%[22] - Retail services revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 49,681 thousand[90] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 195,022 thousand in 2024 from RMB 171,542 thousand in 2023, with retail services liabilities decreasing to RMB 49,701 thousand from RMB 60,555 thousand[95] After-School Training - The company operated 4 learning centers in Panyu District as of June 30, 2024, offering interest and language classes[8] - After-school training service revenue surged by 35.3% to RMB 20.7 million, driven by recovering customer demand and the successful launch of new interest-based training programs[23] - Contract liabilities decreased to RMB 19,549 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 24,289 thousand as of December 31, 2023, with prepayments for off-campus training services dropping to RMB 12,154 thousand from RMB 13,728 thousand[132] IT Services - The company provided IT services, engineering services, security system services, and hardware and software integration services, mostly delivered on a project basis[9] - IT service revenue increased by 21.5% to RMB 11.7 million, with engineering services growing by 25.6% and telecommunications services rising by 5.0%[24] - Information technology services revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 170 thousand[90] Lifestyle Support Services - The company offered catering services, property agency services, employment agency services, and laundry services as part of its lifestyle support services[11] - The company provided catering advisory services and monthly fixed advisory fees, as well as catering services for schools[12] - Total revenue from supporting lifestyle services increased by 4.2% to RMB 45.1 million in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 43.3 million in the same period of 2023[26] - Catering services revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 32,928 thousand[90] - Catering service revenue increased to RMB 33,494 thousand in 2024 from RMB 32,965 thousand in 2023[97] Financial Performance - Total revenue increased by 5.3% to RMB 182.3 million in the first half of 2024, up from RMB 173.1 million in the same period of 2023, driven by growth in property management, after-school training, IT services, and supporting lifestyle services[20] - Gross profit increased by 0.6% to RMB 84.6 million in the first half of 2024, while the gross profit margin decreased from 48.6% to 46.4%[27] - Net profit decreased to RMB 53.1 million in the first half of 2024, with a net profit margin of 29.1%, down from 34.3% in the same period of 2023[33] - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 182,268 thousand, compared to RMB 173,099 thousand in the same period in 2023[75] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 84,563 thousand, slightly higher than RMB 84,088 thousand in the same period in 2023[75] - Net profit attributable to owners of the company for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 53,083 thousand, down from RMB 59,357 thousand in the same period in 2023[75] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 0.052, compared to RMB 0.058 in the same period in 2023[75] Asset Management - The company invested an additional RMB 77.9 million in unallocated silver bars, purchasing 380,000 ounces in July and August 2024 as part of its strategy to diversify assets and mitigate economic risks[18] - The fair value of unallocated silver bars held by the company was approximately RMB 62.8 million as of June 30, 2024, representing 14.1% of total assets[36] - The company holds 300,000 ounces of unallocated silver bars as of June 30, 2024, with a fair value gain of RMB 11,879 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024[119] - The company purchased an additional 380,000 ounces of unallocated silver bars in July and August 2024, with a total consideration of RMB 77.9 million[119] - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 493,094 thousand, a decrease from RMB 765,314 thousand as of December 31, 2023[77] - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 344,528 thousand, down from RMB 591,144 thousand as of December 31, 2023[77] - Total equity as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 408,654 thousand, compared to RMB 701,234 thousand as of December 31, 2023[78] - Investment in unallocated silver bars increased to RMB 62,795 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 50,504 thousand as of December 31, 2023[77] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The group's primary source of liquidity as of June 30, 2024, was cash and cash equivalents of RMB 344.5 million, down from RMB 591.1 million as of December 31, 2023[45] - The company's cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 40,167 thousand[81] - The company's cash flow from investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 26,370 thousand[81] - The company's cash flow from financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was a net outflow of RMB 313,153 thousand[82] - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 246,616 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2024[82] - The company's operating cash inflow from business operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 60,227 thousand[81] - The company's income tax paid during the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 20,060 thousand[81] - The company's cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, stood at RMB 344,528 thousand[82] Expenses and Costs - Sales and marketing expenses increased by 4.4% to RMB 17.7 million in the first half of 2024, primarily due to higher retail service employee costs[28] - Administrative expenses remained stable at RMB 10.5 million in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 10.7 million in the same period of 2023[29] - Employee benefits expenses, including salaries and allowances, increased to RMB 32,516 thousand in 2024 from RMB 28,446 thousand in 2023[100] - Raw material costs for catering services rose to RMB 18,823 thousand in 2024 from RMB 17,446 thousand in 2023[100] - Total employee benefit expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 23,028,000, RMB 9,608,000, and RMB 5,321,000, deducted from cost of sales, sales and marketing expenses, and administrative expenses, respectively[101] - Current tax expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 19,734,000, compared to RMB 14,415,000 for the same period in 2023[102] - Deferred tax credits for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 5,228,000, compared to deferred tax expenses of RMB 1,157,000 for the same period in 2023[102] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[43] - The company aims to distribute at least 50% of its audited consolidated profit as a final dividend to shareholders each fiscal year, subject to various factors[55] - The company declared a special dividend of RMB 305,816 thousand and a final dividend of RMB 39,847 thousand for the period ended June 30, 2024[80] - The company declared a final dividend of 4.30 HK cents per share, amounting to approximately RMB 39,847 thousand[143] - A special dividend of 33.20 HK cents per share was approved, totaling approximately RMB 305,816 thousand[143] - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024[143] Corporate Governance - The board of directors consists of seven members, including three executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors[57] - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and raised no objections[58] - The unaudited consolidated results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were reviewed by the independent auditor, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd[59] - The Remuneration Committee held a meeting on March 27, 2024, to review the company's remuneration policies and structures, as well as the compensation of directors and senior management[60] - The Nomination Committee held a meeting on March 27, 2024, to review the board's structure, size, and composition, as well as the independence of non-executive directors[61] - The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee is responsible for overseeing the company's ESG strategies, policies, and performance, including sustainability reporting[62] Share Options and Equity - The company adopted a Pre-IPO Share Option Scheme and a Share Option Scheme in October 2016, which are valid for 5.5 years and 10 years, respectively, from the adoption date[63] - The maximum number of shares that can be issued under the Share Option Scheme and other plans combined shall not exceed 10% of the company's issued share capital as of the listing date, unless approved by shareholders[63] - The company has granted a total of 21,175,000 share options under the Pre-IPO Share Option Plan, with an exercise price of 90% of the final offer price (HK$0.414) for the IPO shares[65] - No share options were granted or agreed to be granted under the Share Option Plan as of the interim report date[65] - The maximum number of shares that can be issued under the Share Option Plan is 100,000,000 shares[65] - As of June 30, 2024, the company did not hold any treasury shares[66] - Ms. Meng Lihong holds a 72.44% interest in the company through Elland Holdings Limited, which she wholly owns[67] - Mr. Peng Linji, Ms. Meng Lihong's spouse, holds a 72.96% interest in the company through spousal rights[69] Related Party Transactions - The company has extensive related party transactions involving entities controlled by its ultimate shareholder, Ms. Meng Lihong, and her spouse, Mr. Peng Linji[147][148][149][150][151][152][154] - Total service revenue provided to related parties increased to RMB 26,420 thousand in 2024 from RMB 22,388 thousand in 2023, with significant contributions from companies controlled by Ms. Meng and her spouse[155] - Short-term lease expenses and management fees paid to related parties amounted to RMB 715 thousand in 2024, compared to RMB 549 thousand in 2023, primarily driven by payments to companies controlled by Ms. Meng's spouse[156] - Interest expenses on lease liabilities paid to related parties decreased to RMB 649 thousand in 2024 from RMB 980 thousand in 2023, with reductions across multiple related entities[156] - Total lease liability payments to related parties were RMB 5,247 thousand in 2024, slightly lower than RMB 5,656 thousand in 2023, with the majority paid to companies controlled by Ms. Meng's spouse[157] - Total receivables from related parties decreased to RMB 14,469 thousand in 2024 from RMB 18,744 thousand in 2023, reflecting a reduction in trade and other receivables[160] - Total payables to related parties decreased significantly to RMB 3,238 thousand in 2024 from RMB 7,945 thousand in 2023, with reductions in trade payables and other payables[163] - Contract assets with related parties decreased to RMB 4,325 thousand in 2024 from RMB 4,821 thousand in 2023, primarily due to reductions in balances with companies significantly influenced by Ms. Meng's spouse[160] - Total compensation for key management personnel increased to RMB 2,579 thousand in 2024 from RMB 2,053 thousand in 2023, reflecting higher salaries and employee benefits[158] Taxation - The company's subsidiary in China qualifies as a high-tech enterprise, enjoying a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15% until 2026[104] - Tax losses in Hong Kong amounted to RMB 107,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 747,000 at the end of 2023[137] - Current tax expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 19,734,000, compared to RMB 14,415,000 for the same period in 2023[102] - Deferred tax credits for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 5,228,000, compared to deferred tax expenses of RMB 1,157,000 for the same period in 2023[102] - Deferred tax assets decreased to RMB 10,264 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 12,412 thousand at the beginning of the year[134] - Deferred tax liabilities decreased to RMB 6,060 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 11,434 thousand at the beginning of the year[135] Market and Economic Outlook - The company believed that the real estate market would gradually recover with increased policy support from local governments[13] - The company is developing online marketing and establishing online distribution channels through websites and mobile apps, while upgrading its sales and accounting systems to improve data collection and customer service responsiveness[17] Subsidiary and Asset Sales - The company sold its wholly-owned subsidiary, Guangzhou Snow White Laundry Co., Ltd., for a cash consideration of RMB 300,000, resulting in a net gain of RMB 158[145] - The net assets sold amounted to RMB 142, with the total consideration received being RMB 300, leading to a net cash inflow of RMB 71 from the sale[145] - The subsidiary's assets included property, plant, and equipment valued at RMB 102, cash and cash equivalents of RMB 229, contract liabilities of RMB (20), and tax payables of RMB (169)[145] Employee and Workforce - The group employed 596 staff as of June 30, 2024, up from 580 as of December 31, 2023[49] - Total employee benefit expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 23,028,000, RMB 9,608,000, and RMB 5,321,000, deducted from cost of sales, sales and marketing expenses, and administrative expenses, respectively[101] - Total compensation for key management personnel increased to RMB 2,579 thousand in 2024 from RMB 2,053 thousand in 2023, reflecting higher salaries and employee benefits[158] Lease and Rental Operations - The net book value of right-of-use assets as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 20,270 thousand, with additions of RMB 7,848 thousand and depreciation expenses of RMB 3,479 thousand[115] - The total lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 41,658 thousand, with a current portion of RMB 10,932 thousand and a non-current portion of RMB 30,726 thousand[116] - The total lease-related expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 5,252 thousand, including interest expenses of RMB 959 thousand and depreciation expenses of RMB 3,479 thousand[117] - Total lease liabilities decreased to RMB 12,910 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 14,499 thousand in the same period last year[133] Inventory and Receivables - Total inventory decreased to RMB 8,087 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 10,339 thousand as of December 31, 2023, with a notable reduction in goods inventory from RMB 9,001 thousand to RMB 7,360 thousand[125] - Contract assets remained stable at RMB 5,708 thousand as

Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 182,268,000, representing a 5.3% increase from RMB 173,099,000 in the same period of 2023[1] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 84,563,000, a slight increase of 0.6% compared to RMB 84,088,000 in 2023[1] - Profit before tax decreased by 9.8% to RMB 67,589,000 from RMB 74,929,000 year-on-year[1] - Net profit for the period was RMB 53,083,000, down 10.6% from RMB 59,357,000 in the previous year[1] - The gross margin decreased to 46.4% from 48.6%, while the net margin fell to 29.1% from 34.3%[1] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were RMB 0.052, down 10.3% from RMB 0.058 in 2023[1] - Revenue increased from RMB 173.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 182.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, representing a growth of RMB 9.2 million or 5.3%[49] - Gross profit increased from RMB 84.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 84.6 million for the same period in 2024, representing a growth of 0.6%[54] - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 53.1 million, down from RMB 59.4 million for the same period in 2023, with a net profit margin of 29.1%[60] Revenue Breakdown by Segment - Property management services revenue rose by 1.2% from RMB 40.4 million to RMB 40.9 million, driven by increased demand for household assistant services[50] - Off-campus training services revenue surged by 35.3% from RMB 15.3 million to RMB 20.7 million, attributed to recovering customer demand post-COVID and the successful launch of new interest training classes[52] - Information technology services revenue grew by 21.5% from RMB 9.7 million to RMB 11.7 million, reflecting a gradual recovery after previous credit control measures[52] - Retail services revenue slightly decreased by 0.9% from RMB 64.4 million to RMB 63.8 million, primarily due to intense competition in the retail market[51] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled RMB 110,582,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 107,462,000 at the end of 2023[3] - Current assets decreased to RMB 493,094,000 from RMB 765,314,000 at the end of 2023[3] - Current liabilities increased to RMB 158,236,000 from RMB 121,206,000 at the end of 2023[4] - Net assets decreased significantly to RMB 408,654,000 from RMB 701,234,000 at the end of 2023[4] - Trade receivables decreased by 17.9% from RMB 21.7 million to RMB 17.8 million as of June 30, 2024[66] - Other receivables increased by 7.6% from RMB 19.3 million to RMB 20.7 million as of June 30, 2024[67] - Trade payables increased by 14.5% from RMB 31.5 million to RMB 36.1 million as of June 30, 2024[69] Cash Flow and Investments - As of June 30, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 344.5 million, a decrease from RMB 591.1 million as of December 31, 2023[71] - The company is investing in unallocated silver bars, purchasing an additional 380,000 ounces for approximately RMB 77.9 million, to diversify its asset structure and enhance investment portfolio resilience[47] - The company aims to explore new investment opportunities to effectively navigate the current market conditions[48] - The company plans to expand its business through integrated projects, including property management services and marketing consultancy[45] Operational and Governance Matters - Management remains cautious in financial oversight and operational planning, closely monitoring expenses in the current uncertain market environment[48] - The number of employees increased to 596 as of June 30, 2024, up from 580 as of December 31, 2023[74] - The board decided not to declare any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[71] - There were no major investments, acquisitions, or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the six months ended June 30, 2024[75] - The group had no significant contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024[73] - The group had no pledged assets as of June 30, 2024, remaining unchanged from December 31, 2023[72] - The company did not engage in any buybacks, sales, or redemptions of its listed securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024[77] - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2024, with no objections raised[80] - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with all relevant provisions, except for the dual role of the chairperson and CEO held by Meng Lihong[78] - There were no significant events affecting the group after June 30, 2024, up to the announcement date[76] Taxation and Other Income - The actual tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 21.5%, compared to 20.8% for the same period in 2023[59] - Other income decreased from RMB 14.3 million to RMB 12.7 million, primarily due to foreign exchange losses incurred during the period[57] - Selling and marketing expenses rose by 4.4% from RMB 17.0 million to RMB 17.7 million, primarily due to increased retail staff costs[55]