Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2024 decreased by 29% to 5.234 million in the same period of 2023[3] - Gross profit for the first half of 2024 decreased by 27% to 4.026 million in the same period of 2023[3] - Net loss for the first half of 2024 narrowed by 46% to 14.731 million in the same period of 2023[3] - Revenue for the first half of 2024 decreased to 5.234 million in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decline of 29.2%[6] - Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was 4.026 million in 2023, a decrease of 26.6%[6] - Net loss for the first half of 2024 was 14.731 million loss in 2023, reflecting a 46.1% reduction in losses[6] - Total comprehensive loss for the first half of 2024 was 16.602 million in 2023, showing a 50.1% improvement[7] - Revenue from external customers in Mainland China decreased to 4.251 million in H1 2023, a decline of 44.5%[17] - Total revenue from external customers dropped to 5.234 million in H1 2023, a decrease of 29.2%[17] - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 5.2 million in the same period last year[52] - Adjusted net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 14.291 million in the same period in 2023[67] R&D and Product Development - R&D expenses for the first half of 2024 decreased by 37% to 10.232 million in the same period of 2023[3] - R&D costs for the first half of 2024 were 10.232 million in 2023[6] - R&D costs decreased to 10.232 million in H1 2023, a reduction of 36.6%[23] - R&D expenses decreased by 37% to 6.5 million, reflecting cost optimization and focus on core product development[59] - The company's lung cancer intervention product, the Zhiheng RF-II radiofrequency ablation system, is the world's first bronchoscopic intervention product with an indication for lung cancer and has submitted for regulatory review in China[5] - The key clinical study for the Targeted Lung Denervation (TLD) system for acute COPD treatment has enrolled over 80 subjects across multiple medical centers in China[5] - The company's TLD radiofrequency ablation system, developed in collaboration with West China Hospital, is in a key clinical trial phase with over 80 subjects enrolled across 20 research centers as of June 30, 2024[34] - The TLD system is expected to complete all subject follow-ups by July 2026, with clinical trial reports and data to be released no earlier than that date[34] - The company's product pipeline includes InterVapor® and TLD, targeting severe and acute COPD, with InterVapor® already holding CE and NMPA certifications[32] - The Zhihang RF-II radiofrequency ablation system, developed in collaboration with Guangzhou Medical University, is the world's first bronchoscopic intervention product for lung cancer treatment[36] - The Zhihang RF-II completed its clinical trial BRONC-RF-II in March 2023, demonstrating safety and efficacy, and has been submitted for regulatory approval[37] - The company has three navigation products: LungPoint, LungPoint Plus/Archimedes Lite, and LungPro/Archimedes system, covering different hospital needs[39] - The LungPro/Archimedes system, approved in the US, EU, and China, represents an upgrade to the LungPoint VBN system, enabling precise navigation for peripheral lesions[40] - The company focuses on developing innovative technologies for lung disease navigation, diagnosis, and treatment, leveraging international technology and local R&D cost advantages[41] Product Commercialization and Market Penetration - The InterVapor® thermal vapor therapy system has been commercially applied in over 60 hospitals in China, with approximately 180 hospitals having access to or trialing the technology[4] - The disposable thermal vapor therapy catheter for InterVapor® has obtained sunshine procurement prices in 28 provinces and cities, with gradual implementation of local medical insurance coverage[4] - The BroncTru® disposable bronchoscopic puncture dilation catheter has been clinically applied in multiple medical centers across China since its launch in September 2023[4] - The company's InterVapor® thermal vapor treatment system is the world's first and only non-implantable medical device for treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and has been commercialized in over 60 hospitals in China[33] - The InterVapor® system has been approved for commercialization in multiple regions including Europe, China, and Australia, with over 180 hospitals in China having used or trialed the technology[33] - The company's InterVapor® system has been listed on the centralized procurement platforms in 28 provinces in China, facilitating hospital procurement and pricing negotiations[33] - The Woquan® disposable endoscope nebulization microcatheter has been used in over 1,000 surgeries in the first half of 2024, primarily for airway anesthesia and nebulized drug delivery[37] - The BroncTru® disposable bronchoscopic puncture dilation catheter was approved by Zhejiang Medical Products Administration in September 2023 and has been widely adopted in top medical centers[38] - Sales of medical consumables increased by 29% to 2.3 million, driven by higher market penetration of products like InterVapor® and BroncTru in China[53] Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company has improved production efficiency and optimized production processes, steadily increasing capacity to meet growing business demands[5] - Cost of sales decreased by 38% to 3.6 million, driven by cost control measures[61] - Total employee costs (excluding share-based compensation) for the reporting period were 12.6 million in the same period in 2023[74] Financial Position and Liquidity - Total assets minus current liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were 186.647 million at the end of 2023[8] - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, were 72.845 million at the end of 2023[8] - Total equity attributable to owners of the parent company as of June 30, 2024, was 185.370 million at the end of 2023[10] - Cash and bank balances, including term deposits over three months, totaled 8.8 million, a reduction from 3.333 million in H1 2024 from 1.0 million to 2 thousand in both H1 2024 and H1 2023[24] - The company received 0.05 million in the same period last year[50] Employee and Organizational Structure - The company had 208 employees as of June 30, 2024, with 183 in China and 25 overseas[74] - No significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals in subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the reporting period[72] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - No interim dividends were declared or paid in H1 2024, consistent with H1 2023[25] - The company has not declared or paid any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024[79] Post-Reporting Period Events - The company is not aware of any significant post-reporting period events from June 30, 2024, to the date of the announcement[79] Non-IFRS Financial Measures - The company has adopted non-IFRS financial measures to provide useful information for comparing operating performance across different periods[66]
堃博医疗-B(02216) - 2024 - 中期业绩