Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 1,650,407,000, representing a 38.7% increase compared to RMB 1,190,076,000 for the same period in 2023[9]. - Gross profit for the reporting period was RMB 421,745,000, an increase of 32.6% from RMB 318,032,000 in the corresponding period of 2023[9]. - Profit for the reporting period was RMB 272,347,000, reflecting a 14.7% increase from RMB 237,470,000 in the previous year[9]. - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 0.96 from RMB 0.84, marking a growth of 14.9%[9]. - The Group's profit for the period increased by 14.7% to RMB 272.3 million, with a net profit margin of 16.5%, down 3.5 percentage points from the previous year[93]. - The Group's profit before taxation rose by 24.5% to RMB 391.7 million, mainly due to increased gross profit from operations[91]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, reached RMB 1,650,407,000, a 38.7% increase from RMB 1,190,076,000 in the same period of 2023[199]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 4,184,894,000, up from RMB 4,054,902,000 at the end of 2023[12]. - Current assets increased to RMB 2,737,038,000 from RMB 2,605,190,000, while cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 867,138,000 from RMB 1,455,384,000[12]. - Total liabilities rose to RMB 2,725,297,000 from RMB 2,513,329,000, indicating an increase in financial obligations[12]. - Current liabilities increased to RMB 2,710,267 from RMB 2,491,664 at the end of 2023, indicating a rise of 8.8%[167]. - The total equity of the Group decreased by 5.3% to RMB 1,459.6 million from RMB 1,541.6 million as of December 31, 2023[96]. Operational Metrics - As of June 30, 2024, the Group's gross floor area (GFA) under management was approximately 63.1 million sq.m., representing a 29.6% increase compared to the same period in 2023[14]. - The contracted GFA was approximately 90.0 million sq.m., reflecting a growth of 21.3% year-over-year[14]. - The number of projects managed increased to 398 in 2024 from 328 in 2023, marking a rise of about 21.3%[55]. - The average monthly property management fee was approximately RMB 4.17 per sq.m., down from RMB 4.27 per sq.m. in the same period of 2023[42]. Value-Added Services - Revenue from property management services amounted to RMB 905.3 million, while value-added services to non-property owners generated RMB 250.7 million[42]. - Revenue from 5S value-added services increased significantly to RMB 494,324,000, up from RMB 191,234,000, representing a growth of 158.5% year-over-year[199]. - The Group's value-added service system centered on 5S aims to provide one-stop quality services for homeowners[21]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of sales increased by 40.9% from RMB 872.0 million to RMB 1,228.7 million, consistent with business scale growth[84]. - Selling and marketing expenses rose by 41.5% to RMB 10.7 million, primarily due to increased market expansion expenses[85]. - Administrative expenses increased by 50.5% to RMB 49.9 million, mainly due to enhanced management and talent development[86]. Cash Flow and Dividends - The net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 171,070,000, a decrease of 73.8% compared to RMB 653,670,000 for the same period in 2023[173]. - The company paid dividends totaling RMB 345,743,000, compared to no dividends paid in the same period last year, indicating a new strategy in shareholder returns[175]. - The interim dividend declared is HK174.1 million, with a payout ratio of about 60% of net profit attributable to equity shareholders[116]. Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with all applicable code provisions under the Corporate Governance Code during the six months ended June 30, 2024, except for the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive officer[120]. - The Audit Committee, consisting of three independent non-executive Directors, has reviewed the interim results and financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024[124]. - The Company has maintained high standards of corporate governance to safeguard shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[120]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The Group's strategy focuses on expanding market share through high-quality brand development and deep regional cultivation[19]. - The Group aims to enhance operational capabilities through informatization and intelligence improvements[46]. - The Group plans to fully utilise the remaining unutilised net proceeds by 31 December 2025, based on the best estimation of future development and market conditions[135].
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