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
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