Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company recorded revenue of approximately RMB 709.0 million, an increase of 18.2% compared to the same period last year[9]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was RMB 118.1 million, reflecting a growth of 7.9% year-on-year[9]. - Total revenue increased by RMB 109.2 million or approximately 18.2% from RMB 599.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 709.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[29]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 118,135 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 0 in the same period of 2023[87]. - The profit attributable to equity shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 118,135,000, an increase from RMB 109,499,000 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 7.5%[36]. Revenue Breakdown - The company achieved a contract amount of RMB 353 million in the first half of 2024, exceeding the annual target of RMB 300 million, representing a growth of 227% year-on-year[10]. - The company’s revenue from Chengdu, Kunming, and Wenzhou accounted for 62.7% of total revenue, with managed floor area from these regions making up 57.1% of the total[9]. - Revenue from independent third-party developers reached RMB 15,442.6 million, accounting for 38.1% of total revenue, with a revenue growth of 54.8%[17]. - Revenue from new first-tier cities was RMB 20,366.8 million, representing 50.2% of total revenue, with a significant revenue growth of 42.5%[15]. - The living services segment generated revenue of RMB 170.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, representing a 26.1% increase compared to RMB 134.0 million in the same period last year[19]. Cost and Profitability - Sales costs increased by approximately RMB 103.1 million or 27.6% to about RMB 476.7 million, outpacing revenue growth due to a higher contribution from property management services[33]. - Gross profit increased by RMB 6.1 million or 2.7% to RMB 232.3 million, with a gross margin decrease of 4.9 percentage points compared to the previous year[34]. - The gross margin for property management services decreased by 3.2%, primarily due to an increase in lower-margin third-party property management income[36]. - Operating profit increased to RMB 143,508 thousand, compared to RMB 135,227 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 6.5%[79]. Operational Efficiency - The management expense ratio decreased by 3.8 percentage points to 9.8%, and accounts receivable turnover days decreased by 6 days compared to the previous year[9]. - The company continues to focus on enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction to support its expansion strategy[17]. - The company aims to enhance digital capabilities to improve service quality and operational efficiency, targeting a digital satisfaction score of 86[28]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company continues to focus on regional development strategies, particularly in Southwest and East China[9]. - The company plans to continue expanding its business scale through market development, strategic partnerships, and acquisitions, with a target signed contract amount of RMB 600 million for the full year 2024[25]. - The company successfully expanded its market presence by securing key projects in Chengdu and Kunming, enhancing its competitive edge in high-potential cities[17]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company remains committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has complied with all relevant codes during the reporting period[59]. - The company proposed an interim dividend of HKD 0.090 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 0.073 per share for the same period in 2023, reflecting a 22.1% increase[70]. - As of June 30, 2024, major shareholders include Adventure Way Pte. Ltd. and Liu Yonghao, each holding 544,800,000 shares, representing 66.92% of the total equity[67]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 1,608,388 thousand, compared to RMB 1,551,223 thousand at the end of 2023, indicating an increase of 3.7%[82]. - Trade receivables increased by approximately RMB 178.8 million or 56.3% to RMB 496.4 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 317.6 million as of December 31, 2023, driven by business growth and an increase in managed floor area[47]. - Trade payables increased by approximately RMB 36.5 million or 18.7% to approximately RMB 231.2 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to approximately RMB 194.7 million as of December 31, 2023, due to business growth[49]. Future Outlook - Future strategies include continued market expansion and the development of new services to meet evolving customer needs[27]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence in key urban areas, particularly in the Chengdu-Chongqing area and East China[57].
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