Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the company recorded revenue of RMB 1,524.5 million, an increase of 68.2% compared to the same period in 2022[4]. - The net profit for the same period was RMB 585.5 million, representing a growth of 79.0% year-on-year[4]. - Profit attributable to owners of the company was RMB 464.7 million, up 78.0% from the first half of 2022[4]. - The total revenue for the first half of 2023 reached RMB 1,524.5 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 68.2%[18]. - The profit attributable to shareholders and comprehensive income was RMB 464.7 million, up about 78.0% compared to the same period last year[18]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were both RMB 20.5, compared to RMB 11.5 for the same period last year, reflecting an increase of 78.3%[69]. - Operating profit for the same period was RMB 845,158 thousand, up 106.5% from RMB 409,218 thousand in the previous year[69]. - The operating profit for the cemetery services segment was RMB 801,603, a significant increase from RMB 391,996 in the same period last year, reflecting a growth of 104.5%[88]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company plans to distribute an interim dividend of HKD 0.0906 per share, in line with its dividend policy[4]. - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.0906 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to be paid on October 27, 2023[52]. - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.0906 per share, up from HKD 0.0564 per share in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 60.0%[93]. - Major shareholder FSG Holding owns approximately 320.36 million shares, representing 13.81% of the company's issued share capital[57]. - Perfect Score holds approximately 483 million shares, accounting for 20.82% of the company's issued share capital[57]. Market Expansion and Services - The company is actively expanding its digital life services and has developed the "Funeral Internet +" service, establishing the Fushou Cloud platform[4]. - In June 2023, the company signed a funeral service project in Hunnan District, Shenyang, further enhancing its presence in the Northeast region of China[4]. - The company aims to continue developing quality products and expanding online and offline sales channels to meet the growing demand for customized funeral services[6]. - The company is focusing on innovative and environmentally friendly cremation equipment, with a projected cost reduction of over 15% for the new exhaust purification system[14]. - The company is committed to integrating more funeral service providers to expand its service coverage network[14]. - The company aims to expand its market share by integrating resources in the highly fragmented Chinese funeral industry[51]. - The company plans to enhance its cremation business and increase the proportion of funeral services within its operations[51]. Digital Transformation and Innovation - The company launched the "Digital Cemetery • Huixin Valley" project, marking its entry into the digital life service sector[6]. - The company introduced the "3JI" innovative product, integrating "marking, commemorating, and recording" into one[6]. - The "3JI" innovative product includes immersive digital ceremonies and online memorial services, aiming to enhance the memorial experience for families[12]. - User retention, activity, and payment rates for cloud memorial services have been steadily increasing, indicating growing acceptance of digital memorialization[13]. - The company has established a VR environment system to support online services and has showcased AI-enabled digital human cases at industry expos[13]. - During the Qingming Festival in 2023, 5.5117 million people chose online memorial services, indicating a significant shift towards digital funeral services[11]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - Operating expenses accounted for 44.6% of total revenue, down from 54.9% in the same period last year, with an increase of RMB 182.2 million or 36.6%[31]. - Employee costs increased by RMB 64.5 million or 30.6%, primarily due to the restoration of normal salary levels and costs from newly acquired companies[31]. - The company has successfully implemented the EPC model, enhancing construction efficiency and enabling service output to external projects, which is crucial for future growth[13]. - The company is enhancing its operational structure and employee incentive systems to align team goals with strategic development objectives[15]. Demographic and Market Trends - In 2022, China's urban population reached 920.71 million, an increase of 6.46 million from the previous year, with an urbanization rate of 65.2%[8]. - By the end of 2022, the population aged 60 and above was 280.04 million, accounting for 19.8% of the total population, an increase of 1.27 million from the previous year[8]. - The cremation rate in China reached 58.8% in 2021, up by 3.1 percentage points from 2020, indicating a growing demand for funeral services[8]. - The ongoing urbanization and rising disposable income in China are driving demand for higher quality and diversified funeral services[11]. Acquisitions and Investments - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Yan'an Hongfu Cemetery for approximately RMB 41 million in June 2023[46]. - The company acquired 100% equity of Yan'an Hongfu, a cemetery and funeral service integration project, with 428 acres of land secured for development[15]. - The company has contracted capital expenditures of approximately RMB 144 million related to acquisitions, land use rights, and other investments[49]. - The company invested RMB 29,000,000 in Changchun Huaxia Cemetery Co., holding a 10% equity stake, with a fair value of approximately RMB 38,110,000 as of June 30, 2023[116]. Financial Position and Cash Flow - As of June 30, 2023, the company's cash and bank balances were RMB 2,226.6 million, up from RMB 1,942.2 million as of December 31, 2022[43]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of June 30, 2023, was 0.4%, a slight decrease from 0.5% as of December 31, 2022, indicating low leverage[44]. - Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 784.1 million, an increase of RMB 541.5 million or 223.1% compared to the same period last year[41]. - Cash used in investing activities amounted to RMB 226.7 million, primarily due to payments for cemetery land acquisition of RMB 116.8 million and other investments totaling RMB 38.5 million[42]. - Cash used in financing activities was RMB 273.1 million, mainly for dividend payments of RMB 158.7 million and repayment of loans totaling RMB 80.0 million[42]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code and maintained high standards of corporate governance during the six months ended June 30, 2023[64]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2023, in conjunction with the management and the independent auditor[65]. - The company has confirmed that all directors complied with the securities trading code during the six months ended June 30, 2023[61].
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