Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company's revenue reached RMB 720.1 million, a year-on-year decrease of 5.5% compared to RMB 762.3 million in the same period of 2023[2]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 577.7 million, down 5.1% from RMB 608.8 million year-on-year[2]. - The adjusted net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 17.0 million, a significant reduction of 82.5% compared to RMB 97.1 million in the same period of 2023[3]. - The company reported a net operating loss of RMB 210.4 million for the first half of 2024, significantly improved from a loss of RMB 403.2 million in the same period of 2023[25]. - The company reported a net loss attributable to the company's owners for the period was RMB 115,369 thousand, compared to RMB 324,733 thousand in the previous year, representing a reduction of 64.5%[51]. - Operating loss narrowed to RMB 210,434 thousand from RMB 403,167 thousand, indicating a significant improvement in operational efficiency[50]. Revenue Breakdown - The company's cloud services revenue was RMB 612.2 million, representing a 3.6% decline from RMB 635.1 million year-on-year, accounting for 85.0% of total revenue[6]. - The customer relationship management product line generated revenue of RMB 441.3 million, a decrease of 6.0% from RMB 469.5 million in the same period of 2023[9]. - The project construction product line recorded revenue of RMB 62.5 million, an increase of 4.9% compared to RMB 59.6 million in the same period of 2023[11]. - The asset management and operations product line recorded revenue of RMB 46.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 30.5% compared to RMB 35.5 million in the same period of 2023[12]. - Revenue from localized deployment software and services was RMB 107.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down 15.1% from RMB 127.2 million in the same period of 2023[14]. - The Tianji PaaS platform generated revenue of RMB 62.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decline of 12.0% from RMB 70.6 million in the same period of 2023[13]. Cost Management - Sales and marketing expenses amounted to RMB 407.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of 9.8% compared to RMB 452.0 million in the same period of 2023[17]. - General and administrative expenses were RMB 140.9 million, down 46.6% from RMB 263.8 million in the same period of 2023[17]. - Research and development expenses totaled RMB 254.1 million, a decrease of 22.2% from RMB 326.7 million in the same period of 2023[17]. - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs through resource optimization and internal budget management[16]. Customer Retention and Market Strategy - The company achieved a customer account retention rate of 88% for the customer relationship management product line, up from 85% in the same period of 2023[9]. - The customer account retention rate for the asset management and operations segment was 94% as of June 30, 2024, up from 93% in the same period of 2023[12]. - The company aims to deepen its focus on high-quality state-owned enterprise clients to ensure continuous revenue growth[21]. - The company plans to integrate AI technology into its products to explore more business growth opportunities, including the launch of "AI+SaaS" applications[22]. - The company continues to focus on expanding its cloud services and localized deployment software offerings in the Chinese real estate sector[56]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - The company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of approximately RMB 164.5 million, a decrease of 39.1% year-on-year[3]. - Cash and cash equivalents and time deposits totaled approximately RMB 3,841.5 million as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 4,392.0 million as of December 31, 2023[40]. - Current ratio as of June 30, 2024, was approximately 5.43, a decrease from 5.96 as of December 31, 2023[41]. - The company maintained a net cash position as of June 30, 2024, with no significant capital commitments[42]. - The company has implemented a detailed cash management policy to enhance financial security and reduce funding costs[47]. Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to enhance its ERP solutions, allocating 6% of the net proceeds, which is approximately RMB 414.62 million[83]. - The company aims to seek strategic investments and acquisitions, allocating 20% of the net proceeds, which is approximately RMB 1,382.06 million[83]. - The company has completed the international adaptation of its key products and plans to launch several AI-enabled overseas products and solutions in the second half of 2024[23]. - Future outlook includes potential new product launches and enhancements in technology to improve service delivery[56]. Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The board has proposed a special dividend of RMB 0.1 per share, amounting to RMB 179,532,000, to be paid on July 5, 2024[75]. - The board has decided not to declare any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024[86]. - The audit committee has reviewed the company's accounting principles and internal controls, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[91]. - The company operates under international financial reporting standards[97]. - The board consists of executive and non-executive directors, including independent directors[98].
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