Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3,476,752,000, a decrease of 5.8% compared to RMB 3,691,759,000 for the same period in 2023[2] - Net profit for the period was RMB 373,827,000, down 11.2% from RMB 421,029,000 in the prior year, with a net profit margin of 10.8%[2] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 368,564,000 for the period, down from RMB 453,114,000 in the previous year[4] - Basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 0.32 from RMB 0.37, while diluted earnings per share fell to RMB 0.30 from RMB 0.34[2] - The company's EBITDA decreased by approximately 3.0% from RMB 573,450 thousand to RMB 556,094 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024[71] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from traditional pressure equipment increased to RMB 1,249,383 thousand, up 16.8% from RMB 1,069,274 thousand in the previous year[14] - Revenue from reactors rose to RMB 664,387 thousand, a significant increase of 46% compared to RMB 455,349 thousand in 2023[14] - Revenue from heat exchangers was RMB 351,164 thousand, showing a slight increase of 7.6% from RMB 326,208 thousand in the previous year[14] - Revenue from modular pressure equipment decreased to RMB 2,143,433 thousand, down 16% from RMB 2,551,515 thousand in 2023[14] - Revenue from mainland China was RMB 1,524,316 thousand, a decrease of 32.7% from RMB 2,268,690 thousand in the previous year[17] - Revenue from North America increased to RMB 549,514 thousand, up 10.9% from RMB 495,623 thousand in 2023[17] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities increased to RMB 5,139,379,000 from RMB 4,661,063,000 as of December 31, 2023[6] - Non-current assets, including property, plant, and equipment, rose to RMB 2,681,476,000 from RMB 2,538,097,000[5] - Current liabilities decreased to RMB 3,556,253,000 from RMB 4,271,013,000, indicating improved liquidity[6] - Trade receivables as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 1,229,060,000, an increase from RMB 1,106,792,000 as of December 31, 2023[33] - Trade payables as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 1,061,756,000, down from RMB 1,254,536,000 as of December 31, 2023[35] Expenses and Costs - Total employee costs decreased slightly to RMB 602,932,000 in the first half of 2024 from RMB 626,217,000 in 2023, a reduction of 4%[20] - Research and development costs reached RMB 219,020,000 in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 168,090,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of 30%[22] - The company's pre-tax profit was impacted by an increase in tax provision to RMB 113,261,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 68,968,000 in 2023, an increase of 64%[24] - The actual tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 93,660,000, compared to RMB 75,401,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of 24%[24] - Inventory costs decreased to RMB 2,448,304,000 in the first half of 2024, down from RMB 2,682,667,000 in 2023, a decline of 9%[22] Shareholder Activities - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 200,000,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 50,000,000 for the same period in 2023[37] - A total of 4,676,227 stock options were exercised in the six months ended June 30, 2024, resulting in an increase in share capital of RMB 10,712,000[40] - The company repurchased and canceled a total of 1,592,000 shares at prices ranging from HKD 4.30 to HKD 6.18 during the six months ended June 30, 2024[41] Acquisitions and Investments - The group acquired a 49% stake in Morimatsu Dialog for a cost of RMB 55,176,000, with a subsequent investment of RM 31,110,000 (approximately RMB 46,251,000) in April 2024[43] - In June 2024, the group completed the acquisition of 100% equity in SenSong Biotechnology for RMB 12,755,000, following a capital injection of RMB 7,475,000 from non-controlling shareholders[43] - The group also acquired 100% equity in SenZhong Biotechnology for RMB 16,800,000, with RMB 6,800,000 paid by June 30, 2024[43] - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Shandong Keda Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. on March 15, 2024[80] Market Trends and Future Outlook - The group aims to provide leading core equipment and high-value process solutions, focusing on "health," "green," and "smart" development themes[44] - Long-term trends indicate that global policies favoring new energy vehicles will continue, providing a supportive environment for the group's business growth[51] - The demand for semiconductor-grade wet electronic chemicals in China is projected to reach 1.385 million tons by 2025, driven by the expansion of 12-inch wafer production lines[52] - The company's manufacturing base in Malaysia is undergoing expansion with a total investment of approximately USD 60 million, expected to be completed by Q1 2025[55] Other Financial Metrics - Government grants increased significantly to RMB 12,761,000 in the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 3,368,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 278%[19] - Interest income rose to RMB 25,697,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, up from RMB 21,626,000 in 2023, marking an increase of 18%[19] - Other income rose significantly from RMB 14,121 thousand to RMB 60,689 thousand, primarily due to increased foreign exchange gains and higher interest income from deposits[64]
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