Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of approximately RMB 542.0 million, a decrease of about 27.3% year-on-year[1]. - Gross profit for the period was approximately RMB 132.3 million, down about 37.2% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 24.4%, a decline of 3.8 percentage points compared to the same period in 2023[1]. - Profit for the period was approximately RMB 30.5 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of about 64.4%[1]. - Revenue from the embedded software and secure payment products segment was approximately RMB 290.3 million, down about 39.2% year-on-year due to prolonged procurement cycles from customers outside mainland China[1]. - The platform and services segment recorded revenue of approximately RMB 251.7 million, a decrease of about 6.3% year-on-year, attributed to intensified market competition and a decline in digital device sales[1]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the profit attributable to the company's owners was RMB 31,144,000, a decrease of 58.8% compared to RMB 75,393,000 for the same period in 2023[19]. - The basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were based on a weighted average of 809,789,000 shares, compared to 811,431,000 shares for the same period in 2023[19]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the period were approximately RMB 53.4 million, an increase of about 4.3% year-on-year, accounting for approximately 9.9% of total revenue[1]. - R&D expenses for the period amounted to approximately RMB 53.4 million, an increase of about 4.3% year-on-year, accounting for approximately 9.9% of total revenue[30]. Market and Product Development - The company launched the UMV digital platform, which integrates AI and big data technologies to provide comprehensive financial solutions for financial institutions[31]. - The UMV-Card Cloud platform has onboarded over 18 clients from the finance and transportation sectors since its launch, while the UMV-Youmi platform has partnered with over 20 banks, showing positive growth in C-end user numbers[32]. - The global credit card market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5%-9% from 2023 to 2033, indicating growth potential for the company's credit card business[33]. - The company is focusing on promoting innovative products and services through the UMV platform, which has received positive feedback from C-end users[34]. - The transition from a traditional B2B business model to a B2C2B model is underway, leveraging the UMV digital platform to enhance customer engagement and marketing precision[35]. - The company aims to expand its global market presence by connecting various participants in the fintech industry and addressing differentiated needs across regions[36]. Financial Position and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2024, the company's total current assets were approximately RMB 1.712 billion, with a current ratio of about 4.1 and a quick ratio of about 3.4, indicating high liquidity[30]. - The company's current ratio improved to approximately 4.1 as of June 30, 2024, compared to 3.5 as of December 31, 2023, indicating strong liquidity[40]. - As of June 30, 2024, the company reported cash and cash equivalents totaling approximately RMB 1,163.0 million, a decrease from RMB 1,353.0 million as of December 31, 2023[40]. - The company's accounts receivable amounted to RMB 386,499,000 as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 336,018,000 as of December 31, 2023[21]. - The total inventory as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 269,451,000, a decrease from RMB 301,577,000 as of December 31, 2023[23]. - Inventory costs decreased significantly to RMB 310,463,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from RMB 451,990,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a reduction of 31.2%[14]. Employee and Operational Metrics - Total employee costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 98,080,000, slightly up from RMB 97,073,000 in the same period of 2023[14]. - The company employed 1,342 staff as of June 30, 2024, a reduction of 165 employees from 1,507 as of December 31, 2023[51]. - Total employee benefits expenditure, including director remuneration, was approximately RMB 111.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 109.8 million for the same period in 2023[51]. Compliance and Governance - The company did not adopt any new accounting standards that would have a significant impact on its financial performance for the current or foreseeable future reporting periods[9]. - The company anticipates that the newly issued accounting standards will not have a significant impact on its financial statements in the current or future reporting periods[10]. - The company has adhered to all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as of June 30, 2024[53]. - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024[55]. - The company's independent auditor has reviewed the interim financial information in accordance with the relevant standards[56]. - The interim results announcement and the 2024 interim report will be published on the company's and the stock exchange's websites[57]. Dividends and Capital Expenditure - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[18]. - The total capital expenditure for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 11.7 million, down from RMB 15.2 million for the same period in 2023[42]. - The company has no significant investments or acquisitions in the six months ended June 30, 2024[45][46]. - The company has no major contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024[44]. - The company has utilized approximately RMB 860.9 million of the net proceeds from its IPO for various purposes, including capacity expansion and market development[39]. Tax and Financial Income - The company reported a net financial income of RMB 866,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 1,062,000 in 2023, indicating a decline of about 18.4%[12]. - The company's tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 1,026,000, a significant decrease from RMB 10,600,000 in the same period of 2023[16]. - The company reported a net foreign exchange gain of RMB 881,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a gain of RMB 3,975,000 in the same period of 2023[14].
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