Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 69,090,000, compared to RMB 125,400,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a decrease of 44.9%[2] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 6,325,000, down from RMB 15,617,000 in 2023, indicating a decline of 59.6%[2] - The operating loss for the six months was RMB 3,852,000, compared to an operating profit of RMB 2,384,000 in the previous year[2] - The net loss for the period was RMB 4,181,000, compared to a profit of RMB 1,699,000 in the corresponding period of 2023[2] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of RMB (0.010) for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to earnings per share of RMB 0.004 in the same period of 2023[2] - The group reported a net other income of RMB 872,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 3,317,000 in the previous year, indicating a decline[23] - The group recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 4.2 million for the period, compared to a net profit of approximately RMB 1.7 million in the corresponding period[49] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 257,564,000, down from RMB 289,379,000 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of 11%[3] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 27,096,000 from RMB 44,061,000, a decline of 38.5%[3] - Total equity attributable to the owners of the company was RMB 202,861,000, down from RMB 207,060,000 at the end of 2023[3] - Trade and other payables decreased to RMB 45,214,000 from RMB 68,645,000, a reduction of 34.2%[5] - Trade receivables from third parties decreased to RMB 75,026,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 93,745,000 as of December 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 20%[34] - Total trade payables decreased to RMB 43,383,000 as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 61,389,000 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 29%[38] Cash Flow - Operating cash inflow for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3,694,000, a decrease of 64.7% compared to RMB 10,447,000 in the same period of 2023[7] - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of RMB 3,678,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from RMB 9,902,000 in the same period of 2023[7] - Net cash used in investing activities was RMB 15,530,000, significantly higher than RMB 1,674,000 in the previous year, indicating increased investment expenditures[7] - Bank borrowings received amounted to RMB 27,000,000, while repayments totaled RMB 32,000,000, reflecting a net cash outflow from financing activities of RMB 5,223,000[7] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from PHC piles was RMB 41,414,000, down 16.5% from RMB 49,849,000 in the previous year[18] - Revenue from ready-mixed concrete was RMB 26,115,000, a decline of 63.7% from RMB 71,892,000 in the same period last year[18] - The group's revenue decreased by approximately RMB 56.3 million or 44.9% to about RMB 69.1 million due to a prolonged slowdown in the construction and real estate market, leading to reduced demand for the group's products[45] Cost and Expenses - The cost of raw materials and consumables for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 45,505,000, a decrease of 53.1% from RMB 96,894,000 in the same period of 2023[22] - The group incurred financing costs of RMB 96,000, down from RMB 912,000 in the previous year, reflecting a significant reduction in interest expenses[21] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately RMB 1.7 million or 11.5% to about RMB 13.1 million due to lower business activity levels[48] - The group reduced selling and marketing expenses by approximately RMB 300,000 or 17.6% to about RMB 1.4 million[47] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2024, which may impact future financial reporting[11] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, oversees the financial reporting process and risk management[65] - The interim financial information has not been audited but has been reviewed by the audit committee[66] - The company is committed to maintaining high corporate governance standards and has adopted the corporate governance code[62] Future Outlook - Management expects a revival of projects in the third and fourth quarters of 2024, which is anticipated to create new opportunities for growth[44] - The group is focused on diversifying revenue sources and optimizing cost structures to improve performance in the second half of the year[51] - The group aims to enhance manufacturing processes and digital transformation to maintain production capacity and flexibility while ensuring high product quality and customer satisfaction[51] Investments - The company has made significant investments in equity securities, with a total fair value measurement of RMB 22,329,000 as of June 30, 2024[15] - The company holds 5% equity in Zhejiang Erge Technology Co., Ltd., a company engaged in renewable energy systems, as of June 30, 2024[33] - On January 18, 2024, the group acquired 5% of Zhejiang Erge Technology Co., Ltd. for RMB 15,107,500, completing the purchase on January 29, 2024[57] Miscellaneous - The company did not declare or pay any dividends for the six months ending June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[27] - The group has no significant foreign exchange risk as it primarily operates in Renminbi and Hong Kong dollars, with no hedging policies in place[56] - There were no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals of subsidiaries during the reporting period[57] - There were no significant events after June 30, 2024, that would materially affect the company's business and financial performance[43] - The company has no significant contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024[42]
泰林科建(06193) - 2024 - 中期业绩