Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2021 reached RMB 8,609,140, representing a 9.9% increase compared to RMB 7,837,054 in the first half of 2020[10]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2021 was RMB 920,952, a significant increase of 187.4% from RMB 320,465 in the same period last year[10]. - The gross profit margin improved to 28.1%, up by 4.9 percentage points from 23.2% in the first half of 2020[10]. - In the first half of 2021, the group achieved revenue of RMB 8.6 billion, a year-on-year increase of 9.9%, with a gross margin of 28.1%, up 4.9 percentage points, and a net profit of RMB 921 million, up 187.4% year-on-year[12]. - Gross profit for the first half of 2021 was RMB 2.4 billion, up 32.8% from RMB 1.8 billion in the same period of 2020, with gross margin improving from 23.2% to 28.1%[38]. - The pre-tax profit for the first half of 2021 was RMB 981,738,000, a substantial increase from RMB 437,131,000 in the first half of 2020[152]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 881,137 thousand, compared to RMB 266,732 thousand in 2020, representing an increase of approximately 230%[135]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was RMB 0.76, significantly higher than RMB 0.27 in the same period of 2020[135]. Segment Performance - The acoustic business generated revenue of RMB 4.1 billion in the first half of 2021, a year-on-year growth of 24.3%, with a gross margin of 33.0%, an increase of 6.7 percentage points[14]. - The optical business reported revenue of RMB 1.5 billion in the first half of 2021, a year-on-year increase of 137.1%, with a gross margin of 24.7%, up 12.4 percentage points[17]. - The combined segment revenue for electromagnetic transmission and precision structural components was RMB 2.4 billion in the first half of 2021, a year-on-year decrease of 28.4%, with a gross margin of 23.8%, up 0.6 percentage points year-on-year[18]. - The revenue for the MEMS device business was RMB 521 million in the first half of 2021, representing a year-on-year growth of 13.9%, with a gross margin of 16.3%, up 0.1 percentage points year-on-year[22]. - The revenue breakdown by segment shows that acoustic products generated RMB 4,137,689,000, electromagnetic drive and precision components RMB 2,446,915,000, optical products RMB 1,481,826,000, MEMS devices RMB 521,332,000, and other products RMB 21,378,000[152]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditure - The operating cash flow showed a significant change with a working capital variation of RMB (1,091,671), an increase of 813.8% compared to RMB (119,470) in the first half of 2020[10]. - The group’s operating cash inflow was RMB 1.2 billion, with major capital expenditures amounting to RMB 2.1 billion during the reporting period[12]. - The net cash used in investing activities for the first half of 2021 was RMB 2.18 billion, compared to RMB 1.14 billion in the same period of 2020, primarily due to capital expenditures[48]. - The company acquired property, plant, and equipment amounting to RMB 2,273,063,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2021, an increase of 27.5% compared to RMB 1,782,060,000 for the same period in 2020[163]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses accounted for 10.4% of revenue, a decrease of 2.1 percentage points compared to 12.5% in the first half of 2020[10]. - The company continues to focus on innovation and enhancing its R&D and precision manufacturing capabilities to meet future market demands[8]. - Research and development costs for the first half of 2021 were RMB 893,829,000, a decrease from RMB 982,939,000 in the same period of 2020, indicating a potential shift in investment strategy[152]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.20 per share for 2021, up from HKD 0.10 in 2020, reflecting a commitment to maintaining strong cash flow and business development[23]. - The company’s interim dividend for 2021 was set at HKD 0.20 per share, compared to HKD 0.10 per share in 2020, reflecting a 100% increase[195]. Market and Economic Conditions - The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery, driven by the increasing penetration of 5G technology and consumer demand for upgraded devices, which is expected to boost smartphone shipment volumes[24]. - The ongoing trade tensions may lead to a slowdown in the global consumer electronics market, resulting in a decrease in orders from major customers, which could significantly impact the company's business and financial performance[63]. - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused severe disruptions in the smartphone supply chain, with potential impacts on the company's operational capacity if a significant number of employees become infected[64]. Governance and Risk Management - The board of directors is responsible for overseeing the company's overall strategic direction and policies, ensuring effective risk management and internal controls[68]. - The company emphasizes the importance of a structured risk management and internal control system to manage operational, financial, and compliance risks[82]. - The audit and risk committee monitors the integrity of the company's financial statements and assists the board in evaluating management's risk management and internal control systems[82]. Employee and Corporate Social Responsibility - The company employed 41,165 full-time employees as of June 30, 2021, representing a 22% increase from 33,735 employees on December 31, 2020[91]. - The company has implemented extensive resources to ensure a safe working environment and has gradually reopened most offices and production facilities after initial closures due to the pandemic[64]. - The company provided substantial relief supplies to the local Red Cross in response to the emergency flooding in Henan Province[127]. Financial Position and Assets - As of June 30, 2021, the company's total equity attributable to owners reached RMB 21,834,870 thousand, compared to RMB 21,158,741 thousand at the end of 2020, an increase of 3.2%[137]. - The total assets as of June 30, 2021, amounted to RMB 41,648,932,000, with total liabilities of RMB 19,117,506,000, resulting in a net asset value of RMB 22,531,426,000[195]. - Non-current assets increased to RMB 23,579,832 thousand as of June 30, 2021, up from RMB 22,061,580 thousand at the end of 2020, representing a growth of 6.9%[136]. Debt and Financing - The company successfully issued two USD-denominated bonds totaling USD 650 million, with maturities in 2026 and 2031, to improve the debt structure and extend the overall debt duration[12]. - As of June 30, 2021, the company's debt-to-asset ratio was 23.7%, up from 21.6% on December 31, 2020[53]. - The company’s total liabilities increased from RMB 14,851,002,000 in 2020 to RMB 19,117,506,000 in 2021, reflecting a growth of approximately 28.5%[195].
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