Financial Performance - For the first half of 2021, Gome Finance Technology recorded a pre-tax profit of RMB 12.8 million, slightly up from RMB 12.7 million in the same period of 2020[9]. - The net profit for the first half of 2021 was RMB 8.9 million, down from RMB 9.8 million in the same period of 2020, with no interim dividend proposed[9]. - The company's revenue decreased by 21% to RMB 37 million, down from RMB 46.9 million in the previous period, primarily due to a decline in income from other financial services including leasing[22]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was RMB 37,010,000, a decrease of 21.3% compared to RMB 46,936,000 for the same period in 2020[70]. - The company reported a profit before tax of RMB 12,837,000, slightly up from RMB 12,650,000, indicating a growth of 1.5%[70]. - Net profit for the period was RMB 8,916,000, down from RMB 9,789,000, a decrease of 8.9%[70]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 4,416,000, significantly lower than RMB 29,270,000 for the same period last year, a decline of 84.9%[74]. Revenue Sources - The commercial factoring business contributed over 90% of the group's operating revenue during the reporting period[10]. - The company recorded a profit of RMB 25.8 million from its commercial factoring business, compared to RMB 22.1 million in the previous year[18]. - Revenue from external customers for the commercial factoring business reached RMB 34,134,000, while other financial services generated RMB 2,876,000, totaling RMB 37,010,000[108]. - Revenue from financing leasing receivables was RMB 905 thousand, down from RMB 5,100 thousand in the previous year, indicating a decline of approximately 82.3%[118]. - Revenue from commercial factoring loans was RMB 34,134 thousand, compared to RMB 36,062 thousand in the same period last year, reflecting a decrease of about 5.3%[118]. Credit and Risk Management - The expected credit loss provision for trade receivables and loans significantly decreased to RMB 1 million from RMB 9.4 million in 2020, contributing to the maintenance of profitability[10]. - The expected credit loss provision for accounts receivable and loans decreased significantly to RMB 1 million, down RMB 8.4 million from the corresponding period[22]. - The expected credit loss provision for receivables was reduced to RMB 1,191,000, down from RMB 10,035,000 in the previous period, showing improved risk management[27]. - The non-performing loan ratio for the commercial factoring business has decreased due to strengthened internal controls over new loan issuance[32]. - The provision coverage ratio was maintained above 100%, indicating that provisions fully cover the total balance of non-performing loans[41]. Operational Efficiency - The company has maintained a cautious approach to accepting new clients and granting credit limits, focusing on high-quality clients with lower interest rates[18]. - The company plans to simplify operations and merge other financial services to improve cost efficiency due to challenging market conditions[19]. - The company has terminated agreements related to pawn financing and sold several inactive subsidiaries to streamline its structure and reduce costs[21]. - The company has integrated the financing leasing business into other financial services since January 2021, impacting revenue streams[37]. - The company continues to monitor and evaluate its operational segments to optimize resource allocation and performance assessment[103]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The group recorded cash outflow from operating activities totaling RMB 130,600,000 for the period, a decrease from RMB 160,000,000 in the previous year[51]. - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of June 30, 2021, were RMB 195,977,000, an increase from RMB 138,771,000 at the end of June 30, 2020, representing a growth of 41.2%[88]. - The company incurred a net cash outflow from financing activities of RMB (21,675,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to RMB (19,397,000) for the same period in 2020, indicating an increase in financing outflows of approximately 11.7%[88]. - The total amount of receivable loans increased by RMB 141,200,000 during the period, contributing to the overall cash outflow reduction[51]. - As of June 30, 2021, the current ratio was 2.39, slightly up from 2.37 at the end of 2020[51]. Equity and Liabilities - The total equity of the group was RMB 1,705,600,000 as of June 30, 2021, slightly up from RMB 1,701,200,000 as of December 31, 2020[50]. - The debt-to-equity ratio was 49.7% as of June 30, 2021, down from 50.5% at the end of 2020[51]. - The total liabilities were RMB 853,551,000, with commercial factoring liabilities at RMB 500,331,000 and other financial services at RMB 3,293,000[108]. - The company's financial liabilities totaled RMB 846,668 thousand, a decrease from RMB 858,590 thousand as of December 31, 2020[164]. - The company has a loan agreement with a related party for RMB 720,000,000, which is pending approval from the People's Bank of China as of June 30, 2021[160]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, except for certain deviations noted in the report[185]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2021[193]. - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance practices[185]. - The company expressed gratitude to shareholders for their strong support and acknowledged the efforts and contributions of management and employees[195]. - The mid-term report for 2021 was presented by the executive director, Zhou Yafei, on August 27, 2021[196].
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