Land Acquisition and Development - The Group successfully acquired two land parcels in Jiutai District, Changchun City, Jilin Province, with a total site area of 58,669 sq.m. and a permitted total gross floor area of 117,338 sq.m. for residential and commercial units[12] - As of September 30, 2020, the Group commenced construction on one of the land parcels and obtained the related pre-sale permit[12] - The management is focusing on replenishing the Group's land bank while adjusting the existing business portfolio and deepening research in domestic cultural tourism and healthcare[12] - The Group is in discussions with business partners to acquire additional land in the Greater Bay Area and cities in Jilin Province, although no agreements have been finalized as of the report date[12] Economic Environment - The global economy has been heavily affected by the pandemic, with many national governments implementing measures to support local economies[12] - The PRC economy showed a slight rebound in many sectors during the third quarter of 2020[12] - The ongoing tensions between the PRC and the United States have added uncertainties to the economic outlook[12] - The Group aims to continuously explore new business opportunities amidst the changing economic landscape[12] Financial Performance - For the six months ended 30 September 2020, the Group's overall revenue from continuing operations was approximately RMB 99.1 million, representing an increase of 84.9% compared to RMB 53.6 million for the same period in 2019[14] - The Group reported a gross loss of RMB 13.7 million for the six months ended 30 September 2020, compared to a gross profit of RMB 7.9 million for the same period in 2019[14] - The net loss from continuing operations for the period was RMB 607.2 million, an increase from RMB 332.7 million in the prior year[14] - The total comprehensive income for the six months ended 30 September 2020 was impacted by the discontinued operations related to the financing guarantee business[23] Sales and Revenue - Contracted sales during the six months ended 30 September 2020 included two projects under development, with ongoing sales of remaining completed high-end villas and other residential units[16] - The Group recognized sales of properties amounting to RMB 53.7 million with an aggregate gross floor area of 8,301 sq.m. for the six months ended 30 September 2020, compared to RMB 18.4 million and 2,720 sq.m. for the same period in 2019[18] - The Group delivered and recognized sales of car park units amounting to approximately RMB 11.8 million from the sale of 101 car park units, up from RMB 3.8 million from 30 units in the prior year[18] - Revenue from the sale of properties rose by 237.3% or RMB 52.8 million compared to the same period last year, primarily due to the sales and delivery of remaining units from previous property projects[24] Rental and Property Management Income - Rental income decreased from RMB 13.1 million for the six months ended 30 September 2019 to RMB 6.5 million for the six months ended 30 September 2020, a decline of 50.2%[27] - Property management service income decreased from RMB 18.2 million to RMB 17.5 million due to a reduction in the number of managed units[27] - The average occupancy rate for shopping mall units in Baishan City decreased during the period, contributing to the decline in rental income[27] Expenses and Losses - Selling and distribution expenses increased by RMB 0.4 million from RMB 2.5 million to RMB 2.9 million, mainly due to promotion and advertising expenses for a new property project launched in Jiutai District[31] - Administrative expenses decreased by RMB 0.7 million from RMB 16.2 million to RMB 15.5 million, attributed to reduced travel expenses due to COVID-19 restrictions and ongoing cost control measures[32] - Other expenses included write-downs of RMB 442.3 million related to the property under development for Guangze Pine Township International Resort, compared to RMB 300 million for the same period in 2019[32] Financial Position and Liabilities - The Group's current income tax amounted to RMB 4.7 million for the six months ended 30 September 2020, an increase from RMB 0.9 million in the prior year, due to higher taxable income from property deliveries and sales[37] - The Group's cash and bank deposits decreased by approximately 53.8% from RMB 30.5 million as of March 31, 2020, to approximately RMB 14.1 million as of September 30, 2020[55] - The Group's total liabilities decreased from RMB 647.5 million to RMB 588.2 million, reflecting a reduction in trade payables and accrued costs[49] - The gearing ratio increased to 108% as of 30 September 2020, compared to 75% as of 31 March 2020, primarily due to a decrease in equity resulting from losses for the six months ended 30 September 2020[60] Cash Flow and Financing - For the six months ended 30 September 2020, the Group recorded a net operating cash outflow of RMB 206.1 million, compared to an inflow of RMB 4.9 million for the same period in 2019[62] - The Group recorded a net cash inflow of RMB 122.0 million from investing activities for the six months ended 30 September 2020, compared to an inflow of RMB 45.0 million for the same period in 2019[62] - The financing activities generated a net cash inflow of RMB 68,075,000 for the six months ended 30 September 2020, compared to a net cash outflow of RMB (36,811,000) in the same period of 2019[96] Impairment and Write-downs - The write-down of properties under development to net realizable value was RMB 442,336,000, significantly higher than RMB 300,000,000 in the previous year[161] - The Group recognized an impairment loss of RMB 442,300,000 for the development properties as of September 30, 2020, compared to RMB 300,000,000 in 2019[198] - The cumulative impairment loss related to development properties and completed properties held for sale is expected to continue to fluctuate due to market conditions[198] Shareholder Information - Basic loss per share attributable to owners of the parent was 11.13 cents, compared to 8.33 cents in the previous year[82] - No interim dividend was declared for the six months ended 30 September 2020, consistent with the previous year where no dividend was declared[175] - The weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue during the period for basic loss per share calculation was 5,457,008 for the six months ended 30 September 2020, up from 5,273,401 in 2019, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.5%[173]
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