Financial Performance - In the first half of 2021, the total revenue reached RMB13,071.0 million, with a gross profit of RMB2,850.1 million, indicating significant growth compared to the previous period[14]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Group recorded a core profit of RMB 2,084.0 million, representing a period-on-period growth of 15.0%[16]. - Total revenue for the same period was approximately RMB 13,071.0 million, reflecting a period-on-period increase of approximately 68.5%[18]. - Net profit increased by 2.6% period-on-period to approximately RMB 1,378.4 million[66]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company decreased by approximately 10.0% to approximately RMB 630.2 million[66]. - The cost of sales for the Group was approximately RMB 10,220.9 million, representing a period-on-period increase of approximately 79.7%[72]. - The overall gross profit margin decreased from approximately 26.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2020, to 21.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2021, a decrease of approximately 4.9 percentage points[78]. - Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was approximately RMB 54.6 million, down from approximately RMB 63.9 million for the same period in 2020[79]. Sales and Revenue Growth - Contracted sales reached approximately RMB 43,030.0 million, marking a period-on-period increase of 67.4%, with a total contracted GFA sold of approximately 2,041,000 sq.m., an increase of 68.0%[20]. - Revenue from property sales was approximately RMB 12,673.9 million, a period-on-period increase of approximately 67.1%, accounting for approximately 97.0% of total revenue[67]. - Revenue from property construction and project management services surged by approximately 1,293.7% to RMB 165.8 million, accounting for 1.3% of total revenue[32]. - Rental income rose by approximately 44.8% to RMB 72.3 million, contributing 0.6% to total revenue[32]. Land Acquisition and Development - The Group acquired 27 land parcels in the first half of 2021, increasing total GFA by approximately 4.93 million sq.m., with 75% located in first- and second-tier cities[16]. - The Group acquired 27 parcels of land during the six months ended June 30, 2021, providing a total saleable GFA of 4,927,371 sq.m. at an average land cost of approximately RMB 5,498.1 per sq.m.[57][58]. - As of June 30, 2021, the total land reserves amounted to 10,870,646 sq.m., with 8,108,575 sq.m. under development[156]. - The total land reserves held by the company reached 19,926,629 sq.m.[161]. Operational Efficiency and Management - The company has focused on optimizing and diversifying its business development strategy, enhancing corporate strength and profitability[14]. - The Group aims to improve operational efficiency of investment properties to ensure stable rental income growth and strengthen earnings sustainability[49]. - The financial management system for the real estate industry has been made more prudent, promoting better allocation of financial resources[14]. - The Group actively manages its liquidity position with sufficient standby banking facilities to cope with daily operations and future capital demands[101]. Market Conditions and Government Policies - The GDP in China increased by 18.3% in Q1 2021 and 7.9% in Q2 2021, reflecting a strong economic rebound post-pandemic[14]. - The central government emphasized policies to stabilize land prices, housing prices, and market expectations, aiming for a sustainable real estate market[14]. - The real estate industry remains stable overall, influenced by government policies and robust demand[14]. - The real estate policies will maintain a framework of "housing for living, not speculation," promoting healthy market development in the second half of 2021[152]. Employee and Operational Growth - The total expenditure on employee salaries and welfare for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was approximately RMB 302.7 million, compared to RMB 186.2 million for the same period in 2020, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 62.5%[142]. - The Group had a total of 2,199 employees as of June 30, 2021, up from 2,147 employees as of December 31, 2020[142]. Future Outlook and Strategic Focus - The Group aims to achieve quality growth while controlling financial and liquidity risks, adhering to a long-term operational philosophy[149]. - Future investments will focus on property development projects and acquiring suitable land parcels, funded by internal resources and external borrowings[139]. - The Group plans to expand into other core and potential cities in China while maintaining high-quality construction operations[150]. - The company is exploring strategic acquisitions to bolster its market position and enhance its project offerings[169].
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