哈尔滨银行(06138) - 2021 - 中期财报

Company Profile Company Overview Harbin Bank, established in 1997 and headquartered in Harbin, is a commercial bank listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 6138), with 390 operating institutions across seven administrative regions as of June 30, 2021, including 17 branches and 32 village banks, and has initiated Harbin Bank Financial Leasing and Harbin Bank Consumer Finance, maintaining solid asset scale and industry standing Key Scale Indicators as of June 30, 2021 | Indicator | Amount (RMB) | | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 632.3138 billion | | Total Customer Loans and Advances | 294.3987 billion | | Total Customer Deposits | 489.4106 billion | - The Group operates 390 institutions, with branches across seven administrative regions nationwide, including 17 branches and 32 village banks[6] - Ranked 204th in The Banker's '2021 Top 1000 World Banks' and 32nd in the China Banking Association's '2020 Top 100 Chinese Banks' list[6] Major Subsidiaries The company controls 32 village banks across multiple provinces and cities, and holds majority stakes in Harbin Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (80%) and Harbin Harbin Bank Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. (53%), forming a diversified financial service landscape - The company controls 32 village banks, with branches across multiple provinces and cities nationwide[7][8] - As a controlling shareholder, it established Harbin Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (80.00% stake) and Harbin Harbin Bank Consumer Finance Co., Ltd. (53.00% stake)[8] Summary of Accounting Data and Financial Indicators Summary of Financial and Operating Indicators In H1 2021, the Group's operating performance declined year-on-year, with operating income and net profit decreasing by 21.76% and 49.26% respectively, while key profitability indicators like ROA and NIM also saw significant drops; however, compared to end-2020, asset scale grew steadily, asset quality improved with NPL ratio decreasing by 0.12 percentage points to 2.85%, and provision coverage ratio increased to 152.43%, with capital adequacy ratios remaining above regulatory requirements despite a slight decrease in CET1 ratio H1 2021 Key Operating Performance (YoY) | Indicator | H1 2021 (Million RMB) | H1 2020 (Million RMB) | Change Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Income | 6,134.5 | 7,840.9 | -21.76% | | Net Profit | 940.3 | 1,853.3 | -49.26% | | Net Profit Attributable to Equity Holders of the Bank | 851.2 | 1,857.8 | -54.18% | | Basic Earnings Per Share | 0.08 RMB | 0.17 RMB | -52.94% | Key Profitability and Cost Indicators (YoY) | Indicator | H1 2021 | H1 2020 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Return on Average Total Assets | 0.31% | 0.61% | Decreased 0.30 percentage points | | Return on Average Equity | 3.43% | 7.41% | Decreased 3.98 percentage points | | Net Interest Margin | 1.83% | 2.33% | Decreased 0.50 percentage points | | Cost-to-Income Ratio | 30.14% | 22.03% | Increased 8.11 percentage points | Period-End Key Scale and Quality Indicators (vs. End-2020) | Indicator | June 30, 2021 (Billion RMB) | December 31, 2020 (Billion RMB) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 632.314 | 598.604 | +5.63% | | Total Customer Loans | 294.399 | 280.567 | +4.93% | | Total Customer Deposits | 489.411 | 469.280 | +4.29% | | Non-Performing Loan Ratio | 2.85% | 2.97% | Decreased 0.12 percentage points | | Provision Coverage Ratio | 152.43% | 133.26% | Increased 19.17 percentage points | | Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Adequacy Ratio | 9.90% | 10.18% | Decreased 0.28 percentage points | | Capital Adequacy Ratio | 12.36% | 12.59% | Decreased 0.23 percentage points | Management Discussion and Analysis Overall Operating Performance In H1 2021, facing a stable domestic economic recovery, the Bank adhered to its "high-quality development" theme, achieving steady business growth with total assets increasing by 5.6% from the beginning of the year; despite a 49.3% year-on-year decline in net profit, it significantly rebounded from full-year 2020, while asset quality improved with a lower NPL ratio and higher provision coverage ratio, and management focused on issues such as narrowing net interest margin, asset quality in key areas, capital management, financial instrument investments, and net stable funding ratio, implementing corresponding measures - Business scale grew steadily: As of June 30, 2021, the Group's total assets reached RMB 632.31 billion, a 5.6% increase from year-end; customer loans and deposits grew by 4.9% and 4.3% respectively[14] - Profitability rebounded from last full year: Net profit for H1 was RMB 940.3 million, a 49.3% year-on-year decrease, but an increase compared to full-year 2020; ROA and ROE were 0.31% and 3.43% respectively, lower year-on-year but higher than full-year 2020 levels[15] - Asset quality improved: Non-performing loan ratio decreased to 2.85%, down 0.12 percentage points from the beginning of the year; provision coverage ratio increased to 152.43%, enhancing risk compensation capability[16][19] - Net interest margin narrowed: In H1 2021, net interest spread and net interest margin were 1.81% and 1.83% respectively, both decreasing by 0.50 percentage points year-on-year, primarily due to a decline in asset yields and limited room for deposit cost reduction[18] - Capital management: During the reporting period, RMB 8 billion perpetual bonds were issued, increasing the Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio to 11.50%; however, due to increased risk-weighted assets, the Common Equity Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio and capital adequacy ratio decreased to 9.90% and 12.36% respectively[20] Income Statement Analysis In H1 2021, the Bank achieved a pre-tax profit of RMB 1.255 billion, a 48.1% year-on-year decrease, and a net profit of RMB 940 million, down 49.3%, with the performance decline primarily attributed to a dual reduction in net interest income and net fee and commission income; net interest income decreased by 20.0% year-on-year mainly due to lower asset yields, while net fee and commission income significantly dropped by 47.6% due to reduced income from agency, custody, and bank card businesses, operating expenses increased by 7.5% year-on-year, and credit impairment losses decreased by 18.9% H1 2021 Core Income Statement Items | Item (RMB Thousand) | H1 2021 (Million RMB) | H1 2020 (Million RMB) | Change Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | 5,055.8 | 6,317.8 | -20.0% | | Net Fee and Commission Income | 300.3 | 572.8 | -47.6% | | Operating Income | 6,134.5 | 7,840.9 | -21.8% | | Operating Expenses | (1,971.7) | (1,834.0) | +7.5% | | Credit Impairment Losses | (2,907.8) | (3,586.8) | -18.9% | | Profit Before Tax | 1,255.0 | 2,420.1 | -48.1% | | Net Profit | 940.3 | 1,853.3 | -49.3% | Net Interest Income, Net Interest Spread and Net Interest Margin In H1 2021, net interest income was RMB 5.056 billion, a 20.0% year-on-year decrease, primarily because the average yield on interest-earning assets fell from 5.32% to 4.72%, while the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities only slightly decreased from 3.01% to 2.91%, resulting in both net interest spread and net interest margin narrowing by 0.50 percentage points year-on-year to 1.81% and 1.83% respectively Changes in Interest and Yield Indicators | Indicator | H1 2021 | H1 2020 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | 5.056 billion RMB | 6.318 billion RMB | -20.0% | | Average Yield on Interest-Earning Assets | 4.72% | 5.32% | -0.60 percentage points | | Average Cost of Interest-Bearing Liabilities | 2.91% | 3.01% | -0.10 percentage points | | Net Interest Spread | 1.81% | 2.31% | -0.50 percentage points | | Net Interest Margin | 1.83% | 2.33% | -0.50 percentage points | - The decrease in interest income was mainly due to interest rate changes (-RMB 2.537 billion), while scale expansion brought some positive impact (+RMB 1.145 billion)[30] Non-Interest Income In H1 2021, non-interest income significantly declined, with net fee and commission income decreasing by 47.6% to RMB 300 million, primarily due to reduced income from agency and custody businesses (-61.4%) and bank card businesses (-46.0%); net trading gains and net gains from financial investments also decreased by 21.7% and 49.9% respectively, while only other operating net gains increased by 135.4% year-on-year due to higher gains from property disposal Composition of Net Fee and Commission Income (H1 2021) | Item | Income (Million RMB) | YoY Change Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Consulting and Advisory Fees | 95.6 | -21.3% | | Agency and Custody Business Fees | 122.0 | -61.4% | | Bank Card Fees | 125.6 | -46.0% | | Total Net Fee and Commission Income | 300.3 | -47.6% | - Net trading gains were RMB 493 million, a 21.7% year-on-year decrease, mainly due to lower interest income from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss[47] - Net gains from financial investments were RMB 127 million, a 49.9% year-on-year decrease, mainly due to lower disposal gains from financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income[48] Operating Expenses In H1 2021, operating expenses were RMB 1.972 billion, a 7.5% year-on-year increase, with staff costs accounting for the largest proportion (45.9%) and increasing slightly by 1.2%, primarily due to social security contribution exemptions in 2020, while other operating expenses saw a larger increase (+28.6%) mainly due to a lower base in the prior year affected by the pandemic Composition of Operating Expenses (H1 2021) | Item | Amount (Million RMB) | YoY Change Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Staff Costs | 904.9 | +1.2% | | Taxes and Surcharges | 122.8 | +15.5% | | Depreciation and Amortization | 374.4 | -4.2% | | Others | 569.6 | +28.6% | | Total Operating Expenses | 1,971.7 | +7.5% | Credit Impairment Losses In H1 2021, credit impairment losses were RMB 2.908 billion, a 18.9% year-on-year decrease, primarily driven by a significant 75.1% reduction in impairment losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost, while impairment losses on customer loans and advances were RMB 2.846 billion, largely consistent with the prior year Composition of Credit Impairment Losses (H1 2021) | Item | Amount (Million RMB) | YoY Change Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Impairment Losses on Customer Loans and Advances | 2,846.1 | -1.9% | | Impairment Losses on Financial Assets | 145.4 | -75.1% | | Impairment Losses on Finance Lease Receivables | (26.0) | -156.8% | | Impairment Losses on Other Assets | (57.7) | -203.8% | | Total | 2,907.8 | -18.9% | Financial Position Analysis As of June 30, 2021, the Bank's total assets reached RMB 632.31 billion, a 5.6% increase from the beginning of the year, primarily driven by customer loans and advances; total liabilities were RMB 572.31 billion, up 4.5%, with customer deposits being the main component, accounting for 86.4%, and total shareholders' equity increased by 17.4% to RMB 60.01 billion, mainly due to the issuance of perpetual bonds in H1 Asset Analysis As of June 30, 2021, total assets increased by 5.6% from the beginning of the year to RMB 632.31 billion; net customer loans and advances, as core assets, accounted for 45.0% of total assets, growing by 4.9% to RMB 294.40 billion, with personal loans growing faster than corporate loans, and net investment securities and other financial assets accounted for 35.5%, increasing by 3.5% from the beginning of the year, with a structural shift towards bond investments Asset Structure (June 30, 2021) | Item | Amount (Million RMB) | Percentage of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Customer Loans and Advances | 284,757.0 | 45.0% | | Net Investment Securities and Other Financial Assets | 224,477.6 | 35.5% | | Cash and Balances with Central Bank | 72,268.0 | 11.4% | | Other Assets | 50,811.2 | 8.1% | | Total Assets | 632,313.8 | 100.0% | - Corporate loans increased by 4.0% from the beginning of the year to RMB 164.83 billion, while personal loans increased by 6.5% to RMB 127.99 billion, with personal consumption loans growing by 13.2%[60][63] - Total investments in debt instruments issued by financial institutions (e.g., trust schemes, asset management plans) amounted to RMB 139.52 billion, accounting for 61.6% of total investment securities[67][68] Liability Analysis As of June 30, 2021, total liabilities increased by 4.5% from the beginning of the year to RMB 572.31 billion; customer deposits, the cornerstone of liabilities, accounted for 86.4% of total liabilities, growing by 4.3% to RMB 494.23 billion, with personal time deposits showing faster growth, while interbank placements and borrowings and repurchase agreements significantly increased, and issued debt securities substantially decreased by 49.6% due to partial maturities Liability Structure (June 30, 2021) | Item | Amount (Million RMB) | Percentage of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Customer Deposits | 494,227.1 | 86.4% | | Interbank Placements and Borrowings | 34,400.2 | 6.0% | | Issued Debt Securities | 16,815.4 | 2.9% | | Repurchase Agreements | 15,633.8 | 2.7% | | Other Liabilities | 11,229.9 | 2.0% | | Total Liabilities | 572,306.4 | 100.0% | - Among customer deposits, personal deposits accounted for 60.9% and corporate deposits for 39.1%; personal time deposits showed significant growth from the beginning of the year[73] - The balance of issued debt securities significantly decreased by 49.6% from the beginning of the year, mainly due to the maturity of some debt securities[76] Shareholders' Equity Analysis As of June 30, 2021, total shareholders' equity was RMB 60.01 billion, a 17.4% increase from the beginning of the year, primarily driven by the successful issuance of RMB 8 billion perpetual bonds during the reporting period, which are classified as other equity instruments and significantly enhanced Tier 1 capital Shareholders' Equity Composition (June 30, 2021) | Item | Amount (Million RMB) | Percentage of Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Share Capital | 10,995.6 | 18.3% | | Other Equity Instruments | 8,000.0 | 13.3% | | Reserves | 19,172.6 | 32.0% | | Retained Earnings | 19,888.0 | 33.1% | | Non-Controlling Interests | 1,951.1 | 3.3% | | Total Equity | 60,007.3 | 100.0% | - The increase in shareholders' equity was mainly due to the issuance of RMB 8 billion perpetual bonds in H1 2021[77] Loan Quality Analysis As of June 30, 2021, the Bank's asset quality improved, with the non-performing loan ratio at 2.85%, a 0.12 percentage point decrease from the beginning of the year, and the provision coverage ratio increased to 152.43%, enhancing risk compensation capability; structurally, the NPL ratio for corporate loans decreased, while that for personal loans slightly increased, and by industry, NPLs were mainly concentrated in wholesale and retail trade and leasing and business services, while by region, the NPL ratio in Heilongjiang decreased, but increased in other Northeast regions Loan Five-Category Classification | Category | Amount (Million RMB) | Percentage (2021/6/30) | Percentage (2020/12/31) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Pass | 272,942.7 | 92.7% | 92.7% | | Special Mention | 13,057.6 | 4.4% | 4.4% | | Substandard | 1,197.9 | 0.4% | 1.3% | | Doubtful | 6,103.9 | 2.1% | 1.4% | | Loss | 1,096.6 | 0.4% | 0.2% | | Total Non-Performing Loans | 8,398.4 | 2.85% | 2.97% | - The non-performing loan ratio for corporate loans decreased from 3.15% to 2.89%, while for personal loans it slightly increased from 2.77% to 2.84%[83] - Corporate loan NPLs were mainly concentrated in wholesale and retail trade (RMB 1.402 billion) and leasing and business services (RMB 944 million)[86][87] - Loans in Heilongjiang accounted for 49.4% of the total, with an NPL ratio of 2.08%, down from 2.46% at the beginning of the year; NPL ratios in other Northeast regions and 'other regions' were higher, at 4.72% and 5.60% respectively[88] - As of June 30, 2021, overdue loans accounted for 9.7% of total loans, an increase from 9.1% at the beginning of the year[92][93] Capital Adequacy Ratio Analysis As of June 30, 2021, all of the Bank's capital adequacy ratios met regulatory requirements; thanks to the issuance of RMB 8 billion perpetual bonds, the Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio significantly increased by 1.30 percentage points to 11.50% from the beginning of the year, however, due to an increase in risk-weighted assets, the Common Equity Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio and capital adequacy ratio slightly decreased to 9.90% and 12.36% respectively Capital Adequacy Ratio Indicators | Indicator | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Common Equity Tier 1 Capital Adequacy Ratio | 9.90% | 10.18% | -0.28 percentage points | | Tier 1 Capital Adequacy Ratio | 11.50% | 10.20% | +1.30 percentage points | | Capital Adequacy Ratio | 12.36% | 12.59% | -0.23 percentage points | - The increase in Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio was primarily due to the company's issuance of RMB 8 billion perpetual bonds[101] - The decrease in Common Equity Tier 1 capital adequacy ratio and capital adequacy ratio was mainly due to an increase in risk-weighted assets, which amounted to RMB 508.98 billion at the end of the reporting period, a 4.26% increase from the beginning of the year[20][101] Business Operations Analysis In H1 2021, the Bank's various businesses progressed steadily, with retail finance focusing on digital inclusive finance, achieving continuous growth in customer numbers and asset scale; corporate finance supported the real economy and optimized customer structure; financial markets dynamically adjusted investment structure, and wealth management business steadily transformed; specialized businesses such as microfinance, Russia-related finance, and inclusive rural finance continued to deepen, with microfinance balances accounting for 65.7% of total loans, and the Bank continuously optimized distribution channels and information technology infrastructure to support business development Retail Banking Business The retail banking business, centered on digital inclusive finance, generated operating income of RMB 1.659 billion, accounting for 27.0% of total income; retail deposit customers reached 13.83 million, with total deposits of RMB 298.29 billion, a 6.8% increase from the beginning of the year, and personal loan balances were RMB 127.99 billion, up 6.5%, with personal consumption loans being the main growth driver, while cumulative credit card issuance reached 1.448 million cards, a 13.3% increase - As of June 30, 2021, retail deposit customers numbered 13.8326 million, and total retail deposits were RMB 298.29 billion, a 6.8% increase from the beginning of the year[104][105] - Personal loan balances were RMB 127.989 billion, accounting for 43.5% of total loans; personal consumption loan balances were RMB 77.137 billion, accounting for 60.3% of personal loans[106] - Cumulative credit card issuance reached 1.4481 million cards, a 13.3% increase from the beginning of the year; credit card asset balances were RMB 15.38 billion, a 10.6% year-on-year increase[107] Corporate Banking Business Corporate banking business generated operating income of RMB 2.566 billion, accounting for 41.8% of total income, but decreased by 25.8% year-on-year, mainly due to the implementation of fee reduction and profit concession policies; corporate customer numbers reached 87,500, corporate deposit balances were RMB 191.12 billion, a slight 0.6% increase from the beginning of the year, and corporate loan balances were RMB 164.83 billion, a 4.0% increase from the beginning of the year, accounting for 56.0% of all loans, with a focus on supporting infrastructure, livelihood construction, and private small and micro enterprises - Corporate banking business generated operating income of RMB 2.566 billion, a 25.8% year-on-year decrease, accounting for 41.8% of the Bank's total operating income[109] - As of June 30, 2021, corporate deposit balances were RMB 191.12 billion, a 0.6% increase from the beginning of the year[111] - Total corporate loans were RMB 164.829 billion, a 4.0% increase from the beginning of the year, accounting for 56.0% of total loans[112] Financial Markets Business Financial markets business generated operating income of RMB 1.753 billion, a 22.1% year-on-year decrease, accounting for 28.6% of total income; the Bank actively adjusted its bond investment structure, with total bond investments increasing to RMB 86.25 billion, and in investment banking, it continued to increase investments in standardized products, with total investments in debt instruments issued by financial institutions reaching RMB 139.52 billion, while wealth management business steadily transformed, with non-principal-protected wealth management product balances at RMB 52.96 billion, of which net-value products accounted for 59.06% - As of June 30, 2021, total bond investments were RMB 86.251 billion, a 6.8% increase from year-end[115] - Total investments in debt instruments issued by financial institutions amounted to RMB 139.52 billion, effectively supporting the real economy[116] - Non-principal-protected wealth management product balances were RMB 52.96 billion, of which net-value products accounted for RMB 31.28 billion, representing 59.06%, an increase of 16.9 percentage points from the beginning of the year[117][118] Key Featured Businesses The Bank continued to deepen its featured businesses; microfinance is a core strategy, with balances reaching RMB 193.37 billion, accounting for 65.7% of total loans; Russia-related financial business leveraged its platform advantages, with members of the China-Russia Financial Alliance increasing to 73, successfully completing multiple cross-border financing and payment transactions, and inclusive rural finance supported rural revitalization, with agricultural-related loan balances of RMB 36.34 billion and farmer loan balances of RMB 17.29 billion - Microfinance balances were RMB 193.368 billion, an increase of RMB 14.247 billion from the beginning of the year, accounting for 65.7% of the Bank's total customer loans[119] - In Russia-related financial business, members of the China-Russia Financial Alliance increased to 73, with interbank financing balances with Russia reaching RMB 2 billion, and cumulative cross-border RMB business with Russia exceeding RMB 2 billion[123][124] - In inclusive rural finance, agricultural-related loan balances were RMB 36.341 billion, and farmer loan balances were RMB 17.294 billion[126] Risk Management The Bank adheres to the philosophy of "risk management creates value" and has established a comprehensive risk management system; during the reporting period, it effectively responded to challenges from the macro economy and the pandemic, deepening customer structure adjustment and leveraging financial technology to enhance risk control in credit risk, optimizing asset-liability structure and broadening stable liability sources in liquidity risk, and effectively preventing interest rate and exchange rate risks through limit management and sensitivity analysis tools in market risk, while continuously strengthening operational risk, information technology risk, compliance, and anti-money laundering management to ensure stable business development - Credit Risk: Facing macroeconomic downturn and pandemic impact, the Bank appropriately increased impairment provisions, actively strengthened risk prevention, and continuously optimized its retail and non-retail internal rating systems[161][162] - Liquidity Risk: Through measures such as increasing customer deposit absorption, broadening interbank liability sources, strengthening indicator limit management, and regular stress testing, overall liquidity risk remains controllable[163] - Market Risk: Primarily faces interest rate and exchange rate risks; measurement and monitoring are conducted through tools such as gap analysis, sensitivity analysis, and exposure limits, ensuring risks are within acceptable ranges[164] - Operational and Information Technology Risk: Utilizes three key operational risk tools (KRI, LDC, RCSA) and established a three-line-of-defense information technology risk management system to ensure system and operational security[165][166][167] Outlook Looking ahead to H2 2021, the Bank believes the domestic economy will remain stable and solid, with central bank policies favorable for banks to serve the real economy, bringing new opportunities for development; the Bank will continue to adhere to the "six stabilities and six guarantees" objectives and the "high-quality development" theme, focusing on asset quality and operating efficiency as two main lines, implementing a "dual-driven" approach, and building a "three-horse carriage" development strategy, striving to achieve annual operating targets and lay the foundation for the new three-year strategic plan - In the second half of the year, the Bank will continue to implement the 'six stabilities and six guarantees' objectives and the 'high-quality development' theme[176] - The core strategy is to focus on 'two main lines' of asset quality and operating efficiency, implement a 'dual-driven' approach, and build a 'three-horse carriage'[176] Changes in Share Capital and Shareholder Information Shareholder Holding Information As of the end of the reporting period, the company's total share capital was 10.996 billion shares, with domestic shares accounting for 72.5% and H shares for 27.5%; the major shareholder structure remained stable, with the top two shareholders being state-owned legal entities: Harbin Economic Development Investment Co., Ltd. holding 29.63% and Heilongjiang Provincial Financial Holding Group Co., Ltd. holding 18.51%, while Fubon Life Insurance Co., Ltd. was the largest H-share shareholder, holding 6.82%, and the company has no controlling shareholder or actual controller Top Three Shareholders' Holdings (As of Report Disclosure Date) | Shareholder Name | Shareholder Nature | Holding Percentage | Share Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Harbin Economic Development Investment Co., Ltd. | State-owned | 29.63% | Domestic Shares | | Heilongjiang Provincial Financial Holding Group Co., Ltd. | State-owned | 18.51% | Domestic Shares | | Fubon Life Insurance Co., Ltd. | Foreign Capital | 6.82% | H Shares | - The company has no controlling shareholder or actual controller[188] - Shareholders holding more than 5% of the company's shares have not pledged their shares, nor are there any judicial freezes[187] Significant Matters Debt Securities Issuance During the reporting period, the Bank successfully issued RMB 8 billion perpetual bonds to supplement other Tier 1 capital, with a coupon rate of 4.8% for the first 5 years; concurrently, RMB 8 billion Tier 2 capital bonds issued in 2016 and RMB 1 billion financial bonds issued by Harbin Bank Financial Leasing in 2018 matured and were redeemed within the period, and the company and its subsidiaries also have several financial bond issuance plans approved by the general meeting of shareholders awaiting implementation - In June 2021, RMB 8 billion perpetual bonds were successfully issued to supplement other Tier 1 capital, with a coupon rate of 4.8% for the first 5 years[205] - The RMB 8 billion Tier 2 capital bonds (coupon rate 4.00%) issued in 2016 were redeemed with principal and interest on June 16, 2021[206] - Subsidiary Harbin Bank Financial Leasing's RMB 1 billion financial bonds (coupon rate 5.48%) issued in 2018 matured and were redeemed with principal and interest on May 4, 2021[209] Major Litigation and Arbitration Matters As of the end of the reporting period, the total amount involved in major pending litigation cases (single dispute exceeding RMB 10 million) where the Bank was a defendant or third party was RMB 75 million; management believes these lawsuits will not have a significant impact on operating activities and no provision for liabilities is required - As of the end of the reporting period, the amount involved in major pending litigation cases where the Bank was a defendant or third party was RMB 75 million, which is not expected to have a significant impact on operating activities[212] Profit Distribution As approved by the 2020 Annual General Meeting, the company will not distribute cash dividends for the year 2020; additionally, the company has no plans to distribute interim dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2021 - The company's 2020 profit distribution plan is to not distribute cash dividends to all shareholders[217] - The company has not distributed and has no plans to distribute interim dividends for 2021[217] Financial Report Condensed Consolidated Income Statement In H1 2021, the Group achieved operating income of RMB 6.134 billion, a 21.8% year-on-year decrease, with net interest income at RMB 5.056 billion, down 20.0% year-on-year; due to increased operating expenses and decreased non-interest income, pre-tax profit significantly declined by 48.1% year-on-year to RMB 1.255 billion, resulting in a net profit of RMB 940 million, a 49.3% year-on-year decrease Condensed Consolidated Income Statement (For the Six Months Ended June 30) | Item (RMB Thousand) | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Interest Income | 5,055,787 | 6,317,750 | | Net Fee and Commission Income | 300,334 | 572,849 | | Operating Income | 6,134,435 | 7,840,919 | | Operating Expenses | (1,971,707) | (1,834,014) | | Credit Impairment Losses | (2,907,800) | (3,586,807) | | Profit Before Tax | 1,254,928 | 2,420,098 | | Net Profit | 940,274 | 1,853,336 | | Net Profit Attributable to Equity Holders of the Bank | 851,162 | 1,857,835 | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2021, the Group's total assets were RMB 632.314 billion, a 5.6% increase from the beginning of the year, with customer loans and advances at RMB 284.757 billion and financial investments at RMB 224.478 billion being the main components of assets; total liabilities were RMB 572.306 billion, a 4.5% increase from the beginning of the year, with customer deposits dominating at RMB 494.227 billion, and total shareholders' equity was RMB 60.007 billion, significantly enhanced by the issuance of perpetual bonds Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (As of June 30, 2021) | Item (RMB Thousand) | June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Assets | | | | Customer Loans and Advances | 284,757,015 | 272,350,602 | | Financial Investments | 224,477,549 | 216,849,308 | | Total Assets | 632,313,788 | 598,603,617 | | Liabilities | | | | Customer Deposits | 494,227,107 | 476,333,139 | | Issued Debt Securities | 16,815,423 | 33,575,110 | | Total Liabilities | 572,306,444 | 547,494,485 | | Shareholders' Equity | | | | Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Bank | 58,056,227 | 49,247,127 | | Total Equity | 60,007,344 | 51,109,132 | Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement In H1 2021, the Group's net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 28.028 billion, a 7.4% year-on-year increase, primarily due to stable growth in customer deposits; net cash outflow from investing activities was RMB 7.482 billion, reflecting the Bank's adjustments in its investment portfolio, and net cash outflow from financing activities was RMB 8.793 billion, mainly due to the redemption of some matured bonds despite the concurrent issuance of perpetual bonds, with a net increase in cash and cash equivalents of RMB 11.753 billion at period-end Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement (For the Six Months Ended June 30) | Item (RMB Thousand) | 2021 | 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities | 28,027,637 | 26,098,618 | | Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities | (7,481,586) | 2,864,947 | | Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities | (8,792,776) | (4,032,111) | | Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 11,753,275 | 24,931,454 |