Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was approximately RMB 698.01 million, representing an increase of approximately 22.41% compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year[7][11]. - Profit attributable to owners for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 89.30 million[8][11]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 92.21 million[8][11]. - Basic earnings per share for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 0.025[9][12]. - Gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was approximately RMB 209.52 million, with a gross profit margin of approximately 30%[15]. - Operating profit for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 171.81 million, an increase from RMB 142.98 million in the previous year[15]. - Profit before income tax for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 169.89 million, compared to RMB 141.63 million in the previous year[15]. - The Group recorded a profit for the period of approximately RMB 151.33 million, up from RMB 125.23 million in the previous year[15]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was approximately RMB 154.24 million, compared to RMB 124.94 million in the previous year[15]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2019, total assets less current liabilities amounted to RMB 961,560,000, an increase from RMB 873,246,000 as of March 31, 2019[21]. - Net current assets were reported at RMB 588,822,000, compared to RMB 542,016,000 in the previous period[21]. - The company's net assets stood at RMB 865,846,000, slightly down from RMB 867,532,000 as of March 31, 2019[24]. - Total equity attributable to owners of the company was RMB 527,342,000, an increase from RMB 471,115,000 in the previous period[24]. - Current liabilities totaled RMB 703,930,000, up from RMB 516,841,000 as of March 31, 2019[21]. - Non-current liabilities, including borrowings, were RMB 95,714,000, with borrowings alone at RMB 90,000,000[24]. - Cash and cash equivalents reached RMB 1,292,752,000, compared to RMB 1,058,857,000 in the previous period[21]. - The company reported inventories of RMB 28,199,000, reflecting a significant increase in current assets[21]. - The total equity of the company was RMB 865,846,000, indicating a stable financial position despite minor fluctuations[24]. Cash Flow - Net cash generated from operating activities increased to RMB 45,375,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to RMB 19,157,000 in the same period of 2018, representing a growth of 136.5%[32]. - Net cash used in investing activities was RMB (227,078,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to RMB (28,043,000) in the previous year, reflecting a substantial increase in investment outflows[32]. - Net cash generated from financing activities amounted to RMB 268,138,000, a significant rise from RMB 13,329,000 in the same period of 2018[32]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 177,331,000, compared to RMB 133,032,000 at the end of the same period in 2018, marking an increase of 33.3%[32]. - The effect of foreign exchange rate changes resulted in a decrease of RMB (2,374,000) in cash and cash equivalents during the period[32]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the sale of explosives reached RMB 177,512,000, while blasting operations contributed RMB 519,688,000, showing significant contributions to total revenue[38]. - The Group's external sales for the segment of explosives trading and blasting services contributed significantly to the overall revenue, with total segment revenue reported at RMB 698,011,000[43]. - For the six months ended September 30, 2019, the consolidated revenue from external sales was RMB 309,180,000, compared to RMB 308,369,000 for the same period in 2018, reflecting a slight increase[51]. - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2019, increased by 22.41% compared to the same period in 2018, primarily due to contributions from the Tajikistan and Tibet markets[101]. Expenses and Costs - Selling and distribution expenses for the same period increased by approximately 1.72 times compared to 2018, driven by a significant rise in civil explosives sales and associated freight costs[101]. - The Group's finance costs for the period were RMB 1,918,000, reflecting the cost of financing activities during the reporting period[45]. - Finance costs for the six months ended September 30, 2019, amounted to RMB 1,589,000, compared to RMB 1,355,000 for the same period in 2018, representing an increase of approximately 17.3%[67]. - The current tax for the period was RMB 18,565,000, up from RMB 16,393,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase of approximately 13.3%[64]. Corporate Structure and Governance - The Company complied with all code provisions set out in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices throughout the review period[157]. - The Company adopted a code of conduct regarding Directors' securities transactions that meets or exceeds the required standards, with no reported non-compliance during the six months ended September 30, 2019[161]. - An audit committee was established to review and supervise the financial reporting processes and internal control procedures of the Group, composed of three independent non-executive Directors[162]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2019, Mr. Liu Fali held 240,415,854 ordinary shares, representing approximately 6.76% of the total shareholding[130]. - The interests of parties to an agreement to acquire interests in the Company amounted to 1,773,578,222 ordinary shares, which is approximately 49.83% of the total shareholding[132]. - As of September 30, 2019, Mr. Ma Qiang held interests in 1,897,583,222 ordinary shares, representing 53.32% of the company's total shareholding[144]. - Shiny Ocean is the beneficial owner of 1,360,996,331 ordinary shares, accounting for 38.24% of the total shareholding[144]. - Ms. Ma Xia owns 172,166,037 ordinary shares, which is approximately 4.84% of the total shareholding[144]. - Mr. Yang Tao holds 273,839,268 ordinary shares, representing 7.70% of the total shareholding[149]. - Mr. Li Man owns 272,739,268 ordinary shares, which is about 7.66% of the total shareholding[149]. - Mr. Lyu Wenhua has interests in 240,415,854 ordinary shares, accounting for 6.76% of the total shareholding[149]. - Crystal Sky Development Inc. has interests in 34,024,908 shares, equally owned by Ms. Qin and her husband[138]. - Fabulous Seeker Holdings Limited holds 80,811,927 shares, with Mr. Xiong Zeke deemed to be interested in all these shares[138]. - As of September 30, 2019, no directors or chief executives had any interests or short positions in shares that required disclosure under the SFO[140]. - The report indicates that substantial shareholders are expected to be interested in 10% or more of the nominal value of any class of share capital[142]. Employee Information - As of September 30, 2019, the Group had 652 full-time employees, a decrease from 2,189 on March 31, 2019[121]. - Staff remuneration packages are determined based on prevailing market rates, including mandatory provident fund and discretionary bonuses[121]. - The Company reported a significant focus on attracting suitable personnel to promote further development[124]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group aims to create value for shareholders through strategic restructuring and operational focus[124]. - The Group plans to continue focusing on the development of its civil explosive business moving forward[124]. - The Share Award Scheme was adopted on July 8, 2019, to reward eligible participants for their contributions to the Group's growth[124]. - On July 24, 2019, the Company sold a subsidiary that failed to renew a subcontracted mining project to ensure a healthier corporate structure[124].
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