Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for the six months ended 30 September 2020 was approximately RMB 738.72 million, representing an increase of approximately 5.83% compared to the corresponding period in the previous fiscal year[7]. - Profit attributable to owners for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 121.72 million[8]. - Total comprehensive income attributable to owners of the Company was approximately RMB 112.88 million for the Interim Period[8]. - Basic earnings per share for the Group was approximately RMB 0.034 for the Interim Period, an increase from RMB 0.025 in the previous year[16]. - Gross profit for the six months ended 30 September 2020 was approximately RMB 313.69 million, with a gross profit margin improvement compared to the previous year[14]. - Operating profit for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 253.05 million, up from RMB 171.81 million in the previous year[14]. - Profit before income tax for the Interim Period was approximately RMB 249.87 million, compared to RMB 169.89 million in the previous year[14]. - The Group's total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 207.01 million, an increase from RMB 154.24 million in the previous year[16]. - The company reported a net income for the period, although specific figures were not detailed in the provided content, indicating ongoing operational performance[34]. Dividends - The Board recommended the payment of an interim dividend of HK$ 0.01 per share[12]. - The interim dividend proposed after the end of the reporting period is HK$0.01 per share, consistent with the interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2019[62]. - The interim dividend recommended is HK$0.01 per share, an increase from HK$0.005 per share for the six months ended 30 September 2019[63]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2020, the total assets less current liabilities amounted to RMB 1,260,792, an increase from RMB 1,144,358 as of March 31, 2020, reflecting a growth of approximately 10.1%[18]. - The net current assets were reported at RMB 847,906, compared to RMB 736,311 as of March 31, 2020, indicating an increase of about 15.2%[18]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the Company reached RMB 723,892, up from RMB 634,986, representing a growth of approximately 14%[23]. - Non-current liabilities, including borrowings and lease liabilities, remained stable with borrowings at RMB 45,000 and lease liabilities at RMB 7,089 as of September 30, 2020[20]. - The current liabilities totaled RMB 558,866, a decrease from RMB 623,557 as of March 31, 2020, indicating a reduction of about 10.4%[18]. - The total net assets increased to RMB 1,200,068 from RMB 1,084,378, reflecting a growth of around 10.7%[21]. Cash Flow - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was RMB 178,250,000, compared to RMB 45,375,000 for the same period in 2019, representing a significant increase[35]. - The net cash used in investing activities was RMB (99,545,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease from RMB (227,078,000) in the same period of 2019, showing improved cash flow management[35]. - The net cash used in financing activities was RMB (98,076,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to RMB 268,138,000 in 2019, indicating a reduction in financing outflows[35]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 146,059,000, down from RMB 177,331,000 at the end of the same period in 2019, reflecting a decrease of approximately 17.6%[35]. - The effect of foreign exchange rate changes resulted in an increase of RMB 254,000 in cash and cash equivalents for the six months ended September 30, 2020[35]. Revenue Segmentation - Revenue from the sale of explosives reached RMB 298,870,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to RMB 177,512,000 in 2019, indicating a growth of approximately 68.3%[38]. - The Group's revenue from the provision of blasting operations was RMB 439,852,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2020, compared to RMB 519,688,000 in 2019, indicating a decline of approximately 15.4%[38]. - Segment revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2020, was RMB 698,011,000, an increase from RMB 738,722,000 for the same period in 2019[47]. Operational Insights - The Group's principal activities include the manufacturing and sale of explosives and the provision of blasting operations, primarily in the People's Republic of China[36]. - The Group operates in two main segments: bulk mineral trade and explosives trading and blasting services, with operations in both the PRC and Tajikistan[41]. - The primary income source for the Group during the period was from sales of civil explosives and blasting services, which provided sustainable revenue[116]. - The Group plans to extend its industrial chain into non-ferrous and precious metals mining and development industries following the recent capital injection[118]. Employee and Management Information - As of September 30, 2020, the Group employed 633 full-time employees, an increase from 628 as of March 31, 2020[113]. - Remuneration paid to key management personnel for the period amounted to RMB1,014,000, a decrease from RMB1,410,000 in the same period last year[85]. - The Board of Directors includes Mr. Xiong Zeke as Chairman and Mr. Liu Fali as Chief Executive Officer[153]. Shareholding Structure - As of September 30, 2020, Mr. Liu Fali holds 240,415,854 ordinary shares, representing approximately 6.76% of the company's total shareholding[124]. - Mr. Liu Fali also has interests in an agreement to acquire 1,657,167,368 ordinary shares, which accounts for about 46.57% of the company's total shares[124]. - The total number of shares held by parties to an agreement to acquire interests in the company is 1,774,098,222 ordinary shares, representing about 49.85% of the total[127]. - The substantial shareholders include individuals and entities with interests exceeding 10% of the nominal value of the share capital[133]. Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with all code provisions set out in the Code on Corporate Governance Practices throughout the review period[145]. - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive Directors, has reviewed and commented on the interim report for the six months ended 30 September 2020[149]. - The report indicates compliance with the Securities and Futures Ordinance regarding the disclosure of interests[133].
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