Financial Performance - The group's unaudited revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 121,183 thousand, an increase of about 23% compared to the same period last year[3] - The group's gross profit for the same period was approximately RMB 68,837 thousand, up approximately 57%, with a gross margin of about 57% (compared to 45% in the same period last year)[3] - The group's profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 38,317 thousand, an increase of about 36%, with profit attributable to equity holders of the parent amounting to approximately RMB 41,483 thousand, up about 33%[3] - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 5.93, compared to RMB 4.47 for the same period last year[5] - The company reported a net profit of RMB 38,317,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase from RMB 28,184,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 35.9%[17] - The earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 0.059, up from RMB 0.045 for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 31.1%[20] Cash Flow and Assets - The group's cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 335,886 thousand, an increase from RMB 299,686 thousand as of December 31, 2023[6] - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 36,204,000, compared to RMB 26,093,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 38.5%[9] - The total assets less current liabilities amounted to RMB 227,908 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 190,217 thousand as of December 31, 2023[7] - The group's total equity as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 224,213 thousand, an increase from RMB 185,896 thousand as of December 31, 2023[7] - Accounts receivable as of June 30, 2024, totaled RMB 51,354 thousand, an increase from RMB 37,871 thousand as of December 31, 2023[25] Revenue Segmentation - Total revenue for the consulting services segment was RMB 121,183,000, with a profit before tax of RMB 47,338,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 98,289,000 and RMB 43,756,000 respectively for the same period in 2023[15] - Revenue from decision consulting services was approximately RMB 78,148 thousand, a decrease of about 3% from RMB 80,386 thousand in the prior year[34] - Revenue from data platform services increased by approximately 57% to RMB 17,893 thousand, up from RMB 11,430 thousand in the previous year[34] - Revenue from innovation platform services surged by approximately 288% to RMB 25,142 thousand, compared to RMB 6,473 thousand in the same period last year[34] Liabilities and Equity - The group's contract liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 162,144 thousand, compared to RMB 109,160 thousand as of December 31, 2023[7] - The company’s accounts payable decreased to RMB 8,400 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 21,974 thousand at the end of 2023[29] - The capital to debt ratio as of June 30, 2024, was approximately 89%, a significant improvement from about 183% as of December 31, 2023[45] Dividends - The board does not recommend the distribution of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024[3] - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a dividend of RMB 0.0373 per share for the same period in 2023[21] - The board does not recommend the distribution of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a distribution of RMB 0.0373 per share (tax inclusive) for the same period in 2023[48] Employee Costs - Employee costs (excluding directors' remuneration) increased to RMB 58,471,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from RMB 52,346,000 in the same period of 2023, marking an increase of approximately 11.5%[17] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has maintained compliance with the public float requirements as stipulated by the Listing Rules[66] - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[61] - The board has conducted regular reviews of the risk management and internal control systems to ensure their effectiveness[65] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as outlined in the Listing Rules during the reporting period[63] - All directors and supervisors have complied with the securities trading code during the reporting period[59] - The company has no competitive business interests from directors or major shareholders[58] Strategic Initiatives - The group aims to strengthen technology services and enhance digital product offerings, focusing on the entire lifecycle of digital transformation[38] - The business strategy for 2024 emphasizes expanding regional economies and enhancing the influence of regional economic research[37] - The group plans to accelerate the establishment of innovation centers and provide industry operation and fund services to stimulate new growth[36] - The group maintains a conservative policy regarding foreign exchange and interest rate risks, primarily holding deposits in RMB[47] - The group aims to deepen its research capabilities and digitalize industry data to enhance its technological capabilities[38] Other Information - The company has no significant investments or acquisitions as of June 30, 2024[40][41] - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals planned by the group during the reporting period[64] - There were no major events affecting the group after the reporting period[62] - No purchases, redemptions, or sales of the company's listed securities were made by the company or its subsidiaries in the six months ended June 30, 2024[57] - The group employed 285 staff as of June 30, 2024, up from 275 staff as of June 30, 2023[42] - The company expresses gratitude to its directors, management, employees, suppliers, customers, banks, and shareholders for their continued support[67]
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