Financial Performance - The net toll revenue for the GDS Expressway, GZ West Line Expressway, and the Yangjiang Expressway (Shenzhen section) totaled approximately RMB 2.331 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of 1%[3] - The profit attributable to equity shareholders increased by 40% year-on-year to approximately RMB 241 million, primarily due to a reduction in depreciation and amortization expenses and a decrease in net foreign exchange losses[2] - The company reported a net profit attributable to equity shareholders of RMB 240,618,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, up from RMB 171,744,000 in 2023, marking an increase of 40.1%[70] - The company recorded a net profit of RMB 296,406,000, compared to RMB 225,139,000 in the prior year, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 31.6%[60] - The total operating profit before tax for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 402,377,000, compared to RMB 331,397,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of 21.5%[70] Revenue and Sales - The total contract sales amount for the Park Shang City during the review period was approximately RMB 422 million[3] - The total toll revenue for the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway was approximately RMB 1.403 billion, with a daily average toll revenue of about RMB 7.71 million, reflecting a slight year-on-year increase of 0.3%[12] - Toll revenue increased to RMB 304,672,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 296,296,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 2.3%[75] - The cumulative contract sales amount for the Park Shangcheng project reached approximately RMB 3.669 billion, with an average selling price of RMB 25,000 per square meter[27] Dividends - The company declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.078 per share, equivalent to a payout ratio of 100% of the profit attributable to equity shareholders for the six months ended June 30, 2024[2] - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2024, is RMB 7.80 per share, up from RMB 5.55 per share in 2023, reflecting a 40.7% increase[80] - The total amount of interim dividends payable is approximately RMB 240,372,000 for 2024, compared to RMB 171,034,000 for 2023, indicating a significant increase of 40.5%[81] Economic Indicators - The total social logistics volume in China reached RMB 167.4 trillion in the first half of 2024, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.8%[5] - The GDP of China for the first half of 2024 was approximately RMB 61.68 trillion, with a year-on-year growth of 5%[5] - The Greater Bay Area's GDP exceeded RMB 14.0 trillion, accounting for about 11% of the national GDP, indicating significant regional economic activity and potential[6] Infrastructure and Development - The new regulations on infrastructure and public utility concessions extend the maximum concession period to 40 years, which may positively impact the development of operational expressways[7] - The company is positioned to benefit from the ongoing development of the Greater Bay Area, which aims to enhance transportation infrastructure and promote regional economic integration[6] - The completion of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Channel on June 30, 2024, is expected to have a positive impact on the operational performance of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway[12] Financial Position - As of June 30, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 957 million, while bank loans stood at RMB 4.003 billion[38] - The group's total assets reached RMB 17,059 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 17,036 million on December 31, 2023, indicating a slight increase of 0.14%[42] - The group's total liabilities stood at RMB 9,465 million as of June 30, 2024, up from RMB 9,333 million as of December 31, 2023, representing an increase of approximately 1.41%[42] - The debt-to-asset ratio was 40% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 38% on December 31, 2023, indicating a rise in leverage[42] Operational Metrics - The average daily toll revenue for the GDS Expressway increased by 0.3% year-on-year to approximately RMB 7.709 million, while the average daily mixed traffic volume decreased by 4% to approximately 604,000 vehicles[4] - The contribution of Class 1 vehicles to toll revenue on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway was 82.6%, while their contribution to mixed traffic volume was 91.9%[12] - The use of ETC electronic payment cards accounted for approximately 66% of toll revenue and 63% of traffic volume on the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway[12] Costs and Expenses - The depreciation and amortization expenses for the company's share of the expressway projects totaled approximately RMB 481 million, a decrease of 4% compared to the previous year[32] - The company's financial costs increased to RMB 87,217,000 in the first half of 2024, compared to RMB 78,895,000 in 2023, representing an increase of 10.8%[77] - The company reported a foreign exchange loss of RMB 50,913 thousand, an improvement from a loss of RMB 77,894 thousand in the previous year, indicating a reduction of about 34.5%[62] Future Outlook - The company plans to invest approximately RMB 29.4 billion in the expansion of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, with an expected capital contribution of no more than RMB 3.7 billion from the company[29] - The company is actively communicating with Guangdong Highway Construction to explore opportunities for land value release along the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, aiming for enhanced investment returns[30] - The group expects a negative year-on-year change in performance due to provisions related to road resurfacing responsibilities for the Guangzhou-Shenzhen joint venture[36]
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