
Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2024 was ¥60,871,631.40, a decrease of 65.17% compared to ¥174,781,469.18 in the same period last year[11]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -¥80,962,355.89, representing a decline of 502.27% from a profit of ¥20,126,392.37 in the previous year[11]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was -¥78,837,069.71, down 282.39% from ¥43,223,791.37 in the same period last year[11]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were both -¥0.41, a decrease of 510.00% compared to ¥0.10 in the previous year[11]. - The company reported a significant drop in net profit excluding non-recurring gains and losses, which was -¥51,142,763.11 compared to ¥5,851,527.46 in the same period last year, a decline of 974.01%[11]. - The weighted average return on net assets was -7.51%, down 9.07% from 1.56% in the previous year[11]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately 29.82 million CNY for the current period, with a significant tax impact of -10.47 million CNY[14]. - The company reported a net loss of CNY 89,807,378.32 for the first half of 2024, compared to a net profit of CNY 36,808,578.73 in the first half of 2023[98]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of negative CNY 66,938,164.34 for the first half of 2024, compared to CNY 64,654,044.28 in the first half of 2023[101]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were ¥1,463,875,104.94, a decrease of 10.24% from ¥1,630,917,172.20 at the end of the previous year[11]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders decreased by 7.29% to ¥1,036,614,193.99 from ¥1,118,177,411.75 at the end of the previous year[11]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to ¥259,143,465.29, accounting for 17.70% of total assets, down from 22.53% last year, a decrease of 4.83%[29]. - Accounts receivable increased to ¥32,315,871.50, representing 2.21% of total assets, up from 0.71% last year, an increase of 1.50%[29]. - Inventory decreased to ¥4,724,128.05, making up 0.32% of total assets, down from 0.60% last year, a decrease of 0.28%[29]. - Total liabilities decreased to CNY 97,148,498.37 in the first half of 2024 from CNY 119,301,858.81 in the same period of 2023, a reduction of 18.5%[97]. - Total equity decreased from CNY 1,378,953,118.67 to CNY 1,307,205,117.19, a decline of approximately 5.2%[92]. E-commerce and Market Trends - The company’s live e-commerce business focuses on promoting and selling snack products through live streaming on platforms like Kuaishou, enhancing brand partnerships and product quality control[17]. - The online retail market in China showed a steady growth trend, with a total retail sales of 235,969 billion CNY in the first half of 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.7%[16]. - The live e-commerce market is projected to reach a global market size of 25,648.7 million USD by 2028, highlighting its rapid growth potential[17]. - The live streaming e-commerce sector is rapidly growing, becoming a key driver of online consumption and enhancing consumer confidence[19]. - The company is focusing on product innovation and expanding its self-owned snack brand "Xian Caotang" through live streaming channels[19]. Investment and R&D - Research and development investment increased to ¥306,884.77, marking a 100% increase as the company focused on deep exploration projects at the Caijia lithium mine[26]. - Investment in R&D has increased by 30%, totaling 300 million CNY, focusing on innovative technologies[163]. - The company plans to pursue strategic acquisitions to enhance its product portfolio, with a budget of 500 million CNY allocated for potential deals[163]. Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The company plans not to distribute cash dividends or issue bonus shares for the reporting period[1]. - The company aims to leverage its strong mineral development advantages and lithium battery research and development technology to support the growth of the new energy industry[25]. - The company is focusing on developing its live e-commerce business while expanding into the upstream lithium mining sector to enhance profitability and risk resistance[47]. - The company has acknowledged the risks associated with forward-looking statements regarding future plans and strategies[1]. - The company has provided a positive outlook for the second half of 2024, projecting a revenue growth of 10% to 12%[163]. Risk Management - The company has implemented measures to mitigate risks related to core personnel retention, internet industry policies, intellectual property, and product quality disputes[44][46]. - The company is facing risks from raw material price fluctuations, which may adversely affect profitability if prices experience significant volatility in the short term[48]. - The lithium battery materials business is in a high growth phase, driven by policy support, technological advancements, and market demand, but faces risks from potential slowdowns in the new energy sector[48]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company emphasizes corporate social responsibility, ensuring transparency and communication with investors through various channels[55]. - There were no significant environmental violations or penalties reported during the reporting period, and the company meets national and local environmental protection requirements[54]. - The company has not reported any major asset or equity sales during the reporting period[39][40]. - The financial report was approved for release on August 29, 2024, ensuring compliance with accounting standards[121]. Shareholder Information - The total number of shares outstanding is 199,411,576, with 99.99% being unrestricted shares[75]. - The company has 12,997 ordinary shareholders at the end of the reporting period, with Hainan Junhua New Energy Technology Partnership holding 12.33% of the shares[77]. - The annual shareholders' meeting had a participation rate of 20.75%, while the first extraordinary shareholders' meeting of 2024 had a participation rate of 18.56%[51]. Legal and Regulatory Matters - The audit report issued by Huaxing Accounting Firm includes a reserved opinion due to the inability to obtain sufficient evidence regarding the commercial rationality and recoverability of certain prepayments and investments[59]. - The company has initiated legal proceedings against Shanghai Yuan Yuan and Hainan Huaxi to recover funds related to the prepayments[59]. - The company has no significant litigation or arbitration matters during the reporting period[61].