Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the group's unaudited revenue was approximately RMB 356.5 million, a decrease of about 47.7% compared to approximately RMB 681.4 million for the same period in 2023[1] - The group's gross profit fell from approximately RMB 79.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to approximately RMB 38.7 million, with a gross profit margin decreasing from about 11.7% to approximately 10.9%[1] - The loss attributable to the owners of the company for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 22.7 million, compared to a profit of RMB 18.8 million for the same period in 2023[1] - Basic loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 4.23, compared to earnings of RMB 4.27 per share for the same period in 2023[1] - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 356,507 thousand, a decrease of 47.6% compared to RMB 681,356 thousand for the same period in 2023[15] - The company reported a net loss attributable to equity holders of RMB (21,551) thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a profit of RMB 18,824 thousand for the same period in 2023[23] - The company incurred research and development costs of RMB 9,352 thousand, a decrease of 48.0% from RMB 17,987 thousand in the previous year[19] - The company's revenue decreased significantly by approximately 47.7% from about RMB 681.4 million in the first half of 2023 to about RMB 356.5 million in the first half of 2024 due to reduced investment in construction projects by both private and public sectors[33] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from civil construction projects was RMB 190,329 thousand, down 40.5% from RMB 320,311 thousand in the previous year[13] - Revenue from construction contracts in the first half of 2024 decreased by approximately RMB 323.3 million or 47.7% to about RMB 354.9 million compared to approximately RMB 678.2 million in the same period of 2023[34] - Revenue from civil engineering projects fell by approximately RMB 130.0 million or 40.6% to RMB 190.3 million in the first half of 2024, primarily due to the completion of major phases of projects in Hainan[35] - Revenue from municipal engineering dropped by approximately RMB 155.2 million or 63.6% to RMB 88.7 million, mainly due to the completion of several significant projects in 2023[36] - Revenue from foundation engineering decreased by approximately RMB 3.4 million or 44% to about RMB 4.3 million, as most foundation works are ancillary to civil or municipal projects[37] - Revenue from prefabricated steel structure engineering fell to approximately RMB 29.4 million, down from about RMB 91.3 million, due to reduced income from the project entering the later construction phase[38] - Revenue from other specialized contracting increased by approximately 180.9% to about RMB 42.1 million, attributed to the acquisition of 17 decoration and renovation projects[39] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board of directors decided not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[1] - The company did not declare or pay any dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023[22] - The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the first half of 2024, consistent with the previous year[69] Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2024, total current liabilities were RMB 2,200.2 million, an increase from RMB 2,009.0 million as of December 31, 2023[4] - Trade receivables and other receivables increased to RMB 611.1 million as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 453.5 million as of December 31, 2023[4] - Contract assets rose to RMB 1,517.6 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 1,476.0 million as of December 31, 2023[4] - Non-current assets, including property, plant, and equipment, decreased to RMB 39.9 million as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 28.1 million as of December 31, 2023[4] - The company's total equity attributable to owners was RMB 494.1 million as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 501.8 million as of December 31, 2023[4] - As of June 30, 2024, the group's net current assets were approximately RMB 472.1 million, a decrease from RMB 491.8 million as of December 31, 2023[51] - The current ratio decreased from approximately 1.32 on December 31, 2023, to approximately 1.27 on June 30, 2024, due to an increase in trade payables and accrued expenses totaling approximately RMB 210.1 million, which outpaced the increase in trade receivables of approximately RMB 199.1 million[51] - Total debt slightly increased from approximately RMB 114.4 million as of December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 115.3 million as of June 30, 2024[51] - The debt-to-equity ratio rose from approximately 22.7% on December 31, 2023, to approximately 23.2% on June 30, 2024, primarily due to a 2% decrease in equity resulting from net losses during the period[51][60] Operational Challenges - The company faced significant challenges in the construction market due to a continuous decline in the real estate market and economic recession in China[32] - The company has adapted to the changing business environment by prioritizing resources in less affected sectors[32] Financing and Capital Management - The total available undrawn bank credit was approximately RMB 10.8 million, a decrease from about RMB 90 million in 2023[30] - The company’s interest expenses on borrowings decreased to RMB 2,702 thousand from RMB 4,054 thousand in the previous year[18] - The group maintained a prudent financing and treasury policy, closely monitoring liquidity to meet funding needs[52] - As of June 30, 2024, the group had no foreign exchange contracts to hedge against currency fluctuations, and the impact of foreign exchange risk was considered minimal[59] Corporate Governance - The audit committee was established on March 10, 2023, to oversee financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management[70] - The interim financial results for the first half of 2024 were reviewed by the audit committee, which agreed with the accounting policies adopted by the company[71] - The company has adopted corporate governance practices in compliance with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's listing rules[72] Miscellaneous - As of June 30, 2024, the group had no significant contingent liabilities apart from ongoing litigation and claims arising from normal business operations[58] - There were no significant matters related to the company's business or financial performance noted after June 30, 2024[74]
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