Store Operations and Expansion - As of June 30, 2024, the Group operated 49 stores across 21 cities in China, with a total gross floor area of approximately 3.1 million sq.m., of which 78.1% was attributable to self-owned properties[9]. - The Group has strengthened its leading position in Southern China and expanded into rapidly growing markets in Eastern, Southwestern, and Northern China[9]. - The Group's store distribution includes key cities such as Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Nanjing, indicating a strategic presence in major urban areas[18]. - The Group's total number of stores reached 49, with a gross floor area of 3,128,155 sq.m, indicating significant operational scale[19]. Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, total sales proceeds and rental income amounted to RMB 3,996,652 thousand, a decrease of 9.9% compared to RMB 4,437,879 thousand in the same period of 2023[10]. - Total operating revenue for the same period was RMB 3,018,329 thousand, up 7.1% from RMB 2,819,426 thousand in 2023[10]. - Operating profit decreased to RMB 628,878 thousand, down 11.3% from RMB 709,286 thousand in the previous year[10]. - Profit for the period attributable to owners of the parent increased to RMB 100,935 thousand, a rise of 20.9% compared to RMB 83,501 thousand in 2023[10]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 2.0 cents, up from RMB 1.6 cents in the same period of 2023[10][11]. Market Trends and Consumer Behavior - The GDP of mainland China reached RMB 61.68 trillion in the first half of 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.0%[14]. - Total retail sales of social consumer goods in China reached approximately RMB 23.6 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 3.7%[15]. - Online retail sales increased by 9.8% year-on-year to RMB 7.0 trillion, with physical goods online retail sales rising by 8.8% to RMB 5.95 trillion[15]. - The Group's ongoing store upgrades and operational adjustments aimed to strengthen its competitive position in the market and ensure sustainable development[20]. Strategic Initiatives and Innovations - The Group is actively transforming from traditional department store retail to a new retail business model, integrating online and offline advantages[9]. - The Group focused on refined management of commodities and enhanced brand quality, aiming to adapt to evolving consumer trends and improve operational effectiveness[20]. - The Group implemented targeted optimization in its supply chain, reducing costs and increasing operational efficiency through refined management and technology innovations[24]. - The introduction of new consumer categories and cooperation with cost-effective brands was part of the Group's strategy to align with current consumer trends[23]. Membership and Customer Engagement - During the reporting period, the "Mao Yue Hui" membership management system attracted 454.6 thousand new members, bringing the total to 18.36 million members, with total member consumption reaching RMB 1,780 million[33][34]. - The "Mao Le Hui" platform generated a total sales volume (GMV) of RMB 105 million in the first half of 2024, attracting 66,000 new members with a conversion rate of 17%[32]. - The Group's marketing strategies adapted to new consumer trends, focusing on omni-channel marketing and integrating online and offline sales[30]. Financial Position and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2024, the Group had net current liabilities of approximately RMB 10,433.1 million[54]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 715.9 million from RMB 722.8 million as of December 31, 2023, a reduction of RMB 6.9 million[54]. - The Group reported a net cash inflow of RMB 891.0 million from operating activities during the first half of 2024[56]. - The interest-bearing gearing ratio was 23.5% and the net interest-bearing debt to equity ratio was 66.7%, compared to 24.1% and 69.6% as of December 31, 2023, respectively[57]. Related Party Transactions and Governance - The immediate holding company, Maoye Department Store Investment Limited, is wholly owned by Mr. Huang Mao Ru, who also holds 100% of the shares in MOY International Holdings Limited[62][64]. - The Group's ability to repay its debts relies heavily on future operating cash flows, the ability to renew bank borrowings, and continuous financial support from the Ultimate Controlling Shareholder[107]. - The Board does not recommend declaring an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[57]. Asset Management and Investments - The net carrying amount of investment properties as of June 30, 2024, is RMB 21,822,172,000, slightly up from RMB 21,806,780,000 as of December 31, 2023[151]. - The Group recognized an impairment loss of RMB 17,244,000 for its investment in Shenzhen UGO E-Commerce Co., Ltd. during the six months ended June 30, 2024, following an accumulated impairment allowance of RMB 200,604,000 recognized in 2023[157]. - The total carrying amount of prepayments and other receivables is RMB 2,425,962 as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 2,576,417 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 5.8%[165]. Compliance and Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code provisions during the six months ended June 30, 2024, with a noted deviation regarding the roles of Mr. Huang Mao Ru as both Chairman and CEO[74]. - The Audit Committee, consisting of all independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024[75]. - No incidents of non-compliance with the Employees Written Guidelines were noted during the six months ended June 30, 2024[74].
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