Loan Performance - The loan realization amount for the first half of 2024 reached RMB 27.02 billion, a decrease of 25.3% compared to RMB 36.19 billion for the same period in 2023[5]. - The outstanding loan balance as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 26.61 billion, down 22.8% from RMB 34.47 billion as of December 31, 2023[5]. - The first payment overdue rate for newly realized loans decreased by 29.6% to 0.50% in Q2 2024 compared to Q4 2023[5]. - The three-month overdue rate increased to 3.82% by the end of Q2 2024 due to adverse macroeconomic conditions[5]. - The total loan amount facilitated through the loan matching model reached RMB 20.24 billion, accounting for 74.9% of the total loan realization[5]. - The company reported a significant decrease in credit enhancement loan realizations, which fell by 36.2% to RMB 15,915.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 24,955.3 million in the same period of 2023[40]. - New loans generated from loan facilitation business amounted to RMB 1,196,504 thousand for the period ending June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 1,674,123 thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately 28.5%[129]. User Growth and Engagement - Cumulative registered users increased to 149.1 million, representing a growth of 9.8% compared to the same period last year[5]. - The proportion of repeat borrowers accounted for 89.5% of the total loan amount during the period[5]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for the period was RMB 1,738.4 million, a decrease of 9.3% compared to RMB 1,917.6 million in the same period last year[7]. - Net profit and adjusted net profit were RMB 120.3 million and RMB 120.7 million, respectively, representing a decrease of 60.2% compared to RMB 302.1 million and RMB 303.5 million in the same period last year[8]. - Operating profit decreased by 60.4% to RMB 154.4 million from RMB 389.5 million, attributed to reduced loan realization volume and increased overdue rates[30]. - Total expenses, including realized and service costs, were RMB 625,954,000, down from RMB 807,664,000 in the previous year[73]. - The company reported a mid-term profit of RMB 120,343,000, down 60% from RMB 302,113,000 in the previous year[73]. Operational Efficiency and Technology - The company expanded its AI applications to customer service and post-loan management, significantly improving coding efficiency by over 100% in several projects[6]. - The introduction of the AI model "Jinwu" aims to enhance operational efficiency and improve customer service quality[10]. - The company implemented strategic adjustments to optimize post-loan collection processes and customer complaint management systems[9]. Risk Management and Regulatory Environment - The company continues to focus on risk management and operational efficiency to achieve high-quality growth amid macroeconomic uncertainties[9]. - The new regulatory framework for consumer finance companies may pose short-term challenges but is expected to strengthen the industry in the long run[9]. - The company plans to enhance risk control systems and innovate collection processes to balance business objectives with customer experience[14]. Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash inflow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 469.6 million, a decrease of RMB 109.0 million compared to RMB 578.6 million in the same period last year[47]. - The company made significant investments in Thousand Whales Technology (BVI) Limited, acquiring a 15.0% stake for a total of HKD 16.0 million[52]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from financial investments of RMB 35,468 thousand, compared to RMB 63,369 thousand in the previous year[29]. Shareholder and Equity Information - The total number of issued shares of the company is 489,459,789 shares[59]. - The company has granted a total of 9,020,360 shares as rewards under the first share incentive plan, with 1,800,000 shares granted to related parties[61]. - The company declared dividends amounting to RMB 44,672 thousand during the period[77]. Economic Outlook - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) baseline scenario is projected at 0.84%, with an upward scenario at 1.47% and a downward scenario at 0.51%[89]. - The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) baseline scenario is projected at 5.11%, with an upward scenario at 5.33% and a downward scenario at 5.00%[89].
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