Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RMB 129.4 million, a slight increase of 0.2% from RMB 129.1 million in the same period of 2023[6]. - Core net profit for the same period was RMB 46.98 million, representing a core net profit margin of 36%, up from 28% in 2023[3][4]. - Rental income increased by approximately RMB 3.5 million or 3.8% to RMB 95.6 million, accounting for about 74% of total revenue[7]. - Property management service revenue decreased by approximately RMB 1.8 million or 5.9% to RMB 29.3 million due to reduced contract renewals and decreased managed area[8]. - Sales of goods revenue decreased by approximately RMB 1.0 million or 18.8% to RMB 4.5 million, primarily due to reduced income from the B2B platform[9]. - Other income increased by approximately RMB 0.9 million or 59% to about RMB 2.4 million, driven by compensation received for subway relocation, which was not present in the same period of 2023[14]. - The group’s revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 129,405 thousand, a slight increase from RMB 129,101 thousand in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of approximately 0.23%[56]. - Total segment revenue for the property leasing segment is RMB 100,114 thousand, while the property management services segment generated RMB 29,291 thousand, leading to a total group revenue of RMB 129,405 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase from RMB 129,101 thousand in the same period last year[81]. Expenses and Losses - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately RMB 3.1 million or 41% to RMB 4.4 million, mainly due to reduced payroll expenses[12]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately RMB 2.4 million or 13% to about RMB 16.0 million compared to RMB 18.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to the absence of acquisition services during the reporting period[13]. - Operating loss increased by approximately RMB 13.4 million or 18% to about RMB 89.6 million from RMB 76.2 million in the same period of 2023[15]. - Net loss increased by approximately RMB 8.4 million or 10% to about RMB 91.3 million from RMB 82.9 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to increased fair value losses on investment properties[16]. - The group reported a loss before tax of RMB 116,491 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 103,517 thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a worsening of approximately 12.5%[81]. - The net loss for the period is RMB 91,293 thousand, compared to a net loss of RMB 82,929 thousand for the same period last year, reflecting an increase in losses of approximately 10.3%[82]. Financial Position - As of June 30, 2024, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately RMB 554.5 million, an increase from RMB 513.0 million as of December 31, 2023[26]. - The company's bank borrowings amounted to approximately RMB 859.9 million as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 879.4 million as of December 31, 2023, with interest rates ranging from 4.45% to 6.13%[27]. - The capital-to-debt ratio as of June 30, 2024, was 24%, a decrease from 27% as of December 31, 2023[28]. - The company reported net current assets of approximately RMB 241.7 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 144.1 million as of December 31, 2023[29]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 2,782,612 thousand, down from RMB 2,934,280 thousand as of December 31, 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 5.2%[59]. - The total liabilities decreased to RMB 1,538,578 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 1,598,544 thousand as of December 31, 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 3.8%[59]. - The company’s total equity attributable to owners decreased to RMB 1,245,894 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from RMB 1,334,947 thousand as of June 30, 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 6.7%[62]. Investments and Future Plans - Unutilized net proceeds amounting to approximately RMB 133.3 million will be allocated to expand property management services and establish a vertical e-commerce platform for the hotel supplies industry[19]. - Approximately 30% of the unutilized net proceeds, amounting to about RMB 40.0 million, will be used to expand property management services[20]. - The company plans to utilize approximately RMB 63.3 million or 47.5% of the unutilized net proceeds for general development related to new projects in the hotel supplies and home decoration industries[20]. - The company has postponed the expected timeline for utilizing unallocated funds for new project development from 2023 to 2024 due to the lack of suitable new projects[4]. - The company plans to phase investments in establishing a vertical e-commerce service platform for the hotel supplies industry, delaying the expected timeline from 2023 to 2025[5]. - The company has not identified any significant investments or capital asset plans beyond those disclosed in the prospectus as of June 30, 2024[30]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2024, Zhang Hanquan holds a 38.22% equity interest in the company, representing 570,564,000 shares[43]. - Major shareholders include Honchuen Investment, Zuoting Investment, and Weixin Development, each holding approximately 38.22% of the company's issued share capital, totaling 570,564,000 shares[45]. - AL Capital Global Opportunities Fund holds 129,180,000 shares, representing 8.65% of the company's issued share capital[45]. - Huiqun Investment Limited holds 93,375,000 shares, accounting for 6.25% of the company's issued share capital[45]. - The board of directors did not recommend any interim dividend for the reporting period, consistent with the same period in 2023[51]. - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with no dividend declared in the same period of 2023[102]. Employee and Governance - As of June 30, 2024, the total number of employees in the group was approximately 256, a decrease from 265 in the same period of 2023, with employee benefit expenses amounting to RMB 187 million, down from RMB 207 million in 2023[49]. - The company has established a compensation system based on job grading to ensure internal wage comparability among different levels and categories[49]. - The company emphasizes effective communication with employees to enhance their sense of belonging, which is considered core to successful management[49]. - The group has maintained compliance with corporate governance codes, ensuring accountability, transparency, and independence in its operations[40]. Risk Management and Compliance - The group continues to manage financial risks including market, credit, and liquidity risks, with no changes in risk management policies since December 31, 2023[69]. - The audit committee has been established and reviewed the financial information for the reporting period, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards[54]. - The company has no significant events or arbitration that would materially affect its operations during the reporting period[55]. - The company has no knowledge of any other significant matters requiring disclosure after the reporting period[52]. Cash Flow and Financial Activities - Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 106,719 thousand, a significant increase of 81% compared to RMB 58,802 thousand for the same period in 2023[63]. - The company’s operating cash flow net amount for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 75,669 thousand, compared to RMB 25,426 thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a substantial increase of approximately 197%[63]. - The company incurred RMB 9,470 thousand in costs related to business combinations under common control during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 24,750 thousand in the same period of 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately 62%[63]. - The company’s net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 5,052 thousand, a significant improvement compared to RMB 28,092 thousand for the same period in 2023[63].
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