Financial Performance - For the first half of 2024, the total revenue reached RMB 1,558.95 million, a slight decrease of 3.81% compared to RMB 1,620.75 million in the same period of 2023[8]. - Gross profit increased by 6.68% to RMB 129.89 million, up from RMB 121.76 million in the previous year, with a gross margin of 8.33%, an increase of 0.82 percentage points year-on-year[8][11]. - Adjusted net profit for the period was RMB 42.94 million, reflecting a 5.56% increase from RMB 40.68 million in the same period last year[8]. - Total revenue decreased by 3.81% from RMB 1,620.75 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 1,558.95 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[23]. - The company's net profit decreased by 24.2% from RMB 31.46 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 23.85 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[48]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were RMB 3.1 cents, compared to RMB 4.3 cents in the same period last year[112]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 31,464 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which decreased to RMB 23,850 thousand for the same period in 2024, representing a decline of approximately 24.5%[115]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from intelligent marketing solutions accounted for 93.7% of total revenue, generating RMB 1,461.54 million in the first half of 2024, down from RMB 1,548.68 million in the same period of 2023[25][26]. - E-commerce service solutions revenue increased to RMB 41.64 million, representing 2.7% of total revenue, compared to RMB 32.86 million or 2.0% in the previous year[25]. - Revenue from innovative businesses, including short drama, rose to RMB 55.77 million, making up 3.6% of total revenue, up from RMB 39.22 million or 2.4% in the prior year[25][26]. - The network gaming sector's revenue contribution increased from 22.1% to 26.9% of the intelligent marketing solutions revenue, reflecting a strategic focus on this vertical[29]. - The financial services sector generated RMB 374.95 million, accounting for 25.7% of the intelligent marketing solutions revenue, down from 26.1% in the previous year[28]. Cost and Expenses - User acquisition costs accounted for 93.3% of total sales costs in the first half of 2024, down from 95.1% in the same period of 2023, with costs of RMB 1,332.6 million compared to RMB 1,425.4 million[32][34]. - Research and development expenses decreased by 39.48% to RMB 3.31 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from RMB 5.47 million in 2023[42]. - Sales and distribution expenses increased to RMB 45.02 million in the first half of 2024, up from RMB 32.62 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to increased promotional spending for short drama business[40]. - Administrative expenses rose by 8.0% to RMB 42.64 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 39.48 million in 2023, driven by business expansion and an increase in management personnel[41]. - Other income and gains fell significantly from RMB 18.48 million in the first half of 2023 to RMB 1.48 million in 2024, mainly due to the expiration of government subsidies related to VAT deductions[38]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2024, the cash and bank balance was approximately RMB 465 million, ensuring a healthy financial position for future growth[11]. - Non-current assets were valued at RMB 219.55 million, a decrease of 7.62% from RMB 237.66 million as of December 31, 2023[9]. - Current assets increased by 9.12% to RMB 2,628.55 million, compared to RMB 2,408.79 million at the end of 2023[9]. - The current ratio remained stable at 1.87 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 1.89 in 2023[31]. - The debt-to-asset ratio was 0.50 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, slightly up from 0.49 in 2023[31]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2024, the total number of issued shares of the company is 795,658,000 shares[2]. - Major shareholder CityLinkers Trust holds 315,997,070 shares, accounting for 39.72% of total shares[78]. - Mr. Wang is the beneficial owner of 121,814,831 shares, representing 15.31% of total shares[78]. - Mr. Xu is the beneficial owner of 104,282,288 shares, representing 13.11% of total shares[78]. - The company has a significant shareholder, Schroders Plc, with 79,441,000 shares, representing 9.98% of the total shares[80]. Corporate Governance - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules during the reporting period[60]. - The audit committee has reviewed the interim financial statements, which have not been audited by the company's auditors[64]. - The company has adopted the standard code for securities transactions by directors and confirmed compliance during the reporting period[61]. Strategic Initiatives - The company continues to focus on the development of intelligent marketing solutions and all-channel e-commerce service solutions, leveraging innovative technologies[11]. - The company aims to enhance its digital marketing capabilities through AIGC technology, focusing on intelligent marketing solutions and operational efficiency[21]. - The company is focusing on "platformization," "diversification," and "internationalization" as core directions for future business development[20]. - The company plans to enhance its international competitiveness and expand into overseas markets, leveraging its experience in the domestic short video marketing sector[22]. Employee and Management Compensation - Employee compensation expenses, including directors' remuneration, totaled RMB 49.26 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[57]. - Total remuneration for directors and senior management for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 6,687 thousand, compared to RMB 2,068 thousand in the same period last year, reflecting a significant increase[142]. - The five highest-paid employees, including three directors, received total compensation of RMB 4,747 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 853 thousand in the same period last year[145]. Taxation - The income tax expense increased slightly from RMB 5.29 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 5.32 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[48]. - The effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 18% compared to 14% for the same period in 2023, showing an increase in the effective tax burden[152]. - The income tax expense in mainland China for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 5,034,000, a decrease from RMB 9,036,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a significant reduction of approximately 44.3%[151]. Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 54,635 thousand, significantly lower than RMB 313,398 thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease of about 82.6%[116]. - The company experienced a net cash inflow from investing activities of RMB 8,128 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net outflow of RMB 75,715 thousand in the same period of 2023[117]. - The company’s cash flow management strategy includes maintaining cash in reputable banks with no recent default records, ensuring liquidity for operational needs[170]. Subsidiaries and Investments - The company has 100% ownership in several subsidiaries, including 合光（宁波）科技有限公司 and 云想数科（西安）信息技术有限公司, each with a registered capital of $10 million[119]. - The company controls subsidiaries like 嗨皮（上海）网络科技有限公司 with a registered capital of 53,528,203 RMB, which operates an entertainment content platform[122]. - The total number of subsidiaries listed indicates a strong presence in marketing services, technology consulting, and e-commerce sectors[121]. Stock Options and Share Plans - The company has a stock option plan that allows for the grant of unexercised options up to 10% of the total issued shares at any time, with a maximum of 1% per participant within any twelve-month period[182]. - The company granted a total of 40 million restricted share units to four directors and three employees on December 28, 2023, with vesting scheduled over three years[184]. - The share option plan includes a total of 3,626,604 shares with an exercise price of HKD 0.816, set to expire on July 31, 2024[92].
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