Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the group's main business revenue was approximately RMB 4,418,443,343, an increase of about 6.7% compared to the same period last year[5]. - Gross profit was approximately RMB 339,325,550, a decrease of about 33.7% year-on-year[5]. - Total profit amounted to approximately RMB -82,055,344, a decrease of about 1074.3% compared to the previous year[5]. - Net profit attributable to the parent company was approximately RMB -91,561,995, a decrease of about 88.5% year-on-year[5]. - The company's main business revenue increased by approximately 6.7%, with retail revenue declining by about 14.7% and wholesale revenue rising by approximately 20.6%[20]. - The retail business's main revenue from direct-operated stores was RMB 1,362,552 thousand, a decrease of 14.7% from RMB 1,597,403 thousand in the same period last year[13]. - The wholesale business's main revenue reached RMB 3,054,007 thousand, an increase of 20.6% from RMB 2,532,098 thousand in the same period last year[17]. - The company reported a total of RMB 1,833,550,428 in current liabilities, which is an increase from RMB 2,016,845,036 in the previous period[46]. - The total liabilities increased to RMB 2,303,084,079 from RMB 2,184,984,191, marking an increase of about 5.4%[46]. - The company's retained earnings decreased to RMB 218,242,951 from RMB 263,789,318, a decline of approximately 17.2%[46]. Retail Operations - As of June 30, 2024, the total number of retail stores was 113, including 104 directly operated stores and 9 franchised stores, with a total operating area of approximately 162,618 square meters[8]. - During the reporting period, no new retail stores were opened, and 4 supermarkets and 16 directly operated convenience stores were closed due to lease expirations and operational strategy adjustments[8]. - The group focused on enhancing category management and operational strategies, aiming to improve efficiency and brand building capabilities[9]. - The group launched various on-site sales projects, including grilled skewers and fried foods, to attract customers and enhance store vitality[10]. - The company plans to enhance its retail business by focusing on targeted product categories and improving store operations to enhance customer experience[28]. Cost and Expenses - Total operating costs increased to RMB 5,050,161,042, up 10% from RMB 4,591,022,288 year-over-year[47]. - The company experienced a significant increase in sales expenses, totaling RMB 737,923,759, compared to RMB 727,822,318 in the previous year, reflecting a 1.5% increase[47]. - The financial expenses decreased to RMB 5,741,065 in the first half of 2024 from RMB 10,015,996 in the same period of 2023, a reduction of 42.7%[49]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2024, the group's non-current assets amounted to RMB 2,512,230,229, while non-current liabilities were RMB 818,133,684, with lease liabilities constituting RMB 793,592,221[23]. - The total current assets were RMB 4,501,146,632, including cash and cash equivalents of RMB 583,581,885 and inventory of RMB 1,559,331,775[23]. - The total current liabilities amounted to RMB 4,507,687,289, a decrease of approximately 6.6% from RMB 4,826,017,295 as of December 31, 2023[44]. - The total non-current liabilities increased to RMB 818,133,684, compared to RMB 473,159,659 as of December 31, 2023, indicating a significant rise of 73%[44]. - The total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 7,013,376,861, a slight decrease from RMB 7,132,044,691 as of December 31, 2023[44]. Cash Flow - Operating cash flow for the first half of 2024 reached RMB 5,391,693,090, an increase of 6.9% compared to RMB 5,041,997,122 in the same period of 2023[50]. - Net cash flow from operating activities was RMB 458,097,830, significantly higher than RMB 193,501,261 in the first half of 2023, indicating improved operational efficiency[50]. - Cash inflow from financing activities totaled RMB 1,921,058,890, a decrease from RMB 2,024,208,155 in the first half of 2023, reflecting a reduction in new borrowings[51]. - Cash outflow for debt repayment increased to RMB 2,433,098,709 from RMB 1,528,527,297 year-on-year, indicating a focus on reducing leverage[51]. - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the first half of 2024 was a decrease of RMB 255,686,511, compared to an increase of RMB 482,633,521 in the same period of 2023[51]. Shareholder Information - Beijing Chaofu State-owned Assets Management Co., Ltd. holds 167,409,808 shares, representing approximately 72.77% of the total issued domestic shares and 40.61% of the total issued share capital[36]. - The company has no significant shareholder other than those disclosed, with no additional interests reported by directors or executives[38]. - As of June 30, 2024, key executives and directors held shares ranging from 0.02% to 0.88% of the total issued share capital[33]. Government Grants and Subsidies - The total government subsidies recognized in the first half of 2024 amounted to RMB 4,445,184, with the company reporting a total of RMB 15,437,674 in government subsidies as of December 31, 2023[189]. - The company received a total of RMB 12,647,900 in government grants for logistics standardization projects, which are amortized over 8 years[190]. Accounting Policies - The financial statements are prepared based on the going concern assumption and comply with the relevant accounting standards[61]. - The company adheres to the accounting principles and provides a true and complete reflection of its financial status[62]. - The company recognizes revenue from sales of goods when the customer obtains control of the related goods, which includes conditions such as approval of the contract and clear payment terms[119]. Employee Compensation - Employee costs totaled RMB 323,702,437 during the reporting period, down from RMB 365,471,997 in the same period last year, with a workforce of 4,260 employees[25]. - The total employee compensation payable as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 1,459,309, a decrease from RMB 323,814,484 on December 31, 2023[4].
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