Financial Performance - The company's revenue decreased from approximately RMB 62.4 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately RMB 13.5 million in the first half of 2024, a decline of about 78.3%[11]. - The cost of sales dropped from approximately RMB 58.0 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately RMB 12.7 million in the first half of 2024, a reduction of about 78.1%[14]. - Gross profit fell from approximately RMB 4.4 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately RMB 0.8 million in the first half of 2024, a decrease of about 81.8%[15]. - The gross margin decreased to 5.9% in the first half of 2024, primarily due to a reduction in the number of maintenance projects and lower profit margins[15]. - The net loss for the period increased from approximately RMB 4.7 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately RMB 21.7 million in the first half of 2024, mainly due to lower project profit margins[18]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of RMB 13,524 thousand, a decrease from RMB 62,404 thousand in the same period of 2023, representing a decline of approximately 78.3%[43]. - The gross profit for the same period was RMB 797 thousand, significantly lower than RMB 4,368 thousand in the prior year, indicating a decline of about 81.7%[43]. - The company incurred a loss before tax of RMB 21,692 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 4,686 thousand in the same period of 2023, reflecting an increase in losses of approximately 362.5%[43]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was RMB 21,689 thousand, compared to RMB 4,686 thousand in the previous year, marking an increase of about 362.5%[43]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 238,995 thousand, a slight increase from RMB 231,738 thousand as of December 31, 2023[46]. - Current liabilities increased to RMB 1,080,787 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 1,042,457 thousand at the end of 2023, representing an increase of approximately 3.7%[46]. - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to RMB (858,397) thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB (836,715) thousand at the end of 2023, indicating a decline of about 2.0%[47]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of RMB (0.04) for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB (0.01) in the same period of 2023[43]. - The company had cash and cash equivalents of RMB 952 thousand as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 177 thousand at the end of 2023, showing an increase of approximately 437.3%[46]. - The company’s trade and other receivables increased to RMB 148,853 thousand as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 122,694 thousand at the end of 2023, reflecting an increase of about 21.3%[46]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of RMB 21,692,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 4,686,000 for the same period in 2023[51]. - Total current liabilities as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 841,792,000, with total borrowings of RMB 28,774,000 and RMB 100,772,000[54]. - The company is facing 232 lawsuits due to its inability to repay outstanding bank loans and trade payables, with expected cash outflows of approximately RMB 58,221,000[54]. Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include 招商永隆信託有限公司 and 安碧有限公司, each holding 12.52% of the issued share capital, totaling 74,367,150 shares[32]. - 謙信有限公司 and Fanshaozhou Holdings Limited each hold 9.26% of the issued share capital, amounting to 55,017,150 shares[32]. - Wenye Elite Holdings Limited holds 12.12% of the issued share capital with 72,000,000 shares[32]. - The total number of issued shares is 594,000,000[33]. - The board did not recommend an interim dividend for the period ending June 30, 2024[24]. - No dividends were recommended for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023[91]. Business Strategy and Future Outlook - The company plans to strengthen its business in high-speed rail, airports, hospitals, hotels, and other projects where it has a strong track record[12]. - The company aims to explore overseas business opportunities through the "Belt and Road" initiative[12]. - The company is seeking to optimize project management processes and enhance supply chain management to reduce procurement costs[12]. - The company is looking for opportunities in emerging industries such as healthcare, infrastructure, green energy, and urban renewal[12]. Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all corporate governance code provisions, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO[36]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited consolidated interim financial information for the six months ending June 30, 2024[40]. - The company will publish all financial and related information on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and its own website in a timely manner[41]. - The company is committed to maintaining high-quality corporate governance and will continue to enhance its practices[36]. Financial Management and Reporting - The company has adopted new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2022, with no significant impact on its financial statements[57]. - The group assesses control based on existing rights that provide the ability to direct relevant activities and influence returns, considering potential voting rights[58]. - The group recognizes revenue based on the percentage of completion of individual construction contracts, which is determined by the ratio of total costs incurred to estimated budgeted costs[78]. - The group applies a simplified approach for expected credit losses on trade receivables and contract assets, allowing for the use of lifetime expected loss provisions[80]. - The group maintains a policy of regularly monitoring current and expected liquidity needs to ensure sufficient cash reserves for short-term and long-term requirements[80]. - The capital management objective is to ensure the group's ongoing viability while providing returns to shareholders and maintaining an optimal capital structure to enhance shareholder value[80]. Legal and Compliance Issues - The company has recognized a provision for litigation penalties amounting to RMB 5,726,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to zero in the same period in 2023[87]. - The company is actively seeking new clients and negotiating with lenders to restructure overdue loans as part of its financial recovery plan[54]. - The company has initiated discussions with creditors for debt restructuring to address outstanding payables and pending litigation[54]. Debt and Financing - As of June 30, 2024, the group's bank borrowings remained at approximately RMB 28.8 million, with all borrowings due within one year[20]. - The company reported a net financing cost of RMB (6,993,000) for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB (5,575,000) for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase in financing costs[88]. - The company has secured bank financing of RMB 28,774,000, unchanged from December 31, 2023, with collateral provided by certain trade receivables and personal guarantees from shareholders[109]. - The aging analysis of trade payables indicates that RMB 438,411,000 is overdue for more than three years as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 296,491,000 at the end of 2023, representing an increase of approximately 47.8%[107].
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