Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, total revenue was RMB 532,563,000, a decrease of 83.3% compared to RMB 3,186,238,000 in the same period of 2023[2] - Oil and gas sales contracts totaled RMB 215,259,000, down from RMB 2,707,034,000 year-on-year, reflecting a significant decline[2] - Gross profit for the period was RMB 30,316,000, compared to RMB 45,828,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of 33.9%[2] - The company reported a loss from continuing operations of RMB 70,205,000, compared to a profit of RMB 28,894,000 in the same period last year[5] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was RMB 117,543,000, compared to a comprehensive income of RMB 26,312,000 in the previous year[5] - Basic loss per share from continuing and discontinued operations was RMB 1.77, compared to earnings of RMB 0.43 in the prior year[11] - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 116,029,000, compared to a profit of RMB 28,358,000 for the same period in 2023[26] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of RMB 115,069,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[37] - The net loss after tax for the period was approximately RMB 117,000,000, while the net profit for the same period in 2023 was approximately RMB 26,000,000[94] - The group recorded a loss from discontinued operations of approximately RMB 47 million, resulting from the termination of the consolidated accounts of Huaheng Energy[102] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased to RMB 553,033,000 from RMB 615,134,000 as of March 31, 2024[16] - Current assets totaled RMB 2,636,689,000, slightly down from RMB 2,671,186,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[16] - Current liabilities were RMB 1,955,342,000, compared to RMB 1,953,805,000 in the previous period, indicating a slight increase[18] - Total equity attributable to owners of the company decreased to RMB 1,096,714,000 from RMB 1,230,104,000[18] - As of September 30, 2024, the company had total bank borrowings and financial guarantee liabilities amounting to approximately RMB 1,202,563,000, with cash and cash equivalents of RMB 5,252,000[27] - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, included a net current asset position of approximately RMB 681,347,000[26] - The total debt of the group is approximately RMB 97,520,000, which includes unpaid principal and interest[78] - As of September 30, 2024, the group had total borrowings due within one year of approximately RMB 1,103,000,000, with a debt-to-equity ratio of approximately 1.17[114] Cash Flow and Financing - The company’s net cash outflow from operating activities was RMB 17,261,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to RMB 271,880,000 for the same period in 2023[24] - The company recorded a decrease in cash and cash equivalents from RMB 10,688,000 on April 1, 2024, to RMB 5,252,000 on September 30, 2024[24] - The group obtained new bank and other loans of approximately RMB 41,000,000 during the period, compared to RMB 262,000,000 for the same period in 2023[72] - The group repaid approximately RMB 24,100,000 in bank and other loans during the period, compared to RMB 302,000,000 in the previous year[72] - The group has been actively communicating with existing lenders regarding the renewal of bank loans and credit financing, with no creditors taking immediate action for repayment as of the announcement date[28] Revenue Breakdown - The total revenue for the group during the period was RMB 322,297,000, a decrease from RMB 506,336,000 for the same period last year[44] - Revenue from oil and gas sales contracts was RMB 4,993,000, down from RMB 24,807,000 year-on-year[44] - Other revenue from customer contracts amounted to RMB 317,304,000, compared to RMB 481,529,000 in the previous year[44] - Revenue from wholesale liquefied natural gas for 2024 reached RMB 292,482,000, a decrease of 36.4% compared to RMB 459,488,000 in 2023[45] - Revenue from oil and gas contract trading for 2024 was RMB 4,993,000, down 79.9% from RMB 24,807,000 in 2023[45] - Revenue from sales of vehicle gas for 2024 increased to RMB 19,770,000, up 37.5% from RMB 14,384,000 in 2023[45] - Revenue from liquefied natural gas sales was approximately RMB 293 million, a decrease of about RMB 167 million or 36.4%, accounting for about 55.0% of the group's total revenue[95] - Revenue from oil and gas trading decreased from approximately RMB 2,707 million to approximately RMB 215 million, a reduction of about RMB 2,492 million or 92.1%, accounting for about 40.4% of total revenue[98] Operational Measures and Future Outlook - The group aims to control operating costs through measures such as improving office space efficiency and streamlining personnel structure[29] - The group is focused on improving liquidity and generating sufficient cash flow to meet its obligations[29] - The group plans to continue implementing business strategy plans and cost control measures to improve operational cash flow[29] - The group anticipates a recovery in demand as the global economy stabilizes and domestic markets recover, supported by effective government measures[103] - The group will continue to develop its business in the natural gas sector and explore new opportunities to create value for its shareholders[103] Employee and Administrative Costs - The group reported a total employee cost (excluding director remuneration) of RMB 12,742,000 for 2024, down from RMB 17,560,000 in 2023[49] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 12.1% to about RMB 37 million, primarily due to an increase in research and development expenses of RMB 6 million[109] - The group employed approximately 283 employees as of September 30, 2024, an increase from approximately 280 employees as of March 31, 2024[121] Legal and Compliance Issues - The group has lost accounting control over Huaheng Energy and has ceased to consolidate it in the financial statements[75] - The group is involved in legal proceedings regarding Huaheng Energy, which may impact future operations and financial results[76] - The group is actively seeking resolutions for ongoing litigation related to overdue bank loans and operational payables[89] Taxation - The effective corporate income tax rate for qualifying group entities is 8.25% on the first RMB 2,000,000 of profit and 16.5% on profits exceeding that amount[57] - The group's income tax expense for the period was approximately RMB 2,200,000, compared to a tax credit of about RMB 5,000,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023[113] Dividends - No dividends were declared or proposed for both interim periods[59] - The group has not declared an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024[93]
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