Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately RMB 9,400,000, compared to a loss of RMB 11,000,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a 14.55% improvement in losses [4]. - The company recorded no revenue for both the first half of 2024 and 2023, indicating a consistent lack of sales [5]. - The basic loss per share for the first half of 2024 was approximately RMB 2.04, compared to RMB 2.45 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a 16.73% reduction in loss per share [7]. - The company reported a total loss of RMB (9,393,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB (10,967,000) for the same period in 2023, reflecting an improvement of 14.4% [30]. - The division for renewable energy product sales reported a loss of RMB (780,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB (3,027,000) in the same period last year, indicating a significant improvement of 74.2% [30]. - The division providing new energy power system integration services incurred a loss of RMB (1,230,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to no loss reported in the previous year [30]. - The company did not record any gross profit margin for both reporting periods, indicating ongoing operational challenges [6]. - The company has not disclosed any new product developments, technological advancements, market expansions, or mergers and acquisitions during this reporting period [4][5][6]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total current assets amounted to RMB 52,528,000, a decrease from RMB 66,860,000 as of March 31, 2024 [12]. - The company's non-current assets, including property and equipment, increased to RMB 23,875,000 from RMB 18,115,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a growth of 31.06% [12]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 62,185,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to RMB 62,484,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing a slight decrease [12]. - The net asset value attributable to owners decreased to RMB 31,348,000 from RMB 40,122,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing a decline of 21.8% [12]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 93,533,000, compared to RMB 102,606,000 as of March 31, 2024, showing a decline of 8.9% [32]. - The total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were RMB 62,185,000, which is a decrease from RMB 66,000,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a reduction of 5.7% [32]. - Accounts receivable from customer contracts amounted to RMB 101,356,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from RMB 118,456,000 as of March 31, 2024 [51]. Cash Flow - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 6,517,000, compared to RMB 4,267,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a year-over-year increase of 52.7% [18]. - Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB (5,769,000), an improvement from RMB (9,041,000) in the prior year, indicating a reduction of 36.5% [18]. - Net cash generated from financing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 854,000, down from RMB 4,289,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of 80.1% [18]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 2,119,000 as of September 30, 2024, from RMB 2,936,000 at the end of the previous year, marking a decrease of 27.8% [18]. - As of September 30, 2024, the group's cash and bank balances totaled approximately RMB 2,100,000, compared to RMB 500,000 as of March 31, 2024 [78]. Corporate Governance - The audit committee has reviewed and approved the unaudited consolidated results for the first half of 2024 [129]. - The Compensation Committee was established in June 2005 and currently consists of three independent non-executive directors as of September 30, 2024 [131]. - The Corporate Governance Committee, effective from March 28, 2012, includes four executive directors and is chaired by Mr. Xie Wenjie [132]. - The Nomination Committee, established on March 28, 2012, comprises three independent non-executive directors and is chaired by Ms. Ma Xingqin [133]. - As of September 30, 2024, there are no interests held by directors or their close associates in any competing businesses [134]. - The company had no controlling shareholder as of the report date [135]. - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading that complies with GEM Listing Rules [138]. - The company has adhered to all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code during the first half of 2024, with a noted deviation from provision C.2.1 [139]. - The board believes that combining the roles of Chairman and CEO provides strong and consistent leadership beneficial to the company's strategy [140]. - The board includes a mix of executive and independent non-executive directors as of November 28, 2024 [142]. Employee and Operational Expenses - Administrative expenses increased by approximately RMB 1,300,000 or 19.7% to about RMB 7,600,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, due to share-based payment expenses and salary increases [77]. - Employee costs for the first half of 2024 amounted to approximately RMB 3,800,000, an increase from RMB 2,400,000 in the same period last year, primarily due to an increase in average employee numbers [89]. Future Plans and Developments - The company has entered into a cooperation agreement to supply electricity from a new power station project, which is expected to generate revenue [71]. - The company is exploring new opportunities in renewable energy product sales and new energy power system integration services [68]. - The company plans to construct a 30 MW/180 MWh energy storage station in Henan Province, pending land lease finalization, to enhance project management and revenue generation [117]. - The company continues to seek new opportunities outside mainland China, focusing on renewable energy projects in Hong Kong [118]. - The company aims to enhance renewable energy consumption capacity and improve peak-load differences through the development of new energy storage solutions by 2025 [116]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the company has issued 460,976,684 ordinary shares [126]. - Major shareholders include Li Yanyan with 12.82% and Hou Xiaobing with 5.69% of the issued share capital [125]. Stock Options and Financing - The company has granted a total of 21,844,000 stock options under the stock option plan, all of which were exercised by the end of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019 [105]. - The maximum number of shares that may be issued upon the exercise of stock options granted under the plan shall not exceed 30% of the company's issued share capital at any time [105]. - The stock options granted on July 26, 2024, have an exercise price of HKD 0.11, with a fair value of approximately RMB 619,000 calculated using a binomial option pricing model [111]. - The company issued 12,800,000 shares upon the full exercise of the convertible bonds with a principal amount of HKD 32,000,000 on December 20, 2023 [114]. - The initial conversion price for the newly issued convertible bonds is set at HKD 2.5 per share [113]. - No stock options were exercised, canceled, or lapsed during the reporting period [112]. - The company has updated the general plan limit for stock options to 10% of the issued shares as of the date of the resolution adopting the stock option plan [105]. - The stock option plan aims to attract and retain high-quality employees and to incentivize contributions to the company [104]. - The stock options granted do not have any vesting conditions, performance targets, or clawback mechanisms [111]. - The company is currently unable to contact bondholders regarding a principal amount of HKD 12,000,000 due to a dispute over ownership [114]. Market Context - In the first half of 2024, China's renewable energy generation capacity added 134 GW, with wind power contributing 25.84 GW and solar power contributing 102 GW, surpassing coal power capacity [116]. - The company is actively negotiating a project in rural China aimed at promoting green energy transformation, with a core concept of "one village, one pole" to ensure sustainable energy development [117]. - The company has acquired two new renewable energy projects in Hong Kong with a total installed capacity of 554.72 kW, expected to start generating revenue soon [118].
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