Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 1,405,550 thousand, an increase from RMB 1,334,269 thousand in the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 5.4%[17] - Gross profit for the period was RMB 344,727 thousand, down from RMB 373,214 thousand, indicating a decrease of about 7.6%[17] - Operating profit decreased significantly to RMB 241,167 thousand from RMB 407,802 thousand, reflecting a decline of approximately 40.8%[17] - The net loss attributable to equity shareholders for the period was RMB 26,234 thousand, compared to a profit of RMB 293,191 thousand in the previous year[17] - Basic and diluted loss per share was RMB (0.3), a decrease from earnings of RMB 3.6 per share in the same period last year[17] - The overall comprehensive income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 286,281 thousand, compared to RMB 293,191 thousand in the previous year, showing a slight decrease[34] - The company reported a loss attributable to equity shareholders of RMB (26,234,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a profit of RMB 293,191,000 in the same period of 2023[77] - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 26,200,000 for the reporting period, compared to a net profit of approximately RMB 293,200,000 in the same period last year, primarily due to a compensation of RMB 131,200,000 received from the Ningbo local government last year and valuation losses of RMB 203,800,000 on investment properties[162] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were RMB 3,182,472 thousand, down from RMB 3,439,004 thousand as of March 31, 2024[31] - Net assets decreased to RMB 2,367,599 thousand from RMB 2,394,267 thousand, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.1%[21] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 969,598 thousand from RMB 548,260 thousand, indicating a growth of approximately 76.5%[31] - As of September 30, 2024, the company's net assets decreased to approximately RMB 2,367,600,000, with a net asset value per share of RMB 29.4, primarily due to a compensation of RMB 131,200,000 from the Ningbo local government and valuation losses of RMB 203,800,000 on investment properties[123] - The company's total assets were approximately RMB 4,057,700,000, with cash and bank deposits amounting to RMB 969,600,000 as of September 30, 2024[138] Cash Flow - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 404,255 thousand, a significant improvement from a net cash used of RMB 43,981 thousand in the prior year[39] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of RMB 17,418 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net cash generated of RMB 31,597 thousand in the same period of 2023[39] - The cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 969,598 thousand as of September 30, 2024, from RMB 370,145 thousand at the same date in 2023, representing a substantial increase of approximately 162%[43] Revenue Segmentation - The retail segment, which includes supermarket operations and property leasing services, contributed significantly to the overall revenue growth during the reporting period[50] - The revenue from sales of goods and services for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 1,365,186,000, compared to RMB 1,302,362,000 in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 4.8%[64] - For the reporting period, the manufacturing and trading segment generated revenue of approximately RMB 768,700,000, an increase of 8.4% compared to RMB 708,900,000 in the same period last year[149] - Retail business revenue decreased by 29.3% to approximately RMB 116,200,000, down from approximately RMB 164,300,000 in the same period last year, attributed to a shift towards online shopping and e-commerce[163] - Wholesale business revenue increased by 11.5% to approximately RMB 500,200,000, compared to approximately RMB 448,700,000 in the same period last year, driven by collaboration with large real estate companies[164] Expenses and Costs - Financial expenses decreased to RMB 14,599,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from RMB 19,364,000 in the same period of 2023, indicating a reduction of approximately 24.3%[59] - The cost of inventory, depreciation, and amortization increased to RMB 962,673,000 in 2024 from RMB 859,913,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of about 12%[60] - The total employee costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were RMB 80,187,000, an increase from RMB 71,893,000 in 2023, representing an increase of about 11.5%[73] Investment and Financing - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development in the upcoming quarters to improve financial performance[17] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[50] - The company will explore other debt and equity financing options to support its growth and expansion plans[139] - The group has entered into an agreement to subscribe to financial products from Guomin Trust with a maximum subscription amount of RMB 800,000,000, maturing between October 2024 and March 2025[144] - The company plans to use approximately HKD 60,450,000 from the subscription proceeds for potential acquisitions and general working capital[159] Governance and Compliance - The company emphasizes adherence to corporate governance codes, although it deviated from the code regarding the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO due to the absence of a CEO[172] - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the interim financial statements and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards[157] Market Outlook - The group maintains a positive outlook on the profitability and growth of its manufacturing and trading business despite ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions[150] - The group is actively exploring overseas markets and adjusting local marketing strategies while implementing cost control measures to enhance competitiveness[150] - The national real estate market remains sluggish, with significant declines in second and third-tier cities, impacting the company's wholesale business in HVAC products[167] - The group recognizes the foreign currency fluctuation risk associated with its cash flow, which is closely tied to the performance of the RMB exchange rate[144] Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Lisi Manufacturing Co., Limited, holding approximately 34.03% of the issued share capital[154] - The company did not recommend any interim dividend for the reporting period, maintaining the dividend at RMB 0[107] - No interim dividend will be declared for the six months ended September 30, 2024[158]
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