金融街证券(01476) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Important Notice The Board, Supervisory Committee, and senior management guarantee the interim report's accuracy, reviewed by Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) and presented in RMB, with forward-looking statement risk reminders Overview The Board, Supervisory Committee, and senior management guarantee the interim report's accuracy, reviewed by Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) and presented in RMB, with forward-looking statement risk reminders - Report content guaranteed by Board, Supervisory Committee, and senior management, approved by relevant meetings[7] - Interim financial information reviewed by Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) Limited in accordance with HKSRS 2410[7] - Data presented in RMB unless otherwise specified[7] - Forward-looking statements regarding future plans and strategies do not constitute a substantive commitment to investors, who are reminded of investment risks[9] Section I Definitions This section defines key terms used in the report, covering company names, shareholders, subsidiaries, regulatory bodies, financial products, and business activities for clear understanding Key Terms This section defines key terms used in the report, covering company names, shareholders, subsidiaries, regulatory bodies, financial products, and business activities for clear understanding - "The Company", "Company", "Hengtou Securities" refers to the joint-stock company established in China on December 28, 1998, approved to operate in Hong Kong under the name "Hengtou Securities" on April 27, 2015, with its H shares listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[10] - "End of the Reporting Period" refers to June 30, 2025, and "Reporting Period" refers to the six months ended June 30, 2025[10][13] - Major subsidiaries include Hengtai Capital Investment Co., Ltd., Hengtai Changcai Securities Co., Ltd., Hengtai Futures Co., Ltd., Hengtai Pioneer Investment Co., Ltd., and Xinhua Fund Management Co., Ltd[12][13] - "Margin Financing and Securities Lending" is defined as the business activity of lending funds to clients for purchasing listed securities or lending listed securities for selling, and collecting collateral[13] Section II Company Profile This section provides the company's basic information, including names, board and supervisory committee composition, specialized committees, secretaries, authorized representatives, addresses, website, email, and auditors Basic Information This section provides the company's basic information, including names, board and supervisory committee composition, specialized committees, secretaries, authorized representatives, addresses, website, email, and auditors - The company's Chinese name is Hengtai Securities Co., Ltd., operating in Hong Kong under the name "Hengtou Securities"[17] - The Board of Directors consists of 1 executive director (Mr. Zhu Yanhui as Chairman), 5 non-executive directors, and 3 independent non-executive directors[18] - The Board has four specialized committees: Strategy and Investment Decision Committee, Risk Control and Supervision Committee, Audit Committee, and Remuneration and Nomination Committee[18] - The company's auditors are Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) Limited (International) and Grant Thornton (Special General Partnership) (Domestic)[23] Section III Summary of Accounting Data and Financial Indicators The company achieved significant performance growth, with total operating revenue up 42.45% and profit attributable to ordinary equity holders up 346.86%, indicating a robust financial position Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators The company achieved significant performance growth, with total operating revenue up 42.45% and profit attributable to ordinary equity holders up 346.86%, indicating a robust financial position Key Accounting Data and Financial Indicators (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年1月1日至2025年6月30日 (RMB '000) | 2024年1月1日至2024年6月30日 (RMB '000) | 本期比上期增長╱（下降） | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Operating Revenue | 1,665,642 | 1,169,284 | 42.45% | | Profit Before Tax | 314,359 | 75,098 | 318.60% | | Profit for the Period Attributable to Ordinary Equity Holders of the Company | 240,733 | 53,872 | 346.86% | | Net Cash Generated From/(Used In) Operating Activities | 389,736 | (129,342) | 401.32% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (RMB/share) | 0.0924 | 0.0207 | 346.38% | | Diluted Earnings Per Share (RMB/share) | 0.0924 | 0.0207 | 346.38% | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets (%) | 2.86 | 0.67 | 增加2.19個百分點 | Scale Indicators (As of June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年6月30日 (RMB '000) | 2024年12月31日 (RMB '000) | 本期末比上年期末增長╱（下降） | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 43,186,520 | 39,981,081 | 8.02% | | Total Liabilities | 34,261,815 | 31,274,058 | 9.55% | | Accounts Payable to Brokerage Clients | 20,121,543 | 16,700,618 | 20.48% | | Equity Attributable to Ordinary Equity Holders and Holders of Perpetual Capital Securities | 8,544,448 | 8,295,533 | 3.00% | | Total Share Capital ('000 shares) | 2,604,567 | 2,604,567 | 0.00% | | Net Assets Per Share Attributable to Ordinary Equity Holders (RMB/share) | 3.28 | 3.18 | 3.14% | | Asset-Liability Ratio (%) | 61.31 | 62.60 | 減少1.29個百分點 | The Company's Net Capital and Other Risk Control Indicators As of June 30, 2025, net capital decreased to RMB 5,615.40 million, but all risk control indicators met regulatory requirements, demonstrating sound risk management Net Capital and Risk Control Indicators (RMB '000) | 項目 | 2025年6月30日 | 2024年12月31日 | 監管標準 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Capital | 5,615,398 | 5,903,665 | Not applicable | | Of which: Core Net Capital | 5,465,398 | 5,153,665 | Not applicable | | Subordinate Net Capital | 150,000 | 750,000 | Not applicable | | Net Assets | 8,547,167 | 8,274,815 | Not applicable | | Sum of Various Risk Capital Reserves | 3,411,162 | 3,359,516 | Not applicable | | Risk Coverage Ratio | 164.62% | 175.73% | ≥100% | | Capital Leverage Ratio | 24.85% | 23.62% | ≥8% | | Liquidity Coverage Ratio | 175.47% | 182.28% | ≥100% | | Net Stable Funding Ratio | 164.45% | 173.37% | ≥100% | | Net Capital/Net Assets | 65.70% | 71.34% | ≥20% | | Net Capital/Liabilities | 43.31% | 44.21% | ≥8% | | Net Assets/Liabilities | 65.92% | 61.97% | ≥10% | | Proprietary Equity Securities and Derivatives/Net Capital | 19.39% | 22.61% | ≤100% | | Proprietary Non-Equity Securities and Derivatives/Net Capital | 166.21% | 147.18% | ≤500% | - As of June 30, 2025, the Company's net capital was RMB 5,615.40 million, a decrease of RMB 288.27 million from the end of 2024[36] - During the reporting period, all risk control indicators, including net capital, met regulatory requirements[36] Section IV Management Discussion and Analysis This section analyzes the economic environment, market conditions, main business operations, financial performance, future outlook, and risk management strategies during the reporting period Economic Environment and Market Conditions During the Reporting Period In H1 2025, China's economy remained stable with 5.30% GDP growth, while the A-share market showed an upward trend with significantly increased trading activity - In the first half of 2025, China's GDP grew by 5.30% year-on-year[39] - In the first half of 2025, national industrial value added above designated size increased by 6.40% year-on-year, service industry value added increased by 5.50% year-on-year, and total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.00% year-on-year[39] - During the reporting period, China's A-share market showed an upward trend, with the Shanghai Composite Index rising by 2.76%, the Shenzhen Component Index by 0.48%, and the ChiNext Index by 0.53%[40] - The total trading volume of stocks and funds in Shanghai and Shenzhen markets amounted to RMB 188.78 trillion, an increase from the same period in 2024, with Shanghai increasing by 50.80% and Shenzhen by 76.35%[40] Analysis of Main Business Operations The Group achieved substantial growth in operating revenue and net profit, with strong performance in brokerage, investment banking, and proprietary trading, while investment management revenue decreased Group Operating Performance (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 指标 | 2025年 (RMB million) | 2024年 (RMB million) | 同比增长 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 1,665.64 | 1,169.28 | 42.45% | | Net Profit | 209.50 | 18.99 | 1,003.21% | Brokerage and Wealth Management Business Brokerage and wealth management revenue grew 36.19% to RMB 950.77 million, driven by expanded client base, increased AUM, and robust financial product sales Brokerage and Wealth Management Business Operating Revenue | 业务 | 2025年 (RMB million) | 2024年 (RMB million) | 同比增长 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 950.77 | 698.13 | 36.19% | - The securities brokerage business opened 143,900 new accounts, bringing the total client count to 4.1189 million, a 3.21% increase from the end of 2024; total client assets under management reached RMB 189,284.21 million, an increase of 5.55%[43] - Stock and fund trading volume was RMB 1,375,839.14 million, a 65.04% increase from the same period in 2024; market share for stocks and funds was 0.03645%, an increase of 0.00064% from the same period in 2024[43] - The wealth management business sold 2,346 financial products, with a sales scale of RMB 9,019.66 million; as of the end of the reporting period, the financial product holding scale was RMB 19,478.06 million[46] - The capital intermediary business's margin financing and securities lending balance was RMB 5,500.31 million[47] - The total scale of asset custody, fund services, and fundraising supervision was RMB 115,050 million[48] Investment Banking Business Investment banking revenue grew 41.54% to RMB 92.68 million, with progress in equity financing, bond financing, and NEEQ listing recommendations Investment Banking Business Operating Revenue | 业务 | 2025年 (RMB million) | 2024年 (RMB million) | 同比增长 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 92.68 | 65.48 | 41.54% | - Equity financing completed 1 financial advisory project for a listed company, with multiple refinancing and M&A restructuring projects steadily advancing[50] - Bond financing completed 24 corporate bond projects, with a total underwriting scale of RMB 5,652 million[51] - NEEQ listing recommendation business completed 1 declaration project and 4 financing projects; as of the end of the reporting period, there were 132 ongoing supervision projects[52] Investment Management Business Investment management revenue decreased 12.85% to RMB 132.08 million due to AUM decline, despite good fixed-income product performance and Xinhua Fund's AUM growth Investment Management Business Operating Revenue | 业务 | 2025年 (RMB million) | 2024年 (RMB million) | 同比增长 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 132.08 | 151.56 | -12.85% | - Total asset management scale was RMB 15,333.40 million, including collective asset management plans of RMB 3,763.53 million, single asset management plans of RMB 2,389.28 million, and asset-backed securities special plans of RMB 9,180.59 million[55] - Xinhua Fund managed 47 public funds, with an AUM of RMB 53,206 million, a 7.68% year-on-year increase[57] - Hengtai Capital managed 2 private equity funds, with a fund management scale of RMB 2,900 million[58] - Hengtai Pioneer directly invested in 22 projects[59] Proprietary Trading Business Proprietary trading revenue grew 102.99% to RMB 475.12 million, achieving strong returns from equity, fixed-income, and multi-strategy investments in A-share and Beijing Stock Exchange markets Proprietary Trading Business Operating Revenue | 业务 | 2025年 (RMB million) | 2024年 (RMB million) | 同比增长 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Operating Revenue | 475.12 | 234.06 | 102.99% | - Equity investment business achieved stable dividend and growth returns by building a multi-layered equity investment system, focusing on core assets, high-dividend stocks, and growth assets[61] - Fixed-income business captured trading opportunities amidst bond market volatility, reduced long-duration bond positions, increased allocation to high-grade credit bonds, and actively engaged in interest rate derivative trading, yielding good returns[62] - Multi-strategy investment business capitalized on high-elasticity opportunities in the Beijing Stock Exchange market, increasing equity exposure, and made preliminary preparations for commodity futures investments[62] Outlook and Future Plans The company anticipates deepening capital market reforms and accelerated industry consolidation, planning to enhance governance, risk control, and operational efficiency, while driving business transformation and leveraging financial technology for differentiated advantages - Capital market reforms continue to deepen, and securities industry consolidation is accelerating, with leading securities firms expected to integrate faster, while small and medium-sized firms need to adopt differentiated operating strategies[63][64] - The securities industry's traditional brokerage business is accelerating its transformation towards a buyer-side investment advisory model, investment banking will focus on "five major articles" guidance, and asset management will revolve around structural optimization, capability upgrading, and differentiated competition[64] - The company will continuously enhance business capabilities, promote transformation and upgrading, accelerate the construction of its business brand system, strengthen financial technology empowerment, improve client service capabilities, and develop segmented business capabilities to form differentiated competitive advantages[65] - Future plans include deepening refined client operations, strengthening investment advisory business development, exploring new proprietary trading profit models (such as options, ETF arbitrage, convertible bond investments), enriching asset management product strategies, and focusing investment banking business on new energy, new technology, and high-end manufacturing industries[65] Financial Statement Analysis The Group's profitability significantly improved, with substantial growth in total operating revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders, while asset and liability structures remained stable, and operating cash flow turned positive Profitability Indicators (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 指标 | 2025年 (RMB million) | 2024年 (RMB million) | 同比增长 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Operating Revenue | 1,665.64 | 1,169.28 | 42.45% | | Net Profit Attributable to Ordinary Equity Holders of the Company | 240.73 | 53.87 | 346.86% | | Earnings Per Share (RMB) | 0.0924 | 0.0207 | 346.38% | | Weighted Average Return on Net Assets (%) | 2.86 | 0.67 | 增加2.19个百分点 | Asset and Liability Situation (As of June 30, 2025) | 指标 | 2025年6月30日 (RMB million) | 2024年12月31日 (RMB million) | 变化 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Assets | 43,186.52 | 39,981.08 | 增长8.02% | | Total Liabilities | 34,261.82 | 31,274.06 | 增长9.55% | | Equity Attributable to Ordinary Equity Holders and Holders of Perpetual Capital Securities | 8,544.45 | 8,295.53 | 增长3.00% | | Asset-Liability Ratio (%) | 61.31 | 62.60 | 减少1.29个百分点 | | Financial Leverage Ratio | 2.70 | 2.81 | 下降3.91% | - The asset structure remained stable, with cash assets accounting for 54.66%, financing assets for 13.40%, and financial investment assets for 27.92%[67] - The company diversified its debt financing channels through issuing income certificates, re-lending, and borrowing subordinated debt, and obtained substantial comprehensive credit lines from multiple banks[70] Cash Flow Movement (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 现金流类型 | 2025年 (RMB million) | 2024年 (RMB million) | 同比变化 (RMB million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash From/(Used In) Operating Activities | 389.74 | -129.34 | 增加519.08 | | Net Cash From/(Used In) Investing Activities | 305.51 | -409.32 | 增加714.83 | | Net Cash From/(Used In) Financing Activities | -850.35 | 613.99 | 减少1,464.34 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 2,086.77 | 2,109.68 | 减少22.91 | - During the reporting period, there were no changes to the Company's major accounting policies[73] Branches and Subsidiaries The company had 7 branches and 102 brokerage offices, with relocations, upgrades, and changes in registered capital or legal representatives for key subsidiaries - As of the end of the reporting period, the company had a total of 7 branches and 102 securities brokerage offices[74] - During the reporting period, 5 securities brokerage offices completed relocation, with no new establishments or cancellations[75] - 4 securities brokerage offices were upgraded to branches, including Shandong Branch, Shanghai First Branch, Shanghai Second Branch, and Zhejiang Branch[76] - Hengtai Futures completed a change in registered capital, from RMB 125 million to RMB 228.0303 million[79] - Xinhua Fund completed a change in registered capital, from RMB 217.50 million to RMB 627.756410 million, with the Company's shareholding ratio changing from 58.62% to 52.99%[79] Significant Financing Activities No equity financing occurred; debt financing included RMB 1.35 billion in income certificates and RMB 150 million in subordinated debt, with outstanding balances of RMB 1.58 billion, RMB 1.50 billion, and RMB 1.95 billion respectively - During the reporting period, the company had no equity financing[77] Issuance of Income Certificates (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 名称 | 发行规模 (RMB hundred million) | 发行利率 | 期限 (天) | 发行日 | 到期日 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Hengchuang Taifu No. 59 | 3.00 | 2.30% | 91 | 2025-1-22 | 2025-4-23 | | Hengchuang Taifu No. 60 | 4.00 | 2.80% | 356 | 2025-2-11 | 2026-2-2 | | Hengchuang Taifu No. 61 | 3.00 | 2.40% | 91 | 2025-3-28 | 2025-6-27 | | Hengchuang Taifu No. 62 | 3.00 | 2.40% | 90 | 2025-4-29 | 2025-7-28 | | Hengfu No. 41 | 0.50 | 2.60% | 347 | 2025-6-13 | 2026-5-26 | - During the reporting period, the company raised a total of RMB 1.35 billion through the issuance of income certificates; as of June 30, 2025, the outstanding balance of unexpired income certificates was RMB 1.58 billion[78] - During the reporting period, the company did not issue subordinated bonds; as of June 30, 2025, the outstanding balance of unexpired subordinated bonds was RMB 1.50 billion[81] - During the reporting period, the company did not issue corporate bonds; as of June 30, 2025, the outstanding balance of unexpired corporate bonds was RMB 1.95 billion[82] Borrowing of Subordinated Debt (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 名称 | 借入规模 (RMB hundred million) | 借款利率 | 期限 (年) | 起息日 | 到期日 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Subordinated Debt | 1.50 | 4.00% | 5 | 2025-5-15 | 2030-5-14 | - During the reporting period, the company borrowed a total of RMB 150 million in subordinated debt; as of June 30, 2025, the outstanding balance of unexpired subordinated debt was RMB 150 million[83] Significant Investment Activities During the reporting period, the company did not engage in any significant investment activities - During the reporting period, there were no significant investment activities[84] Significant Asset Acquisitions, Disposals, External Guarantees, Mortgages, Pledges, and Significant Contingent Liabilities No significant asset acquisitions, disposals, or mergers occurred; no major contingent liabilities, but counter-guarantees for Xinhua Fund and pledged properties/subsidiary equity were in place - During the reporting period, the Company did not engage in any significant asset acquisitions, disposals, or corporate mergers; nor did it incur any significant contingent liabilities or other matters affecting its financial position and operating results[85] - The company provided a counter-guarantee for Xinhua Fund, pledging residential property in Building 2, Unit 1, Courtyard 6, Dongjing Road, Xicheng District, Beijing (appraised value approximately RMB 130 million) and the Manshi Shangdu office and commercial complex on Hailaer East Street, Xincheng District, Hohhot, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (appraised value approximately RMB 120 million) to Financial Street Investment as collateral[86][87] - 50% equity and derivative interests of Hengtai Changcai (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company) (appraised value approximately RMB 550 million) were also used as collateral[87] Risk Management The company established a comprehensive risk management system covering credit, market, liquidity, compliance, operational, and reputational risks, ensuring regulatory compliance and continuous enhancement - The main risks in the company's operations include credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, compliance risk, operational risk, and reputational risk[89][90][91][92][93][94] - The company has established and regularly revises systems such as the "Hengtai Securities Co., Ltd. Comprehensive Risk Management Measures" and the "Hengtai Securities Co., Ltd. Risk Management Culture Manual"[96] - The company has established a four-level risk management system including the Board of Directors, Party Committee, management, risk management functional departments, and business departments, and has incorporated all subsidiaries into the comprehensive risk management system[97] - The company has established a risk appetite indicator system centered on net capital and liquidity, covering market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and concentration risk[99] - The company's Risk Management Department has established professional teams in four secondary departments: market risk, credit risk, operational risk, and comprehensive risk, with risk management personnel having over three years of relevant work experience accounting for over 2% of all headquarters employees[101] - The company has established working mechanisms such as dynamic net capital monitoring, risk authorization, regular risk reporting, regular stress testing, and risk scheduling meetings, and has developed emergency response plans for major risks and emergencies[102] Section V Other Important Matters This section covers profit distribution, share option plans, significant litigation, auditor appointments, corporate governance code compliance, company governance, and directors' and supervisors' securities trading and share acquisition rights Profit Distribution and Profit Distribution Plan The company's 2024 profit distribution plan involved no distribution, and there is no plan for H1 2025 - The Company's 2024 profit distribution plan was to make no profit distribution, which was approved at the Annual General Meeting on May 16, 2025[103] - The Company has no profit distribution plan for the first half of 2025[103] Share Option Schemes or Equity Incentive Plans During the reporting period, the company had no share option schemes or equity incentive plans, nor any implementation thereof - During the reporting period, the company had no share option schemes or equity incentive plans, nor any implementation thereof[104] Significant Litigation and Arbitration Matters No new significant litigation or arbitration occurred; a previous dispute saw the Supreme People's Court overturn a first-instance ruling and remand the case for retrial - During the reporting period, there were no new significant litigation or arbitration matters[105] - In the dispute concerning the Qinghui Leasing Phase I Asset-Backed Special Plan managed by the company, the Supreme People's Court, on June 30, 2025, overturned the first-instance ruling and instructed the Beijing High People's Court to hear the case[109] - The case involves the company suing Qinghui Leasing and Hongyuan Petrochemical in 2018, with total claims amounting to approximately RMB 530 million[107] Appointment of Auditors The company re-appointed Grant Thornton (Special General Partnership) as its 2025 domestic auditor and Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) Limited as its 2025 international auditor - The Company re-appointed Grant Thornton (Special General Partnership) as its 2025 domestic auditor[110] - The Company re-appointed Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) Limited as its 2025 international auditor[110] Compliance with Corporate Governance Code The company strictly complied with all Corporate Governance Code provisions and will continue to review and enhance its corporate governance practices - During the reporting period, the Company strictly complied with all code provisions contained in Part Two of the Corporate Governance Code[111] - The company will continue to review and enhance its corporate governance practices to ensure compliance with the Corporate Governance Code[111] Corporate Governance Status Shareholders held 3 meetings, the Board held 5 meetings reviewing 27 proposals, and specialized committees operated normally; the Supervisory Committee held 1 meeting, reviewing 7 proposals - During the reporting period, the General Meeting of Shareholders held 3 meetings[112] - The Board of Directors consists of 9 directors and has four specialized committees: Strategy and Investment Decision Committee, Risk Control and Supervision Committee, Audit Committee, and Remuneration and Nomination Committee[113] - During the reporting period, the Board of Directors held 5 meetings, reviewing 27 proposals; all specialized committees also held meetings[114] - The Supervisory Committee consists of 3 supervisors and held 1 meeting during the reporting period, reviewing 7 proposals[118] Compliance with the Model Code The company adopted the Model Code for directors' and supervisors' securities transactions, with all confirming compliance during the reporting period - The company has adopted the Model Code as the code of conduct for directors and supervisors' securities transactions[119] - All directors and supervisors have confirmed that they have complied with the standards set out in the Model Code throughout the reporting period[119] Directors' and Supervisors' Service Contracts No directors or supervisors have non-terminable service contracts within one year without compensation (excluding statutory compensation) with the company or its subsidiaries - No directors or supervisors have entered into service contracts with the Company or its subsidiaries that are not terminable within one year without compensation (other than statutory compensation)[120] Rights of Directors and Supervisors to Acquire Shares or Debentures No directors, supervisors, or their associates acquired rights to company shares or debentures, nor were any arrangements made by the company for such acquisitions - During the reporting period, no directors, supervisors, or their respective spouses or children under 18 years of age acquired rights to shares or debentures of the Company through purchase[121] - Nor were any arrangements made by the Company or any of its subsidiaries for the Company's directors, supervisors, or their respective spouses or children under 18 years of age to acquire such rights in any other body corporate[121] Section VI Changes in Shares and Shareholder Information This section details major shareholders' and other persons' interests and short positions in company shares, and interests of directors, supervisors, and chief executives Interests and Short Positions of Major Shareholders and Other Persons in the Company's Shares and Related Shares As of June 30, 2025, major shareholders, including Huarong, Financial Street entities, Xicheng District SASAC, Tianfeng Securities, Baotou Huazi, Huifa Technology, Hongzhi Huitong, and H-share holders, held long positions Major Shareholder Holdings (As of June 30, 2025) | 主要股東名稱 | 股份類別 | 權益性質 | 持有的股份數目（股） | 佔本公司已發行股份總數的概約百分比 (%) | 佔本公司已發行內資股╱H股的概約百分比 (%) | 好倉╱淡倉╱可供借出的股份 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Huarong Comprehensive Investment | Domestic Shares | Beneficial Owner | 569,895,304 | 21.8806 | 26.4610 | Long Position | | Financial Street Investment | Domestic Shares | Controlled Corporation Interest | 781,367,619 | 29.9999 | 36.2799 | Long Position | | Xicheng District SASAC | Domestic Shares | Controlled Corporation Interest | 781,367,619 | 29.9999 | 36.2799 | Long Position | | Tianfeng Securities | Domestic Shares | Beneficial Owner | 440,618,114 | 16.9171 | 20.4585 | Long Position | | Baotou Huazi | Domestic Shares | Beneficial Owner | 308,000,000 | 11.8254 | 14.3008 | Long Position | | Huifa Technology | Domestic Shares | Beneficial Owner | 154,000,000 | 5.9127 | 7.1504 | Long Position | | Hongzhi Huitong | Domestic Shares | Beneficial Owner | 123,500,000 | 4.7417 | 5.7343 | Long Position | | Glowing Lane Limited | H Shares | Beneficial Owner | 124,724,000 | 4.7887 | 27.6644 | Long Position | | Ravi Global Limited | H Shares | Beneficial Owner | 123,206,000 | 4.7304 | 27.3277 | Long Position | - As of June 30, 2025, the Company had a total of 2,604,567,412 issued shares, including 2,153,721,412 domestic shares and 450,846,000 H shares[124] Interests and Short Positions of Directors, Supervisors and Chief Executive in Shares, Underlying Shares and Debentures of the Company and its Associated Corporations As of June 30, 2025, no directors, supervisors, or chief executive held disclosable interests or short positions in the company's or its associated corporations' shares or debentures - As of June 30, 2025, no directors, supervisors, or chief executive of the Company held any interests or short positions in the shares, underlying shares, or debentures of the Company or its associated corporations that are required to be disclosed under the Securities and Futures Ordinance or the Model Code[125] Purchase, Redemption or Sale of the Company's Listed Securities Neither the company nor its subsidiaries purchased, redeemed, or sold any listed securities, and no treasury shares were held at period-end - During the reporting period, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries purchased, redeemed, or sold any of the Company's listed securities[126] - As of the end of the reporting period, the Company held no treasury shares[126] Section VII Directors, Supervisors, Senior Management and Employees This section details changes in directors, supervisors, and senior management, along with information on employees, remuneration policies, and training programs Changes in Directors, Supervisors and Senior Management Mr. Pang Jiemin was appointed non-executive director, Mr. Yu Lei resigned, and Mr. Yang Jinliang was appointed Vice President, with other changes in directors' and supervisors' positions - On January 10, 2025, Mr. Pang Jiemin was appointed as a non-executive director of the Fifth Board of Directors, and Mr. Yu Lei resigned[128] - During the reporting period, there were no changes in supervisors[129] - On March 29, 2025, Mr. Yang Jinliang was appointed as Vice President of the company[130] - Some directors and supervisors had other changes in their positions, for example, Mr. Zhu Yanhui no longer served as a director of Beijing Xicheng Charity Association, and Mr. Li Yanyong no longer served as the legal representative and chairman of Baotou Huazi Industrial Co., Ltd., but served as a senior advisor[131][135] Employees, Remuneration Policy and Training The Group had 2,491 employees; the company established a robust remuneration mechanism with diversified structure, deferred payment, and clawback provisions, providing extensive training with 100% coverage - As of the end of the reporting period, the Group had a total of 2,491 employees, including 2,075 employees of the Company and 416 employees of subsidiaries[133] - The company has established a diversified remuneration structure consisting of fixed remuneration, variable remuneration, and benefits, and has implemented a deferred payment mechanism for remuneration distribution and a clawback mechanism for salaries[133] - In 2025, the company launched and implemented an enterprise annuity plan, further enhancing employee welfare and security[133] - During the reporting period, the company organized and implemented 41 internal and external training sessions, with a total of 7,849 participants, achieving a training coverage rate of 100%[134] - The company implemented layered and categorized training programs such as the "Kunpeng Plan" and "Hundred Talents Plan," focusing on the development of talent pipelines for key positions[134] Independent Review Report Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) Limited reviewed Hengtou Securities' interim financial information for H1 2025, concluding no non-compliance with IAS 34 based on HKSRS 2410 Introduction and Conclusion Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) Limited reviewed Hengtou Securities' interim financial information for H1 2025, concluding no non-compliance with IAS 34 based on HKSRS 2410 - Grant Thornton (Hong Kong) Limited has reviewed the Company's interim financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2025[137] - The review was conducted in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements 2410 issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and its scope is less than an audit, thus no audit opinion is expressed[138] - Based on the review, nothing has come to the auditor's attention that causes them to believe that the interim financial information is not prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting"[139] Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For H1 2025, the Group's total operating revenue was RMB 1,665,642 thousand, up 42.45%, with profit for the period significantly growing 1,003.21% to RMB 209,500 thousand Profit or Loss and Comprehensive Income For H1 2025, the Group's total operating revenue was RMB 1,665,642 thousand, up 42.45%, with profit for the period significantly growing 1,003.21% to RMB 209,500 thousand Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fee and commission income | 838,699 | 572,872 | | Interest income | 353,446 | 353,347 | | Net investment income | 258,674 | 187,962 | | Other income and gains | 214,823 | 55,103 | | Total Operating Revenue | 1,665,642 | 1,169,284 | | Fee and commission expenses | (118,523) | (74,127) | | Interest expenses | (195,238) | (198,485) | | Staff costs | (604,588) | (362,163) | | Depreciation and amortization | (92,141) | (103,729) | | Taxes and surcharges | (8,662) | (6,694) | | Other operating expenses | (208,881) | (158,110) | | Asset impairment losses, net | (106,746) | (42,409) | | Unrealized fair value loss on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss | (16,504) | (148,469) | | Total Operating Expenses | (1,351,283) | (1,094,186) | | Profit Before Tax | 314,359 | 75,098 | | Income tax expense | (104,859) | (56,104) | | Profit for the Period | 209,500 | 18,994 | Profit for the Period and Comprehensive Income Attributable (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit for the period attributable to: | | | | Ordinary equity holders of the Company | 240,733 | 53,872 | | Non-controlling interests | (31,233) | (34,878) | | Total Profit for the Period | 209,500 | 18,994 | | Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to: | | | | Ordinary equity holders of the Company | 248,915 | 68,494 | | Non-controlling interests | (31,233) | (34,878) | | Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | 217,682 | 33,616 | | Earnings per share (basic and diluted) | RMB 0.0924 | RMB 0.0207 | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, total assets increased 8.02% to RMB 43,186,520 thousand, total liabilities increased 9.55% to RMB 34,261,815 thousand, and total equity increased to RMB 8,924,705 thousand Assets, Liabilities and Equity As of June 30, 2025, total assets increased 8.02% to RMB 43,186,520 thousand, total liabilities increased 9.55% to RMB 34,261,815 thousand, and total equity increased to RMB 8,924,705 thousand Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (As of June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年6月30日 (RMB '000) | 2024年12月31日 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Non-current Assets | 2,817,668 | 2,411,328 | | Amounts due from financing clients | 5,445,620 | 5,840,304 | | Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 2,073,637 | 2,418,119 | | Financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss | 9,983,470 | 9,645,475 | | Cash held on behalf of brokerage clients | 19,271,204 | 16,178,519 | | Cash and cash equivalents | 1,759,952 | 1,907,249 | | Total Current Assets | 40,368,852 | 37,569,753 | | Total Assets | 43,186,520 | 39,981,081 | | Debt instruments (current) | 3,067,462 | 2,420,000 | | Accounts payable to brokerage clients | 20,121,543 | 16,700,618 | | Financial assets sold under repurchase agreements | 3,776,815 | 4,099,600 | | Total Current Liabilities | 31,458,996 | 26,978,763 | | Debt instruments (non-current) | 1,923,894 | 3,394,895 | | Total Non-current Liabilities | 2,802,819 | 4,295,295 | | Total Liabilities | 34,261,815 | 31,274,058 | | Total Equity | 8,924,705 | 8,707,023 | | Equity attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company | 8,544,448 | 8,295,533 | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For H1 2025, equity attributable to ordinary equity holders increased from RMB 8,295,533 thousand to RMB 8,544,448 thousand, primarily due to profit for the period and other comprehensive income Changes in Equity For H1 2025, equity attributable to ordinary equity holders increased from RMB 8,295,533 thousand to RMB 8,544,448 thousand, primarily due to profit for the period and other comprehensive income Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | Share Capital (RMB '000) | Share Premium (RMB '000) | Surplus Reserve (RMB '000) | General Risk Reserve (RMB '000) | Trading Risk Reserve (RMB '000) | Investment Revaluation Reserve (RMB '000) | Retained Earnings (RMB '000) | Subtotal Attributable to Ordinary Equity Holders of the Company (RMB '000) | Non-controlling Interests (RMB '000) | Total Equity (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | As of January 1, 2025 (audited) | 2,604,567 | 1,665,236 | 682,940 | 1,073,607 | 804,352 | (9,122) | 1,473,953 | 8,295,533 | 411,490 | 8,707,023 | | Profit for the period | – | – | – | – | – | – | 240,733 | 240,733 | (31,233) | 209,500 | | Other comprehensive income for the period | – | – | – | – | – | 8,182 | – | 8,182 | – | 8,182 | | Total comprehensive income for the period | – | – | – | – | – | 8,182 | 240,733 | 248,915 | (31,233) | 217,682 | | Transfer to general risk reserve | – | – | – | 6,458 | – | – | (6,458) | – | – | – | | As of June 30, 2025 (unaudited) | 2,604,567 | 1,665,236 | 682,940 | 1,080,065 | 804,352 | (940) | 1,708,228 | 8,544,448 | 380,257 | 8,924,705 | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For H1 2025, net cash from operating activities was RMB 389,736 thousand, from investing activities RMB 305,507 thousand, and used in financing activities RMB 850,352 thousand, with period-end cash and cash equivalents of RMB 2,086,770 thousand Cash Flows For H1 2025, net cash from operating activities was RMB 389,736 thousand, from investing activities RMB 305,507 thousand, and used in financing activities RMB 850,352 thousand, with period-end cash and cash equivalents of RMB 2,086,770 thousand Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash generated from/(used in) operating activities | 389,736 | (129,342) | | Net cash generated from/(used in) investing activities | 305,507 | (409,316) | | Net cash (used in)/generated from financing activities | (850,352) | 613,992 | | Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents | (155,109) | 75,334 | | Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 2,242,066 | 2,034,205 | | Effect of foreign exchange rate changes | (187) | 138 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 2,086,770 | 2,109,677 | Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements This section provides detailed notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements, covering preparation basis, new IFRS adoption, and breakdowns of income, expense, asset, and liability items Basis of Preparation Interim financial information is prepared per IAS 34 and HKEX Listing Rules, to be read with 2024 annual statements, with data in RMB thousand unless specified - The interim financial information is prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and the disclosure requirements of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Listing Rules[151] - The interim financial data should be read in conjunction with the Group's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024[151] - Unless otherwise specified, the interim financial information is presented in RMB thousand[152] Adoption of New and Revised International Financial Reporting Standards The Group adopted IAS 21 amendment "Lack of Exchangeability" effective January 1, 2025, with no significant impact, and lists other issued but not yet effective IFRS - The Group has adopted the amendment to International Accounting Standard 21 "Lack of Exchangeability" effective January 1, 2025[153] - The adoption of these revised International Financial Reporting Standards has no significant impact on the interim financial report[154] - Standards issued but not yet effective include amendments to IAS 18, IAS 19, IFRS 9 and IFRS 7, IFRS 10 and IAS 28, among others[156] Fee and Commission Income For H1 2025, fee and commission income significantly increased to RMB 838,699 thousand, primarily driven by securities brokerage, with growth in asset management, underwriting, futures brokerage, and investment advisory Fee and Commission Income Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Securities brokerage business | 544,618 | 364,314 | | Asset management business | 95,994 | 93,099 | | Underwriting and sponsorship business | 66,631 | 35,861 | | Financial advisory business | 21,237 | 22,077 | | Futures brokerage business | 68,469 | 35,663 | | Investment advisory business | 37,051 | 14,317 | | Custody business | 4,699 | 7,541 | | Total | 838,699 | 572,872 | - Revenue recognized at a point in time was RMB 679,718 thousand, and revenue recognized over time was RMB 158,981 thousand[158] Interest Income For H1 2025, total interest income was RMB 353,446 thousand, largely stable year-on-year, primarily from financing activities and deposits with financial institutions Interest Income Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Financing | 182,693 | 168,188 | | Deposits with financial institutions | 143,221 | 145,729 | | Financial assets purchased under resale agreements | 2,136 | 7,485 | | Financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | 25,396 | 31,204 | | Debt investments at amortized cost | – | 741 | | Total | 353,446 | 353,347 | Net Investment Income For H1 2025, net investment income increased to RMB 258,674 thousand, primarily from dividends, interest income on financial assets, and realized gains from disposals Net Investment Income Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dividend and interest income from financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss and other comprehensive income | 110,132 | 116,625 | | Net realized gains from disposal of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss, financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income, debt investments at amortized cost, and derivative financial instruments | 148,542 | 71,337 | | Total | 258,674 | 187,962 | Other Income and Gains For H1 2025, other income and gains significantly increased to RMB 214,823 thousand, mainly due to substantial unrealized fair value gains on financial assets and derivative financial instruments Other Income and Gains Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Exchange losses/(gains), net | (186) | 138 | | Rental income | 2,342 | 2,219 | | Government grants | 2,803 | 2,305 | | Gains on disposal of property and equipment | 126 | 62 | | Unrealized fair value gains on financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss and derivative financial instruments | 209,372 | 49,616 | | Others | 366 | 763 | | Total | 214,823 | 55,103 | Fee and Commission Expenses For H1 2025, fee and commission expenses increased to RMB 118,523 thousand, primarily due to higher expenses in securities brokerage business Fee and Commission Expenses Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Securities brokerage business | 112,604 | 67,383 | | Underwriting and sponsorship business | 5,919 | 5,800 | | Financial advisory business | – | 944 | | Total | 118,523 | 74,127 | Interest Expenses For H1 2025, interest expenses slightly decreased to RMB 195,238 thousand, with major expenditures on debt instruments, borrowings from financial institutions, and financial assets sold under repurchase agreements Interest Expenses Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Accounts payable to brokerage clients | 9,426 | 10,972 | | Borrowings from a financial institution | 31,375 | 27,293 | | Financial assets sold under repurchase agreements | 37,462 | 45,381 | | Finance costs on lease liabilities | 2,033 | 2,940 | | Debt instruments | 108,411 | 104,817 | | Short-term borrowings from direct holding company | 713 | – | | Amounts payable to related companies | 773 | – | | Other investors in consolidated asset management plans | (255) | 7,082 | | Compensation payable | 5,300 | – | | Total | 195,238 | 198,485 | Staff Costs For H1 2025, staff costs significantly increased to RMB 604,588 thousand, mainly due to higher short-term benefits and contributions to defined contribution plans Staff Costs Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Short-term benefits | 540,362 | 320,339 | | Termination benefits | 3,356 | 2,545 | | Defined contribution plans | 60,870 | 39,279 | | Total | 604,588 | 362,163 | - The Group is required to participate in pension schemes in Chinese jurisdictions and has established an annuity plan, making contributions at a certain percentage of employee salaries[165] Depreciation and Amortization For H1 2025, total depreciation and amortization decreased to RMB 92,141 thousand, including property and equipment, right-of-use assets, and intangible assets Depreciation and Amortization Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Depreciation: Property and equipment | 18,077 | 22,563 | | Depreciation: Investment properties | 1,088 | 1,076 | | Depreciation: Right-of-use assets | 35,588 | 41,840 | | Amortization: Intangible assets | 31,405 | 31,679 | | Amortization: Leasehold improvements, long-term prepaid expenses and other assets held for debt settlement | 5,983 | 6,571 | | Total | 92,141 | 103,729 | Other Operating Expenses For H1 2025, other operating expenses increased to RMB 208,881 thousand, primarily due to higher electronic equipment operating costs, postage and communication, and other daily expenses Other Operating Expenses Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Business entertainment expenses | 6,457 | 6,854 | | Travel expenses | 6,256 | 6,371 | | Consulting fees | 11,951 | 9,960 | | Electronic equipment operating costs | 53,719 | 35,476 | | Office miscellaneous expenses | 531 | 802 | | Other commission expenses | 20,066 | 21,726 | | Labor service fees | 17,609 | 15,685 | | Postage and communication expenses | 10,652 | 5,415 | | Litigation compensation | 8,843 | 3,389 | | Short-term lease payments | 3,981 | 14,091 | | Securities investor protection fund | 8,214 | 4,854 | | Utilities and property management fees | 9,243 | 10,191 | | Others | 51,359 | 23,296 | | Total | 208,881 | 158,110 | Asset Impairment Losses, Net For H1 2025, net asset impairment losses significantly increased to RMB 106,746 thousand, mainly due to substantial impairment losses on other current assets, with impairment reversals on financial instruments Asset Impairment Losses, Net Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Financing | 3,598 | 3,755 | | Financial assets purchased under resale agreements | – | 34,890 | | Financial instruments measured at fair value through other comprehensive income | (105,753) | (483) | | Debt investments at amortized cost | – | (674) | | Other current assets | 208,901 | 4,921 | | Total | 106,746 | 42,409 | Income Tax Expense For H1 2025, income tax expense increased to RMB 104,859 thousand, comprising current and deferred tax, with China's corporate income tax at 25% Income Tax Expense Details (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current tax | 70,786 | 1,564 | | Deferred tax | 34,073 | 54,540 | | Total | 104,859 | 56,104 | - Provision for China corporate income tax is calculated at the statutory rate of 25%[170] Earnings Per Share For H1 2025, profit attributable to ordinary equity holders was RMB 240,733 thousand, with basic and diluted EPS significantly increasing to RMB 0.0924, and no potential dilutive ordinary shares Earnings Per Share Calculation (For the six months ended June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年 (RMB '000) | 2024年 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit for the period attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company | 240,733 | 53,872 | | Weighted average number of ordinary shares in issue for basic earnings per share calculation ('000 shares) | 2,604,567 | 2,604,567 | | Basic and diluted earnings per share | RMB 0.0924 | RMB 0.0207 | - For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, the Company had no potential dilutive ordinary shares, thus diluted earnings per share were the same as basic earnings per share[172] Property and Equipment For H1 2025, the Group purchased RMB 8,990 thousand in property and equipment and disposed of RMB 22 thousand - During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group purchased property and equipment amounting to approximately RMB 8,990 thousand[173] - Disposals of property and equipment amounted to approximately RMB 22 thousand[173] Right-of-Use Assets For H1 2025, the Group signed 9 new property lease contracts (2-5 year terms), resulting in new right-of-use assets of RMB 8,697 thousand - During the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group entered into 9 new property lease contracts with lease terms ranging from two to five years[174] - New right-of-use assets amounted to RMB 8,697 thousand[174] Other Non-current Assets As of June 30, 2025, total other non-current assets were RMB 75,277 thousand, primarily comprising leasehold improvements, long-term prepaid expenses, other assets held for debt settlement, and prepayments Other Non-current Assets Details (As of June 30, 2025) | 項目 | 2025年6月30日 (RMB '000) | 2024年12月31日 (RMB '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Leasehold improvements, long-term prepaid expenses and other assets held for debt settlement | 37,640 | 31,749 | |