天伦燃气(01600) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Performance Summary The company achieved a 15.3% increase in total gas sales volume and a 10.6% rise in revenue for the first half of 2025 | Metric | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | YoY Growth | Remarks | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Gas Sales Volume | 1.268 billion cubic meters | 1.100 billion cubic meters | 15.3% | Retail gas sales volume remained stable at 880 million cubic meters | | Revenue | RMB 4.242 billion | RMB 3.835 billion | 10.6% | | | Integrated Gas Sales Spread | Increased by RMB 0.01 | - | - | Retail gas profit remained robust | | Interim Dividend | RMB 0.046 per share | - | - | Corresponding to a core profit payout ratio of 35.0% | Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company's revenue increased by 10.6% to RMB 4.242 billion, but gross profit, profit for the period, and profit attributable to owners of the Company all decreased | Metric | H1 2025 (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 (RMB thousands) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 4,241,575 | 3,834,807 | 10.6% | | Cost of Sales | (3,729,003) | (3,291,460) | 13.3% | | Gross Profit | 512,572 | 543,347 | (5.7)% | | Operating Profit | 352,711 | 377,589 | (6.7)% | | Profit Before Income Tax | 183,289 | 211,122 | (13.2)% | | Income Tax Expense | (53,496) | (67,709) | (21.0)% | | Profit for the Period | 129,793 | 143,413 | (9.5)% | | Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company | 120,287 | 132,210 | (9.0)% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (RMB cents) | 12.41 | 13.64 | (9.0)% | Condensed Interim Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, the company's total assets slightly increased, non-current assets remained stable, and current assets rose, while total liabilities increased, notably non-current borrowings | Metric | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Assets | | | | | Non-current Assets | 9,905,600 | 9,912,541 | (0.1)% | | Current Assets | 6,286,014 | 5,997,512 | 4.8% | | Total Assets | 16,191,614 | 15,910,053 | 1.8% | | Equity | | | | | Equity Attributable to Owners of the Company | 5,969,722 | 5,944,273 | 0.4% | | Non-controlling Interests | 301,914 | 318,210 | (5.1)% | | Total Equity | 6,271,636 | 6,262,483 | 0.1% | | Liabilities | | | | | Non-current Liabilities | 6,003,708 | 5,152,757 | 16.5% | | Current Liabilities | 3,916,270 | 4,494,813 | (12.9)% | | Total Liabilities | 9,919,978 | 9,647,570 | 2.8% | | Total Equity and Liabilities | 16,191,614 | 15,910,053 | 1.8% | Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Information 1 General Information of the Group Tian Lun Gas Holdings Limited, incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed in Hong Kong in 2010, primarily engages in gas pipeline engineering, infrastructure network construction, and natural gas transmission, sales, and wholesale/retail in China - The Company was incorporated in the Cayman Islands on May 20, 2010, and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 10, 2010[10] - The Group primarily provides engineering construction and services, as well as gas transmission and sales, including production, wholesale, and retail of natural gas, compressed natural gas, and liquefied natural gas in China[10] 2 Segment Information The Group's operating segments are primarily categorized by product type, including retail gas, wholesale gas, engineering installation and services, and all other segments, all provided in China, with management assessing performance based on segment profit before tax - Operating segments are classified by product, mainly including retail gas, wholesale gas, and engineering installation and services, all provided in China[12][13] Total Revenue by Segment | Segment | H1 2025 Total Revenue (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 Total Revenue (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Retail Gas Business | 2,561,799 | 2,587,049 | | Wholesale Gas Business | 1,077,846 | 640,964 | | Engineering Installation and Services | 310,626 | 386,994 | | All Other Segments | 539,455 | 400,113 | | Inter-segment Eliminations | (248,151) | (180,313) | | Total | 4,241,575 | 3,834,807 | Segment Profit | Segment | H1 2025 Segment Profit (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 Segment Profit (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Retail Gas Business | 156,378 | 158,259 | | Wholesale Gas Business | 5,638 | 18,143 | | Engineering Installation and Services | 118,151 | 165,615 | | All Other Segments | 96,357 | 79,229 | | Total | 376,524 | 421,246 | 3 Other Losses — Net For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group's other losses — net significantly decreased to RMB 3.307 million from RMB 19.178 million in the prior period, primarily due to improved net exchange gains | Item | H1 2025 (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Exchange Gain/(Loss) | 13,858 | (27,821) | | Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss (Loss) | (28,339) | (6,176) | | Others | 11,174 | 14,819 | | Total | (3,307) | (19,178) | 4 Profit Before Income Tax Profit before income tax includes raw materials and consumables used, depreciation and amortization of various assets, and gains on disposal of assets | Item | H1 2025 (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Raw Materials and Consumables Used | 3,380,048 | 2,955,831 | | Depreciation of Property, Plant and Equipment | 106,539 | 104,228 | | Depreciation of Investment Properties | 1,591 | 1,429 | | Amortization of Right-of-Use Assets | 6,723 | 7,238 | | Amortization of Intangible Assets | 66,106 | 63,001 | | Gain on Disposal of Property, Plant and Equipment and Right-of-Use Assets | (7,439) | (14,707) | 5 Income Tax Expense The Group's income tax expense primarily comprises PRC enterprise income tax and deferred income tax, with some subsidiaries benefiting from Western Development or small and micro enterprise preferential tax policies | Item | H1 2025 (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current Income Tax — PRC Enterprise Income Tax | 80,123 | 97,168 | | Deferred Income Tax | (26,627) | (29,459) | | Total | 53,496 | 67,709 | - PRC subsidiaries are subject to an enterprise income tax rate of 25%, with some enjoying a 15% preferential tax rate under the Western Development policy or a 5% preferential tax rate for small and micro enterprises[20] 6 Finance Costs — Net The Group's net finance costs primarily consist of interest expense on borrowings, partially offset by capitalized amounts, remaining largely stable compared to the prior period | Item | H1 2025 (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Finance Income (Bank Deposits, Wealth Management Products) | (2,187) | (5,373) | | Interest Expense on Borrowings | 195,381 | 199,308 | | Lease Interest | 282 | 297 | | Other Finance Costs | 5,065 | 3,917 | | Less: Amount Capitalized on Qualifying Assets | (8,575) | (10,173) | | Finance Costs — Net | 189,966 | 187,976 | 7 Earnings Per Share For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company's basic and diluted earnings per share were both RMB 12.41 cents, a decrease from the prior period, with no dilutive potential ordinary shares during the period | Metric | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company (RMB thousands) | 120,287 | 132,210 | | Weighted Average Number of Ordinary Shares in Issue (thousands) | 969,066 | 969,066 | | Basic Earnings Per Share (RMB cents per share) | 12.41 | 13.64 | | Diluted Earnings Per Share (RMB cents per share) | 12.41 | 13.64 | - As of June 30, 2025, the Company had no dilutive potential ordinary shares[24] 8 Property, Plant and Equipment, Investment Properties, Right-of-Use Assets and Intangible Assets During the reporting period, the Group's total net book value of property, plant and equipment, investment properties, right-of-use assets, and intangible assets slightly decreased, mainly due to depreciation, but new additions were made | Asset Category | Net Book Value as of Jan 1, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Net Book Value as of June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Property, Plant and Equipment | 3,830,652 | 3,819,182 | | Investment Properties | 36,617 | 35,026 | | Right-of-Use Assets | 278,511 | 271,258 | | Intangible Assets | 4,705,766 | 4,643,283 | | Total | 8,851,546 | 8,768,749 | - Total new additions for the period amounted to RMB 101,914 thousands, and total depreciation expense was RMB 180,959 thousands[25] 9 Investments Accounted for Using the Equity Method The Group's investments accounted for using the equity method had a period-end balance of RMB 906.221 million, primarily influenced by the share of results of associates, while joint ventures generated unrecognized losses | Item | H1 2025 (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Beginning Balance | 885,677 | 866,050 | | Share of Results of Associates | 31,894 | 32,841 | | Share of Results of Joint Ventures | (11,350) | (11,332) | | Period-End Balance | 906,221 | 887,559 | - The Group has unrecognized losses related to its equity in joint ventures totaling RMB 47,258 thousands, as the Group has no obligation for these losses[26] 10 Trade and Other Receivables As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total trade and other receivables increased significantly to RMB 2.922 billion from the end of 2024, with a notable increase in amounts due from related parties Trade and Other Receivables Breakdown | Item | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade Receivables | 723,466 | 611,042 | | Amounts Due from Related Parties | 1,837,470 | 1,363,511 | | Less: Impairment Allowance | (236,192) | (232,019) | | Bills Receivable | 17,515 | 13,239 | | Other Receivables | 146,513 | 99,566 | | Prepayments | 402,962 | 458,344 | | Total | 2,921,913 | 2,335,716 | Aging Analysis of Trade Receivables | Aging | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Within 1 year | 1,443,044 | 884,925 | | 1 to 2 years | 930,290 | 910,406 | | 2 to 3 years | 143,779 | 136,686 | | Over 3 years | 27,976 | 28,939 | | Total | 2,545,089 | 1,960,956 | 11 Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income The Group's financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income include unlisted equity instruments in the gas industry and bills receivable, with a significant increase in bills receivable | Item | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current Assets - Equity Instruments in Gas Industry | 36,800 | 36,800 | | Current Assets - Debt Instruments (Bills Receivable) | 34,373 | 14,539 | | Total | 71,173 | 51,339 | - The fair value of unlisted equity securities and bills receivable is measured using market approach or discounted cash flow method, and classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy[28] 12 Financial Instruments at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss The Group's financial assets at fair value through profit or loss primarily include total return swaps and currency/interest rate swap contracts, while financial liabilities mainly consist of currency/interest rate swap contracts, with new non-current and current financial liabilities recognized this period | Item | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Financial Assets | | | | Non-current Assets (Currency and Interest Rate Swap Contracts) | 6,470 | 6,175 | | Current Assets (Total Return Swaps) | 221,147 | 235,474 | | Current Assets (Currency and Interest Rate Swap Contracts) | 984 | 15,205 | | Financial Liabilities | | | | Non-current Liabilities (Currency and Interest Rate Swap Contracts) | 8,150 | — | | Current Liabilities (Currency and Interest Rate Swap Contracts) | 92 | — | - Total return swap transactions are measured at fair value, determined by quotes for similar assets in active markets, and used to hedge future share price appreciation risks related to share award schemes[31][34] - The Group enters into RMB/USD and RMB/HKD foreign exchange instruments to diversify foreign exchange risk[34] 13 Share Capital, Share Premium and Treasury Shares As of June 30, 2025, the Company's share capital, share premium, and treasury shares remained stable with no changes | Item | Number of Shares (thousands) | Ordinary Shares (RMB thousands) | Share Premium (RMB thousands) | Total (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Issued and Fully Paid (June 30, 2025) | 981,885 | 8,264 | 81,317 | 89,581 | | Treasury Shares (June 30, 2025) | 12,819 | - | - | 73,233 | 14 Borrowings As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total borrowings increased to RMB 7.504 billion, with non-current borrowings accounting for 70.2%, and a significant amount of new borrowings raised during the period Total Borrowings | Item | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current Borrowings | 5,267,915 | 4,396,432 | | Current Borrowings | 2,235,603 | 2,595,749 | | Total Borrowings | 7,503,518 | 6,992,181 | Borrowings Movement Analysis (H1 2025) | Item | RMB thousands | | :--- | :--- | | Beginning Balance (Jan 1, 2025) | 6,992,181 | | New Borrowings Raised | 2,796,150 | | Repayment of Borrowings | (2,253,494) | | Exchange (Gain) | (24,100) | | Period-End Balance (June 30, 2025) | 7,503,518 | - Interest expense on borrowings for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was RMB 195,381 thousands, a decrease from the prior period[35] 15 Deferred Tax Liabilities The Group's deferred tax liabilities decreased during the reporting period, primarily due to adjustments recognized in profit or loss | Item | H1 2025 (RMB thousands) | H1 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Balance as of Jan 1 | 711,079 | 735,906 | | Credited to Profit or Loss | (19,919) | (20,363) | | Period-End Balance as of June 30 | 691,160 | 715,543 | 16 Trade and Other Payables As of June 30, 2025, the Group's total trade and other payables decreased to RMB 805.411 million from the end of 2024, mainly due to a reduction in trade payables Trade and Other Payables Breakdown | Item | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade Payables | 294,191 | 370,077 | | Amounts Due to Related Parties | 5,790 | 8,906 | | Bills Payable | 222,000 | 204,846 | | Accrued Salaries and Welfare | 3,096 | 7,651 | | Other Taxes Payable | 192,076 | 215,979 | | Total | 805,411 | 907,982 | Aging Analysis of Trade Payables | Aging | June 30, 2025 (RMB thousands) | Dec 31, 2024 (RMB thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Within 1 year | 241,470 | 320,882 | | 1 to 2 years | 25,055 | 23,667 | | 2 to 3 years | 7,883 | 8,332 | | Over 3 years | 19,783 | 17,196 | | Total | 294,191 | 370,077 | 17 Dividends The Board of Directors proposed an interim dividend of RMB 4.60 cents per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaling RMB 45.167 million - The Board of Directors proposed an interim dividend of RMB 4.60 cents per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, totaling RMB 45,167 thousands[38] - The interim dividend will be paid in HKD on or about November 28, 2025, with a further announcement to be made after determining the exact HKD dividend amount[38] Basis of Preparation of Financial Report and Accounting Policies This condensed interim consolidated financial information is prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 and should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements; the Group has applied HKAS 21 (amended) with no significant impact - The condensed interim consolidated financial information has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting"[39] - The Group has applied HKAS 21 (amended) "The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates — Lack of Exchangeability," which has no significant impact on this interim report[39] - The Group has not adopted any new standards or interpretations that are not yet effective for the current accounting period[40] Industry and Policy Review Macroeconomic and Green Development In the first half of 2025, China's economy grew steadily by 5.3% with optimized structure and increased demand for green and low-carbon consumption, positioning natural gas as a key transitional energy in national green development - In the first half of 2025, China's economy achieved a steady growth rate of 5.3%, with continuous structural optimization[41] - Green development has become a new highlight of China's economy, with green and low-carbon consumption gaining popularity, and natural gas, as a low-carbon transitional bridge, injecting momentum into urban energy decarbonization and industrial fuel clean substitution[41] Urban Gas Policies The state continues to promote the renovation of aging urban gas pipelines, advance urban renewal actions, accelerate "two major" projects, and guide market-oriented reform of natural gas prices and digital/smart gas infrastructure development - The state continues to advance the renovation of aging urban gas pipelines, aiming to address safety risks of old pipelines and improve energy supply efficiency[42] - The "Opinions on Continuously Advancing Urban Renewal Actions" elevates urban renewal to a national strategy, setting phased goals for 2030 and planning to invest RMB 800 billion in underground pipeline renovation, including gas[42] - The state promotes market-oriented reform of natural gas prices, establishing a "gas source cost + reasonable profit" pricing model, and resolving cost transmission challenges through price linkage mechanisms[43] - The state actively promotes digital and smart gas infrastructure development, aiming for significant achievements in urban overall digital transformation by 2027 and full breakthroughs by 2030[43] Business Review and Financial Performance Overall Performance and Operating Data The Group is committed to transforming from a traditional gas supplier to an energy service provider, with total revenue growing by 10.6% in the first half, but gross profit and profit attributable to owners of the Company decreased, while natural gas sales volume significantly increased, especially in wholesale business - The Group solidifies its natural gas core business with high quality and develops value-added services and integrated energy services, driving strategic transformation towards an energy service provider[44] Key Performance Indicators | Metric | H1 2025 | H1 2024 (Restated) | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue (RMB thousands) | 4,241,575 | 3,834,807 | 10.6% | | Gross Profit (RMB thousands) | 512,572 | 543,347 | (5.7)% | | Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company (RMB thousands) | 120,287 | 132,210 | (9.0)% | | New Piped Gas Users (households) | 95,515 | 128,660 | (25.8)% | | Cumulative Piped Gas Users (households) | 5,933,308 | 5,728,585 | 3.6% | | Natural Gas Sales Volume (tens of thousands of cubic meters) | 126,814 | 110,020 | 15.3% | | Cumulative Medium and High Pressure Pipeline Length (kilometers) | 9,579 | 9,332 | 2.6% | Gas Sales Business In the first half, retail gas sales volume remained stable, while wholesale gas sales volume significantly increased by 74.7% year-on-year, primarily driven by active promotion of energy trading business - Retail gas sales volume steadily grew to 880 million cubic meters, expanding new users through policies such as "oil-to-gas" and "cylinder-to-pipe" conversions[46] - Wholesale gas sales volume reached 388 million cubic meters, a significant year-on-year increase of 74.7%, mainly due to vigorous promotion of energy trading business to meet peak heating season demand and accelerate market expansion[46] Retail Gas Sales Volume Retail gas sales volume remained stable, with residential user natural gas sales volume increasing by 8.5%, but industrial and commercial, and transportation user sales volumes decreased | Retail Gas Sales Volume (tens of thousands of cubic meters) | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Retail Gas Business Sales Volume | 87,973 | 87,781 | 0.2% | | — Residential User Natural Gas Sales Volume | 30,568 | 28,168 | 8.5% | | — Industrial and Commercial User Natural Gas Sales Volume | 54,278 | 55,165 | (1.6)% | | — Transportation User Natural Gas Sales Volume | 3,127 | 4,448 | (29.7)% | Wholesale Gas Sales Volume Wholesale gas sales volume achieved a significant growth of 74.7%, reaching 388 million cubic meters | Wholesale Gas Sales Volume (tens of thousands of cubic meters) | H1 2025 | H1 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Wholesale Gas Business Sales Volume | 38,841 | 22,239 | 74.7% | Gas Source Optimization The Group ensures stable and secure gas supply through diversified gas source arrangements, technological upgrades, and pipeline interconnection, effectively reducing transmission losses, with cumulative medium and high-pressure pipeline length reaching 9,579 kilometers - The Group establishes a regional "one network" by developing multi-source gas supplies, upgrading technology for intelligent pipeline network operations, and promoting gas pipeline interconnection, enhancing emergency dispatch capabilities[47] - As of June 30, 2025, the Group's cumulative medium and high-pressure pipeline length reached 9,579 kilometers[47] Value-Added Services The Group actively expands value-added services, achieving significant growth in revenue and gross profit through a specialized marketing system and diversified service methods, substantially enhancing user stickiness - The Group enhances user experience and builds a value-added service ecosystem through innovative measures such as one-stop services, smart upgrades, and safety extensions[48] Value-Added Business Performance | Metric | H1 2025 (RMB millions) | H1 2024 (RMB millions) | Growth Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Value-Added Business Revenue | 231 | 181 | 27.6% | | Value-Added Business Gross Profit | 114 | 81 | 40.7% | Revenue Composition During the reporting period, the Group's total revenue increased by 10.6% year-on-year, with significant growth in wholesale gas business and other business revenue, while engineering installation and services revenue decreased Revenue by Source | Revenue Source | H1 2025 (RMB billions) | H1 2024 (RMB billions) | YoY Growth | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Retail Gas Business Revenue | 2.562 | 2.562 | Stable | | Wholesale Gas Business Revenue | 1.078 | 0.641 | 68.2% | | Engineering Installation and Services Revenue | 0.311 | 0.387 | (19.6)% | | Other Business Revenue | 0.291 | 0.220 | 32.3% | | Total Revenue | 4.242 | 3.835 | 10.6% | Retail Gas Business Revenue Retail gas business revenue remained stable at RMB 2.562 billion compared to the prior period - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group's retail business revenue was RMB 2.562 billion, stable compared to the prior period[50] Wholesale Gas Business Revenue Wholesale gas business revenue significantly increased by 68.2% year-on-year to RMB 1.078 billion - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group's wholesale business revenue was RMB 1.078 billion, an increase of 68.2% compared to the prior period[51] Engineering Installation and Services Revenue Engineering installation and services revenue decreased by 19.6% year-on-year to RMB 311 million - During the reporting period, the Group's revenue from engineering installation and services was RMB 311 million, a year-on-year decrease of 19.6%[52] Other Business Revenue Other business revenue, primarily from value-added services, increased by 32.3% year-on-year to RMB 291 million - Other business revenue, primarily from value-added services, was RMB 291 million during the reporting period, a year-on-year increase of 32.3%[53] Profitability Analysis During the reporting period, the Group's gross profit and profit for the period both decreased, but other losses — net significantly reduced, and finance costs — net remained largely stable Key Profitability Indicators | Metric | H1 2025 (RMB millions) | H1 2024 (RMB millions) | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Gross Profit | 513 | 543 | (5.7)% | | Overall Gross Profit Margin | 12.1% | - | - | | Other Losses — Net | 3 | 19 | Decreased by RMB 16 million | | Finance Costs — Net | 190 | 188 | Largely Stable | | Share of Results of Associates and Joint Ventures | 21 | - | - | | Adjusted Core Profit | 129 | 157 | (17.7)% | | Profit for the Period | 130 | 143 | (9.1)% | | Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company | 120 | 132 | (9.0)% | Gross Profit and Profit Gross profit decreased by 5.7% year-on-year to RMB 513 million during the reporting period, with an overall gross profit margin of 12.1% - During the reporting period, the Group achieved a gross profit of RMB 513 million, a year-on-year decrease of 5.7%, with an overall gross profit margin of 12.1%[54] Distribution Costs and Administrative Expenses Distribution costs were RMB 41 million and administrative expenses were RMB 114 million during the reporting period - During the reporting period, distribution costs were RMB 41 million, and administrative expenses were RMB 114 million[55] Other Losses — Net Other losses — net amounted to RMB 3 million, a decrease of RMB 16 million compared to the prior period - During the reporting period, the Group's other losses — net amounted to RMB 3 million, a decrease of RMB 16 million compared to the prior period[56] Finance Costs — Net Net finance costs were RMB 190 million, largely stable compared to the prior period - During the reporting period, the Group's finance costs — net amounted to RMB 190 million, largely stable compared to RMB 188 million in the prior period[57] Share of Results of Associates and Joint Ventures The Group's share of post-tax profit from associates and joint ventures was RMB 21 million during the reporting period - During the reporting period, the Group's share of post-tax profit from associates and joint ventures was RMB 21 million[58] Profit for the Period and Net Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company Profit for the period was RMB 130 million, a 9.1% year-on-year decrease; net profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB 120 million, a 9.0% year-on-year decrease - During the reporting period, the Group achieved a profit for the period of RMB 130 million, a 9.1% decrease compared to the prior period[59] - Net profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB 120 million, a 9.0% decrease compared to the prior period[60] Financial Position and Risk Management The Group maintains prudent financial management policies with ample cash and credit lines; as of June 30, 2025, total borrowings were RMB 7.504 billion, with a gearing ratio of 61.3%, and continues to monitor financing costs and exchange rate risks - As of June 30, 2025, the Group's capital expenditure was RMB 113 million, and cash and cash equivalents totaled RMB 1.185 billion[61] - The Group's total borrowings amounted to RMB 7.504 billion, with 70.2% being non-current liabilities, and a gearing ratio of 61.3%[61] - Interest expense on borrowings was RMB 195 million, a 2.0% year-on-year decrease; the Group will continue to monitor exchange rate market changes and take hedging measures to reduce exchange rate risks[62] Outlook and Strategy Macroeconomic Outlook China's economy is expected to continue its recovery momentum in the second half of 2025, with policy support and unleashed consumption potential solidifying growth, though global trade restructuring and domestic demand recovery still pose challenges - In the second half of 2025, China's economy is expected to continue its steady pace, with the effects of stable growth policies becoming more apparent, and residents' consumption potential likely to be further unleashed[63] - Challenges include the restructuring of the global trade landscape, the recovery of domestic effective demand, and the cultivation and growth of strategic emerging industries such as green, low-carbon, and smart IoT[63] Group Strategic Objectives and Management Optimization The Group's core strategic objectives for the second half are more efficient organizational operations, a more stable business structure, and more abundant cash flow, achieved through standardized management systems, efficient decision-making, and talent pipeline development to enhance risk resistance and market competitiveness - The core strategic objectives for the second half are "more efficient organizational operations, a more stable business structure, and more abundant cash flow"[64] - Full business chain refined management will be achieved through continuously optimized safety management systems, smart customer service platforms, and engineering control processes[64] - Focus on capability matching and structural optimization, improve talent development mechanisms, and implement "old-to-new" practical training to ensure talent supply aligns with strategic transformation[64] Main Business Development Strategies The Group will support main business growth by promoting residential gas price adjustments, deepening refined management, and expanding value-added services, while strengthening online and offline marketing and after-sales services Gas Sales Business Strategy In the second half, the Group will actively promote residential gas price adjustments to enhance integrated price spreads, reduce transmission losses through refined management, and provide customized solutions for large industrial users - Actively seize policy benefits, continuously promote residential gas price adjustment in operating regions, and further enhance the integrated price spread level[65] - Deepen refined management, strengthen metering management, effectively reduce transmission losses; implement a "one enterprise, one policy" model for large industrial users[65] Value-Added Business Strategy The Group will advance the standardization of home improvement business and the development of insurance business, expand extended services, build an integrated "online + offline" marketing strategy, and seize opportunities in old residential community renovations - Actively promote the standardization of home improvement business and the development of insurance business, expanding extended services[65] - Build an integrated "online + offline" marketing strategy, increase brand promotion, and seize opportunities in old residential community renovations to actively promote product replacement business[65] - Improve the after-sales service system and comprehensively enhance customer service capabilities[65] Future Outlook The Group will continue to uphold its mission of safe gas supply, actively embrace energy transformation, and through continuous technological investment, management optimization, and service upgrades, strive to inject greener, smarter, and more efficient energy into urban development - The Group will continue to uphold its core mission of safe gas supply, considering the safe and stable operation of urban energy lifelines as its primary responsibility[65] - Actively embrace energy transformation, and through continuous technological investment, management optimization, and service upgrades, strive to inject greener, smarter, and more efficient energy into urban development[65] Other Information Purchase, Sale or Redemption of the Company's Listed Securities During the reporting period, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries purchased, redeemed, or sold any of the Company's listed securities - During the reporting period, neither the Company nor its subsidiaries purchased, redeemed, or sold any of the Company's listed securities[66] Interim Dividend The Board of Directors announced an interim dividend of RMB 4.60 cents per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, to be paid in HKD on or about November 28, 2025 - The Board of Directors announced an interim dividend of RMB 4.60 cents per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025[67] - The interim dividend will be paid in HKD on or about November 28, 2025 (Friday) to shareholders registered in the Company's register of members on October 31, 2025 (Friday)[67] Closure of Register of Members To determine eligibility for the interim dividend, the Company will suspend the registration of share transfers from October 24 to October 31, 2025 - To determine eligibility for the proposed interim dividend, the Company will suspend the registration of share transfers from October 24, 2025 (Friday) to October 31, 2025 (Friday)[68] Standard Code for Securities Transactions by Directors The Company has adopted the Standard Code as set out in Appendix C3 of the Listing Rules, and all directors confirmed strict compliance during the reporting period - The Company has adopted the Standard Code as set out in Appendix C3 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited as the code for securities transactions by directors[69] - All directors have confirmed their strict compliance with the relevant provisions of the Standard Code during the reporting period[69] Corporate Governance Code The Company has adopted and complied with the code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix C1 of the Listing Rules during the reporting period - The Company has adopted and complied with the code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix C1 of the Listing Rules during the reporting period[70] Audit Committee The Company's Audit Committee comprises three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed this announcement and the Group's unaudited consolidated financial statements for the reporting period - The Company's Audit Committee comprises three independent non-executive directors: Mr. Li Liuqing (Chairman of the Committee), Mr. Lei Chunyong, and Ms. Zhou Lin[71] - The Audit Committee has reviewed this announcement and the Group's unaudited consolidated financial statements for the reporting period[71] Publication of Interim Report The Company's interim report for the reporting period will be published on the websites of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited and the Company in due course - The Company's interim report for the reporting period will be published in due course on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (www.hkexnews.hk) and the Company's website (www.tianlungas.com)[72](index=72&type=chunk) Board of Directors Information As of the date of this announcement, the Board of Directors includes executive directors, non-executive directors, and independent non-executive directors - The executive directors are Mr. Xian Zhenyuan (Chairman and Chief Executive Officer), Ms. Li Tao, Mr. Xiao Hui, and Ms. Zhang Baixuan; the non-executive directors are Ms. Chen Hong and Mr. Zhang Daoyuan; and the independent non-executive directors are Mr. Li Liuqing, Mr. Lei Chunyong, Ms. Zhou Lin, and Ms. Tao Xiaohui[74]