Business Segments - The Group operates in three main business segments: financial services, education management and consultation, and automotive parts[11]. - The education management segment primarily provides international high school curriculum and overseas study consultation services[11]. - The automotive parts business focuses on R&D, manufacturing, and sales of automobile absorbers[11]. Financial Services - The financial services segment is licensed for Type 1, Type 4, Type 6, and Type 9 regulated activities under the SFO, allowing it to provide a range of services including underwriting and asset management[13]. - The Group's financial services include investment portfolios management, investment consultation, and advisory services for IPO applicants[13]. - The Group has been admitted by the SFC as a sponsor under the SFO, enhancing its capabilities in the financial services sector[13]. - The Group aims to enhance its financial services business by leveraging diversified financial service licenses and a comprehensive financial service system, focusing on collaboration among investment banking, securities, asset management, and research units[27]. - The Group is committed to innovating business models and exploring new business opportunities to promote robust development in its financial services sector[27]. - The Group's financial services business benefits from Hong Kong's status as an international financial center, enhancing its role as a bridge between China and the global economy[26]. - The financial services business has obtained various licenses, indicating a strong regulatory compliance framework[13]. Automotive Parts Performance - The Group's automotive parts business continues to supply absorbers for major manufacturers such as SAIC Motor, Chery Automobile, Geely Auto, and Changan Automobile, while actively expanding into new markets[24]. - In the first half of 2025, approximately 15,621,000 automobiles were produced and approximately 15,653,000 automobiles were sold in China, representing a period-over-period increase of approximately 12.5% and 11.4% respectively[23]. - For new energy vehicles, approximately 6,968,000 vehicles were produced and approximately 6,937,000 vehicles were sold, accounting for approximately 44.3% of total automobile sales[23]. - Revenue from the automotive parts business rose by approximately 48.6% to approximately RMB1,232.5 million, while revenue from financial services decreased by approximately 46.7% to approximately RMB11.4 million[37]. - The Group's automotive parts business adheres to a principal operational idea focused on market development, quality control, R&D improvement, and management strengthening[24]. Education Management and Consultation - The Group's education management and consultation business operates the PGA international high school curriculum and provides overseas study consultation services across multiple cities in China[19]. - The Group emphasizes the localization of international curriculum and the integration of local curriculum to enhance students' performance and creative thinking[20]. - The Group has upgraded its overseas study consultation services to provide comprehensive support for students, including academic background and interview tutoring[21]. - The Group aims to develop customized overseas study products to meet the individual needs of students at different stages[31]. - The Group plans to leverage the PGA international curriculum brand to establish a new platform for international education services, focusing on international talent cultivation[31]. Financial Performance - The Group's overall revenue increased by approximately 45.1% to approximately RMB1,273.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to RMB877.6 million in the corresponding period of 2024[37]. - The Group's overall gross profit increased by approximately 190.1% to approximately RMB295.3 million, with automotive parts gross profit rising by approximately 223.6% to approximately RMB278.6 million[40]. - The overall gross profit margin increased by approximately 11.6 percentage points to approximately 23.2%[43]. - The Group recorded a loss of approximately RMB41.1 million, a decrease of approximately 83.3% compared to a loss of approximately RMB245.6 million in the same period of 2024[58]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group reported a loss attributable to owners of the Company of RMB 74,665,000, compared to a loss of RMB 222,029,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a 66.5% improvement[194]. Costs and Expenses - The Group's overall cost of sales/services increased by approximately 26.1% to approximately RMB978.5 million, driven primarily by the increase in automotive parts sales[39]. - The Group's selling and distribution expenses rose by approximately 48.5% to approximately RMB67.7 million from approximately RMB45.6 million in the same period of 2024[50]. - The Group's administrative expenses increased by approximately 25.9% to approximately RMB92.8 million from approximately RMB73.7 million in the corresponding period of 2024[55]. - The Group's R&D expenditure increased by approximately 31.1% to approximately RMB46.4 million from approximately RMB35.4 million in the corresponding period of 2024[51]. Assets and Liabilities - The Group's total borrowings amounted to approximately RMB2,186.8 million, representing an increase of approximately 6.8% compared to approximately RMB2,047.2 million as of December 31, 2024[70]. - The Group's cash and bank balances amounted to approximately RMB177.2 million, representing an increase of approximately 20.2% compared to approximately RMB147.4 million as of December 31, 2024[65]. - The Group's inventories as of June 30, 2025, were approximately RMB472.2 million, representing an increase of approximately 233.0% compared to RMB141.8 million as of December 31, 2024[75]. - The trade receivables of the Group as of June 30, 2025, amounted to approximately RMB1,150.5 million, an increase of approximately 18.7% from RMB969.1 million as of December 31, 2024[76]. - The trade payables of the Group as of June 30, 2025, were approximately RMB1,401.6 million, reflecting an increase of approximately 46.0% compared to RMB959.7 million as of December 31, 2024[79]. Shareholder Information - The total number of Shares in issue as of June 30, 2025, is 1,848,000,000[10]. - The Directors' interests in shares include 163,765,800 shares held by a controlled corporation, representing approximately 8.86% of the total issued shares as of June 30, 2025[111]. - As of June 30, 2025, Wealth Max holds 163,765,800 shares, representing approximately 8.86% of the total issued shares[118]. - Chuang Yue holds 133,340,000 shares, accounting for approximately 7.215% of the total issued shares[118]. - The interests of Chuang Yue, Shenmane.D Co., Limited, Golden Cloud Co., Limited, and Mr. Liu Kun are related to the same parcel of shares[128]. Corporate Governance - The Company complied with the Corporate Governance Code for the six months ended June 30, 2025, with no material changes in governance practices compared to the 2024 annual report[150]. - The Company has adopted the Model Code for securities transactions by Directors, with all Directors confirming compliance for the six months ended June 30, 2025[152]. - The Company has established an audit committee to review and supervise its financial reporting process and internal control systems[175]. Legal and Restructuring - A winding-up petition was presented against the Company for bonds amounting to HK$10,000,000, with a hearing scheduled for September 22, 2025[171]. - Legal proceedings were initiated against the Company for HK$12,250,000, including interest and costs, as of May 21, 2024[173]. - The company has appointed a restructuring advisor to assist in formulating a debt restructuring plan, which includes cash repayments, refinancing, and debt reduction[180]. - The company is actively negotiating with potential investors to introduce new capital and improve cash flow[180].
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