Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased from RMB 182.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, to RMB 161.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2025, representing a decline of RMB 21.1 million or 11.6%[22]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the group reported a net profit of RMB 75.1 million, an increase of 41.5% from RMB 53.1 million for the same period in 2024, with a net profit margin of 46.6% compared to 29.1% in 2024[36]. - The company reported revenue of RMB 161,195,000, a decrease of 11.56% compared to RMB 182,268,000 for the same period in 2024[97]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 82,496,000, down from RMB 84,563,000, reflecting a decline of 2.45%[97]. - The company achieved a profit before tax of RMB 86,765,000, an increase of 28.29% from RMB 67,589,000 in the previous year[97]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 75,149,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 53,083,000 in the prior year, representing a growth of 41.55%[97]. Revenue Breakdown - The average daily revenue for supermarkets decreased to RMB 175.40 thousand in 2025 from RMB 191.07 thousand in 2024, a decline of approximately 8.93%[10]. - The average daily revenue for fresh markets increased to RMB 49.77 thousand in 2025 from RMB 37.88 thousand in 2024, a growth of approximately 31.56%[10]. - Retail services revenue slightly decreased by 1.1% from RMB 63.8 million to RMB 63.1 million, attributed to intensified competition in the retail market[25]. - Revenue from property management services increased significantly to RMB 43,442 thousand, up from RMB 29,576 thousand in the previous year, marking a growth of approximately 46.8%[130]. - The retail services segment generated the highest revenue at RMB 63,099,000, followed by property management services at RMB 55,069,000[123]. Cost and Expenses - Gross profit decreased from RMB 84.6 million to RMB 82.5 million, a reduction of RMB 2.1 million or 2.4%, while gross margin increased from approximately 46.4% to 51.2%[30]. - Administrative expenses increased by 17.0% from RMB 10.5 million to RMB 12.3 million, mainly due to new costs associated with fresh food procurement services and healthcare property management contracts[32]. - The company incurred rental expenses of RMB 1,038,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 959,000 in 2024, representing an increase of 8.2%[132]. - Employee benefits expenses totaled approximately RMB 24,483,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 23,028,000 in 2024, indicating a rise of 6.3%[135]. Assets and Liabilities - The group’s cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 206.7 million as of June 30, 2025, down from RMB 282.9 million on December 31, 2024[50]. - Total assets decreased to RMB 340,935 thousand from RMB 333,126 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a slight increase of 2.4%[98]. - Current liabilities increased significantly to RMB 146,213 thousand, up 25.7% from RMB 116,337 thousand in the previous year[100]. - Net assets decreased to RMB 381,140 thousand, down 15.9% from RMB 453,110 thousand as of December 31, 2024[101]. - Trade receivables increased by 66.7% from RMB 16.6 million on December 31, 2024, to RMB 27.6 million on June 30, 2025, primarily due to receivables from newly initiated property management contracts[43]. Corporate Governance - The board is committed to high standards of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[61]. - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial information for the six months ending June 30, 2025, with no objections raised[68]. - The remuneration committee has reviewed the company's remuneration policies and structures as of June 30, 2025, and made recommendations to the board[70]. - The Nomination Committee reviewed the board's structure, size, and composition, as well as the independence of non-executive directors during a meeting held on March 28, 2025[72]. Investments and Future Plans - The group plans to expand its business through integrated project management, including apartments, shopping malls, and commercial office buildings developed by third parties in Guangdong Province[19]. - The group is exploring new investment opportunities to enhance its competitive position in a challenging business environment[21]. - As of June 30, 2025, there were no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals related to subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures[57]. - There are currently no specific future plans for significant investments or capital assets[58]. Related Party Transactions - Revenue from sales to companies controlled by Ms. Meng reached RMB 283,000 in the first half of 2025, while sales to companies significantly influenced by Ms. Meng totaled RMB 687,000[189]. - Service revenue provided to companies controlled by Ms. Meng amounted to RMB 17,805,000, an increase from RMB 6,829,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of approximately 161%[189]. - Total service revenue from related parties increased to RMB 30,551,000 in the first half of 2025, compared to RMB 26,420,000 in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year growth of about 8.5%[189]. - Total receivables from related parties increased to RMB 21,648 thousand as of June 30, 2025, up from RMB 13,781 thousand as of December 31, 2024, representing a growth of 57.5%[199].
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