Sales and Revenue Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sales volume and revenue increased by 81.1% and 81.5% year-on-year, respectively, with revenue reaching approximately RMB 1,056.3 million compared to RMB 582.2 million in the same period of 2024[9][13]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company recorded revenue of approximately RMB 1,140.3 million, an increase of approximately RMB 462.7 million compared to RMB 677.6 million for the same period in 2024, primarily driven by increased sales volume of liquefied petroleum gas[17]. - The liquefied natural gas sales revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately RMB 10.8 million, up approximately RMB 5.9 million from RMB 4.9 million in the same period of 2024, attributed to increased sales volume[16]. - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was RMB 1,140,332 thousand, a 68.3% increase from RMB 677,584 thousand in the same period of 2024[88]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was RMB 1,140,332,000, compared to RMB 677,584,000 for the same period in 2024, representing a growth of approximately 68.3%[113]. Market Conditions and Supply - The total supply of LPG in the domestic market for the first half of 2025 was estimated at 38.0736 million tons, while the total demand was estimated at 37.5639 million tons, indicating a supply surplus[9]. - The company recorded a total LPG supply of 38.0736 million tons and a demand of 37.5639 million tons, reflecting a challenging market environment with fluctuating prices[9]. - The company expects domestic liquefied petroleum gas demand to experience seasonal recovery in the second half of 2025, driven by traditional consumption peaks and low-temperature weather[26]. - The company anticipates that the overall supply of liquefied petroleum gas will remain ample in the second half of 2025, despite potential geopolitical risks and trade uncertainties[26]. Financial Performance and Costs - The sales cost increased from approximately RMB 649.9 million in 2024 to approximately RMB 1,115.5 million in 2025, an increase of approximately RMB 465.6 million, mainly due to the increased procurement volume of liquefied petroleum gas[32]. - The company's gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately RMB 24.8 million, a decrease of approximately RMB 2.9 million from RMB 27.7 million in 2024, attributed to a decline in sales volume of higher-margin compressed natural gas[32]. - Employee costs for the six months ended June 30, 2025, were approximately RMB 15.1 million, an increase of approximately RMB 0.4 million from RMB 14.7 million in 2024, mainly due to severance costs from staff reductions[34]. - The company reported a loss before tax of approximately RMB 3.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of approximately RMB 3.5 million for the same period in 2024[40]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of RMB 2,660,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of RMB 3,284,000 for the same period in 2024[120]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2025, total assets were approximately RMB 1,378.4 million, an increase of approximately RMB 238.8 million from RMB 1,139.6 million as of December 31, 2024[44]. - Current liabilities increased to RMB 992,436 thousand from RMB 748,258 thousand, indicating a rise in short-term financial obligations[92]. - The company had approximately RMB 960.0 million in secured bank loans and other borrowings as of June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 720.0 million as of December 31, 2024[46]. - Trade payables to third parties rose to RMB 8,613,000 as of June 30, 2025, representing an increase of 17.6% from RMB 7,326,000 as of December 31, 2024[129]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, enhancing financial management and risk control, which benefits long-term interests for issuers and investors[75]. - The board of directors has confirmed compliance with the securities trading code during the six months ending June 30, 2025[76]. - The audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2025, and agreed with the accounting principles adopted by the company[85]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2025, the total number of issued shares is 216,000,000[63]. - UBS Trustee holds 121,500,000 shares, representing 56.25% of the total shares[65]. - Yang Ling holds 162,000,000 shares, which accounts for 75% of the total shares[65]. - The company has a maximum limit of 21,600,000 share options available for issuance under the share option plan, which represents 10% of the issued shares as of the listing date[73]. - No share options have been granted or agreed to be granted under the share option plan as of the report date[73]. Future Plans and Investments - The company aims to enhance core competitiveness and achieve sustainable high-quality development by optimizing business layout and strengthening customer service systems[28]. - The company plans to use HKD 20.5 million for acquiring the operating rights of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) station by the end of 2026[50]. - An allocation of HKD 21.7 million is designated for constructing storage facilities to enhance LPG logistics and storage capacity, expected to be utilized by the end of 2026[50]. - The company has not identified suitable acquisition targets due to the current economic uncertainty, with plans to assess potential targets cautiously[54].
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