新希望服务(03658) - 2025 - 中期财报
NEW HOPE SERVNEW HOPE SERV(HK:03658)2025-09-26 09:18

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company recorded revenue of approximately RMB 739.8 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.3%[10]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was RMB 120.9 million, an increase of 2.4% compared to the previous year[10]. - Operating cash flow during the reporting period was RMB 21.0 million, reflecting a significant increase of 180.5% year-on-year[10]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, reached RMB 46,711.2 million, a 15.2% increase compared to RMB 40,563.4 million for the same period in 2024[18]. - The company's total revenue increased by approximately 4.3% from RMB 709.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2024, to RMB 739.8 million in the same period of 2025[39]. - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was RMB 739,818,000, an increase of 4.3% compared to RMB 709,018,000 for the same period in 2024[92]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 233,680,000, slightly up from RMB 232,333,000, indicating a stable gross margin[92]. - Operating profit increased to RMB 152,253,000, up 6.1% from RMB 143,508,000 in 2024[92]. - Net profit rose by approximately RMB 4.1 million or 3.2% to about RMB 131.5 million for the reporting period[6]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of RMB 159,040,000 for the first half of 2025, compared to RMB 152,938,000 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of about 4.1%[118]. Revenue Breakdown - Property management services generated RMB 467.1 million, accounting for 63.1% of total revenue, driven by an increase in managed floor area from 35.4 million square meters to 38.0 million square meters[40]. - Revenue from new first-tier cities accounted for 52.3% of total revenue, increasing from 50.2% year-on-year, with a revenue growth of 19.9%[18]. - The property management segment generated revenue of RMB 467,113,000, while the commercial operations segment contributed RMB 176,613,000, indicating a strong performance in property management[117]. - Revenue from independent third parties accounted for 38.0% of total revenue, with a 15.0% increase year-on-year[25]. - The life services segment achieved revenue of RMB 176.6 million, reflecting a 3.6% year-on-year growth, driven by a 9.2% increase in retail and catering services revenue[29]. Operational Metrics - The company managed 269 contracted properties as of June 30, 2025, a 1.9% increase from 264 properties in the previous year[13]. - The total managed floor area increased to 3,803.5 million square meters, a growth of 7.4% compared to 3,542.9 million square meters in the previous year[13]. - 96.4% of the company's property management revenue came from projects in first-tier, new first-tier, and second-tier cities, an increase of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year[17]. - The management expense ratio decreased by 7.1% to 9.1%, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline[10]. - The company signed third-party project contracts worth RMB 560 million during the reporting period, a 59% increase compared to the same period last year[10]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - The current ratio was 2.4 times as of June 30, 2025, compared to 2.3 times on December 31, 2024, indicating a stable financial position[8]. - The company reported a net cash position of RMB 960,197,000, down from RMB 1,057,754,000, suggesting a need for monitoring cash flow management[93]. - Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 20,972 thousand, compared to a net cash used of RMB 26,070 thousand in the same period last year[102]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by RMB 96,168 thousand, compared to a decrease of RMB 139,609 thousand in the prior year, indicating a reduction in cash burn[102]. Employee and Corporate Governance - Employee costs totaled approximately RMB 181.1 million as of June 30, 2025, compared to RMB 164.1 million as of June 30, 2024[72]. - The company has approximately 3,904 employees as of June 30, 2025, a decrease from 4,036 employees as of June 30, 2024[72]. - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has complied with all relevant codes since its listing[73]. - The company continues to provide sufficient vocational training to employees to enhance their skills and knowledge[72]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.110 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 0.090 per share for the same period in 2024, reflecting a 22.22% increase[81]. - As of June 30, 2025, major shareholders hold 66.92% of the shares, with Adventure Way Pte. Ltd. and Liu Yonghao being significant stakeholders[80]. - Public shareholders hold at least 25% of the company's total issued share capital as of the mid-term report date[84]. Compliance and Audit - The company’s audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025[86]. - The company has complied with the relevant provisions of the Listing Rules and International Accounting Standards in preparing its interim financial report[87]. - The review of the interim financial report did not reveal any matters that would lead to a belief that the report was not prepared in accordance with International Accounting Standards[89].