Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the company reported a loss attributable to equity holders of approximately RMB 262 million, a decrease of approximately RMB 409 million compared to a profit of RMB 147 million for the same period in 2022[6]. - Revenue increased from approximately RMB 652 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, to approximately RMB 804 million for the same period in 2023, with film and television production, online streaming, and gaming business revenue reaching approximately RMB 785 million[6]. - The company's EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately RMB 688 million, compared to approximately RMB 344 million for the same period in 2022[6]. - Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were approximately RMB 540 million and 67.2%, respectively, compared to approximately RMB 386 million and 59.2% for the same period in 2022[6]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 804,056 thousand, an increase from RMB 651,797 thousand in the same period of 2022, representing a growth of approximately 23.3%[94]. - The gross loss for the period was RMB (345,302) thousand, compared to a gross profit of RMB 353,871 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a negative shift in profitability[94]. - Operating loss for the six months was RMB (335,883) thousand, a decline from an operating profit of RMB 248,893 thousand in 2022[94]. - The net loss for the period was RMB (263,651) thousand, compared to a net profit of RMB 146,567 thousand in the same period last year[94]. - The company reported a pre-tax loss of RMB 346,096 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a pre-tax profit of RMB 222,066 thousand for the same period in 2022[155]. Revenue Breakdown - The film and television production business generated revenue of approximately RMB 646 million in the first half of 2023, showing significant growth compared to the same period last year[8]. - The online streaming segment generated revenue of RMB 646,372 thousand, up from RMB 491 thousand in the previous year, indicating significant growth[161]. - The online gaming segment's revenue was RMB 43,438 thousand, a slight increase from RMB 41,341 thousand in the previous year[161]. - Revenue from Mainland China reached RMB 792,255,000, up 25.7% from RMB 630,251,000 in the previous year[165]. Market and Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to leverage its strong producer team and innovative content creation to enhance its market position and drive future growth[10]. - The company has a robust pipeline of film and television projects, with several high-profile releases expected to significantly boost revenue and profit in the second half of 2023[11]. - The company is focused on optimizing its revenue structure and expanding its presence in the film and television industry, supported by favorable national policies and a recovering consumer market[7]. - The company plans to expand its gaming portfolio with new titles, including a Three Kingdoms-themed simulation game and several RPGs, expecting significant revenue and profit growth in the second half of the year[20]. - The company will strengthen global market expansion and strategic partnerships with leading gaming companies to enhance brand influence[20]. Financial Position and Liquidity - Cash and bank balances as of June 30, 2023, were approximately RMB 889.2 million, down from RMB 1,189.7 million as of December 31, 2022, indicating a decrease of about 25.3%[27]. - Total borrowings as of June 30, 2023, were RMB 1.8652 billion, an increase from RMB 1.7699 billion as of December 31, 2022, reflecting a rise of approximately 5.3%[28]. - The net equity as of June 30, 2023, was approximately RMB 7.7133 billion, down from RMB 7.9712 billion as of December 31, 2022, a decrease of about 3.2%[28]. - The current ratio as of June 30, 2023, was 1.7, down from 2.5 as of December 31, 2022, indicating a decline in liquidity[28]. - The company reported cash outflows from investing activities of RMB (208,412) thousand, compared to RMB (1,045) thousand in the prior year[103]. Share Options and Corporate Governance - The 2013 Share Option Scheme was terminated at the 2023 Annual General Meeting, with no options granted during the reporting period[40]. - The new 2023 Share Option Scheme was adopted on June 28, 2023, allowing the company to grant options to eligible participants for ten years[49]. - The maximum number of shares that can be granted to any participant in a twelve-month period is capped at 1% of the total issued shares[52]. - The company’s board believes that good corporate governance is crucial for effective operations and has adopted internal policies to ensure compliance with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's corporate governance code[77]. - The company has not established the position of Chief Executive Officer, with the board overseeing daily operations[79]. Employee and Operational Costs - The company employed 406 employees as of June 30, 2023, with total employee costs amounting to approximately RMB 103.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 110.8 million for the same period in 2022[69]. - Employee benefits expenses, including director remuneration, decreased to RMB 103,866 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, from RMB 113,418 thousand in the previous year, a decline of approximately 8.5%[198]. - Depreciation of property, plant, and equipment was RMB 1,529 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, down from RMB 2,085 thousand in the previous year, indicating a reduction of about 26.5%[198]. Credit Risk Management - The company has established a dedicated team to manage credit limits and monitor overdue debts to mitigate credit risk[121]. - The provision for expected credit losses for individually assessed trade receivables as of June 30, 2023, was approximately RMB 63.85 million, unchanged from December 31, 2022[125]. - The company has not made any significant changes to its risk management policies since December 31, 2022[117]. - The expected credit loss model for other receivables is based on a 12-month expected loss, with full lifetime expected losses applied when credit risk has significantly increased since initial recognition[134]. Investment and Asset Management - The total investment in non-listed companies amounted to RMB 50,000 thousand as of June 30, 2023, with no prior investment reported[181]. - The company has made significant investments in film and television program copyrights, with a total of RMB 3,834,790,000 as of June 30, 2023, down from RMB 4,060,984,000 at the end of 2022, a decrease of 5.6%[174]. - The total carrying amount of trade receivables as of June 30, 2023, was RMB 996,665,000, with total allowances for expected credit losses amounting to RMB 125,306,000[143].
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