Business Segments and Operations - Joy City Property Limited operates in four main business segments: investment properties, property development, hotel operations, and output management[7]. - As of June 30, 2022, the Group has established a presence in 23 cities across China, including major cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou[8]. - The Group manages or owns 26 Joy City projects, 3 Joy Breeze projects, and 2 Joy Life projects, along with premium investment properties in first-tier cities[8]. - The Group's properties are strategically located in central districts of first- or second-tier cities, ensuring superior quality and good investment value[8]. - The Group has expanded into five major city clusters, including the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze River Delta regions[7]. - The Group operates several international luxury hotels, including The St. Regis Sanya Yalong Bay Resort and Waldorf Astoria Beijing, enhancing its service offerings[8]. - The Group's flagship brand, Joy City, focuses on sustainable development and aims to lead the real estate market in China[5]. - The Group aims to contribute to urban development and enhance the quality of life for residents, fulfilling its social responsibilities as a state-owned enterprise[8]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2022 reached RMB 9,134,276, representing a 95.5% increase compared to RMB 4,672,074 in the same period of 2021[19]. - Gross profit for the period was RMB 4,091,924, reflecting a 91.2% increase from RMB 2,139,698 in 2021[19]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB 866,086, an increase of 41.2% compared to RMB 613,507 in the same period last year[19]. - Core net profit attributable to owners of the Company was RMB 918,540, up 28.6% from RMB 714,014 in 2021[19]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 138,174,697, a 5.5% increase from RMB 131,020,391 at the end of 2021[19]. - The net debt to total equity ratio improved to 48.5%, down from 49.1% at the end of 2021[19]. - The weighted average borrowing costs decreased to 3.90%, compared to 4.13% in the previous year[19]. - Other service income increased significantly by 136.8% to RMB 62,776 from RMB 26,512 in the same period of 2021[19]. Market Conditions and Challenges - In the first half of 2022, China's GDP expanded by 2.5% year on year despite economic pressures, while nationwide sales of commercial buildings decreased by 28.9% to approximately RMB6.6 trillion[37]. - The total retail sales of consumer goods in China amounted to approximately RMB21 trillion in the first half of 2022, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 0.7%, although June saw a recovery with a 3.1% increase[38]. - The vacancy rates for office spaces increased in major cities like Beijing and Guangzhou due to slowed demand in the first half of 2022[38]. - The Group maintained a sound business strategy to ensure stable development amidst the challenges faced by the commercial property market[38]. - The Group's operational and management experience was flexibly applied to navigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on offline consumption[38]. Development and Expansion - The Group entered into a management services agreement for the Greenland Central Plaza project in Guangzhou, marking its official entry into the city[30]. - The Group's Sanya Joy City project received a five-star award for commercial building development at the Asia Pacific Property Awards, recognized for its design emphasizing greenness and ecological significance[34]. - The Group's Jinniu Joy City project in Chengdu is the first asset-light commercial project in the city, expanding its presence in the region[31]. - The Group introduced the "Green Joy City" product line, focusing on low-carbon and green transformation, and shared its development models at the China Building Energy Efficiency Industry Conference[32]. - The Group plans to open several new projects in the second half of 2022, including Qingdao Jimo Joy Breeze and Shaoxing IFC Joy City, to enhance brand influence[44]. Customer Engagement and Marketing - The Group recorded approximately RMB1,820 million in sales from Chaoyang Joy City in the first half of the year, contributing to its recognition as one of "China's Top 20 Shopping Centre Owners in 2021"[41]. - The nationwide sales during the "Joy Joy So Red Festival" event exceeded RMB6.1 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 26%, with total footfall reaching 44 million, a year-on-year increase of 19%[56]. - The Group's partnership with Moutai Ice Cream led to the establishment of flagship stores in Xi'an Joy City and Changsha North Star Delta Joy City, targeting the youth market[53]. - The Group's marketing efforts included leveraging new media and organizing monthly featured marketing activities, yielding positive results[70]. Human Resources and Talent Development - The Group recruited more than 70 graduates from prestigious universities in its 2022 campus recruitment scheme, with over 71% holding postgraduate degrees[122]. - The Group had a total of 4,090 employees during the period under review, reflecting its commitment to talent development[121]. - The Group has established a performance-oriented remuneration system, providing comprehensive benefits including various insurances and a dynamic salary adjustment mechanism[126]. - The Group's training programs include initiatives like "Training Camp for Senior Executives" and "Future Star Training Camp," aimed at enhancing business capabilities and internal talent development[130]. Governance and Compliance - The Company has adopted all provisions of the Corporate Governance Code and has complied with the code except for the requirement for the Chairman to attend the annual general meeting due to COVID-19 travel restrictions[139]. - The financial statements for the period under review have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Hong Kong, with no material uncertainties affecting the Company's ability to continue as a going concern[140]. - The Audit Committee and the auditor have reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2022[141]. - There were no material acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the six months ended June 30, 2022[147]. Shareholding and Financial Structure - COFCO Corporation holds 9,501,359,644 ordinary shares, representing 66.76% of the issued share capital[155]. - GIC Private Limited owns 1,135,920,000 ordinary shares, accounting for 7.98% of the total[159]. - Citigroup Inc. has a stake of 1,112,905,624 ordinary shares, which is 7.82% of the issued share capital[159]. - The total number of ordinary shares in issue as of June 30, 2022, is 14,231,124,858[161]. - The total liabilities of the company as of June 30, 2022, were RMB 38,942,196, an increase from RMB 31,478,796 at the end of 2021, representing a rise of approximately 23.7%[187].
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