Financial Performance - Revenue from continuing operations for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was RMB 1,277,444, an increase of 25.1% compared to RMB 1,021,096 for the same period in 2021[7]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 344,085, representing a gross margin of 26.9%, up from RMB 276,990 in the previous year[7]. - Operating profit increased to RMB 239,250, a rise of 5.3% from RMB 225,815 year-on-year[7]. - Profit attributable to equity shareholders for the period was RMB 2,236,481, significantly up from RMB 88,134 in the prior year[8]. - Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was RMB 2.10, slightly down from RMB 2.12 in the previous year[8]. - The total comprehensive income attributable to equity shareholders for the period was RMB 2,222,326, compared to RMB 93,164 in the same period last year[11]. - The company reported a revenue of RMB 1,277,444 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2022, representing a 25.1% increase from RMB 1,021,096 thousand in the previous year[36]. - Revenue from product sales was RMB 1,169,297 thousand, up 25.4% from RMB 932,115 thousand year-on-year[36]. - The service revenue increased to RMB 67,957 thousand, a 76.8% rise compared to RMB 38,494 thousand in the prior year[36]. - The total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2022, was RMB 1,326,062 thousand, representing an increase from RMB 1,062,731 thousand for the same period in 2021, which is a growth of approximately 25%[50]. - The gross profit for the reporting segments was RMB 880,681 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to RMB 601,241 thousand in the previous year, indicating a significant increase of about 46.5%[57]. - The company reported a net profit before tax of RMB 37,195 thousand for the current period, up from RMB 6,777 thousand in the previous year, which is a substantial increase of approximately 448%[59]. - The profit from discontinued operations for the period was RMB 2,067,715,000, significantly higher than the loss of RMB 82,290,000 from the previous year[95]. - Net profit for the period was approximately RMB 2,236,500,000, significantly up from RMB 88,100,000 in the previous year[100]. Cash Flow and Assets - The company reported cash generated from operations of RMB 219,518 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to RMB 99,510 thousand for the same period last year, marking a growth of approximately 120.5%[27]. - The net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 209,311 thousand, significantly higher than RMB 59,479 thousand in the previous year[27]. - As of September 30, 2022, non-current assets totaled RMB 1,040,246 thousand, a decrease from RMB 1,774,302 thousand as of March 31, 2022, representing a decline of approximately 41.4%[14]. - Current assets amounted to RMB 2,665,349 thousand, an increase from RMB 1,906,904 thousand, reflecting a growth of about 39.8%[14]. - The net current assets increased to RMB 1,137,632 thousand, compared to a net current liability of RMB (2,813,822) thousand as of March 31, 2022, indicating a significant turnaround[14]. - Total assets less current liabilities reached RMB 2,177,878 thousand, a substantial increase from RMB 289,839 thousand[14]. - The company’s cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 334,968 thousand from RMB 320,504 thousand, reflecting a slight growth of 4.6%[14]. - The company’s total equity as of September 30, 2022, was RMB 1,967,531 thousand, a recovery from a deficit of RMB (254,795) thousand as of March 31, 2022[16]. - The company’s cash inflow from operating leases was RMB 18,094 thousand, slightly down from RMB 19,497 thousand year-on-year[36]. - The group’s financial assets measured at amortized cost amounted to RMB 858,036,000 as of September 30, 2022, compared to RMB 736,253,000 as of March 31, 2022[64]. - Cash and cash equivalents were RMB 334,968,000 as of September 30, 2022, an increase from RMB 320,504,000 as of March 31, 2022[71]. Liabilities and Financing - The company incurred a loss of RMB 473,324 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2022, compared to a loss of RMB 467,233 thousand in the same period last year[21]. - The company’s total liabilities decreased to RMB 210,347 thousand from RMB 544,634 thousand, indicating a reduction of approximately 61.4%[16]. - The group’s bank loans as of September 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 752,905,000, a significant decrease from RMB 2,487,168,000 as of March 31, 2022, reflecting a reduction of approximately 69.7%[81]. - The total bank financing as of September 30, 2022, was RMB 799,100,000, down from RMB 1,458,906,000 as of March 31, 2022, representing a decline of about 45.2%[82]. - The group’s total liabilities decreased significantly, indicating a potential shift in financial strategy or market conditions affecting liquidity[76]. - The group’s overdue bank loans as of March 31, 2022, amounted to RMB 1,041,000,000, with RMB 458,000,000 subject to litigation for repayment[78]. - The group’s collateral for bank loans included leasehold land and buildings valued at RMB 130,279,000 as of September 30, 2022, down from RMB 181,347,000 as of March 31, 2022[82]. Business Strategy and Operations - The company plans to expand its market presence and invest in new product development to drive future growth[6]. - The company is focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its market position[6]. - The company has terminated its automotive sales and trading platform businesses, focusing on manufacturing, retail, wholesale, and investment holding[35]. - The company plans to concentrate resources on its ongoing business segments following the sale of the automotive business[35]. - The group aims to enhance manufacturing capabilities and competitiveness, focusing on high-margin products and cost control measures to improve operational efficiency[119]. - The group plans to expand its customer base in existing and emerging markets to achieve sustained revenue growth and performance improvement[119]. - After divesting the automotive business, the group will concentrate resources on remaining segments, including manufacturing and sales of household goods, supermarket operations, and beverage wholesale[120]. - The group will closely monitor global financial market fluctuations and industry risks to adjust sales and procurement strategies accordingly[120]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2022, Mr. Li Lixin holds 2,755,137,680 shares, representing approximately 34.25% of the issued share capital[122]. - Major shareholders include Da Mei Manufacturing Limited and Shi Hui Holdings Limited, holding 1,382,141,014 shares (17.18%) and 1,355,174,666 shares (16.85%) respectively[126]. Compliance and Governance - The company’s financial report is prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards, ensuring compliance with applicable disclosure requirements[31]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2022, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[129]. - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code, except for the separation of the roles of Chairman and CEO, which was not adhered to until October 12, 2022, when a new Chairman was appointed[130]. - No interim dividend has been declared for the six months ending September 30, 2022[131]. - The interim report for the fiscal year 2022/2023 will be published on the stock exchange and the company's website, and will be sent to shareholders in due course[131].
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