Revenue Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 611.5 million, a decrease from RMB 257.1 million in the same period of 2021[11]. - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled RMB 257,146,000, a decrease of 57.9% from RMB 611,531,000 in the same period of 2021[197]. - Revenue from construction services decreased by approximately RMB 345.0 million, or approximately 70.1%, from approximately RMB 492.0 million to approximately RMB 147.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022[20]. - Revenue from construction services decreased to RMB 146,983, down 70.0% from RMB 491,950 in the prior year[184]. - Revenue from Equipment operation service slightly increased by approximately RMB 5.2 million, or approximately 5.1%, from approximately RMB 101.2 million to approximately RMB 106.4 million during the same period[34]. - Major customers contributing 10% or more of the Group's revenue included Customer B with RMB 89,741,000 (down 64.7% from RMB 253,278,000 in 2021) and Customer A with RMB 45,368,000 (down 69.6% from RMB 148,842,000 in 2021)[198]. Profitability and Margins - Gross profit margin for construction services was (4.4%) in 2022, down from 11.8% in 2021, indicating a significant decline in profitability[12]. - The overall gross profit margin decreased to 9.4% in 2022 from 15.7% in 2021, reflecting challenges in the construction sector[12]. - Gross profit from Construction service recorded a loss of RMB 6.5 million, with a gross profit margin of -4.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a profit of RMB 58.2 million and a margin of 11.8% in the corresponding period in 2021[39]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 24,086,000, down 75.0% from RMB 96,309,000 in 2021[164]. - Other net income decreased by approximately RMB 29.2 million, from approximately RMB 42.2 million to approximately RMB 13.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022[45]. Financial Stability and Liquidity - As of June 30, 2022, the gearing ratio was 34.2%, a decrease from 40.6% as of December 31, 2021, indicating improved financial stability[15]. - The current ratio as of June 30, 2022, was 1.6, slightly up from 1.5 as of December 31, 2021, suggesting stable liquidity[15]. - The Group aims to improve liquidity while developing new business opportunities to create long-term value for shareholders[23]. - The Group's liquidity position is closely monitored to ensure that its assets, liabilities, and commitments can meet funding requirements[108]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased slightly to RMB 94,004 from RMB 92,973, showing a growth of approximately 1.1%[170]. Cost Management - Research and development costs reduced by approximately 57.4%, from approximately RMB 27.0 million to approximately RMB 11.5 million compared to the corresponding period in 2021[20]. - Administrative and other expenses decreased by approximately 41.2%, from approximately RMB 30.1 million to approximately RMB 17.7 million during the same period[20]. - Total staff costs incurred by the Group during the six months ended June 30, 2022, were approximately RMB 15.9 million, a significant decrease from approximately RMB 42.9 million for the same period in 2021[110]. Credit and Risk Management - The Group faced credit and liquidity risks due to potential delays in customer payments, which could significantly impact profitability and financial condition[31]. - The Group's cautious approach in tendering new construction projects was a strategic response to preserve cash under the current economic environment[34]. - The Group has ceased tendering for construction projects with certain real estate developers to reduce credit risk exposure[87]. - The accumulated individual loss allowance increased due to a more prudent approach in tendering for new construction projects and enhanced credit risk management policies[100]. Market and Economic Conditions - Economic downturns in the PRC may adversely affect demand for the Group's services and financial condition[29]. - The construction industry in the PRC is highly fragmented, presenting opportunities for further business development[25]. - Fluctuations in material costs can significantly impact profitability due to pre-determined contract values[24]. - The non-recurrent nature of construction projects poses a risk to revenue stability[24]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2022, Mr. Xun MH holds 319,390,375 ordinary shares, representing 51.11% of the Company's total shares[138]. - The Board does not recommend any payment of dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2022[113]. - The Company has established an Audit Committee consisting of three members, with Mr. Wong Kun Kau as the chairman[128]. - The Company has complied with the independence requirements for its Board, with Independent Non-executive Directors representing at least one-third of the Board[126]. Overall Financial Performance - The Group incurred a net loss of approximately RMB 36.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net profit of approximately RMB 44.2 million for the same period in 2021[106]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was RMB 0.06, down from earnings per share of RMB 0.07 for the same period in 2021[106]. - The total number of full-time employees decreased to 379 as of June 30, 2022, from 483 as of December 31, 2021[110].
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