Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 49,757,000, an increase of 15.1% compared to RMB 43,149,000 for the same period in 2021[8]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 37,839,000, representing a gross margin of 76.0%[8]. - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 27,098,000, a decrease of 35.6% from RMB 41,990,000 in the prior year[12]. - Basic earnings per share for the period was RMB 0.97, down from RMB 1.61 in the previous year[8]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 51,191,000 for the period, compared to a loss of RMB 6,102,000 in the previous year[12]. - The group’s revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was approximately RMB 49,800,000, an increase of about 15.3% compared to RMB 43,100,000 for the same period in 2021[148]. - The group's gross profit for the six months was approximately RMB 37,800,000, an increase of about 12.8% from RMB 33,500,000 in 2021, with a gross profit margin of 76.0%[154]. - The profit attributable to equity holders for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was approximately RMB 26.4 million, a decrease from RMB 43.5 million for the same period in 2021, representing a decline of 39.2%[167]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 1,647,007,000, an increase from RMB 1,591,880,000 at the end of 2021[15]. - The total equity attributable to the company's equity holders was RMB 1,538,201,000, an increase from RMB 1,485,742,000 as of December 31, 2021, representing a growth of approximately 3.5%[18]. - The total non-current liabilities as of June 30, 2022, were RMB 108,806,000, slightly up from RMB 106,138,000 as of December 31, 2021[18]. - The deferred tax liabilities stood at RMB 108,806,000 as of June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 105,895,000 as of December 31, 2021, indicating a slight increase[18]. - The company’s reserves as of June 30, 2022, totaled RMB 1,516,999,000, an increase from RMB 1,465,258,000 as of December 31, 2021, representing a growth of approximately 3.6%[21]. Cash Flow - The cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 4,809,000, a decrease of 62.6% compared to RMB 12,848,000 for the same period in 2021[26]. - The net cash flow from investing activities was negative RMB 90,937,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a positive cash flow of RMB 75,510,000 in the same period of 2021[26]. - The company reported a decrease in cash and cash equivalents, with a net decrease of RMB 85,519,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to an increase of RMB 46,596,000 in the same period of 2021[26]. - As of June 30, 2022, the cash and cash equivalents balance was RMB 490,075 thousand, an increase from RMB 447,520 thousand in the same period of 2021, representing an increase of approximately 9.8%[29]. - The total cash and cash equivalents reported in the interim consolidated cash flow statement was RMB 490,075 thousand, compared to RMB 480,520 thousand in the previous year, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 2.9%[29]. Business Segments and Strategy - The group continues to operate in the cultural industry and property investment sectors in China, with no significant changes in the nature of its main business during the reporting period[32]. - The group operates two main business segments: cultural industry and property investment, with performance evaluated based on adjusted profit before tax[48]. - The company focused on the internet culture market, including online literature, online games, film and television, and music, while also exploring new energy and web3 sectors for potential investment opportunities[133]. - The group will continue to focus on the internet cultural market, including online literature, games, and music, while exploring new areas such as renewable energy and Web3[145]. - The group plans to strengthen project management and risk control in response to ongoing challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic[145]. Employee and Management Costs - Total short-term employee benefits for key management personnel increased to RMB 1,068,000 in the first half of 2022, compared to RMB 240,000 in the same period of 2021[105]. - The total compensation for key management personnel amounted to RMB 1,146,000 in the first half of 2022, significantly higher than RMB 322,000 in the same period of 2021[105]. - Employee costs for the six months ended June 30, 2022, totaled approximately RMB 12.4 million, a 29.2% increase from RMB 9.6 million in the same period of 2021[189]. - The average number of employees decreased to 48 in the first half of 2022 from 67 in the same period of 2021, primarily due to adjustments in the gaming business[189]. Investment and Fundraising - The company raised approximately HKD 382.0 million (net HKD 380.5 million) through the issuance of 931,800,000 new shares at HKD 0.41 per share[197]. - As of the report date, RMB 101.3 million of the raised funds have been utilized, with RMB 59.6 million used for acquiring 51% of Shanghai Muqi and RMB 41.7 million for acquiring Hong Kong Muqi[197]. - The remaining balance of the raised funds is RMB 235.9 million, which is intended for further investments in the mobile gaming industry[197]. - Due to regulatory impacts and increased competition in the gaming sector, the company has decided to redirect its fundraising towards technology, internet, and consumer sectors[198]. - The reallocation of funds includes RMB 200.5 million for investments in technology, internet, and consumer industries[199]. Market Challenges - The gaming business faced significant challenges due to government policies on minor protection and increased competition, leading to a substantial reduction in operations and cost control measures[134]. - The film and television sector experienced a shrinking market with intense competition, and no new film and television projects were developed during the reporting period[135]. - Other income and gains for the period were approximately RMB 14,600,000, a decrease of about 62.5% from RMB 38,800,000 in 2021, mainly due to a decline in dividend income from equity investments[157]. - The group’s share of profits from associates was approximately RMB 7,900,000, a significant decrease of about 57.1% from RMB 18,400,000 in 2021, mainly due to reduced profits from Beijing Zhangwen[161].
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