Sales Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Group achieved aggregate contracted sales of approximately RMB 19,940 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of approximately 3.5%[20] - The aggregate contracted sales area for the same period was approximately 1,011,454 square meters, indicating a year-on-year increase of approximately 26%[20] - The average selling price for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately RMB 19,714 per square meter[20] - The sales performance in Xi'an accounted for 31% of the total contracted sales area, amounting to approximately 312,809 square meters[22] - The sales performance in Nanjing & Jurong represented 22% of the total contracted sales area, totaling approximately 227,704 square meters[22] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2023, the Group recorded a turnover of RMB9,814,296,000, representing a decrease of approximately 29% compared to RMB13,794,534,000 in the corresponding period of 2022[48] - Gross profit amounted to RMB1,893,107,000, a decrease of approximately 12% from RMB2,158,488,000 in the same period last year, with a gross profit margin of 19%, up by approximately 3 percentage points from 16%[50] - Profit attributable to the owners of the Company was RMB84,140,000, representing a decrease of approximately 66% compared to RMB249,763,000 in the same period of 2022[53] - Basic earnings per share for the first half of 2023 was RMB1.72 cents, down approximately 66% from RMB5.09 cents in the corresponding period of last year[53] Development and Land Bank - As of June 30, 2023, the Group's total GFA under development was approximately 1,597,286 square meters[16] - The total GFA completed during the period was approximately 2,185,911 square meters[16] - As of June 30, 2023, the Group's land bank consisted of 4,932,545 sq.m. of saleable GFA, with a focus on residential and commercial complex properties[62] - Newly acquired land bank in the first half of 2023 included projects in Xi'an and Nanjing, with total considerations of RMB1,170 million and RMB1,815 million respectively[59] - The total future saleable GFA in Nanjing is 537,529 sq.m., indicating strong market presence in that region[65] Market Conditions - In the first half of 2023, China's GDP reached RMB 59,303.4 billion, growing by 5.5% year-on-year, which is 1.0 percentage point faster than the first quarter[37] - Real estate investment in China amounted to RMB 5,800 billion, representing a year-on-year decrease of 7.9%[37] - The overall land market is experiencing a dichotomy, with some areas remaining hot while others are cold[37] - The real estate market is expected to maintain an orderly recovery in the second half of 2023, supported by a recent cut in the LPR benchmark interest rate by the central bank[101] Strategic Focus - The company plans to reduce operating costs and improve product quality to differentiate itself in the competitive market[46] - The company aims to leverage strategic opportunities by enhancing its product offerings and services in developed cities[46] - The company aims to focus on cities with favorable demographics, particularly those with a higher number of young people, to capture development opportunities[98] - The Group's strategy focuses on "deep urban cultivation," integrating residential development, hotel operation, and REIT asset management[104] Financial Health and Stability - The Group's financial position remains stable, with no material exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates[53] - As of June 30, 2023, the Group's net gearing ratio was 62%, down from 70% as of December 31, 2022[82] - The cash to short-term debt ratio was 2.14 times, indicating strong liquidity[82] - The Group's liabilities to asset ratio was 53% as of June 30, 2023[82] Employee and Governance Changes - The Group had 762 employees as of June 30, 2023, a decrease from 799 employees as of December 31, 2022[123] - Mr. Xu Yongjun resigned as director and chairman of the board of CMSK effective September 8, 2023[190] - Dr. Wong Wing Kuen was appointed as chairman of the Audit Committee, ensuring compliance with the Listing Rules[198] Other Financial Information - The company has maintained the same accounting policies and methods of computation for the six months ended June 30, 2023, as those presented in the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022[165] - The company reported a significant increase in trade and other payables, with total amounts reaching RMB 7,879,441,000 as of June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 7,427,932,000 at the end of 2022, indicating a growth of 6.06%[150] - The Group had bank borrowings amounting to RMB 2,664,553,000 as of June 30, 2023, an increase from RMB 2,594,112,000 as of December 31, 2022[116]
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