Financial Performance - In the first half of 2023, the company recorded revenue of approximately RMB 15.970 billion, an increase of 9.0% year-on-year[32]. - The gross profit for the same period was RMB 907.7 million, a decrease of 32.1% compared to the previous year[49]. - The profit attributable to the owners of the parent company was RMB 323.5 million, down 39.9% year-on-year, with earnings per share of RMB 0.11[32]. - The company's new car sales revenue increased by RMB 984.6 million or 7.7% compared to the same period last year, driven by luxury and ultra-luxury vehicle sales[46]. - After-sales service revenue reached RMB 2.098 billion, an increase of 18.9% year-on-year, accounting for 13.1% of total revenue[35]. - The gross profit margin for after-sales service was 31.4%, with a gross profit of RMB 658.4 million, a slight decrease of 4.7% year-on-year[49]. - The overall gross margin for new car sales in the first half of 2023 was 1.7%, a decrease of 3.2 percentage points year-on-year[57]. - The operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased by 27.9% to RMB 780.7 million from RMB 1.0825 billion in the same period last year[70]. - The profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, decreased by 39.9% to RMB 324.2 million from RMB 539.6 million in the same period last year[71]. - The total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 4,756,334 thousand, compared to RMB 5,722,110 thousand for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease of approximately 16.9%[157]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 209,222 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, down from RMB 392,291 thousand in the previous year, indicating a decrease of approximately 47%[174]. Sales and Market Performance - In the first half of 2023, BMW Group delivered 392,580 vehicles in China, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.7%, with pure electric vehicle sales surging by 283.0% to approximately 44,900 units[18]. - Mercedes-Benz delivered over 377,200 new vehicles to Chinese customers in the first half of 2023, marking a 6.0% year-on-year growth, with pure electric vehicle sales reaching approximately 102,600 units, up 121.0%[18]. - The domestic passenger car market saw retail sales of approximately 9.524 million units, a year-on-year increase of 2.7%, with domestic brands' market share exceeding 50%[28]. - In the first half of 2023, the company sold 42,819 new cars, a year-on-year increase of 7.2%, generating new car sales revenue of RMB 13.849 billion, up 7.7% from 2022[57]. - The sales volume of luxury and ultra-luxury vehicles reached 36,392 units, an increase of 3,318 units year-on-year, contributing RMB 13.0206 billion to sales revenue, which is a 9.1% increase compared to 2022[57]. Operational Strategies - The company aims to enhance the operational quality of its luxury brand dealerships while focusing on the development of luxury brand new energy vehicle sales services[14]. - The company plans to implement differentiated operational strategies based on the various types of luxury brands to improve gross margins while maintaining stable new car sales[14]. - The company will continue to focus on luxury car brand dealership operations while enhancing its core traditional luxury brand offerings, particularly BMW[14]. - The company is focusing on enhancing the quality of after-sales services and financial products to improve customer loyalty and operational efficiency[62]. - The company has adopted a cautious approach to external network expansion while optimizing existing store management and operational efficiency[63]. - The company is actively leveraging government subsidies and online sales channels to boost new car sales and enhance customer acquisition[58]. - The company plans to enhance its sales share and service capabilities in the new energy vehicle sector, aiming for sustainable long-term development[86]. Financial Position and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2023, the company's total bank borrowings amounted to RMB 9,421,700,000, an increase from RMB 4,551,473,000 as of December 31, 2022[1]. - The company's financial liabilities measured at amortized cost were approximately RMB 13,241,335,000 as of June 30, 2023, down from RMB 15,667,910,000 as of December 31, 2022[7]. - The available but undrawn bank financing as of June 30, 2023, was approximately RMB 6.8878 billion, down from RMB 8.7378 billion as of December 31, 2022[75]. - Interest-bearing bank and other borrowings amounted to RMB 6.1985 billion as of June 30, 2023, an increase of RMB 476.4 million from RMB 5.7221 billion on December 31, 2022[101]. - The capital debt ratio was 60.2% as of June 30, 2023, down from 65.4% on December 31, 2022[103]. - The company’s cash and bank balances as of June 30, 2023, were RMB 399.7 million, a decrease of 19.4% from RMB 496.1 million as of December 31, 2022[95]. - The net cash used in operating activities was RMB 104.6 million, compared to RMB 535.4 million generated in the same period in 2022[97]. - The company’s total assets as of June 30, 2023, were RMB 7,896,764 thousand, compared to RMB 9,017,546 thousand as of June 30, 2022, indicating a decrease of approximately 12.4%[157]. Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company has adopted the corporate governance code principles as per the listing rules, ensuring compliance with the latest developments[128]. - The company is committed to enhancing corporate governance practices to promote business growth and ensure compliance with the corporate governance code[129]. - The major shareholder, Guanghui Automobile Services (Hong Kong) Limited, holds 1,921,117,571 shares, representing 67.70% of the voting shares of the company[139]. - Baoxin Investment Management Ltd. owns 219,379,630 shares, equivalent to a 7.73% stake in the listed company[139]. - The company does not have any outstanding stock options available for grant as of June 30, 2023, following the expiration of the stock option plan[132]. - The company has no knowledge of any other shareholders holding 5% or more of the issued share capital as of June 30, 2023[125]. Investment and Financing Activities - The company secured a financing agreement totaling $130 million, with a potential increase to $150 million, aimed at refinancing existing debts and general corporate purposes[143]. - The company did not engage in any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associates during the reporting period[168]. - The financing activities generated a net cash inflow of RMB 94,302 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, contrasting with a net cash outflow of RMB 1,101,543 thousand for the same period in 2022[157].
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