Financial Performance - The company reported a net profit of RMB 50 million for the first half of 2022, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period last year[11]. - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 25.6 million, down from RMB 43.4 million for the same period in 2021[61]. - The company reported a net profit of RMB 25,550,709 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, down from RMB 43,399,631 in the prior year, representing a decrease of approximately 41.1%[134]. - The pre-tax profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 34,347,784, compared to RMB 57,183,510 for the same period in 2021, representing a decline of about 40.0%[143]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022, were both RMB 0.03, down from RMB 0.05 in the same period of 2021[134]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets reached RMB 1.2 billion, an increase of 15% year-on-year[11]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 1,341,411,271, a slight decrease from RMB 1,368,685,874 as of December 31, 2021[136]. - The total liabilities decreased to RMB 142,316,215 as of June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 161,141,527 at the end of 2021[136]. - The company's debt ratio decreased from 5.6% as of December 31, 2021, to 1.5% as of June 30, 2022[62]. - The total outstanding borrowings decreased from RMB 106.1 million as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 59.5 million as of June 30, 2022, reflecting a reduction in financial leverage[84]. Loan Portfolio - The loan portfolio expanded to RMB 800 million, reflecting a growth of 25% from the previous year[11]. - Total loans granted by the company amounted to RMB 537.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, generating interest income of RMB 68.6 million[18]. - The company's loan principal balance decreased from RMB 1,036.6 million as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 905.8 million as of June 30, 2022, primarily due to local economic slowdown[22]. - The total outstanding loans decreased from RMB 1,043.4 million as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 912.5 million as of June 30, 2022[32]. - The composition of the loan portfolio as of June 30, 2022, included 59.9% classified as normal loans, 30.2% as attention loans, and 5.1% as substandard loans[29]. Revenue and Income - Future guidance indicates a projected revenue growth of 15% for the second half of 2022[11]. - Interest income increased by 2.6% from RMB 66.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, to RMB 68.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022[47]. - The company’s total revenue from interest income was RMB 68,640,954 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 66,894,102 in the same period of 2021, reflecting a growth of approximately 2.6%[134]. - The company’s interest income from loans represented a significant portion of its total revenue, highlighting its reliance on lending activities[18]. Operational Strategy - The company plans to launch a new micro-loan product targeting small businesses in Q3 2022[11]. - The company aims to expand its operations into two additional provinces by the end of 2022[11]. - A new marketing strategy focusing on digital channels is set to be implemented in Q3 2022[11]. - The company is exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance market presence[11]. - Investment in technology upgrades is expected to reach RMB 10 million to improve service efficiency[11]. Risk Management - The company has implemented a loan classification system based on the "five-level classification principle" to manage loan portfolio risks[28]. - The company anticipates a low likelihood of loss from overdue loans due to the presence of collateral or guarantees[28]. - The company's non-performing loan ratio decreased slightly from 9.9% as of December 31, 2021, to 9.8% as of June 30, 2022[32]. - The overdue loan principal decreased from RMB 132.8 million as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 118.7 million as of June 30, 2022, representing 12.8% and 13.1% of total loan principal balances, respectively[27]. - The company continues to adopt a prudent and diversified approach to credit project approvals, effectively managing loan usage and repayment plans to mitigate potential risks[101]. Employee and Governance - As of June 30, 2022, the group had 54 employees, all based in Fujian Province, China, with compensation aligned with local laws and regulations[97]. - The company maintains high levels of corporate governance and has fully complied with the corporate governance code during the reporting period[121]. - The audit committee has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the company, with no disagreements noted with the auditors[128]. Cash Flow and Investments - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 50.4 million, down from RMB 94.5 million for the same period in 2021[63]. - Cash flow used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 0.8 million, primarily for the purchase of intangible assets[67]. - Cash flow used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 48.3 million, including net repayment of bank borrowings of RMB 46.8 million[68]. - The company reported no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals during the six months ended June 30, 2022[93]. - The company has no significant future investment or external financing plans as of June 30, 2022[95]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2022, the major shareholder, Fujian Qipilong Group, holds 203,932,000 shares, representing 40.79% of the relevant class of shares and 29.99% of the total issued share capital[108]. - The largest shareholder, Fujian Haoxiang Garden, holds 50,000,000 shares, representing 10.00% of the total share capital[111]. - The company does not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2022[126]. - The company distributed dividends of RMB 34,000,000 to shareholders during the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[141]. Legal and Compliance - The company is currently involved in a pending lawsuit, which has resulted in the freezing of RMB 12,191,129 in bank deposits[190]. - The company complied with all major regulatory capital requirements and lending restrictions as of June 30, 2022[38]. - The company has not identified any loss-making contracts during the reporting period, indicating stable contract performance[162].
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