Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of RMB 84.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of 27.1% compared to the same period in 2021[13]. - Revenue from online interactive entertainment services decreased by 27.7% to RMB 82.0 million[18]. - The company recorded a net loss attributable to owners of RMB 313.2 million, with an adjusted net loss of RMB 289.9 million[18]. - The gross profit was RMB 67.6 million, with a gross margin of 79.7%, down from 90.4% in the previous year[13]. - The adjusted EBITDA loss was RMB 279.4 million, reflecting a significant decline compared to the previous year[13]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the company reported total revenue of RMB 84.8 million, a decrease of 37.2% compared to RMB 134.0 million for the same period in 2021[47]. - The adjusted EBITDA for the reporting period recorded a loss of RMB 279.4 million, compared to a profit of RMB 153.4 million in the same period of 2021[50]. - The adjusted net loss for the period was RMB 289.9 million, a significant decline from a profit of RMB 130.6 million in the prior year[55]. - The company recorded a total loss of RMB 313.2 million attributable to shareholders, compared to a profit of RMB 171.9 million in the same period of 2021, mainly due to significant fair value losses on financial assets[43]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of RMB 213.3 million for the period, compared to a comprehensive income of RMB 101.9 million in the prior year[47]. User Metrics - Monthly active users totaled approximately 1.84 million as of June 30, 2022, representing a 20.0% increase from the previous quarter but a 61.6% decrease year-over-year[29]. - Quarterly paying users reached approximately 167,000, an 8.4% increase from the previous quarter but a 23.0% decrease year-over-year[30]. Business Strategy and Operations - The company plans to adjust the balance between domestic and overseas business operations due to increasing operational costs and regulatory measures[17]. - The company continues to optimize and develop its live streaming platform, enhancing user experience and interactivity[19]. - The overseas business showed positive growth, with the flagship product "Mlive" receiving high recognition in Southeast Asian markets[20]. - The company aims to diversify its main business and expand into overseas social networking markets[17]. - The company plans to expand its business coverage, including a new social model that integrates online and offline services, and aims to explore new investment opportunities in social networking[24]. - The company anticipates a recovery in the global financial market over the medium to long term and plans to develop comprehensive financial services over the next two to three years[24]. Financial Assets and Investments - The company reported a fair value loss of RMB 108.1 million from overseas structured note investments in the first half of 2022, compared to a fair value gain of RMB 47.0 million in the same period of 2021, primarily due to significant market corrections and geopolitical factors[22]. - The investment loss from venture capital and private equity funds was RMB 3.4 million in the first half of 2022, a sharp decline from a significant gain of RMB 110.1 million in the same period of 2021, attributed to long-term investments in new technology sectors[23]. - The fair value of financial assets measured at fair value through profit or loss decreased by 4.0% to RMB 2,311.9 million from RMB 2,409.5 million as of December 31, 2021[61]. - The fair value of other financial instruments increased by 29.9% to RMB 822.0 million from RMB 632.7 million as of December 31, 2021, despite a fair value loss of RMB 70.3 million during the reporting period[62]. - Fund investments increased by 6.2% to RMB 615.5 million from RMB 579.4 million as of December 31, 2021, primarily due to new subscriptions during the reporting period[67]. - The fair value of structured notes decreased by 44.9% to RMB 340.5 million from RMB 617.9 million as of December 31, 2021, with a fair value loss of RMB 108.1 million recognized during the reporting period[68]. - Investment in wealth management products decreased by 26.2% to RMB 131.4 million from RMB 178.1 million as of December 31, 2021[73]. Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 669.5 million, an increase from RMB 593.3 million as of December 31, 2021[58]. - The company's debt increased from RMB 287.2 million as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 436.6 million as of June 30, 2022, resulting in a debt-to-asset ratio of 15.4%[76]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 3,465,257 thousand, a decrease of 1.74% from RMB 3,526,890 thousand as of December 31, 2021[168]. - Total liabilities increased to RMB 634,696 thousand from RMB 463,194 thousand, with current liabilities rising significantly from RMB 287,165 thousand to RMB 436,638 thousand[168]. - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to RMB 2,830,561 thousand from RMB 3,063,696 thousand, reflecting a loss of RMB 313,167 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022[170]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 669,452 thousand from RMB 593,319 thousand, indicating improved liquidity[168]. Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses included a goodwill impairment provision of RMB 21.3 million due to changes in domestic business strategy[37]. - The company incurred operating losses of RMB 315.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to an operating profit of RMB 134.5 million in the same period of 2021[52]. - Research and development expenses decreased to RMB 19.2 million from RMB 37.1 million in the same period of 2021, indicating a reduction in investment in this area[47]. - The company’s administrative expenses increased to RMB 69.0 million from RMB 46.7 million in the same period of 2021, reflecting higher operational costs[47]. - The company’s financial costs rose to RMB 2.8 million from RMB 2.3 million in the previous year, indicating increased borrowing costs[47]. - Selling and marketing expenses were RMB 37,202 thousand, down 32.7% from RMB 55,244 thousand in the previous year[163]. - Employee costs for the reporting period amounted to RMB 49.3 million, a decrease of 25% compared to RMB 65.7 million for the same period in 2021[4]. - Share-based compensation expenses were RMB 1.7 million during the reporting period, down from RMB 8.1 million in the same period last year, representing a 79% decrease[90]. Shareholder Information - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.28 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to no dividend in 2021[95]. - As of June 30, 2022, Mr. Fu holds 330,695,000 shares, representing 26.08% of the company's ordinary shares[105]. - Mr. Ma holds 4,050,000 shares, representing 0.32% of the company's ordinary shares[105]. - Mr. Zhao holds 1,009,000 shares, representing 0.08% of the company's ordinary shares[105]. - The total shares held by UBS Trustees (B.V.I) Limited is 330,695,000, also representing 26.08%[112]. - Sina Hong Kong Limited holds 300,000,000 shares, representing 23.66%[112]. - Ho Chi Sing and Zhou Quan each hold 110,000,000 shares, representing 8.68%[112]. - IDG-Accel China Growth Fund II L.P. holds 102,146,200 shares, representing 8.06%[112]. - The company has a total of 96,203 restricted shares held by CEO Mr. Zhao[108]. - The exercise price for stock options held by Mr. Zhao is $0.35[108]. Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the financial reporting processes and internal controls for the six months ended June 30, 2022[99]. - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance codes and listing rules during the reporting period, ensuring accountability and shareholder protection[93]. - The company has adopted various stock option plans to reward participants for their contributions, encouraging continued efforts towards the company's success[89]. - The company has appointed trustees to manage the share option plans, ensuring compliance with the plan regulations[128]. - The company’s governance practices include detailed disclosures regarding share options and incentive plans to ensure transparency[119]. Financial Risks - The group faces multiple financial risks, including market risk (foreign exchange, interest rate, and price risks), credit risk, and liquidity risk[191]. - The group has not made any changes to its risk management policies since the year ended December 31, 2021[192]. - The financial risk management disclosures in the interim consolidated financial information are not comprehensive and should be read in conjunction with the annual financial statements[191].
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