Revenue Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Group's revenue from the embedded software and secure payment products segment was approximately RMB 477.3 million, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 2.7%[15]. - The digital equipment business recorded revenue of approximately RMB 191.5 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 34.8%[17]. - The platform and service business segment achieved revenue of approximately RMB 268.6 million, which is a year-on-year growth of 9.7% and accounted for approximately 36.0% of the Group's total revenue[17]. - Revenue from overseas markets, including Hong Kong and Macao, reached approximately RMB 148.6 million, marking a significant year-on-year growth of approximately 66.7%[14]. - For the first half of 2023, the Group recorded revenue of approximately RMB 745.9 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 5.1%[30]. - Revenue from overseas, Hong Kong, and Macau regions reached approximately RMB 159.4 million, with a significant year-on-year increase of approximately 65.4%[46]. - The platform and service business segment grew by approximately 9.7% year-on-year to about RMB 268.6 million, accounting for approximately 36.0% of the group's total revenue[51]. - The secure payment products segment saw revenue of approximately RMB 148.6 million from overseas, Hong Kong, and Macau, representing a year-on-year growth of approximately 66.7%[48]. - The group achieved revenue of approximately RMB 745.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, representing a year-on-year growth of about 5.1%[46]. Financial Performance - The Group's gross profit margin improved by 1.7 percentage points to approximately 28.2%, with net profit of approximately RMB 85.6 million, a year-on-year increase of approximately 9.1%[30]. - Gross profit margin improved by 1.7 percentage points to approximately 28.2%, with net profit reaching approximately RMB 856 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 9.1%[46]. - The Group's total assets as of June 30, 2023, were approximately RMB 2.78 billion, a decrease of 1.1% compared to the end of 2022[35]. - Current assets totaled approximately RMB 2.09 billion, representing a growth of approximately 15.1% compared to the end of 2022[35]. - The Group maintained a healthy financial position with adequate liquidity and financial resources to support daily operations and expansion plans[1]. - The current ratio of the Group as of June 30, 2023, was approximately 3.0, indicating strong liquidity compared to 2.6 as of December 31, 2022[127][130]. - The Group's total current assets increased by approximately 15.1% to RMB 2,094.3 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 1,819.0 million as of December 31, 2022[1]. - The Group's total trade receivables were approximately RMB 525.1 million as of June 30, 2023, up from RMB 340.3 million as of December 31, 2022[1]. - The Group had no bank borrowings as of June 30, 2023, compared to approximately RMB 44.8 million as of December 31, 2022[101]. - The Group's gearing ratio was approximately 26.6% as of June 30, 2023, slightly up from 26.4% as of December 31, 2022[101]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group is focusing on building its UMV platform to promote a digital ecosystem for green finance, aligning with the ongoing technological revolution and industrial transformation[11]. - The Group's strategic initiatives include enhancing its influence in the international market through participation in global conferences and exhibitions[14]. - The Group's digital transformation strategy is being fast-tracked to capitalize on the opportunities presented by the digital economy[17]. - The Group plans to promote the construction of the UMV platform to enhance customer service capabilities and improve traditional business processes[81]. - The Group aims to maintain stable core product business scale while developing environmentally friendly payment solutions, including eco-friendly cards and a digital issuance platform, to support financial institutions in achieving ESG goals[84]. - The Group plans to expand its overseas customer base and markets by utilizing the UMV platform for digital marketing services, enhancing market coverage and core business scale[85]. - The Group will explore untapped overseas markets to expand the reach of its secure payment products and card issuance solutions[83]. - The Group will transform its development under new market conditions, focusing on technological self-reliance and leveraging quality customer resources to explore new market opportunities[84]. - The UMV platform will enhance B-end customer service capabilities by digitizing traditional business processes, aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency[84]. Research and Development - The Group's R&D of new products and services accounted for 35% of the utilized net proceeds, amounting to RMB 341.1 million[96]. - As of June 30, 2023, the Group has utilized approximately RMB 857.3 million of the net proceeds from its IPO for production capacity expansion, R&D, and market expansion[94]. - The total net proceeds from the IPO amounted to approximately RMB 975.0 million, with an unutilized balance of RMB 117.3 million as of June 30, 2023[96]. Employee and Governance - The Group employed 1,513 staff as of June 30, 2023, a decrease of 70 employees from 1,583 as of December 31, 2022, reflecting a streamlined organizational structure[162]. - Total employee benefits expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, were approximately RMB 109.8 million, down from approximately RMB 120.2 million for the same period in 2022[162]. - The company emphasizes employee performance and development through comprehensive training programs[166]. - The company provides competitive compensation and benefits, including social insurance plans for employees in mainland China[165]. - The company complies with the Corporate Governance Code and has confirmed adherence to the Model Code for Securities Transactions throughout the six months ended June 30, 2023[170]. - The Board consists of nine Directors, including six executive Directors and three independent non-executive Directors[167]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2023, Chairman LU holds 299,759,422 shares through Goldpac International (Holding) Limited, representing a significant interest in the company[180]. - Mr. HOU Ping, a beneficial owner, holds 12,000,000 shares, accounting for 1.46% of the total shares[181]. - Cititrust Private Trust (Cayman) Limited holds 299,759,422 shares, representing 36.57% of the Company's total shares[190]. - Ms. Zhang Jian, as the spouse of Chairman LU, holds 301,499,422 shares, which is 36.79% of the Company's total shares[190]. - Agende des participations de l'Etat ("APE") has an interest in 152,931,181 shares, accounting for 18.66% of the Company's total shares[190]. - The interests held by Mr. LU Runyi include 47,120,000 shares transferred from GIHL on June 10, 2020[4]. - The interests of Mr. HOU Ping include 1,200,000 shares awarded under the Share Award Scheme[3]. Compliance and Risk Management - The Group has complied with all relevant laws and regulations related to its business, including anti-corruption and health and safety, during the six months ended June 30, 2023[136][160]. - The Group's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management team has been actively managing and reporting on ESG aspects continuously during the six months ended June 30, 2023[158]. - The Group's emolument policies are periodically reviewed by the remuneration committee, ensuring alignment with individual performance and market statistics[163].
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