Financial Performance - Total revenue decreased from RMB 212.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2021, to RMB 200.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decline of RMB 11.6 million or 5.5%[32]. - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 200,425 thousand, a decrease of 5.4% compared to RMB 212,003 thousand for the same period in 2021[127]. - Gross profit rose from approximately RMB 870 million to approximately RMB 940 million, representing an increase of about RMB 70 million or 8.0%, with gross margin improving from 41.0% to 46.9%[45]. - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 549 million, compared to RMB 405 million for the same period in 2021, with a net profit margin of 27.4%[52]. - The company reported a profit attributable to owners of RMB 54,886,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 40,500,000 for the same period in 2021, representing an increase of approximately 35.7%[187]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were RMB 0.054, compared to RMB 0.040 in the previous year, reflecting a 35% increase[127]. Revenue Breakdown - Average daily revenue for supermarkets was RMB 212.64 thousand, down from RMB 237.19 thousand in the same period of 2021, representing a decrease of approximately 10.5%[14]. - Average daily revenue for convenience stores was RMB 114.53 thousand, down from RMB 120.99 thousand in the same period of 2021, representing a decrease of approximately 5.3%[14]. - Retail services revenue fell by 8.2% to RMB 64.9 million, primarily due to weakened demand for physical retail services amid the COVID-19 pandemic[37]. - Off-campus training services revenue decreased by 20.9% to RMB 17.7 million, attributed to the cessation of academic training courses following regulatory changes[39]. - Information technology services revenue dropped by 28.7% to RMB 22.4 million, mainly due to a reduction in project numbers, with engineering services revenue declining to RMB 18.1 million[42]. - Property management services revenue slightly increased by 0.1% to RMB 40.4 million, driven by a rise in resident support services, which grew by 16.0% to RMB 16.6 million[34]. Expenses and Costs - Selling and marketing expenses increased by 45.5% from RMB 123 million to RMB 179 million, primarily due to increased personnel costs and depreciation of right-of-use assets[46]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 5.3% from RMB 136 million to RMB 129 million, mainly due to reduced costs for administrative staff and depreciation[47]. - Employee benefit expenses totaled RMB 30,881,000, a decrease from RMB 37,228,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction in labor costs[174]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, were RMB 692,358 thousand, compared to RMB 565,076 thousand as of December 31, 2021[130]. - The total liabilities as of June 30, 2022, were RMB 213,488 thousand, compared to RMB 201,134 thousand as of December 31, 2021[164]. - Trade receivables decreased by 24.2% from RMB 919 million to 697 million, reflecting a reduction in outstanding property management fees and service receivables[59]. - Trade payables decreased by 34.8% from RMB 557 million to RMB 363 million, attributed to reduced procurement of materials for IT services[63]. Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow generated from operations was RMB 102,786 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, up from RMB 63,806 thousand in 2021, indicating a 60.9% increase[139]. - The net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 84,040 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 46,589 thousand in 2021, reflecting an increase of 80.2%[139]. - The company reported a net cash outflow from investing activities of RMB 34,331 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a net cash inflow of RMB 10,769 thousand in 2021[141]. Corporate Governance and Structure - The board consists of seven directors, including three executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors[85]. - The Remuneration Committee held a meeting on March 25, 2022, to review the company's remuneration policies and structures for executive and non-executive directors[91]. - The Nomination Committee also met on March 25, 2022, to assess the board's structure, size, and composition, as well as the independence of independent non-executive directors[93]. - The Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee was established in June 2022 to oversee the group’s ESG responsibilities and strategies[95]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2022, Meng Lihong held 735,840,000 shares, representing approximately 72.44% of the company[110]. - The company’s major shareholders include Peng Linji, who holds 740,840,000 shares, representing approximately 72.94%[115]. - The company has not granted or agreed to grant any stock options under the stock option plan as of the reporting date[107]. Future Plans and Outlook - The company plans to expand its property management network through integrated projects in Guangdong Province, including apartments and commercial buildings[27]. - The company aims to increase investment in its information technology services division to enhance market share and overall business growth[28]. - The company plans to continue expanding its service offerings in mainland China under the Qifu brand, focusing on retail, property management, and IT services[145].
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