Revenue and Financial Performance - For the fifteen-month period ending March 31, 2023, the group's revenue was approximately RMB 923 million, an increase from RMB 709 million in the previous year, representing a growth of 30%[13] - The revenue from the bentonite mining business in China was approximately RMB 765 million, accounting for about 82.9% of the total revenue, compared to RMB 607 million in the previous year[13] - The financial services segment recorded revenue of approximately RMB 157 million, which is 17.0% of the total revenue, up from RMB 102 million in the previous year[13] - In 2023, the revenue from bentonite mining increased from approximately RMB 607 million in 2021 to about RMB 765 million, representing a growth of approximately 26%[17] - The group's revenue for the 15-month period ending March 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 92.3 million, representing a 30.2% increase from RMB 70.9 million in the previous year[41] - The total mining revenue for the group was RMB 76.5 million, accounting for 83.0% of total revenue[59] - Revenue from financial services rose from approximately RMB 10.2 million in the 12-month period of 2021 to approximately RMB 15.7 million in the 15-month period of 2022/2023, representing an increase of about 54.9%[61] Cost and Profitability - The gross profit margin for bentonite products decreased from 49.3% to 42.4% due to rising costs of raw materials, transportation, and energy[17] - The gross profit for the fifteen-month period was RMB 40.2 million, representing a 19.2% increase from RMB 33.7 million in the previous year[59] - The gross margin decreased from approximately 47.6% in 2021 to about 43.6% during the reporting period[67] - The gross profit margin for drilling mud decreased from approximately 48.3% to about 39.5% due to rising costs and declining sales prices[69] - The gross profit from financial services increased by approximately 101.8% from about RMB 3.8 million to RMB 7.7 million during the reporting period[69] - Total sales cost increased by 40.1% from approximately RMB 37.1 million in 2021 to approximately RMB 52.1 million during the reporting period[64] Expenses and Losses - Shareholders' attributable loss decreased by 130% to approximately RMB 2.7 million from a profit of RMB 9.1 million in the previous year[41] - Earnings per share dropped to a loss of RMB 1.72 from a profit of RMB 9.85, reflecting a 117.5% decline[41] - The collection period for trade receivables increased from 96 days in the previous year to 130 days, a rise of 35.4%[41] - Administrative and other expenses increased by approximately 30.7% from RMB 25.0 million in 2021 to RMB 32.7 million during the reporting period[72] - Selling and distribution expenses increased by approximately 7.4% from about RMB 6.3 million in 2021 to approximately RMB 6.8 million during the reporting period[71] - The group reported a loss of approximately RMB 2.7 million during the fifteen-month reporting period, a decrease of approximately RMB 11.8 million compared to a profit of RMB 9.1 million in 2021[76] Assets and Liabilities - As of March 31, 2023, the group's current assets net value was approximately RMB 95.4 million, down from RMB 97.6 million as of December 31, 2021[77] - The group had cash and cash equivalents of approximately RMB 29.7 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to RMB 50.6 million in 2021[77] - The expected credit loss increased from approximately RMB 531,000 as of December 31, 2021, to RMB 1,634,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a significant rise of about 207.5%[34] - The total receivables increased to approximately RMB 18.1 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to RMB 14.3 million as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a growth of about 26.5%[30] - The total number of receivables as of March 31, 2023, was 24, down from 30 as of the previous year, indicating a reduction in the number of outstanding loans[33] Business Development and Strategy - The company established a new subsidiary to explore and develop the film and cultural tourism business in China[13] - The company aims to expand its lending business strategically to achieve higher risk-adjusted returns on receivables[23] - The company is expanding its customer base and enhancing product awareness by collaborating with external research institutions to develop new technologies and products[45] - The company is actively recruiting experienced personnel for sales, marketing, and R&D roles to strengthen its operational capabilities[47] - The company plans to enhance product quality and expand its customer base through new product development and improved production techniques[82] Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The company expresses gratitude to shareholders, customers, suppliers, and employees for their ongoing support and dedication[15] - The board of directors has recommended not to declare a final dividend for the fifteen-month period ending March 31, 2023, consistent with the previous twelve-month period[114] - Major shareholders include Zhang Qiang with 27,500,000 shares (17.28%) and Wang Jie with 27,500,000 shares (17.28%), indicating significant ownership concentration[123] - The company has adopted a dividend policy that allows for the declaration and distribution of dividends, subject to the board's discretion and shareholder approval[119] - The company has issued a circular to shareholders detailing the renewal agreement and related transactions[100] Risk Management and Compliance - The company emphasizes the importance of prudent market monitoring and robust control measures to enhance cost efficiency and improve risk management for sustainable growth[14] - The company is committed to compliance and internal control procedures as part of its operational strategy[105] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the audited consolidated financial statements for the fifteen-month period ending March 31, 2023[156] - The company has established a proper organizational structure to ensure directors act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders[180] - The company emphasizes the importance of risk management and internal control systems, with the board playing a crucial role in oversight[173] Employee and Operational Insights - The group recorded employee costs of approximately RMB 22.2 million, an increase from RMB 16.7 million in the previous year[55] - The company maintains a good working relationship with its employees, with a total of 130 full-time employees as of March 31, 2023, up from 123 in the previous year[55] - The company continuously reviews employee compensation to ensure competitiveness in the market[136] - The attendance record for board meetings shows a 100% attendance rate for executive directors[175] - The company has confirmed the independence of its non-executive directors in accordance with GEM Listing Rules[131]
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