Financial Performance - The group's unaudited revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was approximately RMB 71,190 thousand, a decrease of about 24.6% compared to the same period last year [3]. - The group's gross profit for the same period was approximately RMB 21,285 thousand, with a gross margin of approximately 29.9%, representing a decline of about 60% year-on-year [3]. - The group reported a loss of approximately RMB 13,263 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of about 192.5% compared to the previous year [3]. - Basic loss per share for the group was approximately RMB 0.99 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 [3]. - The total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 71,190,000, a decrease from RMB 94,435,000 for the same period in 2021, representing a decline of approximately 24.5% [30]. - The company reported a loss for the period of RMB 13,263,000, compared to a profit of RMB 14,337,000 for the same period in 2021 [30][32]. - The company reported a loss of approximately RMB 6,933 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to a profit of RMB 15,874 thousand in the same period of 2021 [40]. Revenue Breakdown - New orders for the group amounted to RMB 170,206 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of approximately 6% year-on-year [3]. - The segment performance for management and strategic consulting services generated RMB 6,476,000, while market consulting services and information engineering supervision services generated RMB 2,519,000 and RMB 11,902,000 respectively [30]. - The segment revenue breakdown shows management and strategic consulting services at RMB 29,738,000, market consulting services at RMB 8,420,000, information engineering supervision services at RMB 31,829,000, and other services at RMB 1,203,000 [30]. - Revenue from management and strategic consulting services was approximately RMB 29,738 thousand, down from RMB 47,208 thousand in the previous year, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions [65]. - Market consulting services generated revenue of approximately RMB 8,420 thousand, a decline from RMB 17,615 thousand in the previous year, also affected by pandemic-related restrictions [67]. - Information engineering supervision services saw an increase in revenue to approximately RMB 31,829 thousand from RMB 26,981 thousand in the previous year, due to delayed contract execution from 2021 [67]. Cash Flow and Assets - The group's cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 253,550 thousand as of June 30, 2022, down from RMB 337,337 thousand at the beginning of the period [21]. - The group's total assets amounted to RMB 365,607 thousand as of June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 390,333 thousand as of December 31, 2021 [7]. - The group's net asset value was RMB 276,663 thousand as of June 30, 2022, down from RMB 292,785 thousand as of December 31, 2021 [9]. - The group experienced a net cash outflow from operating activities of RMB 40,089 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2022 [21]. - The net book value of fixed assets decreased to RMB 14,218 thousand as of June 30, 2022, from RMB 14,810 thousand at the beginning of the year, reflecting a depreciation expense of RMB 664 thousand [43]. - Accounts receivable increased to RMB 44,629 thousand as of June 30, 2022, from RMB 26,287 thousand as of December 31, 2021, indicating a significant rise in outstanding payments [46]. - Contract liabilities rose to RMB 127,344 thousand as of June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 98,366 thousand as of December 31, 2021, suggesting an increase in deferred revenue [49]. - Long-term investments decreased to RMB 14,684 thousand as of June 30, 2022, from RMB 19,234 thousand as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a decline in the value of investments held [44]. Employee and Operational Costs - Employee costs (excluding directors' remuneration) increased to RMB 58,456,000 from RMB 52,442,000 year-on-year, indicating a rise of approximately 11.5% [35]. - The tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2022, was RMB 670,000, a significant decrease from RMB 8,511,000 in the same period of 2021 [38]. - The company employed a total of 349 employees as of June 30, 2022, with a flexible staffing policy to enhance efficiency and reduce costs [84]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has established an audit committee to review and supervise the financial reporting process, risk management, and internal control systems [109]. - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code as stipulated in the Listing Rules during the six months ended June 30, 2022 [111]. - All directors and supervisors have complied with the securities trading code during the six months ended June 30, 2022 [106]. - The company has conducted regular reviews of its risk management and internal control systems to ensure their effectiveness [114]. Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board proposed an interim dividend of RMB 0.0643 per share (before tax) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, subject to approval at a special general meeting [3]. - The board of directors proposed an interim dividend of RMB 0.0643 per share (tax included) for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to no dividend in the same period of 2021 [42]. - The company's total equity attributable to shareholders was RMB 219,641,000, representing 79.4% of total equity as of June 30, 2022 [86]. - The major shareholder, China Electronic Information Industry Development Research Institute, holds 491,000,000 shares, representing approximately 70.14% of the issued share capital as of June 30, 2022 [101]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to implement a comprehensive digital strategy to enhance research systems, product systems, and business models in 2022 [71]. - The group plans to promote regional economic research and expand the influence of its digital products through the "Mantanxing" platform [72]. - The company is focused on improving corporate governance and risk control measures to enhance its market value and ensure asset appreciation [75]. - The group is exploring innovative collaboration models between platform and industry departments to accelerate digital product development [74]. Investments and Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of a 19.9% stake in Beijing Caidi Exhibition Co., Ltd. for RMB 14,684,200 on August 9, 2022 [82]. - The company also acquired a 53.5% stake in the same entity through a share swap and cash payment totaling RMB 4,589,700 [82]. Risk Management - The company maintained a conservative policy regarding foreign exchange and interest rate risks, primarily holding deposits in RMB [90]. - As of June 30, 2022, the company reported no contingent liabilities or mortgaged assets [87][88].
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