Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2022 was RMB 485,148,000, representing a 6.3% increase compared to RMB 456,432,000 in the same period of 2021[10]. - Gross profit decreased by 6.9% to RMB 154,124,000 from RMB 165,531,000 year-on-year[10]. - Profit for the period increased by 22.0% to RMB 88,601,000, up from RMB 72,626,000 in the previous year[10]. - Net profit margin attributable to the owners of the Company improved to 17.6% from 14.3% year-on-year[9]. - Revenue from property management services amounted to approximately RMB 285.2 million, an increase of 17.7% from approximately RMB 242.3 million in the 2021 Interim Period[29]. - The Group's net profit for the Reporting Period was approximately RMB 88.6 million, representing an increase of 22.0% compared to approximately RMB 72.6 million for the 2021 Interim Period[62]. - The total comprehensive income for the period attributable to owners of the Company was RMB 85,395,000, an increase of 31.1% from RMB 65,146,000 in the same period last year[121]. - Earnings per share for the period were RMB 0.084, slightly down from RMB 0.087 in the previous year[121]. Operational Metrics - Total property management contracted GFA increased to 47,998,000 sq.m. from 43,321,000 sq.m. year-on-year[9]. - Total property management GFA under management rose to 32,643,000 sq.m. from 28,001,000 sq.m. year-on-year[9]. - The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) under management reached approximately 32.6 million sq.m., reflecting a growth of 4.6 million sq.m. or 16.4% compared to approximately 28.0 million sq.m. in the 2021 Interim Period[29]. - The company managed 160 properties developed by independent third-party property developers, with a total GFA of approximately 21.8 million sq.m.[31]. - The company reported a total of 326 contracted projects with a GFA of 47,998 sq.m. as of the end of the reporting period[30]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The Company expanded its market presence in core city clusters in the Yangtze River Delta region, establishing a foothold in cities like Wuhan, Chengdu, and Suzhou[12]. - The Company maintained its competitive edge in market-based operations, securing more projects through open competitions[12]. - The strategic focus includes diversifying into commercial buildings, industrial buildings, and urban services to achieve sustainable growth[12]. - The Company continued to deepen its market presence in core cities of the Yangtze River Delta, successfully entering new regional markets[15]. - The company’s strategic expansion included endogenous growth and joint ventures, enhancing market share in the Yangtze River Delta region and beyond[29]. Financial Position - Cash and bank balance increased significantly to RMB 826,643,000 from RMB 499,983,000 at the end of December 2021[10]. - Total assets as of June 30, 2022, amounted to RMB 1,359,517, an increase from RMB 1,208,762 as of December 31, 2021, representing a growth of 12.5%[123]. - Net current assets increased to RMB 884,795 as of June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 831,005 as of December 31, 2021, reflecting a growth of 6.5%[123]. - The Group's cash and cash equivalents were RMB 826.9 million as of 30 June 2022, an increase of 10.1% from RMB 750.8 million as of 31 December 2021[65]. - The company reported retained profits of RMB 250,979 as of June 30, 2022, compared to RMB 165,584 as of January 1, 2022, indicating a substantial increase[124]. Cost and Expenses - Cost of sales increased to approximately RMB 331.0 million, reflecting a 13.8% rise compared to the 2021 Interim Period[41]. - Selling and marketing expenses rose by 62.8% from approximately RMB 4.3 million in the 2021 Interim Period to approximately RMB 7.0 million in the Reporting Period[51]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 15.7% from approximately RMB 69.6 million in the 2021 Interim Period to approximately RMB 58.7 million in the Reporting Period[52]. - The gross profit margin for property management services was 25.1%, down from 27.4% in the previous year[46]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Audit Committee confirmed compliance with all applicable accounting principles and standards during the reporting period[120]. - The Company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and complied with all applicable provisions during the reporting period[114]. - The Group has not accrued any withholding income tax for undistributed earnings of its subsidiaries in Mainland China, as there are no plans to distribute these earnings[151]. Shareholder Information - As of the report publication date, Mr. Hu Yiping holds a 53.48% interest in the Company through Shengfu International Limited[94]. - The total number of issued shares of the Company as of the publication date is 989,461,000 shares[106]. - The Company does not recommend the payment of any interim dividend for the reporting period[83]. Related Party Transactions - Related party transactions included dealings with Mr. Hu, the ultimate controlling shareholder, and Dexin China Group, controlled by Mr. Hu[178]. - Revenue from services provided to Dexin China Group and its joint ventures and associates was RMB 111,852,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, down from RMB 124,185,000 in 2021, representing a decrease of 9.66%[180].
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