Financial Performance - In the first half of 2023, the Group experienced a 5.7% year-on-year decrease in total sales revenue due to a depressed real estate market in China[15]. - The Group achieved a 53% year-on-year reduction in total net loss and an 89% year-on-year decrease in net cash used in operating activities[16]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB2,299.5 million, a decrease of 5.7% from RMB2,438.8 million for the same period in 2022[26]. - The loss for the period amounted to RMB864.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a loss of RMB1,838.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022[65]. - The Group reported a loss of approximately RMB864,044,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a loss of RMB1,838,303,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating a year-over-year improvement[184]. - Basic loss per share for the period was RMB41.50, compared to RMB81.68 for the same period in 2022, showing a significant reduction in loss per share[188]. - The Group's total comprehensive expense for the period was RMB862,974,000, compared to RMB1,832,393,000 in the prior year, indicating a decrease of approximately 53%[188]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenues from primary market real estate agency services decreased by 64.9%, while revenues from real estate brokerage network services increased by 15.9%[15]. - Revenue from real estate agency services in the primary market decreased by 64.9% to RMB128.7 million, down from RMB367.2 million in the prior year[27]. - Revenue from real estate brokerage network services increased by 15.9% to RMB798.6 million, compared to RMB689.0 million for the same period in 2022[29]. - Revenue from digital marketing services rose by 5.9% to RMB1,150.2 million, up from RMB1,086.3 million in the previous year[30]. Cost Management - The Group will focus on cost control and cash flow management to maintain sustainable operations amid a difficult operating environment[20]. - Staff costs decreased by 43.9% to RMB622.2 million, representing 27.1% of revenue, down from 45.5% in the prior year[31]. - Advertising and promotion expenses decreased by 10.5% to RMB1,003.3 million, down from RMB1,121.1 million for the same period in 2022[39]. - Rental expenses for short-term leases decreased significantly from RMB60.4 million to RMB20.5 million[40]. - Depreciation and amortization expenses decreased by 46.7% to RMB146.4 million, down from RMB274.6 million in the previous year[41]. - Loss allowance on financial assets subject to expected credit loss decreased by 92.3% to RMB33.1 million, down from RMB428.5 million[42]. Debt and Restructuring - The new offshore debt restructuring plan has received support from over 82% of creditors, indicating substantial progress[17]. - The company is taking measures to improve its liquidity and financial position, including debt restructuring and potential sale of investment properties[178]. - The company's finance costs decreased by 3.4% from RMB242.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022, to RMB234.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, due to a decrease in the weighted average balances of interest-bearing loans[63]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The Group experienced a net cash outflow from operating activities of approximately RMB82,313,000 for the first half of 2023[180]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB1,021,256,000 as of June 30, 2023, down from RMB1,246,583,000 at the end of 2022[189]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of RMB (230,828) thousand for the first half of 2023, compared to a decrease of RMB (1,254,356) thousand in the same period last year[196]. - The company had a cash inflow of RMB 11,963 thousand from advances from related parties, compared to RMB 445,798 thousand in the same period last year[196]. Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2023, Mr. Zhou holds 2,511,944,934 shares, representing approximately 65.280% of the total shares outstanding[145]. - The total number of shares issued as of June 30, 2023, is 1,749,059,530[147]. - E-House (China) Holdings has a beneficial ownership of 375,838,440 shares, accounting for approximately 21.488% of the total shares[151]. - The ownership structure indicates that E-House Holdings is held 33.13% by On Chance, 14.65% by Jun Heng, and 52.22% by Mr. Zhou[156]. Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with all applicable principles and code provisions as set out in the Corporate Governance Code during the Reporting Period[118]. - The Company has established an audit committee, a nomination committee, and a remuneration committee to enhance corporate governance[127]. - The report emphasizes the importance of corporate governance in maintaining shareholder interests and transparency[157]. Future Outlook - Looking ahead, the Group expects continued challenges in the macroeconomic conditions and real estate industry outlook for the second half of 2023[20]. - The effectiveness of cost control and successful debt restructuring positions the Group to benefit from a market recovery when it occurs[20].
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