Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of approximately RMB 11,000,000, compared to a loss of RMB 7,200,000 for the same period in 2022, representing an increase in loss of approximately 52.8%[5] - The company recorded no revenue for the first half of 2023, a decrease of 100.0% compared to revenue of approximately RMB 42,500,000 in the first half of 2022[5] - The basic loss per share for the first half of 2023 was approximately RMB 2.45, compared to RMB 1.61 for the same period in 2022, indicating a deterioration in performance[7] - The company reported a total loss before tax of RMB 10,967,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to a loss of RMB 6,733,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting an increase in losses of 63.3%[23] - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company reported a loss attributable to owners of the company of RMB 10,967,000, compared to a loss of RMB 7,196,000 for the same period in 2022, representing an increase of approximately 52.5%[35] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 2.45, compared to RMB 1.61 for the same period in 2022, indicating a 52.3% increase in loss per share[35] Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2023, total assets less current liabilities amounted to RMB 48,621,000, down from RMB 59,876,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 19.0%[12] - The company's net current assets as of September 30, 2023, were RMB 20,164,000, a significant decrease from RMB 40,047,000 as of March 31, 2023, indicating a decline of approximately 49.8%[12] - Total equity attributable to owners of the company decreased to RMB 48,483,000 as of September 30, 2023, from RMB 59,450,000 as of March 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 18.4%[12] - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, were RMB 135,613,000, a decrease of 4% from RMB 142,045,000 as of March 31, 2023[24] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2023, were RMB 87,130,000, an increase of 5.7% from RMB 82,595,000 as of March 31, 2023[26] - The debt-to-asset ratio as of September 30, 2023, was approximately 64.2%, up from 58.1% as of March 31, 2023[66] Revenue and Profitability - The company reported no gross profit margin for the first half of 2023, compared to a gross profit margin of approximately 5.2% for the first half of 2022[6] - Revenue from renewable energy product sales for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 0, down from RMB 42,510,000 in the same period of 2022, representing a 100% decline[21] - The company did not recognize any revenue from external customers in the renewable energy segment for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to RMB 42,510,000 in the same period of 2022[23] - The gross profit margin for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was 0%, compared to approximately 5.2% for the same period in 2022[53] Expenses - The company’s administrative expenses for the first half of 2023 were RMB 6,347,000, an increase from RMB 4,629,000 in the same period of 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 37.1%[10] - The company incurred financing costs of RMB 3,348,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to RMB 1,176,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 184.4%[29] - The company has no sales expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2023, a decrease of 100% from RMB 67,000 for the same period in 2022[54] Cash Flow - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 4,267,000, a decrease of 67.6% compared to RMB 13,189,000 in the same period of 2022[16] - Total cash used in investing activities for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was RMB 9,041,000, compared to RMB 19,279,000 in the same period of 2022, indicating a reduction of 53%[16] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 2,936,000, an increase of 69.1% from RMB 1,735,000 at the end of the same period in 2022[16] Share Capital and Ownership - As of September 30, 2023, the company has 448,176,684 ordinary shares issued, with an executive director holding approximately 2.79% of the shares[99] - The company has a total issued and paid-up share capital of RMB 189,876,000 as of September 30, 2023, unchanged from March 31, 2023[50] - Mr. Huang Bo holds 19.37% of the company's shares, making him the largest beneficial owner[101] - Ms. Li Qianyan owns 13.19% of the company's shares, ranking as the second-largest beneficial owner[101] Corporate Governance - The Audit Committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, meets at least four times a year to review audit matters and compliance[102] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading in compliance with GEM Listing Rules[112] - The company has been compliant with all provisions of the corporate governance code during the first half of 2023, with a noted deviation regarding the separation of roles between the Chairman and CEO[113][114] - The Remuneration Committee includes three independent non-executive directors and is responsible for determining the remuneration of directors[105] - The Nomination Committee, also comprising three independent non-executive directors, is tasked with considering suitable candidates for directorship[107] Future Prospects and Projects - The company is actively seeking new opportunities in photovoltaic and wind power projects in various regions of China, with a potential investment of approximately RMB 2.061 billion[53] - The company has entered into a cooperation agreement with its project partner to construct and operate various power generation stations in China, including a 12 MW distributed photovoltaic power station, a 200 MW wind power station, and a 66.8 MW/267.34 MWh energy storage station, with a total investment of approximately RMB 2.061 billion[75] - The energy storage station will allow the company to buy electricity at lower prices during off-peak hours and sell it at higher prices, generating stable long-term revenue due to the high energy demand from the project partner's operations[76] - The project partner is a strategic customer with significant energy needs due to its numerous mining and smelting operations in China, which may provide a consistent revenue source for the company in the future[76] - The company is exploring various power generation projects, including a photovoltaic power station, a wind power station, and an energy storage station, to diversify its product offerings and provide stable revenue sources[92] - The company is currently negotiating a non-binding term sheet for the construction of a photovoltaic power station in Inner Mongolia, which is expected to expand its business scope and provide long-term stable income[93] - The Chinese government aims to achieve a total installed capacity of 1.2 billion kilowatts for wind and solar power by 2030, supporting the development of renewable energy projects[94] - The company will continue to monitor the development of new energy storage solutions and seek opportunities in this diversified business model[96] - The board believes that expanding downstream operations will further diversify the company's product range and enhance its business scale[92]
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