Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 591.3 million, a decrease of 25.8% compared to RMB 797.0 million in the same period of 2022[11]. - Gross profit decreased by 28.0% to RMB 96.2 million from RMB 133.6 million year-on-year[11]. - Operating loss improved to RMB 21.0 million from RMB 41.8 million, reflecting a positive change of RMB 20.8 million[11]. - Loss for the period narrowed to RMB 20.9 million, compared to RMB 44.3 million in the previous year, an improvement of RMB 23.4 million[11]. - Adjusted EBITDA improved to a loss of RMB 13.9 million from a loss of RMB 22.5 million, showing an increase of RMB 8.6 million[11]. - Basic loss per share improved to RMB 3.14 cents from RMB 7.95 cents, an increase of 4.81 cents[11]. - The Group recorded overall revenue of RMB 591.3 million for the Period, a decrease of 25.8% compared to RMB 797.0 million for the corresponding period in 2022[57]. - Loss attributable to owners of the Company for the Period was RMB 20.9 million, an improvement from a loss of RMB 44.3 million in the same period of 2022[57]. - Gross profit for the Period was RMB 96.2 million, representing a decrease of 28.0% from RMB 133.6 million in the corresponding period of 2022, with overall gross margin decreasing from 16.8% to 16.3%[73]. - Retail revenue for the Period was RMB 172.0 million, a decrease of 26.9% compared to RMB 235.2 million in 2022, while distribution revenue was RMB 419.3 million, down 25.4% from RMB 561.8 million[67]. Liquidity and Financial Position - Current ratio decreased to 0.8 from 0.9, indicating a decline in liquidity[11]. - The Group reported a net cash flow used in operating activities of RMB 9.5 million, compared to a net cash flow from operating activities of RMB 13.6 million in the prior year[93]. - As of December 31, 2023, the group had unpledged cash and cash equivalents totaling RMB 35.5 million, down from RMB 43.0 million as of June 30, 2023[93]. - As of December 31, 2023, the group's net current liabilities were RMB 85.2 million, an increase from RMB 31.1 million as of June 30, 2023[93]. - The Group's cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period decreased to RMB 40,953,000 from RMB 60,669,000 at the beginning of the period[153]. - The Group's net current liabilities increased by RMB 54,179,000 to RMB 85,232,000 as of 31 December 2023, primarily due to the reclassification of a loan from an associate[153]. Operational Efficiency - Operating loss narrowed to RMB 20,997,000 from RMB 41,799,000 year-over-year, indicating improved operational efficiency[128]. - The Group actively explored digital transformation and strengthened its O2O platform to increase online orders[36]. - The Group held a total of 11 online and offline internal training sessions during the Period to enhance employee skills and adapt to business transformation[50]. - The Group is adopting a "Specialization+" strategy to enhance service professionalism and improve operational quality, focusing on training licensed pharmacists and enhancing pharmacy service levels[116]. - The Group continues to implement cost control measures to enhance profitability and improve future cash flow from operations[160]. Market and Industry Trends - In 2023, the pharmaceutical industry in China saw an increase in added value of 9.8%, with main business growth of 9.1% and profit growth of 12.2%[17]. - The number of loss-making enterprises in the pharmaceutical sector increased by 12.1% year-on-year, indicating ongoing structural adjustments within the industry[17]. - The PRC's GDP growth is expected to be around 5.2% in 2023, reflecting overall economic pressures and the need for structural adjustments[19]. - The healthcare reform in China is focusing on expanding the availability of quality medical resources and ensuring equitable distribution among regions[23]. - The pharmaceutical circulation sector is experiencing increased standardization and competition, with a focus on combining online and offline services[22]. - The emphasis on health management is growing due to the rising incidence of chronic diseases and an aging population[17]. Distribution and Retail Operations - The Group recorded retail sales revenue of RMB172.0 million for the Period, representing a decrease of 26.9% compared to RMB235.2 million in the previous year[36]. - The distribution business generated sales revenue of RMB419.4 million, down 25.3% from RMB561.8 million in the same period last year[37]. - As of the end of the Period, the Group operated a total of 222 chain stores[36]. - The Group had 1,244 distributors and 4 large-scale distribution logistics centers as of December 31, 2023[37]. - A net decrease of 26 branded products was recorded, resulting in a total of 538 branded products in operation at the end of the Period[42]. - The Group established four large-scale logistics distribution centers, enhancing its distribution system across the northeastern region[43]. Employee and Management Practices - As of December 31, 2023, the Group had 1,617 full-time employees, a decrease from 3,007 in 2022, with total employee benefit expenses amounting to RMB 73.1 million, down from RMB 103.4 million in 2022[110]. - The Group's employee compensation structure is performance-based, with periodic reviews linking compensation to individual and overall Group performance[110]. - The Group's employee benefits include retirement plans, life insurance, and medical insurance, ensuring compliance with local laws in Hong Kong and China[112]. - The Group's management emphasizes maintaining good relationships with stakeholders to achieve long-term growth and sustainable development[111]. Regulatory and Compliance - The implementation of new regulations in 2023 aims to enhance the quality of drug operation and use, impacting wholesalers, retailers, and medical institutions[26]. - The National Health Commission issued several guidelines in 2023 aimed at improving public health systems and promoting health knowledge among various demographics[23]. - The Group's financial risk management policies have not changed[170]. - The accounting policies adopted for the interim financial statements are consistent with those used for the consolidated financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023[161].
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