Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 1,889.5 million, an increase of 6.5% compared to the same period last year[2] - Net profit after tax grew by 48.2% to RMB 99.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023[2] - Sales revenue in the Chinese market decreased by 9.3% due to intensified competition[2] - International business showed strong growth with sales revenue increasing by 34.9%, particularly in Europe and Southeast Asia[2] - Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 297.0 million, compared to RMB 259.9 million in the same period last year[4] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 138.9 million, significantly up from RMB 49.3 million in the previous year[4] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to RMB 0.075 from RMB 0.050 year-on-year[4] - The gross profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately 15.7%, compared to 14.7% in the previous year, reflecting improved operational efficiency[15] - The total segment performance for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 297,019 thousand, up 14.3% from RMB 259,886 thousand in the same period of 2022[15] - The company reported a net profit of RMB 99,829 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2023, representing a 48.3% increase from RMB 67,371 thousand in the previous year[15] Cash Flow and Assets - Total assets as of June 30, 2023, were RMB 3,896.6 million, down from RMB 4,279.7 million at the end of 2022[5] - Total liabilities decreased to RMB 1,137.7 million from RMB 1,659.7 million at the end of 2022[6] - Cash and cash equivalents were RMB 493.1 million, down from RMB 607.4 million at the end of 2022[5] - Operating cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was RMB 53,301 thousand, a decrease of 71.7% compared to RMB 188,211 thousand in the same period of 2022[8] - Net cash used in operating activities was RMB (3,322) thousand, compared to RMB 167,082 thousand in the previous year, indicating a significant decline[8] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RMB 493,069 thousand, down from RMB 585,114 thousand at the end of the previous year[8] - The financing activities generated cash inflow of RMB 38,631 thousand, while cash outflow for repayment of borrowings was RMB (140,662) thousand, indicating a net cash outflow from financing activities[8] Expenses and Investments - Total expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023, amounted to RMB 1,801,143 thousand, compared to RMB 1,721,808 thousand in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 4.6%[17] - Research and development expenses rose to RMB 13,038 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 9,687 thousand in 2022, indicating a growth of approximately 34.5%[17] - The company recognized a provision for obsolete inventory amounting to RMB 13,640 thousand in 2023, significantly higher than RMB 4,044 thousand in 2022, indicating a rise of about 237.5%[17] - Other income increased to RMB 20,965 thousand in 2023 from RMB 14,729 thousand in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 42.2%[16] - The company’s total capital expenditure for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was approximately RMB 15.1 million, down from RMB 88.6 million as of December 31, 2022[68] Market and Product Development - The company plans to expand its product offerings in the non-carbonated soft drink segment, which has shown significant growth potential[9] - The company is focusing on enhancing its digital services, which contributed RMB 572 thousand in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to RMB 2,368 thousand in the previous year[15] - The company plans to continue developing new products and diversify its packaging solutions to enhance its market presence[44] - The company is focusing on developing environmentally friendly products to enrich its product portfolio[44] - The company continues to focus on developing more environmentally friendly packaging, including aluminum-free packaging that reduces carbon footprint by approximately 40% compared to traditional aluminum foil packaging[45] Employee and Governance - As of June 30, 2023, the company employed approximately 1,785 employees, with total employee benefits expenditure amounting to approximately RMB 175.9 million, an increase from RMB 160.6 million for the same period in 2022[70] - The company has established a performance review system for employee evaluations, which influences decisions on salary increases and promotions[70] - The company has made changes to its board of directors, including the appointment of new independent non-executive directors[76] - The company has adopted a corporate governance code and confirmed compliance with all applicable rules and best practices as of June 30, 2023[74] Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility - The company aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2025 as part of its commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility[50] - The company is actively participating in initiatives to promote sustainable development in the beverage paper-based composite packaging industry[51] - The company emphasizes the importance of environmental, social, and economic impacts, aiming to enhance its sustainability capabilities[71] Economic Outlook - The global economic growth forecast for 2023 is 2.1%, which is lower than the 3.1% growth in 2022, indicating ongoing economic uncertainty[43] - The management highlighted the challenges of understanding consumer needs in a mature and segmented market[43] Shareholder Information - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[38] - The company has not proposed an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2023, consistent with the previous year[75] Reporting and Compliance - The mid-term report will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website[78] - The company is committed to complying with all relevant information disclosure requirements as per listing rules[78] - The report will contain all necessary information as mandated by the listing regulations[78] - The announcement is dated August 30, 2023, from Beijing, China[78] - The CEO and executive director is Mr. Bi Hua[78] - The board includes Mr. Hong Gang and Mr. Peng Yaojia as non-executive directors[78] - The company has appointed Mr. Sun Yanjun as a replacement director[78] - The independent non-executive directors include Mr. Lueth Allen Warren, Mr. Behrens Ernst Hermann, and Mr. Guo Kai[78] - The company emphasizes transparency and timely communication with stakeholders[78]
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