CBEST(SH:600729) Zheng Quan Zhi Xing·2025-08-27 09:11Core Viewpoint - Chongqing Department Store Co., Ltd. reported a decrease in operating revenue for the first half of 2025, while net profit showed an increase, indicating a mixed financial performance amidst challenging market conditions [1]. Financial Summary - Total assets at the end of the reporting period amounted to CNY 19.68 billion, a slight increase of 0.18% compared to the end of the previous year [1]. - Net assets attributable to shareholders reached CNY 7.65 billion, reflecting a growth of 2.37% year-on-year [1]. - Operating revenue for the reporting period was CNY 8.04 billion, down 10.45% from CNY 8.98 billion in the same period last year [1]. - Total profit increased by 8.29% to CNY 857.50 million, compared to CNY 791.84 million in the previous year [1]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 773.81 million, up 8.74% from CNY 711.62 million year-on-year [1]. - Net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 20.52% to CNY 844.06 million, down from CNY 1.06 billion in the previous year [1]. - The weighted average return on equity was 9.84%, a decrease of 0.31 percentage points from 10.15% [1]. - Basic earnings per share increased by 7.98% to CNY 1.76, compared to CNY 1.63 in the previous year [1]. - Diluted earnings per share also rose by 8.64% to CNY 1.76, up from CNY 1.62 [1]. Shareholder Information - The top shareholder, Tianjin Binhai New Area Wumart Jinrong Trading Co., Ltd., holds 26.35% of the shares, amounting to 116,062,505 shares [2]. - The second-largest shareholder, Chongqing Yufu Capital Operation Group Co., Ltd., owns 25.32% with 111,540,705 shares [2]. - Other notable shareholders include Shenzhen Jiajing Smart Retail Co., Ltd. with 5.63% and various investment funds and insurance companies holding smaller percentages [2]. - Chongqing Yufu Capital Operation Group Co., Ltd. and Chongqing Yufu Huamao State-owned Asset Management Co., Ltd. are identified as acting in concert [2].