Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 12.20 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 41.92% [2] - The total profit reached 9.75 billion CNY, growing by 5.03% year-on-year [2] - As of June 2025, total assets amounted to 485.03 billion CNY, a slight increase of 0.11% compared to the end of the previous year [3] - The net assets attributable to shareholders reached 186.79 billion CNY, up by 2.86% from the end of the previous year [3] Business Segment Performance - The gross margin for water supply increased due to higher sales volume and reduced costs from tax adjustments [4] - The gross margin for wastewater treatment improved due to higher service fee rates compared to the previous year [4] - The gross margin for the environmental protection segment rose, driven by the operational launch of the sludge disposal project [4] Operational Metrics - Water sales volume increased by 4.48% year-on-year, attributed to rising regional demand [4] - Wastewater treatment volume grew by 2.06%, mainly due to increased processing in central Chengdu [4] - The electricity generated from waste incineration remained stable compared to the previous year [4] Accounts Receivable - As of mid-2025, accounts receivable stood at approximately 44.15 billion CNY, showing an increase from the beginning of the year [5] Tax and Sales Expenses - Tax and sales expenses increased due to adjustments in water resource tax and rising income tax obligations as projects reached the end of tax incentives [6] Project Updates - Several projects, including the Chengdu Xiwayan Reclaimed Water Plant and the Chengdu First City Sewage Sludge Treatment Plant, were successfully launched [7] - The Chengdu Water Plant (Phase III) is in trial operation, with a capacity of 400,000 tons/day [7] Future Outlook - Capital expenditures are expected to decline as ongoing projects are completed, leading to increased free cash flow [8] - The company plans to enhance cash dividends to improve shareholder returns [8] - Future market expansion will focus on resource integration in Chengdu and surrounding areas, with potential acquisitions to strengthen industry positioning [9][10]