Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 7,022.6 million, a decrease of 8.8% compared to RMB 7,698.5 million in the same period last year[2]. - Gross profit was RMB 1,193.4 million, down 24.2% year-on-year, with a gross margin of 17.0%, a decline of 3.4 percentage points[2]. - Net loss amounted to RMB 1,532.3 million, while adjusted core net profit was RMB 715.9 million, a decrease of 28.8% from RMB 1,005.1 million in the previous year[2]. - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of RMB 1,634.2 million, compared to a profit of RMB 839.0 million in the same period last year[3]. - Basic loss per share was RMB 1.15, compared to earnings of RMB 0.59 per share in the previous year[3]. - The group reported a net loss of RMB 1,532.3 million, a significant decline from a net profit of RMB 951.5 million in the same period of 2023, resulting in a net profit margin of -21.8%, down 34.2 percentage points year-on-year[68]. - Adjusted core net profit was RMB 715.9 million, a decrease of 28.8% compared to RMB 1,005.1 million in 2023, with an adjusted core net profit margin of 10.2%, down 2.9 percentage points year-on-year[68]. Dividends - The board proposed an interim dividend of RMB 0.03 per share, an increase of 20.0% from RMB 0.025 per share last year[2]. - The interim dividend will be paid in RMB to domestic shareholders and in HKD to H-share holders, with the exchange rate based on the average RMB to HKD rate published by the People's Bank of China five business days before the meeting[85]. - The interim dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 22, 2025, following approval at the extraordinary general meeting[85]. Operational Highlights - The total area managed and contracted by the company reached 576.7 million square meters and 749.8 million square meters, respectively[5]. - The company emphasized enhancing service quality and customer satisfaction, conducting over 3,000 community cultural activities across more than 100 cities[6]. - The overall customer satisfaction for residential projects improved, with a significant reduction in major risk hazards[6]. - The group is shifting its expansion strategy from scale development to quality-first, focusing on project conversion and quality, while actively seeking suitable opportunities in the residential sector in key regions like Shanghai and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area[7]. - The group has secured significant public building projects, including the Quanzhou campus of Huaqiao University and the comprehensive management service for Shenzhen Lianhua Mountain Park, enhancing its presence in non-residential markets[7]. - The group aims to enhance service quality and operational efficiency through a streamlined management structure and information technology upgrades, maintaining a low cost ratio while improving per capita efficiency[8]. - Despite a shrinking residential market, the group plans to focus on high-quality opportunities in the non-residential sector, emphasizing project density in strategic cities and maintaining strong client relationships[10]. - The group is committed to a customer-centric approach, continuously improving service value and operational quality to adapt to the new normal in the property management market[9]. Financial Position - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 21,900,393 thousand, down from RMB 24,050,580 thousand at the end of 2023[16]. - Total liabilities decreased to RMB 9,023,380 thousand from RMB 9,601,449 thousand in the previous year[18]. - The equity attributable to shareholders was RMB 11,089,527 thousand, down from RMB 12,813,140 thousand at the end of 2023[17]. - Current assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 13,682.8 million, a 17.0% decrease from RMB 16,488.0 million on December 31, 2023[69]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 25.3% to RMB 3,042.7 million from RMB 4,074.9 million as of December 31, 2023[69]. - Total equity decreased by RMB 1,572.1 million to RMB 12,877.0 million, a decline of 10.9% due to significant impairment provisions during the period[69]. Impairment and Losses - The company reported a significant increase in financial asset impairment losses, totaling RMB 2,883,872 thousand compared to RMB 45,605 thousand in the previous year[13]. - The net impairment loss on financial assets was RMB 2,883.9 million, an increase of 6,223.6% compared to RMB 45.6 million in 2023, mainly due to increased credit risk from related party customers[66]. - The provision for impairment of trade receivables increased to RMB 3,291,002,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 1,053,795,000 as of December 31, 2023[40]. Revenue Breakdown - Property management services revenue increased to RMB 5,371,520,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 5,267,285,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 2.0%[24]. - The company’s revenue from value-added services to owners decreased by 33.9% to RMB 771.5 million[50]. - Revenue from lifestyle and integrated services was approximately RMB 322.1 million, down 43.9% from RMB 574.5 million in 2023, representing about 41.7% of value-added services revenue[57]. - Revenue from home decoration and delivery services was approximately RMB 47.5 million, a decline of 50.5% from RMB 95.9 million in 2023, primarily due to a sluggish real estate market[58]. - Revenue from external value-added services was RMB 232.5 million, a decrease of 60.6% from RMB 590.1 million in 2023, representing about 3.3% of total revenue[60]. Corporate Governance - The company confirmed full compliance with the corporate governance code applicable during the six-month period ending June 30, 2024[92]. - The audit committee reviewed the financial statements for the six-month period ending June 30, 2024, including discussions on accounting principles and internal controls[90]. - The company has adopted a securities trading code for directors and supervisors, ensuring compliance with the standards set by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[91].
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