Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 191,309 thousand, a decrease of 15.5% compared to RMB 226,284 thousand for the same period in 2023[2]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 123,701 thousand, down 14.8% from RMB 145,207 thousand year-over-year[2]. - The net loss for the period was RMB 142,231 thousand, a significant increase of 307.8% compared to a loss of RMB 34,874 thousand in the prior year[2]. - Adjusted net profit (non-IFRS measure) was RMB 26,724 thousand, down 34.9% from RMB 41,051 thousand in the same period last year[2]. - The total comprehensive loss for the period amounted to RMB 143,218 thousand, compared to RMB 42,114 thousand in the same period last year[5]. - The basic and diluted loss per share was RMB 0.19, compared to RMB 0.13 in the previous year[4]. - Other income and net profit decreased by 50.2% from RMB 8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 4.5 million for the same period in 2024[48]. - Loss before tax increased by 396.0% from RMB 27.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 135.7 million for the same period in 2024[51]. - Reported losses increased by 307.8% from RMB 34.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 142.2 million for the same period in 2024, primarily due to a decrease in gross profit and increased losses from financial liabilities measured at fair value[53]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from second-hand vehicle sales commission and service fees was RMB 133,309,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from RMB 144,581,000 in 2023, a decline of about 7.9%[17]. - Revenue from used car auction commissions and service fees decreased by 7.8% to RMB 133.3 million, primarily due to declining auction prices influenced by competition in the new car market[41]. - Revenue from used car sales arrangements dropped by 36.0% to RMB 18.3 million, attributed to falling new car sales prices and a decrease in consumer trade-in activity[41]. - Revenue from exhibition business plummeted by 93.9% to RMB 0.7 million, as the company shifted from hosting an annual event to a biennial schedule[42]. Operational Metrics - The number of second-hand vehicles traded and serviced was 189,591, representing a 1.8% increase from 186,292 vehicles in the previous year[2]. - The number of used cars traded through the company's auction platform was 79,439, compared to 77,906 in the previous year, an increase of 2.0%[29]. - The transaction success rate for used cars was approximately 45.6%, up from 45.4% in the first half of 2023, indicating improved operational quality[32]. - The number of consumer vehicle replacement transactions was 9,231, down from 12,755, a decrease of 27.5%[29]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets total value decreased to RMB 97,559,000 from RMB 101,325,000, a decline of approximately 3.7%[6]. - Current assets increased to RMB 1,080,317,000 from RMB 1,045,399,000, an increase of about 3.3%[6]. - Current liabilities decreased to RMB 231,942,000 from RMB 325,931,000, a reduction of approximately 29%[6]. - Total equity increased to RMB 899,404,000 from RMB 394,726,000, reflecting a substantial growth of about 128.5%[8]. - As of June 30, 2024, the debt-to-asset ratio is 23.6%, a significant decrease from 65.6% on December 31, 2023, primarily due to a substantial reduction in trade payables and other payables[59]. Expenses - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 13.8% to RMB 39.6 million, mainly due to reductions in salaries and benefits[45]. - Administrative expenses increased by 13.6% to RMB 77.2 million, primarily due to higher listing expenses[46]. - Other expenses rose by 31.2% to RMB 1.6 million, mainly due to increased compensation payments related to discrepancies in vehicle condition reports[47]. - Financial costs increased by 19.3% from RMB 2.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, to RMB 3.3 million for the same period in 2024, mainly due to an increase in interest expenses corresponding to the rise in bank borrowings[49]. Corporate Developments - The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on May 31, 2024, marking a significant milestone in its corporate development[10]. - The company aims to enhance the used car trading process in China by expanding and optimizing auction networks and upgrading service facilities[37]. - Future strategies include strengthening partnerships with new energy manufacturers and enhancing digital products and services to build a comprehensive platform for used car data and evaluation[37]. Taxation - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company's income tax expense totaled RMB 6,504,000, a decrease of 13.3% from RMB 7,507,000 for the same period in 2023[20]. - The company has subsidiaries in China that qualify for a reduced corporate income tax rate of 15% due to their designation as "high-tech enterprises"[21]. - The company has not generated taxable profits in Hong Kong during the reporting period, thus no provision for Hong Kong profits tax was made[21]. Market Trends - In the first half of 2024, the domestic new car sales volume was approximately 11.2 million units, a year-on-year increase of 1.4%[27]. - The total transaction volume of used cars in the first half of 2024 was approximately 9.4 million units, a year-on-year increase of 7.0%[28]. - The electric vehicle sales volume reached approximately 4.3 million units in the first half of 2024, a year-on-year increase of 35.1%[27]. Miscellaneous - The company has no significant contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024[63]. - The company has not engaged in any major litigation or arbitration as of June 30, 2024[70]. - No significant events occurred after the reporting period that could materially impact the company[39].
汽车街(02443) - 2024 - 中期业绩