Financial Performance - Total transaction value for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 1,468.9 billion, a decrease of 16.2% compared to RMB 1,752.1 billion in the same period of 2023[4] - Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 39.7 billion, relatively flat compared to RMB 39.8 billion in the same period of 2023[4] - Adjusted net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 40.9 billion, down from RMB 59.3 billion in the same period of 2023[4] - Total net income for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 39.7 billion, remaining stable compared to RMB 39.8 billion in the same period of 2023[15] - The total transaction volume for the company's existing housing business decreased by 16.3% year-on-year to RMB 131 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024[15] - Net income from new housing business decreased by 24.9% to RMB 12.9 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 17.1 billion in the same period of 2023, driven by a 32.4% decline in total transaction value to RMB 387.1 billion[16] - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 2,332,526, a decrease of 42.4% compared to RMB 4,049,251 for the same period in 2023[49] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 2,485,589, down 49.8% from RMB 4,941,946 in the previous year[49] Revenue and Income Sources - Non-property transaction service revenue accounted for 34.8% of total net income, a significant increase of 17 percentage points compared to the same period last year[6] - The home decoration and furnishing business saw a total transaction volume growth of 24.0% year-on-year and revenue growth of 59.9% in the first half of 2024, with a profit margin of 31.0%[11] - Net income from home decoration and furniture increased by 59.9% to RMB 6.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 4 billion in the same period of 2023, due to synergies between property transaction and home decoration businesses[17] - Net income from housing rental services surged by 176.7% to RMB 5.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 2.1 billion in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in managed rental properties[17] Operational Metrics - The number of active stores as of June 30, 2024, was 44,423, an increase of 8.1% from 41,076 stores as of June 30, 2023[4] - The number of active agents as of June 30, 2024, was 411,478, stable compared to 409,054 agents as of June 30, 2023[4] - The company is advancing towards a "one-stop living service platform" model, enhancing shareholder returns and optimizing capital structure[6] - The company is implementing refined operations and technology products to improve agent efficiency and operational capabilities[7] - The company is exploring different store formats to increase community coverage and enhance the one-stop living service experience[8] Cash Flow and Financial Position - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 3.86 billion, down from RMB 7.43 billion for the same period in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 48.0%[27] - The net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 6.84 billion, compared to a net cash inflow of RMB 7.63 billion in the same period of 2023[27] - The company reported a net cash decrease of RMB 8.33 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to an increase of RMB 12.22 billion in the same period of 2023[27] - As of June 30, 2024, the company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments totaled RMB 59.7 billion, a slight decrease from RMB 60.1 billion as of December 31, 2023[26] - The company reported capital expenditures of RMB 462 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, aimed at supporting anticipated business growth[33] Debt and Liabilities - The total financial debt as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 20.21 billion, an increase from RMB 17.99 billion as of December 31, 2023, reflecting a rise of approximately 12.9%[28] - The company's debt-to-asset ratio is 42.3%, an increase from 40.0% as of December 31, 2023[31] - The total liabilities increased to RMB 51,794,889 as of June 30, 2024, from RMB 48,130,826 as of December 31, 2023[45] - The total amount of accounts payable reached RMB 6,684,706 thousand, an increase of 5.6% from RMB 6,328,516 thousand as of December 31, 2023[44] Shareholder Returns and Repurchase - The company has repurchased approximately 3.15% of its total shares as of the last feasible date in 2024, with a total expenditure of about USD 5.53 billion for the share repurchase plan[14] - The company plans to expand its existing share repurchase program from USD 2 billion to USD 3 billion, extending the repurchase authorization until August 31, 2025[14] Employee and Operational Costs - The company employs a total of 122,599 employees, with the majority (96,440) in brokerage and support roles[38] - Total operating costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were RMB 29.1 billion, slightly up from RMB 28.1 billion in the same period of 2023[18] - The company maintained stable store costs at RMB 1.4 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[19] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased slightly to RMB 92,926 from RMB 90,038, representing a growth of 3.2%[49] - The company recognizes research and development expenses as incurred, which include employee-related compensation and costs associated with R&D functions[120] Accounting and Compliance - The company has not identified any significant issues that would lead to a belief that the interim financial data is not prepared in accordance with US GAAP[42] - The company is currently evaluating the impact of new accounting standards issued in November 2023 and December 2023, but does not expect significant effects on its financial statements[63] - Significant accounting estimates impacting the financial data include revenue recognition, credit loss provisions, and impairment assessments for long-term assets[67] Investments and Subsidiaries - The company operates through various subsidiaries, including 德佑房地產經紀有限公司 and 貝殼找房科技有限公司, all of which are 100% owned and primarily engaged in real estate services in China[56] - The company has expanded its service offerings to include home decoration services through subsidiaries like 北京被窩裝飾有限公司 and 聖都家居裝飾有限公司, both fully owned[56] - The company has established a strong presence in the Chinese market with multiple subsidiaries dedicated to various aspects of real estate transactions and services[56] Market and Economic Conditions - The RMB depreciated approximately 2.4% against the USD for the six months ended June 30, 2024[131] - The company has not faced any significant foreign exchange risk, as most of its income and expenses are denominated in RMB[31]
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