Dividend Distribution - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 1.5 RMB per 10 shares, totaling approximately 1,335,559,593 RMB, which accounts for 26.63% of the net profit attributable to the parent company for the first half of 2024[2]. - The cash dividend for H-share shareholders will be distributed at a rate of HKD 1.641716 per 10 shares, based on the average exchange rate of RMB to HKD prior to the dividend distribution date[116]. - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of RMB 1.5 per 10 shares for the 2024 interim dividend, totaling RMB 1,335,559,593, which accounts for 26.63% of the net profit attributable to the parent company for the first half of 2024[115]. - The company will distribute the interim dividend to eligible shareholders by October 21, 2024, or earlier[116]. Financial Performance - Total revenue and other income for the first half of 2024 was RMB 25.79 billion, a decrease of 1.50% compared to the same period last year[12]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2024 was RMB 5.02 billion, down 12.64% year-on-year[12]. - Operating profit for the first half of 2024 was RMB 6.39 billion, reflecting a decline of 13.06% compared to the previous year[12]. - The company reported a basic earnings per share of RMB 0.52, down 14.75% from RMB 0.61 in the same period last year[12]. - Commission and fee income amounted to RMB 8.84 billion, accounting for 34.29% of total revenue, down 2.68% year-on-year, primarily due to declines in brokerage and investment banking income[60]. - Interest income was RMB 7.42 billion, representing 28.77% of total revenue, a decrease of 5.59% year-on-year, mainly due to lower income from margin financing and stock pledge businesses[60]. - Net investment income was RMB 4.93 billion, accounting for 19.14% of total revenue, down 5.07% year-on-year, attributed to declines in fair value investments[60]. Risk Management - The company faces various risks including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, and reputational risk, and has established an effective internal control and risk management system[4]. - The company emphasizes the importance of risk control at all levels, requiring subsidiaries to establish their own risk management systems[90]. - The company has established a four-tier risk management system, continuously improving risk management methods for market, credit, operational, liquidity, and reputational risks[91]. - The company has implemented a performance evaluation system that includes risk management effectiveness across all employees[86]. - The company has established an operational risk management system to identify and assess operational risks across internal processes, employee behavior, and IT systems, ensuring business continuity and effective management[101]. Corporate Governance - The mid-term report has been reviewed by KPMG and confirms the accuracy and completeness of the financial statements[2]. - The mid-term report is unaudited but has been reviewed by the audit committee, which raised no objections to the accounting policies adopted by the group[2]. - The report indicates that there are no non-operational fund occupations by controlling shareholders or related parties[3]. - The company’s legal representative is Zhu Jian, and the general manager is Li Junjie[8]. - The company has experienced several board member changes due to retirement and resignations, impacting its governance structure[112]. Business Strategy and Development - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness through mergers and acquisitions and organizational innovation as part of its long-term strategy[21]. - The company is focusing on international business development, particularly in Hong Kong, the United States, Europe, and Southeast Asia, through its international platform[57]. - The company launched a new strategy "ALL in AI" and introduced the "Junhong Lingxi" large model with over 100 billion parameters[26]. - The company is advancing its digital transformation with a focus on online, data-driven, and intelligent operations, enhancing its business development capabilities[28]. - The company is committed to continuous improvement of its internal control mechanisms and emergency plans for innovative business to ensure stable development[107]. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - The company emphasizes its commitment to green finance and sustainable development through the release of action plans for carbon neutrality and enhancing green financial services[144]. - The company has established an ESG and sustainability committee to enhance its ESG risk management framework[108]. - The company has implemented energy-saving measures in its data center, resulting in a reduction of approximately 20,000 kWh of electricity by decommissioning old servers[153]. - The company has actively promoted green operations, reducing energy consumption in its Shanghai office to 7,213.92 tons of standard coal in the first half of 2024[148]. - The company has participated in carbon trading with a cumulative transaction volume of 80.5 million tons as of June 30, 2024, including 4.82 million tons in the first half of 2024[145]. Shareholder Engagement - The company held its first extraordinary shareholders' meeting on March 20, 2024, to approve the repurchase of restricted A-shares[109]. - The company plans to hold its annual shareholders' meeting on May 21, 2024, to discuss various reports and proposals[109]. - The company emphasizes cash dividends as a method to return value to investors, maintaining a focus on enhancing intrinsic value creation[139]. - The company has a comprehensive investor relations management system, including various communication channels such as roadshows and performance briefings[139]. - The company engaged in multiple investor communications throughout the first half of 2024, discussing regulatory policies, corporate strategy, and wealth management[140]. Operational Performance - The company has established a reform action plan for 2023-2025 to enhance its operational efficiency and customer service systems[28]. - The company has implemented a multi-level risk monitoring and early warning mechanism for innovative business, ensuring risks are kept within acceptable limits[106]. - The company has established a framework for monitoring environmental compliance, ensuring adherence to national standards[143]. - The company has completed carbon trading innovations, including the first CCER transaction and the first carbon-linked options trading in the industry[145]. - The company has launched various green financing products, focusing on sectors such as photovoltaic power generation and wastewater treatment[146].
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