Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2024 reached CNY 9,959,934,057.30, representing a 39.57% increase compared to CNY 7,136,011,953.47 in the same period last year[7]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 2,748,469,162.00, up 10.74% from CNY 2,481,895,375.62 year-on-year[7]. - The net profit from recurring operations was CNY 2,601,312,832.55, reflecting a 10.78% increase compared to CNY 2,348,162,479.70 in the previous year[7]. - The company's operating revenue increased by approximately 39.57% year-on-year to about RMB 9.960 billion, while total profit grew by approximately 8.65% to about RMB 3.494 billion[12]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders is approximately RMB 2.748 billion, with earnings per share of approximately RMB 0.5456[12]. - The total operating revenue for the reporting period was approximately RMB 9.96 billion, an increase of 39.57% compared to the previous year[33]. - The overall gross profit margin decreased by 14.95 percentage points to 30.03% compared to the same period last year[33]. - The company reported a net profit of approximately RMB 496,879 thousand, a year-on-year increase of 348.78%[28]. - The company reported a significant increase in investment income to ¥1,049,155,694.96 for the first half of 2024, compared to ¥613,519,419.63 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a growth of 71.1%[103]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased by 7.46% to CNY 84,527,077,631.32 from CNY 78,661,443,944.36 at the end of the previous year[7]. - Net assets attributable to shareholders rose by 2.56% to CNY 34,857,708,783.15 from CNY 33,987,287,307.06 at the end of the previous year[7]. - Total liabilities increased by 35.08% to CNY 2,603,281,895.65, primarily due to an increase in short-term financing notes[43]. - The debt-to-asset ratio decreased to 47.20%, down 0.82 percentage points from 48.02% last year[44]. - The total liabilities at the end of the reporting period amounted to RMB 2,603,281,895.65, an increase from RMB 1,927,281,542.83 at the beginning of the period, reflecting a growth of approximately 35%[130]. Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities decreased by 15.23% to CNY 3,078,071,689.81 from CNY 3,630,954,437.28 in the same period last year[7]. - The net cash flow from investing activities was negative RMB 5,522,120 thousand, an increase of 142.24% year-on-year, primarily due to increased construction investment in road projects[28]. - The net cash flow from financing activities was approximately RMB 2,290,936 thousand, reflecting a significant turnaround from a negative cash flow of RMB 1,744,002 thousand in the previous year[28]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 19.91% to CNY 690,499,274.40 from CNY 862,161,074.06 year-over-year[40]. Shareholder Information - The total number of ordinary shareholders as of June 30, 2024, was 25,778, comprising 25,398 A-share holders and 380 H-share holders[8]. - Jiangsu Communications Holding Co., Ltd. remains the largest shareholder, holding 54.44% of the shares[9]. - BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 1,626,729 shares, now owning 2.17% of the company[9]. Investment Projects - The company invested approximately RMB 4.22 billion in the Longtan Bridge project, with total investment reaching approximately RMB 43.04 billion, accounting for 68.82% of the total project investment[13]. - The Longtan Bridge North Connection project has received approximately RMB 5.06 billion in investment, with total investment at approximately RMB 31.25 billion, representing 44.75% of the total[13]. - The company is advancing the Xiyi Expressway South Section expansion project, with an investment of approximately RMB 2.75 billion during the reporting period and total investment of approximately RMB 16.67 billion, accounting for 21.50% of the total[13]. - The Xitai project has an estimated total investment of approximately RMB 24.198 billion, with the company investing RMB 3.25 billion, holding a 50% stake[13]. Revenue Sources - The company achieved toll revenue of approximately RMB 4,529,652 thousand, representing a year-on-year growth of about 0.16%, accounting for approximately 45.48% of total operating revenue[18]. - The revenue from toll roads was approximately RMB 4.53 billion, with a gross profit margin of 60.70%, down 3.81 percentage points year-on-year[33]. - The revenue from the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway was approximately RMB 2.48 billion, with a gross profit margin of 64.51%, down 4.35 percentage points year-on-year[33]. - The revenue from real estate sales was approximately RMB 126.26 million, down 48.57% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin of 33.10%[33]. Operational Efficiency - The company has equipped 134 toll robot lanes, accounting for 43.93% of the mixed lanes under its jurisdiction, with self-service lane usage rates reaching 75.2% and 61.3% at entrances and exits respectively[14]. - The company has constructed nearly 100 kilometers of intelligent expansion, with successful pilot projects in Jiangsu Province recognized as a national pilot province for digital transformation in transportation infrastructure[14]. - The company implemented a centralized maintenance project covering 23.3 km, completing all maintenance tasks in 14 effective working days, saving over 5,500 tons of carbon emissions[16]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has not disclosed any new product developments or market expansion strategies in this announcement[3]. - The group plans to allocate a total of RMB 7.857 billion for capital expenditures in the second half of 2024, with significant investments in various projects including RMB 4.984 billion for the Xitai Highway construction project[88]. - The company is actively seeking high-quality investment opportunities in the transportation infrastructure sector to enhance its core competitiveness[90]. - The company plans to optimize its financing strategy to reduce capital costs and support business development, with a credit line of no less than RMB 10 billion signed with banks[90]. Compliance and Governance - The company adheres to the Chinese Accounting Standards and the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong listing rules[152]. - The board of directors includes independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with governance standards[152]. - The company is committed to transparency and regulatory compliance as mandated by the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission[152].
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