Core Viewpoint - Evergrande Auto's stock surged over 200% in Hong Kong, with a trading volume exceeding 25 million HKD, indicating a significant market reaction to recent developments [1][2]. Company Summary - Evergrande Auto announced a delay in publishing its 2024 annual results and plans to apply for a trading suspension starting April 1 [5]. - The company has been unable to find strategic investors or buyers to alleviate its liquidity issues, despite ongoing efforts [7]. - As of February 3, the company reported challenges in the current operating environment for the new energy vehicle market, which has hindered its search for strategic partners [5][6]. - The company has implemented cost-cutting measures, including layoffs, to manage its low cash levels, which are currently being used to maintain basic operations [5][6]. Industry Summary - The automotive sector is experiencing positive momentum, with several companies, including Leading Auto, Li Auto, Geely, and BYD, seeing stock increases of over 2% [4]. - Recent government policies aimed at promoting automotive consumption are being rolled out, with over 1.5 million applications for vehicle trade-ins reported as of March 24 [8]. - The Ministry of Commerce is guiding local departments to initiate automotive circulation consumption reform pilot programs, which may further stimulate the market [8].

此外，NEVS还同意出售本金总额为6000万瑞典克朗（约4378万港元）的本票，交易总对价为30百万瑞 典克朗（约2189万港元）。 2月25日，恒大汽车在港交所公告，其间接全资附属公司 National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB（以下简 称"NEVS"）于2024年11月25日签署并完成了股份协议和本票出售协议，出售20%目标公司股份，交易 总对价为6000万瑞典克朗（约4378万港元）。 恒大汽车出售海外附属公司20%股权以改善流动性。 同日，恒大汽车披露独立非执行董事辞任补充公告：王克楠对NEVS出售资产一事与管理层存在分歧， 原因是其认为该附属公司按当时NEVS管理层的建议出售其在目标公司的20%权益，并以50%的折让出 售发行予NEVS的本票（相当于2023年出售有关目标公司80%权益的剩余25%对价），乃并不合宜。 而恒大方面，2月19日，中国恒大在港交所发布公告称，2025年2月17日香港高等法院向公司间接附属公 司天基控股发出清盘令。天基控股为景程有限公司所发行若干境外优先票据（"景程票据"）的担保方。 从目前情况来看，尽管清盘人不断推进资产保护与债务返还工作，恒大 ...

中 國 恒 大 新 能 源 汽 車 集 團 有 限 公 司 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不負責，對其準確性或完整性亦不 發表任何聲明，並明確表示概不就因本公告全部或任何部分內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失 承擔任何責任。 CHINA EVERGRANDE NEW ENERGY VEHICLE GROUP LIMITED （ 於香港註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：708） 有關截至2023年12月31日止年度年報的 補充公告 茲 提述 中 國 恒大 新 能 源汽 車 集 團有 限 公司（「本 公 司， 連 同 其附 屬 公 司統 稱 為「 本集 團」）截 至2023年12月31日止年度的年報（「2023年年報」）。除本公告另有界定者外，本公告所用詞 彙與2023年年報所界定者具相同涵義。 減值 誠如2023年年報所披露，本公司分別就物業、廠房及設備、無形資產、使用權資產及其他 應 收 款 錄 得 減 值 虧 損 人 民 幣 1,443 百 萬 元 、 人 民 幣 3,349 百 萬 元 、 人 民 幣 19 百 萬 元 及 人 民 幣 926百萬元。 導致於截至2 ...

恒大汽车所持3000万美元股权被冻结 财联社11月13日电，天眼查法律诉讼信息显示，近日，恒大新能 源汽车投资控股集团有限公司新增一条股权冻结信息，股权被执行的企业为恒大新能源汽车（江苏）有 限公司，冻结股权数额3000万美元，冻结期限自2024年11月11日至2027年11月10日，执行法院为苏州工 业园区人民法院。 ...

证券时报网讯，恒生指数开盘基本持平报20592.74点，恒生科技指数涨0.57%，恒生中国企业指数涨 0.09%。 旭辉控股集团涨近6%，77.88%债权人签订或加入境外债务重组支持协议。 新明中国复牌涨近267%。 恒大汽车跌超22%，潜在股份转让交易停止。 力高集团复牌跌近58%。 校对：王朝全 ...

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恒大汽车：潜在卖方决定停止与潜在买方就可能的股权转让进行讨论 申请由10月28日起复牌 财联社10 月25日电，恒大汽车港交所公告，公司董事会宣布，于2024年10月25日，接获潜在卖方的通知，彼等已 决定停止与潜在买方有关潜在股份转让的所有讨论，并已决定不继续进行潜在股份转让。 概未就潜在股份转让订立任何买卖协议。 因此，预期将不会与潜在买方（ 或其指定的另一方 ）签订融资协议，或以其他方式向本公司提供任何 融资。 公司已向联交所申请由2024年10月28日上午9时正起恢复买卖股份。 ...

Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the reporting period was RMB 38.38 million, a decrease of RMB 116.16 million compared to RMB 154.54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, mainly due to a decline in sales of Hengchi 5[22]. - The group's gross profit for the reporting period was RMB 2.43 million, compared to a gross loss of RMB 60.88 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023[22]. - The group reported a loss of RMB 20,256.65 million for the reporting period, an increase of RMB 13,383.6 million from a loss of RMB 6,873.05 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023[27]. - The company reported a net loss of approximately RMB 20,257 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024[74]. - The net loss attributable to the owners of the company from continuing operations was RMB 20,254,991 thousand, compared to RMB 5,804,029 thousand in the prior year, representing an increase of 249.0%[65]. - Total comprehensive loss for the period was RMB 20,319,032 thousand, compared to RMB 7,420,203 thousand in the same period last year, reflecting a 174.6% increase[65]. - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of RMB 186.789 for the period, compared to RMB 63.308 in the previous year[65]. - The company reported a total impairment loss of RMB 632,913 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, reflecting a significant increase compared to the previous year[99]. Financial Position - As of June 30, 2024, the total liabilities of the group amounted to RMB 74,350.14 million, with borrowings at RMB 26,590.10 million, an increase of RMB 106.02 million from December 31, 2023[19]. - The group's debt-to-asset ratio was 164.47% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 76.94% as of December 31, 2023[29]. - As of June 30, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents totaled RMB 54.96 million, a decrease of RMB 91.76 million from RMB 146.72 million as of December 31, 2023[28]. - The company's current liabilities net amount to approximately RMB 58,844 million[61]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents were only RMB 39 million as of June 30, 2024[61]. - The total assets as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 16,368,895 thousand, a significant decrease from RMB 34,850,768 thousand as of December 31, 2023[66]. - The total reserves as of June 30, 2024, stood at RMB 45,040,028,000, compared to RMB 45,072,080,000 as of January 1, 2024, showing a slight decrease of about 0.1%[127]. Operational Challenges - The group faced operational challenges due to external and internal factors, leading to a temporary halt in R&D and production activities[12]. - The group has implemented measures to reduce operational costs, including arranging for some staff to take leave[15]. - The group is actively working to expand sales channels and explore overseas markets to improve sales capabilities and user experience[16]. - The group plans to introduce strategic investors to secure funding for future development and to continue advancing new platforms and vehicle models[16]. - The company has taken multiple plans and measures to improve its liquidity and financial condition, including debt resolution solutions[61]. - There is significant uncertainty regarding the group's ability to continue as a going concern, dependent on successful execution of restructuring and financing plans[75]. Legal and Regulatory Issues - As of June 30, 2024, the group had 70 pending litigation cases with a total claim amount of approximately RMB 13,989 million[31]. - The company received an administrative decision from local authorities, requiring the return of approximately RMB 1.9 billion in rewards and subsidies due to breach of contract related to investment agreements[36]. - The administrative review confirmed that the subsidiaries failed to fulfill contractual obligations, leading to significant risks including forced land recovery and asset liquidation[37]. - Tianjin Evergrande received a notice to rectify three issues regarding production qualifications for new energy vehicles, which could halt production and sales during the rectification period[38]. Shareholder and Equity Information - The major shareholder, CEG, holds 6,347,948,000 shares, representing 58.54% of the company's equity[56]. - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ending June 30, 2024[43]. - The total issued share capital as of June 30, 2024, was RMB 250,936,000, with a share premium of RMB 27,873,165, resulting in a total of RMB 28,124,101[120]. - The company has granted 186,595,000 share options that are anti-dilutive for the calculation of diluted loss per share as of June 30, 2024[96]. Research and Development - The group applied for 3,512 patents in relevant research fields, with 2,718 patents granted as of June 30, 2024[12]. - The group aims to enhance manufacturing standards at the Tianjin manufacturing base to ensure high-quality production and delivery[16]. - Research and development expenses also saw a significant decline, totaling RMB 17,411,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from RMB 41,935,000 in the prior year, a decrease of about 58.6%[126]. Market and Sales Performance - The group delivered over 1,429 electric vehicles as of June 30, 2024, with a cumulative production of 1,700 units of the Hengchi 5 model[15]. - The Chinese new energy vehicle market saw production and sales of 4.929 million and 4.944 million units respectively in the first half of 2024, representing year-on-year growth of 30.1% and 32%[13]. - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the revenue from electric vehicles was RMB 10.44 million for technical services, down from RMB 27.98 million in the same period of 2023, and RMB 5.54 million from vehicle and parts sales, down from RMB 113.37 million[86]. - The property development segment generated RMB 16.10 million in revenue, significantly down from RMB 154.54 million in the previous year[86]. Financial Risk Management - The financial risk management focuses on minimizing potential adverse impacts from market risks, credit risks, and liquidity risks[78]. - The group faces foreign exchange risk due to operations primarily in China and Hong Kong, with no foreign currency hedging policy in place[79]. - The group has not made any significant changes to its risk management policies since the year ended December 31, 2023[78].

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the group reported revenue of RMB 38 million, with a gross profit of RMB 2 million; however, the net loss totaled RMB 20,257 million, representing a year-on-year increase in loss of 194.73%[1] - The group's operating loss for the period was RMB 19,310 million, compared to an operating loss of RMB 4,813 million in the same period of the previous year[2] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was RMB 20,319 million, significantly higher than the RMB 7,420 million reported for the same period in 2023[4] - The company recorded a financial asset impairment loss of RMB 16,909 million, compared to RMB 4,267 million in the previous year[2] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of RMB 186.789 for the period, compared to RMB 63.308 in the previous year[4] - The company reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 20,254,991 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 5,804,029 thousand for the same period in 2023[21] - The basic loss per share from continuing operations was RMB (186.789) for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB (53.524) for the same period in 2023[21] - The net loss for the reporting period was RMB 20,256.65 million, an increase of RMB 13,383.6 million compared to a loss of RMB 6,873.05 million for the same period last year[39] Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2024, the total assets of China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group Limited amounted to RMB 16,369 million, while total liabilities were RMB 74,350 million, including borrowings of RMB 26,590 million and trade and other payables of RMB 46,695 million[1] - Total liabilities increased from RMB 72,543 million at the end of 2023 to RMB 74,350 million as of June 30, 2024[7] - The company has a net current liability of approximately RMB 58,844,000 thousand as of June 30, 2024, indicating significant financial uncertainty[26] - The group’s total borrowings as of June 30, 2024, included approximately RMB 13,991 million in current borrowings and RMB 12,599 million in non-current borrowings[10] - The total borrowings and lease liabilities amounted to RMB 26,921.86 million, an increase from RMB 26,815.25 million as of December 31, 2023[48] - The debt-to-asset ratio as of June 30, 2024, was 164.47%, significantly up from 76.94% as of December 31, 2023[48] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents decreased from RMB 128,824 thousand to RMB 39,336 thousand during the reporting period[5] - As of June 30, 2024, the group's cash and cash equivalents were only RMB 39 million, indicating a significant liquidity issue[10] - The trade receivables as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 69,554 thousand, a decrease from RMB 81,916 thousand as of December 31, 2023[24] - The trade payables as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 9,542,007 thousand, slightly down from RMB 9,646,566 thousand as of December 31, 2023[25] - The company has outstanding overdue debts totaling approximately RMB 10,269 million, an increase from RMB 9,447 million as of December 31, 2023[50] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the new energy vehicle segment was RMB 10,435 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a decrease of 62.7% compared to RMB 27,978 thousand for the same period in 2023[14] - Revenue from property development was RMB 16,095 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from RMB 154,539 thousand in the same period of 2023[14] - The group's revenue for the reporting period was RMB 38.38 million, a decrease of 75.17% compared to RMB 154.54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, primarily due to reduced sales of Hengchi 5[31] - The group’s revenue from automotive and automotive parts sales was RMB 5,540 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, a significant decline from RMB 113,370 thousand in the same period of 2023[14] - The group’s revenue from lithium battery sales was RMB 1,776 thousand in the previous period, indicating a lack of current sales in this category for the reporting period[14] Operational Measures and Future Plans - The group is actively negotiating with banks and financial institutions to extend existing borrowings and bonds maturing within 12 months post June 30, 2024, as part of its financing extension plan[11] - The group plans to implement operational restructuring measures, including optimizing production and human resources, controlling capital expenditures, and attracting strategic investors[11] - The group has taken steps to alleviate cash flow pressure and improve its financial situation, but there remains significant uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern[11] - The group plans to introduce strategic investors to secure funding for survival and future development, focusing on new platform and vehicle model research and development[46] - The group aims to enhance manufacturing standards at the Tianjin manufacturing base to ensure high-quality production and delivery[47] Legal and Compliance Issues - The group is facing potential significant impacts on its financial condition due to administrative decisions regarding non-compliance with investment agreements, which may lead to forced land recovery and asset liquidation[53] - The subsidiary received a notice requiring it to rectify issues related to production qualifications, which could significantly affect the group's operational status if enforced[54] - The two subsidiaries of the company have entered bankruptcy reorganization procedures as of August 2, 2024[57] - The group had 70 pending litigation cases with a total claim amount of approximately RMB 13,989 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to RMB 13,608 million as of December 31, 2023[49] Corporate Governance - The company has complied with all corporate governance codes during the reporting period[60] - Following the resignation of an independent non-executive director, the number of independent directors fell below the required minimum, but compliance was restored with new appointments on August 5, 2024[60] - The company has adopted standard codes for securities trading by its directors, confirming compliance during the reporting period[61] - The interim financial information for the six months ending June 30, 2024, has been reviewed by the audit committee[59] - Shareholders and potential investors are advised to exercise caution and not overly rely on the forward-looking statements made in the announcement[62] Taxation - The estimated corporate income tax rate for China is 25%, with certain subsidiaries benefiting from reduced rates of 20% and 15% due to specific qualifications[18] - There was no land appreciation tax accrued for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[19] - The company recorded a deferred income tax expense of RMB (78) thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RMB (8,956) thousand for the same period in 2023[4] Employee and Stock Options - The total employee cost for the reporting period was approximately RMB 118.22 million, a decrease from RMB 313.85 million for the same period in 2023[51] - The stock option plan has granted a total of 752,200,000 options, with 186,595,000 options unexercised as of June 30, 2024[51]

Financial Performance and Losses - Revenue for the reporting period surged by 900.04% to RMB 1,340.15 million, driven by a significant increase in car and car parts sales from RMB 60.63 million to RMB 146.32 million[9] - Gross loss decreased by 45.44% to RMB 51.21 million compared to the previous year[10] - The company recorded a net loss from continuing operations of RMB 10,934.18 million, a 26.38% reduction compared to the previous year[16] - The company completed the sale of its health management business on May 12, 2023, resulting in a loss from discontinued operations of RMB 1,060.93 million[17] - The company reported a net loss of approximately RMB 11,995 million for the year 2023[91] - The company's net current liabilities amounted to approximately RMB 38,077 million as of December 31, 2023[91] - The cumulative losses and shareholders' losses as of December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 110,841 million and RMB 37,693 million, respectively[91] - The company's cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were only approximately RMB 129 million[91] - The company's auditor, PricewaterhouseCoopers, expressed a disclaimer of opinion due to significant uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern[91] - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 11,995 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[120] - The company's net current liabilities amounted to RMB 38,077 million as of December 31, 2023[120] - The company's cash and cash equivalents were only RMB 129 million as of December 31, 2023[120] - The company faces significant uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern[120] - The company's directors have taken measures to improve liquidity and financial conditions, but the outcome remains uncertain[120] - The company's financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis, but the appropriateness of this assumption is uncertain[120] - The company's financial statements do not include adjustments that would be necessary if the going concern assumption were inappropriate[121] - The company's future cash flows indicate significant uncertainty about its ability to continue operations[121] - Revenue from continuing operations in 2023 was RMB 1,340,148 thousand, compared to RMB 134,011 thousand in 2022, representing a significant increase[126] - Gross loss for 2023 was RMB 51,211 thousand, an improvement from the gross loss of RMB 93,858 thousand in 2022[126] - Operating loss for 2023 was RMB 8,962,165 thousand, a reduction from the operating loss of RMB 12,141,468 thousand in 2022[126] - Net loss attributable to owners of the company for 2023 was RMB 11,934,199 thousand, compared to RMB 27,660,362 thousand in 2022[128] - The company's total comprehensive loss for 2023 amounted to RMB 12,241,721 thousand, with an annual loss of RMB 11,934,199 thousand and other comprehensive losses of RMB 307,522 thousand[132] - The company's accumulated losses as of December 31, 2023, stood at RMB 110,840,530 thousand, an increase from RMB 98,906,331 thousand at the beginning of the year[132] - The company's total loss for 2023 was RMB 12,302,632 thousand, including non-controlling interests of RMB 60,911 thousand[132] - The company reported a loss of RMB 11,995 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of RMB 27,664 million in 2022[139] - Cumulative losses and shareholders' losses as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 110,841 million and RMB 37,693 million, respectively[139] - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 129 million, down from RMB 220 million in 2022[139] Liabilities and Borrowings - Total liabilities as of December 31, 2023, amounted to RMB 72,543.32 million, with borrowings increasing by RMB 498.91 million to RMB 26,484.08 million compared to the previous year[7] - Trade and other payables increased by RMB 12,215.56 million to RMB 43,011.74 million as of December 31, 2023[8] - The company's total borrowings and lease liabilities amounted to RMB 26.815 billion as of December 31, 2023, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 76.94%[24] - Unpaid debts and overdue commercial bills amounted to RMB 9.447 billion and RMB 3.401 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2023[27] - The company is negotiating with banks and other financial institutions to extend existing loans and corporate bonds due within 12 months after December 31, 2023, to meet financial obligations[95] - The company is negotiating with banks and financial institutions to extend existing loans and bonds due within 12 months after December 31, 2023[139] - Total liabilities as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 72,543,319 thousand, down from RMB 183,872,117 thousand in 2022[130] Assets and Impairments - Property, plant, and equipment, intangible assets, and right-of-use assets impairment losses totaled RMB 4,811.10 million, primarily due to impairments on intangible assets and construction in progress[15] - Financial asset impairment losses amounted to RMB 929.70 million, mainly due to provisions for other receivables and prepayments to third parties[14] - Total assets as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 34,850,768 thousand, a decrease from RMB 115,221,255 thousand in 2022[129] - Property, plant, and equipment decreased to RMB 12,440,969 thousand in 2023 from RMB 14,536,900 thousand in 2022[129] - Intangible assets dropped significantly to RMB 786,835 thousand in 2023 from RMB 4,477,860 thousand in 2022[129] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 128,824 thousand in 2023 from RMB 219,941 thousand in 2022[129] - Total equity attributable to owners of the company improved to a negative RMB 37,644,349 thousand in 2023 from a negative RMB 68,600,774 thousand in 2022[129] - The company's total equity as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 37,644,349 thousand, compared to RMB 68,600,774 thousand at the beginning of the year[132] - The company's non-controlling interests as of December 31, 2023, amounted to RMB 48,202 thousand, a decrease from RMB 50,088 thousand at the beginning of the year[132] - The company's total equity attributable to owners of the company as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 45,072,080 thousand, compared to RMB 2,181,456 thousand at the beginning of the year[132] Operational Costs and Expenses - Sales and marketing costs rose by 29.97% to RMB 254.91 million due to increased promotional and brand promotion expenses for the Hengchi 5 model[12] - Administrative expenses decreased by 10.18% to RMB 2,350.22 million, primarily due to staff reductions, salary cuts, and reduced R&D expenditures[13] - The company employed 1,342 staff as of December 31, 2023, with total employee costs of RMB 706.95 million during the reporting period[28] - The company is implementing plans to alleviate liquidity pressure and improve financial conditions, including cost control measures such as temporary salary reductions and leave arrangements for employees, as well as reducing promotional expenses[94] - The company is implementing cost control measures, including production and workforce optimization, restructuring, and exploring new markets[139] New Energy Vehicle Production and Sales - Global production and sales of new energy vehicles in 2023 reached 9.587 million and 9.495 million units, respectively, with year-on-year growth of 35.8% and 37.9%, and a market share of 31.6%[18] - The company has 270 R&D personnel as of December 31, 2023, and completed four OTA upgrades for the Hengchi 5 model during the reporting period[19] - Cumulative production of Hengchi 5 at the Tianjin manufacturing base reached 1,700 units by the end of 2023[20] - Cumulative deliveries of new energy vehicles exceeded 1,389 units by the end of 2023, with 18 operational sales stores in 14 key cities[21] - The company produced a total of 1,700 units of the Hengchi 5 model at its Tianjin manufacturing base by the end of 2023[69] - Cumulative deliveries of new energy vehicles exceeded 1,389 units by the end of 2023[70] - The company operated 18 sales outlets in 14 key cities, including Guangzhou, Tianjin, Beijing, Wuhan, and Chongqing[70] - The company has 270 R&D personnel, focusing on improving the quality, functionality, and performance of the Hengchi 5 model, with four OTA upgrades completed during the reporting period[68] - The company suspended the development and base construction of power batteries due to financial constraints, focusing resources on the vehicle sector[70] - The company's R&D efforts included pre-research on the second-generation platform and optimization of the Hengchi 6 and Hengchi 7 models, though progress was impacted by funding issues[68] - The company actively reduced operating costs during the reporting period[70] Strategic Investments and Funding - The company plans to introduce strategic investors to secure funding for future development, including the launch of Hengchi 5, 6, and 7 models and expansion into overseas markets[23] - The company entered into a share subscription agreement with Newton Group on August 14, 2023, to issue 6,177,106,404 new shares at HK$0.6297 per share, totaling HK$3,889,723,903 (approximately $500 million), which would result in Newton Group holding approximately 27.50% of the enlarged issued share capital[36] - The share subscription agreement with Newton Group expired on December 31, 2023, as the parties did not agree to extend the final deadline[36] - The company received RMB 200 million in interest-free and secured transitional funding from Newton (Zhejiang) Automobile Co., Ltd. during the reporting period[36] - The company entered into a debt-to-equity conversion agreement with China Evergrande Group, Hui Ka Yan, Xinxin (BVI) Limited, Ding Yumei, and Haobang Limited on August 14, 2023, to issue 5,441,305,702 new shares at HK$3.84 per share, totaling HK$20,894,613,901.15[37] - The debt-to-equity conversion agreement expired on December 31, 2023, as the parties did not agree to extend the final deadline[38] - The company is controlling capital expenditures and discussing plans to introduce strategic investors, including restructuring plans post-investment[95] - The company's ability to continue as a going concern depends on successful execution of restructuring and financing plans[141] Board and Governance - The company's board of directors includes executive directors Xiao En (Chairman), Liu Yongzhuo, and Qin Liyong, along with independent non-executive directors Zhou Chengyan, Guo Jianwen, and Xie Wu[40] - The company's subsidiaries have no significant transactions, arrangements, or contracts in which the directors or their related parties have a material interest[42] - Xiao En, the Chairman and Executive Director, has over 30 years of business experience and holds a Master's degree in Economic Law from Southwest University of Political Science and Law[43] - Liu Yongzhuo, the President of the company, has over 20 years of corporate management experience and holds a Master's degree in Engineering Management from Wuhan University of Science and Technology[43] - Qin Liyong, the Vice President, has over 16 years of experience in large enterprise management and holds a Master's degree in Management Science and Engineering from Tongji University[43] - Zhou Chengyan, an independent non-executive director, has over 30 years of corporate finance experience and is a member of several professional accounting and financial organizations[44] - Guo Jianwen, an independent non-executive director, is a senior physician with extensive experience in traditional Chinese medicine and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Medicine[45] - Xie Wu, an independent non-executive director, has 25 years of clinical experience in traditional Chinese medicine, specializing in nephrology and blood purification[45] - Cao Hui, the General Manager of the Financial Center, holds senior accountant qualifications and has extensive experience in finance and accounting within the company[46] - The Board of Directors held 4 meetings during the year, with all executive directors attending all meetings[77][81] - The Audit Committee held 1 meeting to review and approve the annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023[84] - The company has 3 executive directors and 2 independent non-executive directors, with no non-executive directors[78] - All directors participated in training courses to update their knowledge and skills, complying with the Code on Continuing Professional Development[82] - The Audit Committee reviewed the effectiveness of the internal control system and risk management with management and external auditors[84] - The company has established 4 Board Committees: Audit, Remuneration, Nomination, and Corporate Governance Committees[80] - The Audit Committee recommended the reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the external auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023[84] - The company has a formal schedule listing matters requiring Board approval, including financial policies, dividend distribution, and major structural changes[77] - The Audit Committee reviewed the Group's non-exempt continuing connected transactions for the year[84] - The company complies with the requirement that independent non-executive directors constitute at least one-third of the Board[76] - The company's board of directors reviewed the cash flow forecast prepared by management, which covers a period of at least 12 months from December 31, 2023[92] - The company's board of directors confirmed that all directors complied with the Model Code for Securities Transactions during the year[89] - The company's board of directors is responsible for ensuring the proper preparation and timely publication of the consolidated financial statements[90] - The board of directors is responsible for risk management and internal control systems, ensuring their effectiveness and supervising their design, implementation, and monitoring[96] - The audit committee reviews the risk management framework and monitors its effectiveness, including overseeing the design and implementation of risk management and internal control systems[97] - The company is continuously improving its risk management system architecture, with a clear organizational structure and defined responsibilities for risk management[98] - Senior management is responsible for promoting the construction of the risk management system, regularly reviewing policies, and reporting significant risk information to the audit committee[99] - Updated risk assessment standards based on internal and external environmental changes, focusing on business nature, strategic goals, and management risk preferences[100] - Established a continuous risk management cycle: risk identification, control implementation, follow-up, and optimization[103] - Conducted a comprehensive review of the 2023 risk management system, updating risk assessment standards and databases[104] - Implemented a COSO-based internal control framework with five interdependent elements: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities[105] - Annual review of risk management and internal control systems by the Board of Directors, covering financial, operational, and compliance monitoring[108] - Audit fees for the year amounted to RMB 5.90 million, with non-audit services fees at RMB 0.55 million[110] - Regular communication with shareholders through annual general meetings, website updates, investor briefings, and roadshows[111] - Attendance of key committee chairs and external auditors at annual general meetings to address shareholder inquiries[112] Related-Party Transactions - Total sales of new energy vehicles to China Evergrande Group's subsidiaries in 2023 amounted to approximately RMB 15,066,725.65[62] - The company has no intention of entering into new transactions for new energy vehicle sales, landscaping services, or material procurement in 2024 and beyond[61][62] - The top five customers accounted for less than 30% of total sales, and the top five suppliers accounted for less than 30% of total procurement in 2023[58] - A related-party transaction involving the sale of subsidiaries Huibao Limited and Flaming Ace Limited was completed on May 12, 2023, for a total consideration of RMB 2[59] - Liu Yongzhuo holds 20,600,000 shares of China Evergrande Group and 548,500 shares of Evergrande Property Group, representing 0.16% and 0.00% stakes, respectively[53][54] - Qin Liyong holds 4,036,000 shares of China Evergrande Group, of which 2,936,000 shares are held directly and 1,100,000 shares are held through share options[53][54] - Zhou Chengyan directly holds 1,000,000 shares of China Evergrande Group, representing a 0.01% stake[53][54] - The company confirmed that all independent non-executive directors are independent under the Hong Kong Listing Rules[57] - No management contracts for the company's business operations were entered into during the year[58] - The company's related-party transactions with China Evergrande Group were deemed fair and reasonable, conducted under normal commercial terms[63] Share-Based Payments and Stock Options - The company granted stock options to directors and designated employees, with a maximum of 10% of the issued share capital as of June 6, 2018, and any grants exceeding this limit require shareholder approval[34] - As of December 31, 2023, there were 221,515,000 unexercised stock options, a decrease from 388,600,000 as of December 31, 2022, with no new options granted, 167,085,000 options expired, and no options exercised during the reporting period[35] - Total number of employee stock options at the beginning of 2023 was 132,640,000, with 60,380,000 options expiring during the year, leaving 72,260,000 options outstanding as of December 31, 2023[49] - Employee stock options granted on November 6, 2020, have an exercise price of HKD 23.05 per share, with a market price of HKD