[Table_StockInfo] 买入 2024年 04月 28日 （首次） 证券研究报告•2023年年报点评 当前价： 25.60港元 瑞声科技（2018.HK） 电子 目标价： 32.50港元 多项业务经营改善，业绩拐点已现 投资要点 西南证券研究发展中心 [T ab事le件_S：u公m司ma发ry布] 2023年报。2023年营收为 204.2亿元，同比减少1%；毛利率 [分Ta析bl师e_：Au王th湘or杰] 16.9%，同比减少1.4pp；净利润7.4亿元，同比减少9.9%。其中，2023下半 执业证号：S1250521120002 年营收112亿元，同比减少0.1%；毛利率19.2%，同比提升1.4pp；净利润5.9 电话：0755-26671517 亿元，同比增长25.2%。2023下半年业绩显著改善，公司业绩拐点初现。 邮箱：wxj@swsc.com.cn  升规升配提升声学 ASP，收购 PSS落地拓展车载市场。公司声学业务2023年 分析师：杨镇宇 收入为75亿元，同比减少15.4%。其中2023H2收入41.8亿元，环比增加25.7%； 执业证号：S1250517090003 电 ...

R&D and Innovation - AAC Technologies invested 7.7% of its revenue in R&D in 2023, with 3,961 R&D personnel and 5,938 patents granted as of December 31, 2023[12] - The company operates 18 R&D centers globally and has 2,298 patents pending[12] - AAC Technologies focuses on diversified development in smartphones, smart cars, AR/VR, industrial, and semiconductor sectors[10] - The company's core strategy is "dual-wheel drive": advanced R&D + precision manufacturing[11] - AAC Technologies aims to lead market innovation and enhance user experience through high-value precision manufacturing[11] - R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue increased by 0.2 percentage points year-on-year to 7.7%[17] - R&D expenses increased by 1.8% to RMB 1.573 billion in 2023, driven by increased R&D activities for automotive and AR/VR new businesses[39] Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 was RMB 20,419 million, a year-on-year decrease of 1.0%[16] - EBITDA for 2023 was RMB 4,183 million, a year-on-year decrease of 1.6%[16] - Free cash flow for 2023 increased by 51.0% year-on-year to RMB 3,805 million[16] - Capital expenditure as a percentage of EBITDA decreased by 10.5 percentage points year-on-year to 33.0%[16] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2023 was RMB 390.8 million, a year-on-year decrease of 9.9%[17] - Gross margin for 2023 was 16.9%, a decrease of 1.4 percentage points year-on-year[17] - Revenue for H2 2023 was RMB 11.2 billion, flat YoY, with a gross margin of 19.2%, up 1.4 percentage points YoY and 5.1 percentage points QoQ[27] - Net profit for H2 2023 was RMB 590 million, up 25.2% YoY, while full-year 2023 revenue was RMB 20.42 billion, down 1.0% YoY[27] - Capital expenditure for 2023 was RMB 1.38 billion, down 25.4% YoY, with inventory turnover days reduced from 109 days in 2022 to 80 days in 2023[27] - Operating cash inflow reached RMB 4.63 billion, a 5-year high, with free cash flow hitting a record RMB 3.81 billion, and cash on hand at RMB 6.82 billion[25] - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 9.9% to RMB 740 million in 2023, down from RMB 821 million in 2022, primarily due to lower gross profit[42] - EBITDA decreased by 1.6% to RMB 4.183 billion in 2023, compared to RMB 4.251 billion in 2022[43] - Net cash generated from operating activities increased to RMB 4.6325 billion in 2023, up from RMB 4.372 billion in 2022[44] - Inventory turnover days decreased from 109 days in 2022 to 80 days in 2023, with inventory reduced by RMB 1.41 billion[47] - Capital expenditures totaled RMB 1.3785 billion in 2023, down from RMB 1.8475 billion in 2022, focusing on sustainable capital expenditure plans for new market opportunities[49] - Net cash used in financing activities increased to RMB 3.1706 billion in 2023, up from RMB 1.4387 billion in 2022, mainly due to bank loan repayments and share repurchases[50] - Cash and cash equivalents, including short-term deposits, stood at RMB 6.8245 billion as of December 31, 2023, with 65.2% denominated in USD[51] - Asset-liability ratio decreased to 22.6% as of December 31, 2023, compared to 23.9% in 2022[52] - Net asset-liability ratio, after deducting cash and cash equivalents and short-term time deposits, was 5.1% as of December 31, 2023, down from 6.2% in 2022[52] - Unsecured bonds amounted to RMB 5,619.7 million as of December 31, 2023, a decrease from RMB 6,087.8 million in 2022[52] - Short-term bank loans were RMB 1,463.9 million as of December 31, 2023, down from RMB 1,832.6 million in 2022[52] - Long-term bank loans were RMB 1,726.0 million as of December 31, 2023, slightly down from RMB 1,727.2 million in 2022[52] Business Diversification and Acquisitions - The company has been expanding its non-acoustic business, with touch motors and RF structural components contributing 20% of revenue for the first time in 2014[23] - The company acquired Acoustics Solutions International B.V. and WiSpry, a US company with RF MEMS technology, in 2016[24] - The company acquired Premium Sound Solutions (PSS) to enhance its automotive audio system solutions and expand global market penetration[25] - The company plans to focus on lightweight, high-performance, and innovative solutions in 2024, targeting consumer electronics, automotive, AR/VR, and AI-enabled fields[25] - The company completed the acquisition of Acoustics Solutions International B.V., which will be consolidated into the group's financial performance, aiming to diversify into the automotive industry and enhance audio solutions[34] - The company is expanding its XR technology layout, with XR acoustic solutions already shipped to several global XR leaders, and is advancing AR/VR optical solutions with partners like Dispelix[34] - Strategic acquisition of Premium Sound Solutions (PSS) in 2023, marking a significant milestone for the automotive audio division[69] - The first batch of the PSS acquisition was completed on February 9, 2024, with the target company becoming an 80% owned indirect subsidiary[88] - The total consideration for the repurchase of optical shares was approximately RMB 1,449 million, representing 7.1670% equity in Chenrui Optics[90] - The first batch purchase price for the PSS acquisition included $320,000,000 plus interest at an annual rate of 6.75% from the effective date to the completion date[87] - The second batch purchase price for the PSS acquisition is capped at $204,613,000 plus interest, with completion expected around mid-2025, mid-2026, or mid-2027 depending on the effective date[89] - Following the optical shares repurchase, the company indirectly holds approximately 88.2620% of Chenrui Optics[90] - The PSS acquisition is a strategic move to accelerate the company's diversification in the automotive industry and enhance its acoustic solutions portfolio[89] Product and Market Performance - Shipments of glass-plastic hybrid lenses reached nearly 8 million units by the end of 2023, with precision component revenue growing over 30% YoY[25] - The company's SLS master-level speakers achieved shipments exceeding 10 million units, driven by innovative design and algorithm solutions[28] - Optical business revenue in H2 2023 reached RMB 1.86 billion, a YoY increase of 36.0% and a QoQ increase of 4.8%, with a gross margin of -9.2%, improving by 20.5 percentage points YoY and 7.8 percentage points QoQ[29] - Shipment of 5P and above high-spec lenses increased by approximately 48% YoY to over 350 million units, accounting for nearly 70% of total shipments, with 6P lenses making up about 14%, up 5 percentage points YoY[29] - Electromagnetic transmission and precision components business revenue in H2 2023 was RMB 4.63 billion, a YoY increase of 6.5% and a QoQ increase of 27.8%, with a gross margin of 20.7%, down 1.3 percentage points YoY but up 1.4 percentage points QoQ[30] - Metal frame revenue grew by 34.3% YoY in 2023, with both shipment volume and ASP achieving double-digit growth, maintaining leading market share in high-end and flagship models[32] - Sensor and semiconductor business revenue in H2 2023 was RMB 531 million, a YoY decrease of 31.7% but a QoQ increase of 7.5%, with a gross margin of 15.7%, up 5.3 percentage points YoY and 4.4 percentage points QoQ[33] - Total group revenue in 2023 decreased by 1.0% YoY to RMB 20.42 billion, with declines in acoustic and sensor & semiconductor businesses partially offset by growth in electromagnetic transmission, precision components, and optical businesses[35] - Gross profit decreased by 8.6% to RMB 3.45 billion in 2023, down from RMB 3.78 billion in 2022, primarily due to market competition in the acoustics and optics businesses[36] - Gross margin declined from 18.3% in 2022 to 16.9% in 2023, mainly due to reduced sales in the higher-margin acoustics business[36] Corporate Governance and Leadership - Pan Zhengmin, the CEO, has significant experience in sales, marketing, production, and technology R&D, contributing to the development of patented technologies for acoustic products[62] - Mo Zuquan, an executive director, oversees overall business operations, focusing on sustainability, internal audit, and risk management, with over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry[63] - Wu Chunyuan, a non-executive director and co-founder, does not participate in the company's daily operations[64] - Zhang Hongjiang, an independent non-executive director, holds multiple prestigious positions including being an independent director at Huami Technology and XPeng Motors, and has extensive experience in technology and investment sectors[65] - Guo Lin Guang, an independent non-executive director, serves on the boards of several listed companies including Café de Coral Group and China Oilfield Services, and has a strong legal and financial background[66] - Peng Zhiyuan, an independent non-executive director, has over 20 years of experience in corporate finance and management, currently serving as Global Strategy Officer at Sands Capital Management[67] - Zhang Hongjiang holds a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the Technical University of Denmark and has received numerous awards including the 2012 ACM Multimedia Outstanding Technical Achievement Award[65] - Guo Lin Guang holds a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney and has served in various government advisory roles, including as Chairman of the Transport Advisory Committee[66] - Peng Zhiyuan holds an MBA from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and has held senior positions at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley[67] - Zhang Hongjiang previously served as CEO and Executive Director of Kingsoft Cloud and has significant experience in the tech industry, including roles at Microsoft[65] - Guo Lin Guang is a qualified lawyer in multiple jurisdictions including Hong Kong, Australia, and England & Wales, and has served as a partner at several international law firms[66] - Peng Zhiyuan is a board member of the University of Virginia Health System and has experience in founding and leading an innovative environmental technology company[67] - Guo Lin Guang was appointed as a director of the Hong Kong Capital Market Practitioners Association, effective October 3, 2023[67] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share for 2023, with a dividend payout ratio of 15%, consistent with 2022[27] - The company's distributable reserves amounted to RMB 1,410,894,000, an increase from RMB 1,102,177,000 in 2022[76] - The company's total issued shares as of December 31, 2023, were 1,198,500,000[82] - Pan Zhengmin, the CEO, beneficially owns 70,262,162 shares, with additional interests through related entities totaling 497,917,652 shares, representing 41.54% of the company's issued shares[82] - Wu Chunyuan, a non-executive director, is deemed to have interests in 497,917,652 shares, representing 41.54% of the company's issued shares[83] - Mo Zuquan, an executive director, holds 279,195 shares, representing 0.02% of the company's issued shares[80] - The company's property, plant, and equipment details are disclosed in Note 14 of the consolidated financial statements[76] - The company's share capital changes are detailed in Note 34 of the consolidated financial statements[77] - The company's directors and senior management profiles are listed on pages 23 to 30 of the annual report[79] - The company confirmed the independence of its non-executive directors as per Hong Kong Listing Rule 3.13[79] - The company successfully repurchased $111,182,000 of the 2024 bonds, reducing the outstanding principal amount to $276,818,000[84] - The 2024 bonds bear an annual interest rate of 3.00%, with interest payments made semi-annually on May 27 and November 27[84] - The company signed a total lease agreement for office and production facilities in Shenzhen, covering an area of 11,631 square meters, with an expected annual rent of RMB 15.64 million for 2023[93] - A lease agreement for factory and warehouse facilities in Changzhou covers 10,385 square meters, with an annual rent of RMB 1.777 million for 2023[93] - The company leased 5,685 square meters of office space in Jiangsu, with an expected rent of RMB 791,000 for 2023[93] - A lease agreement in Vietnam covers 3,344 square meters, with an annual rent of USD 160,600 for 2023[93] - The company entered into a total procurement agreement with suppliers, with an annual cap of RMB 140 million for materials such as foam blocks and plastic sheets[95] - Another procurement agreement for acoustic and optical components has an annual cap of RMB 90 million[95] - The company ensured fair pricing by obtaining quotes from at least two independent third-party suppliers for procurement agreements[95] - The lease and procurement agreements were negotiated under fair commercial terms, ensuring favorable conditions for the company[95] - The company disclosed the relationships with related parties involved in the lease and procurement agreements, including ownership details[97] - Chenrui Optics provided a revolving loan of up to RMB 74,000,000 to Tianjin Chengrui, with a maximum outstanding balance of RMB 83,000,000 over a three-year period[98] - The loan interest rate is based on the one-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) of 3.45% as of the loan agreement date, calculated on a 360-day basis[98] - In 2023, the actual loan amount provided was RMB 19,191,000, including a principal of RMB 19,134,000 and interest of RMB 57,000[99] - Tianjin Chengrui is a related party under Hong Kong Listing Rules, and the loan agreement constitutes a continuing connected transaction[100] - The internal audit department reviewed the related party transactions and confirmed the effectiveness of the internal control system[101] - Independent non-executive directors confirmed that the transactions were conducted on fair and reasonable terms, in the best interests of the company and shareholders[102] - JPMorgan Chase & Co. held 11.32% of the company's issued shares as of December 31, 2023[105] - JPMorgan Chase & Co. holds a total of 133,378,882 shares in long positions, including 60,000 shares in cash-settled listed derivatives and 1,445,854 shares in physically-settled unlisted derivatives, along with 865,000 shares in cash-settled unlisted derivatives[106] - JPMorgan Chase & Co. also holds 12,041,951 shares in short positions, including 1,244,000 shares in physically-settled listed derivatives, 172,000 shares in cash-settled listed derivatives, 221,399 shares in physically-settled unlisted derivatives, and 2,750,095 shares in cash-settled unlisted derivatives[106] - JPMorgan Chase & Co. has an interest in 7,799,243 shares available for lending under the Securities and Futures Ordinance[106] - The 2016 Share Award Plan allows the company to award up to 1.65% of its issued share capital, which amounts to 19,775,250 shares as of March 21, 2024[109] - Under the 2016 Share Award Plan, the maximum number of shares that can be awarded to any single selected employee is 0.5% of the company's issued share capital, equivalent to 5,992,500 shares as of March 21, 2024[109] - From the adoption of the 2016 Share Award Plan until December 31, 2023, a total of 10,230,593 shares were awarded to 340 employees, with 2,722,799 shares and 2,627,518 shares vested on March 24, 2023, and March 24, 2024, respectively[111] - As of December 31, 2023, the 2016 Share Award Plan trustee held a total of 17,210,645 unvested shares, with 11,462,239 shares remaining available for further awards[111] - The total number of shares available for award under the 2016 Share Award Scheme as of January 1, 2023, was 10,262,235 shares, and the remaining shares available for further awards as of December 31, 2023, were 11,462,239 shares[112] - In 2022, 340 employees were granted 10,230,593 award shares under the 2016 Share Award Scheme, with performance targets set at both organizational and individual levels[113] - The 2023 Share Award Plan allows for a maximum of 45,000,000 shares to be awarded, representing approximately 3.75% of the company's issued share capital as of March 21, 2024[115] - As of December 31, 2023, the 2023 Share Award Plan trustee held a total of 9,119,000 shares purchased from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the plan[115] - The company's subsidiary, Chenrui Optics, has a subsidiary equity incentive plan aimed at attracting top talent and rewarding contributions to business development[116

瑞声科技（2018） 更新报告 买入 2024年4月2日 23年业绩略有下跌，声学有望升规升配，结构件业务增势强劲 陈晓霞  23 年业绩略有下跌：公司 2023 年全年实现收入 204.2 亿元（人民币，下 852-25321956 同），同比下降 1.0%。毛利率为 16.9%，同比下滑 1.4 个百分点。净利 润 7.4 亿，同比下降 9.9%，基本符合预期，主要是因为全球智能手机恢 xx.chen@firstshanghai.com.hk 复不及预期，消费需求疲软。展望 24 年，智能手机市场微复苏，公司 主要数据 IoT、AR/VR 及车载领域均获成果，尤其车载领域取得定点项目和收购 PSS公司，将助力公司全球汽车行业渗透。 行业 TMT  光学业务稳健增长，声学有望升规升配：光学业务实现收入 36.3 亿，同 股价 26.25港元 比增长12.7%，得益于塑胶镜头和光学模组业务产品升级进展顺利以及在 目标价 29.04港元 中高端机型份额的提升，公司全年塑胶镜头和 WLG 镜头出货量同比分别 （+10.6%） 提升 20%和 22%。毛利率为-13%，同比持平。公司去库存进展良好，预计 今年一 ...

证券研究报告 | 年报点评报告 2024年03月31日 瑞声科技（02018.HK） 车载收购并表，光学望显著改善 下半年业绩超出预期，2024 年指引强劲。2023H2，公司收入 112 亿元， 买入（维持） 同比基本持平，环比增长21.5%。其中，声学/光学/电磁传动及精密结构件 股票信息 /传感器及半导体收入分别为 42 亿/19 亿/46 亿/5 亿，占比 37%/17%/41%/5%，同比增速-11.5%/+36.0%/+6.5%/-31.7%。公司下 行业 海外电子零件 半年毛利率录得 19.2%，同比/环比提升 1.5pct/5.2pct，主要系 1）光学产 前次评级 买入 品结构升级、价格合理化带来的毛利率大幅改善；2）声学产品升规升配；3） 3月28日收盘价(港元) 26.25 传感器及半导体产品结构改善。展望2024年，公司指引含PSS在内的收入 总市值(百万港元) 31,460.63 增速有望达到20%-30%、毛利率20%以上。我们认为，公司业绩拐点已经 总股本(百万股) 1,198.50 过去，看好未来几年的持续改善。 其中自由流通股(%) 100.00 光学利润水平有望大幅改善。2 ...

深度报告 买入 AI 推动手机升规升配，收购 PSS 加速车载进展 瑞声科技（2018.HK） 2024-3-28星期四 投资要点 目标价： 30.1  全球手机行业：需求已逐步触底，AI端侧应用有望推动行业复苏 现 价： 24.85 全球上一轮手机出货高峰在 2016 年，距今已有 7年，换机需求不断增强。 预计升幅: 21.2% 根据Canalys数据，2023年第四季度，全球智能手机市场同比增长8%至3.192 亿台，显现出企稳复苏的信号。AI 大模型的应用带来新的用户体验，有望 推动全球手机需求回升。IDC 预计 2024 年全球新一代 AI 手机的出货量 重要数据 将达到 1.7 亿部，约占智能手机整体出货量的 15%。 日期 2024.3.270  AI端侧大模型带动对手机硬件的全面升级需求 收盘价（港元） 24.856 端侧大模型需要更强的系统级芯片（SoC）和存储空间，同时对散热效率提 总股本（亿股） 11.991 出更高要求。AI带来全新的交互体验，对声音的输入和输出带来更高要求。 总市值（亿港元） 2969 AI在光学的创新应用，将推动高端光学器件的渗透率提升。 净资产（亿港元） 24 ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the company, raising the target price to HKD 28.8, indicating a potential upside of 19% from the current price of HKD 24.2 [1][2][12]. Core Insights - The company is expected to see revenue and profit growth in 2024, driven by a recovery in the smartphone industry and increased demand from major clients. The original business is projected to grow by 10%-15%, with gross margins recovering to 20% or higher [1][9]. - The consolidation of the PSS business is anticipated to provide a significant revenue increment of approximately 15% in 2024, along with a gross margin exceeding 20% [1][9]. - The optical business is expected to turn profitable in the second half of 2023, benefiting from reduced competition in the smartphone optical sector [1][9]. Summary by Sections Financial Performance - In 2H23, the company reported revenue of RMB 11.2 billion, a year-on-year increase of 0% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 21%. The gross margin was 19.2%, up 1.5 percentage points year-on-year [6][7]. - The net profit for 2H23 was RMB 5.9 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 25% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 293% [6][7]. Revenue Projections - For 2024, the company is projected to achieve revenue of RMB 25.5 billion, representing a growth of 25% compared to 2023 [10][12]. - The gross profit is expected to reach RMB 5.2 billion, with a gross margin of 20.6% [10][12]. Valuation - The report employs a sum-of-the-parts valuation method, assigning price-to-earnings ratios of 22.0x for acoustic products, 20.0x for electromagnetic transmission and precision components, 18.0x for optical products, and 20.0x for micro-electromechanical systems [2][12]. - The target price of HKD 28.8 is derived from these valuations, indicating a potential upside of 19% [2][12].

M N 25 Mar 2024 CMB International Global Markets | Equity Research | Company Update AAC Tech (2018 HK) Solid outlook for PSS merger & optics margin recovery; Maintain HOLD on fair valuation Target Price HK$22.44 AAC reported FY23 revenue of RMB20.4bn (-1.0% YoY) and net income of RMB740mn (-9.9% YoY), above consensus estimates mainly due to exchange (Previous TP HK$14.04) gains and other income. FY23 GPM came in at 16.9%, largely in line, and 2H23 Up/Downside (10.2%) GPM recovered to 19.2% (+1.4ppts YoY/+5. ...

3月21日，瑞声科技（02018）在香港举行2023年度业绩媒体发布会。 2023年全年，瑞声科技营收为人民币204.2亿元，毛利率为16.9%，净利润为人民币7.4亿元。其中，下半年收入为人民币112.0亿元，毛利率为19.2%，净利润为人民币5.9亿元，同比增长25.2%。 瑞声科技CFO郭丹在会上表示，去年下半年中高端智能手机市场需求率先复苏，瑞声科技业绩迎来了拐点，并预计2024年在声学、光学、结构件等方面业务表现，还将持续改善。预计2024年整体营收将有10~15%的提升，综合毛利水平也会恢复到20%以上。 此外，瑞声科技车载业务也将迎来重大进展。据郭丹透露，收购的PSS公司今年自从2月第一笔交割完成后会开始实行财务并表，在车载业务方面将带来30至35亿元的营收贡献，实现2亿元左右的净利润。PSS覆盖多数欧美高端品牌车企，无论是客户关系还是产品创新力都是业界领先，整合后PSS会主导整个车载业务的发展，AAC自身会更专注于算法，功放等本身资源的投入和发展并与之协同，同时收购PSS也有助于未来其他产品更快速导入车载领域以及公司整体业务的全球化布局。 预计2024年营收提升10~15%，综合毛利率20% ...

Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported total revenue of RMB 20.42 billion, a slight decrease of 1.0% compared to RMB 20.63 billion in 2022[4]. - The company's net profit for 2023 was RMB 740 million, down 9.9% from RMB 821 million in the previous year, with a net profit margin of 3.6%[4][11]. - Gross profit for 2023 was RMB 3.45 billion, down 8.6% from RMB 3.78 billion in 2022, with the gross margin decreasing from 18.3% in 2022 to 16.9% in 2023[26]. - Basic earnings per share decreased to RMB 0.63 in 2023 from RMB 0.69 in 2022, reflecting a 8.7% drop[65]. - The company reported a profit attributable to owners of RMB 740 million in 2023, a decline of 9.9% from RMB 821 million in 2022, mainly due to lower gross profit[33]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from acoustic products decreased to RMB 7,498,965,000 in 2023 from RMB 8,868,384,000 in 2022, representing a decline of 15.4%[88]. - The group’s revenue for the optical business in 2023 was RMB 3.63 billion, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 12.7%[16]. - The group’s revenue for the electromagnetic transmission segment for the full year 2023 was RMB 8.25 billion, a year-on-year increase of 13.3%[18]. - Revenue from electromagnetic transmission and precision components increased to RMB 8,245,314,000 in 2023, up 13.3% from RMB 7,278,046,000 in 2022[88]. - In 2023, the optical business achieved revenue of RMB 1.86 billion in the second half, a year-on-year increase of 36.0% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 4.8%[16]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Operating cash flow reached RMB 4.63 billion, marking a five-year high, while free cash flow hit a record RMB 3.81 billion[7][12]. - Cash flow from operating activities was RMB 4,632.5 million in 2023, an increase from RMB 4,372.0 million in 2022[37]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company had cash and cash equivalents totaling RMB 6,824.5 million, a decrease from RMB 7,155.0 million in 2022, with 65.2% held in USD[44]. - The company recorded a net cash outflow of approximately RMB 3,170.6 million from financing activities, compared to RMB 1,438.7 million in 2022, primarily due to repayment of bank loans amounting to RMB 5,200.7 million[43]. Expenses and Cost Management - Administrative expenses decreased by 5.6% to RMB 978 million in 2023 from RMB 1,036 million in 2022, primarily due to reduced equity incentive plan expenses[28]. - Research and development expenses rose by 1.8% to RMB 1,573 million in 2023, driven by increased R&D activities for automotive and AR/VR new businesses[30]. - The total employee costs decreased from RMB 5,125,482 thousand in 2022 to RMB 4,574,064 thousand in 2023, a reduction of about 10.7%[95]. Inventory and Receivables - The inventory turnover days improved from 109 days at the end of 2022 to 80 days at the end of 2023, indicating better inventory management[12]. - As of December 31, 2023, trade receivables increased by RMB 1.08 billion to RMB 5.36 billion, with turnover days rising to 86 days[38]. - Trade and other receivables increased from RMB 5,531,160 thousand in 2022 to RMB 6,653,431 thousand in 2023, an increase of about 20.2%[69]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share for the fiscal year 2023, maintaining the same payout ratio of 15% as in 2022[12]. - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share for 2023, down from HKD 0.12 per share in 2022, pending shareholder approval[105]. Strategic Initiatives and Acquisitions - The acquisition of Premium Sound Solutions (PSS) is expected to strengthen the company's offerings in the automotive audio system market[8]. - The group completed the acquisition of Acoustics Solutions International B.V. on February 9, 2024, marking a strategic move to diversify into the automotive sector and enhance audio solution offerings[23]. - The company aims to strengthen its market position in the smartphone industry and explore opportunities in mid-to-high-end models and emerging categories through continuous technological innovation[24]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has implemented a corporate risk management framework to effectively identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor key strategic, market, financial, operational, and compliance risks[189]. - The company has implemented a trade compliance management system to address ongoing global trade tensions and potential regulatory impacts[59]. - The company is focused on managing liquidity and interest rate risks by maintaining a balanced RMB/USD borrowing portfolio[57]. Sustainability and Innovation - The company achieved a renewable energy generation of over 33.4 million kWh in 2023, an increase of over 66% compared to 2022, through the installation of a large solar photovoltaic system[193]. - The company was recognized as one of the "Top 100 Global Innovative Companies" in 2023 by an international intellectual property firm, highlighting its commitment to technological innovation[193]. - The company is committed to continuous investment in research and development to maintain its competitive edge and enhance user experience[55]. Shareholder Equity and Capital Structure - The total number of ordinary shares issued and fully paid as of December 31, 2023, was 1,198,500,000, down from 1,203,250,000 in 2022[154]. - The company raised a total of RMB 1,150,000,000 from four independent strategic investors, diluting its equity in Chenrui Optical from 100% to 90.42%[142]. - The company confirmed a contingent liability for capital repayment with a premium, due to contractual obligations, which is presented under non-current liabilities[143]. Financial Instruments and Investments - The fair value of financial liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss includes a cross-currency swap contract valued at RMB 2,869,000[183]. - The company has recognized a gain of RMB 1,033,000 in other comprehensive income related to equity instruments classified as fair value through other comprehensive income[182]. - The fair value of listed unsecured bonds is RMB 4,889,467,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 4,971,698,000 in the previous year[183].

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