广东省广告集团股份有限公司独立董事 关于相关事项的事前认可意见及独立意见 的担保外，公司不存在其他对外担保事项。 根据《公司法》、《深圳证券交易所上市公司自律监管指引第 1 号——主板上 市公司规范运作》、《公司章程》等相关规定，作为广东省广告集团股份有限公司 （以下简称"公司"）的独立董事，本着认真、负责的态度，基于独立判断立场， 现就公司第六届董事会第四次会议审议的议案发表如下事前认可意见及独立意 见： 一、独立董事关于相关事项的事前认可意见 （一）关于增加 2023 年度日常关联交易预计的事前认可意见 针对公司第六届董事会第四次会议审议的《关于增加 2023 年度日常关联交 易预计的议案》，我们进行了认真的事前核查，认为公司本次增加日常关联交易 预计符合公平、公正、公开的原则，有利于公司业务的发展，交易价格均参照 市场价格确定，没有对上市公司独立性构成影响，没有发现有侵害中小股东利 益的行为和情况，符合中国证监会和深交所的有关规定，同意将该议案提交公 司第六届董事会第四次会议审议。 （二）关于全资孙公司向关联方租赁物业的事前认可意见 经审核，我们认为：本次向关联方租赁物业遵循了公平、公正的原则，价 格公 ...

广东省广告集团股份有限公司 公 司 章 程 二〇二三年八月 第一章 总 则 第五条 公司住所：广州市海珠区新港东路 996 号保利世界贸易中心 G 座， 邮政编码：510220。 第六条 公司注册资本为人民币 1,743,337,128 元。 第七条 公司为永久存续的股份有限公司。 第八条 董事长为公司的法定代表人。 第一条 为维护广东省广告集团股份有限公司（以下简称公司）、股东和债 权人的合法权益，规范公司的组织和行为，根据《中华人民共和国公司法》（以 下简称《公司法》）、《中华人民共和国证券法》（以下简称《证券法》）、《中国共 产党章程》（以下简称《党章》）和其他有关规定，制订本章程。 第二条 公司系依照《公司法》和其他有关法律、行政法规设立的股份有限 公司。 公司由广东省广告有限公司整体变更设立。 公司在广东省工商行政管理局注册登记，取得营业执照，营业执照号为 91440000190333809T。 第三条 公司于2010年4月2日经中国证监会以[2010]405文核准，首次向社 会公开发行人民币普通股2060万股，公司股票于2010年5月6日在深圳证券交易所 挂牌上市。 第四条 公司注册名称：广东省广 ...

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Financial Performance - Total operating revenue for Q1 2023 was CNY 2,798,735,302.67, an increase of 2.29% compared to CNY 2,736,677,616.92 in Q1 2022[19] - Net profit attributable to shareholders of the parent company was CNY 45,965,349.92, slightly up from CNY 45,713,061.33 in the same period last year, reflecting a growth of 0.55%[20] - The company reported a total profit of CNY 63,011,027.72, compared to CNY 58,966,109.82 in the previous year, representing an increase of 1.77%[20] - The total comprehensive income attributable to shareholders of the parent company was CNY 45,236,801.62, compared to CNY 42,896,993.48 in the previous year, indicating a positive trend in overall profitability[20] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was CNY 45,965,349.92, reflecting a slight increase of 0.55% year-over-year[24] - Net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses surged by 55.08% to CNY 44,553,499.57[24] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 54.37% to CNY 400,918,243.34 from CNY 878,609,289.46 at the beginning of the year, primarily due to media annual settlement payments and the maturity of short-term financing bonds[14] - Cash inflow from operating activities totaled CNY 3,394,150,101.30, while cash outflow was CNY 4,000,938,033.15[35] - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents was a decrease of $534.27 million, compared to a decrease of $543.80 million previously[60] - The beginning balance of cash and cash equivalents was $876.52 million, down from $1.44 billion in the previous period[60] - The ending balance of cash and cash equivalents stood at $342.25 million, significantly lower than $892.28 million previously[60] Borrowings and Financial Expenses - Short-term borrowings increased by 92.56% to CNY 615,246,194.60, up from CNY 319,501,046.50, indicating a need for additional funding during media settlements and business operations[14] - Financial expenses surged to CNY 14,912,530.05 from a negative CNY 269,391.37, marking an increase of 5,635.64% due to increased use of notes and short-term borrowings by some media[14] - The company reported a significant reduction in short-term borrowings, which increased to CNY 615,246,194.60 from CNY 319,501,046.50[30] Assets and Liabilities - The total liabilities and equity amounted to CNY 9,301,627,857.52, reflecting the company's financial structure[19] - Total assets decreased by 5.33% to CNY 8,805,503,461.09 compared to the end of the previous year[24] - The total current assets at the end of the period were 6,078,248,323.78, down from 6,554,804,612.24 at the beginning of the year, representing a decrease of approximately 7.24%[46] - Accounts receivable decreased from 4,057,904,701.37 to 3,781,293,724.63, a reduction of about 6.81%[46] - Inventory decreased from 4,166,431.01 to 3,319,334.32, a decline of approximately 20.29%[46] - Total non-current assets at the end of the period were 2,727,255,137.31, down from 2,746,823,245.28 at the beginning of the year[46] Shareholder Information - The company’s basic and diluted earnings per share were both CNY 0.0264, up from CNY 0.0262 in the same period last year[20] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were both CNY 0.0264, up 0.76% from the previous year[24] - The total number of ordinary shareholders at the end of the period was 146,716[52] - The largest shareholder, Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Co., Ltd., holds 18.78% of the shares, totaling 327,436,235 shares[52] Research and Development - Research and development expenses were CNY 42,818,511.27, slightly down from CNY 43,654,545.07 in the previous year, indicating a focus on cost management in R&D[20] Government Subsidies - Government subsidies recognized in the current period totaled 1,841,521.24[41] Non-Current Asset Disposal - Non-current asset disposal profit and loss amounted to 235,687.64[41]

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Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2022 was ¥14,599,634,571.79, representing a 12.28% increase compared to ¥13,003,000,295.03 in 2021[17]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company was ¥212,863,595.19, an increase of 15.75% from ¥183,865,233.91 in the previous year[17]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was ¥158,631,956.33, which is a significant increase of 130.31% compared to ¥68,846,797.37 in 2021[17]. - The total assets at the end of 2022 amounted to ¥9,301,627,857.52, reflecting a 17.37% increase from ¥7,920,868,326.75 at the end of 2021[18]. - The net assets attributable to shareholders of the listed company were ¥4,799,906,399.62, marking a 3.66% increase from ¥4,630,471,884.25 in the previous year[18]. - The basic earnings per share for 2022 were ¥0.12, up 9.09% from ¥0.11 in 2021[17]. - The total revenue for 2022 reached approximately ¥14.60 billion, representing a year-over-year increase of 12.28% from ¥13.00 billion in 2021[38]. - Digital marketing revenue grew significantly by 25.62% to approximately ¥11.56 billion, accounting for 79.19% of total revenue[39]. - The company reported a total profit for 2022 of CNY 285,811,242.28, compared to CNY 232,769,738.09 in 2021, marking an increase of 22.76%[185]. - The total comprehensive income for 2022 was CNY 223,132,482.97, compared to CNY 192,449,276.62 in 2021, showing an increase of 15.93%[185]. Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash flow from operating activities was negative at -¥302,326,244.31, a decline from ¥595,355,745.07 in the previous year[17]. - The company reported a cash flow from operating activities of CNY 564.36 million in Q4 2022, indicating improved cash generation capabilities[22]. - The net cash flow from investment activities was -¥542,996,378.31, a 205.60% decline from ¥514,214,499.47 in 2021[54]. - Total cash inflow from financing activities rose to ¥1,145,790,854.02, a 237.22% increase from ¥339,773,660.04 in the previous year[54]. - The cash and cash equivalents decreased to CNY 878.61 million from CNY 1.44 billion, a decline of approximately 38.9%[177]. - The cash inflow from financing activities totaled 1,145,790,854.02 CNY in 2022, compared to 339,773,660.04 CNY in 2021, showing a substantial increase[190]. Market and Client Engagement - The company successfully retained all strategic clients and expanded its client base in emerging industries and mobile internet sectors in 2022[33]. - The company has been actively enhancing its international presence, focusing on global marketing collaborations to support Chinese brands' globalization efforts[36]. - The advertising industry faced significant challenges in 2022, with a noticeable decline in overall market performance due to changing consumer spending patterns[28]. - The company is focusing on innovative marketing strategies, including the development of a smart marketing ecosystem to enhance client engagement[35]. - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence through strategic acquisitions and partnerships[69]. Research and Development - The company’s research and development expenses totaled approximately ¥308.23 million, a slight increase of 1.15% compared to the previous year[49]. - The company is focusing on developing the GIMC cloud platform to enhance its digital marketing capabilities and address client needs[50]. - In 2022, the company's R&D personnel increased to 654, a 0.15% rise from 2021, with a notable 56.25% increase in master's degree holders[51]. - R&D investment amounted to ¥308,233,603.54 in 2022, a 1.15% increase from ¥304,725,866.43 in 2021, while the ratio of R&D investment to operating revenue decreased to 2.11% from 2.34%[51]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has identified risks including industry competition, talent loss, and asset impairment[5]. - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance standards and improved investor relations during the reporting period[81]. - The company has an independent and complete operational management team, with no overlapping business with controlling shareholders or related parties[82]. - The company has established an independent financial accounting system, with dedicated financial personnel and no shared bank accounts with controlling shareholders[84]. - The company has committed to ensuring that any related transactions do not harm the interests of shareholders[129]. Employee and Management Structure - The total number of employees at the end of the reporting period is 3,056, with 892 technical personnel and 903 planning and creative personnel[108]. - The company has established a competitive salary system based on market research and internal data analysis, linking salary adjustments to performance evaluations[109]. - The management team is committed to driving growth through innovative marketing strategies and technology integration[90]. - The company has maintained a stable workforce with a total of 1,803 employees as of the latest report[89]. Future Outlook - Future guidance indicates a targeted growth rate of 10% in net profit for the upcoming fiscal year[69]. - The company plans to focus on risk control and customer value creation as part of its future development strategy for 2023[74]. - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness in the marketing industry by improving operational efficiency and profitability in 2023[75]. - The company plans to expand its market presence and invest in new technologies to drive future growth[197].

Group 1: Business Operations - The company maintains regular business cooperation with Douyin, and details can be found in the periodic reports disclosed by the company [2] - The short-term loan of 200 million is based on normal business needs [2] - The company’s main business is advertising marketing [2] Group 2: Future Outlook - The management's perspective on future development is detailed in the 2021 annual report, specifically in the "Management Discussion and Analysis" section [2] - There are currently no plans for adjustments within the management team [2] - The company holds an optimistic attitude towards the development of overseas business, with relevant information available in the periodic reports [2]

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q3 2022 was ¥3,718,924,367.47, representing a year-on-year increase of 7.34%[5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for Q3 2022 was ¥17,027,555.66, a decrease of 25.54% compared to the same period last year[5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was ¥15,770,095.83, down 16.87% year-on-year[5] - The weighted average return on net assets was 0.36%, a decrease of 0.14% compared to the same period last year[5] - The company reported a significant increase in other receivables, which rose to ¥242,369,926.73 from ¥142,780,382.44 at the beginning of the year[18] - The company reported a total profit of ¥150,012,463.57, up from ¥126,441,010.64, representing an increase of approximately 18.63%[24] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets at the end of Q3 2022 amounted to ¥7,822,409,548.83, a decrease of 1.24% from the end of the previous year[5] - The total current assets as of September 30, 2022, are ¥5,236,406,540.44, slightly down from ¥5,285,446,737.80 at the beginning of the year[18] - The total non-current assets amount to ¥2,586,003,008.39, down from ¥2,635,421,588.95 at the beginning of the year[18] - Total liabilities decreased from ¥3,148,211,612.73 to ¥3,024,423,210.23, a decline of approximately 3.93%[21] - The total equity increased from ¥4,772,656,714.02 to ¥4,797,986,338.60, an increase of about 0.53%[21] Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities was -¥866,689,267.08, reflecting a significant decline of 2880.50% year-on-year[5] - The total cash inflow from operating activities for the current period was approximately CNY 10.50 billion, compared to CNY 10.24 billion in the previous period, reflecting an increase of about 2.5%[28] - The net cash outflow from operating activities was CNY -866.69 million, worsening from CNY -29.08 million in the same period last year[28] - Cash inflow from investment activities decreased to CNY 558.65 million from CNY 584.82 million year-over-year[28] - The net cash outflow from investment activities was CNY -43.30 million, a significant decline from a net inflow of CNY 417.73 million in the previous year[28] - The cash inflow from financing activities increased to CNY 647.36 million, compared to CNY 209.78 million in the previous period, marking a growth of approximately 208%[30] - The net cash flow from financing activities was CNY 188.62 million, a recovery from a net outflow of CNY -440.08 million in the same period last year[30] - The ending cash and cash equivalents balance was CNY 721.12 million, up from CNY 644.10 million year-over-year[30] Shareholder Information - The total number of common shareholders at the end of the reporting period is 156,253[13] - Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Co., Ltd. holds 18.78% of shares, totaling 327,436,235 shares[13] - The company has a total of 65,350,000 pledged shares held by Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Co., Ltd.[13] - The top ten shareholders hold a total of 327,436,235 unrestricted shares, all held by Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Co., Ltd.[13] Expenses and Taxation - The company reported a 118.77% increase in taxes and surcharges, totaling ¥31,821,935.11, primarily due to the re-collection of cultural construction fees[12] - The financial expenses decreased by 167.02% to -¥3,073,789.46, attributed to a reduction in interest-bearing liabilities and lower interest rates[12] - The company reported a decrease in cash paid to employees to CNY 624.64 million from CNY 666.77 million, indicating a reduction of about 6.3%[28] - The company received tax refunds amounting to CNY 17.22 million during the current period[28] Operational Metrics - Operating revenue increased to ¥9,262,405,089.69 from ¥8,996,121,648.97, representing a growth of about 2.96%[22] - Operating costs rose to ¥9,214,236,944.24 from ¥8,997,367,548.51, an increase of approximately 2.42%[22] - Net profit for the period was ¥101,358,378.00, slightly down from ¥102,965,833.31, a decrease of about 1.56%[24] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased to ¥0.0621 from ¥0.0598, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.06%[24] - Research and development expenses decreased from ¥219,650,743.75 to ¥178,601,879.14, a reduction of about 18.66%[22] - Other comprehensive income attributable to the parent company increased to ¥4,242,098.38 from -¥198,655.00, indicating a significant recovery[24]

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for the first half of 2022 was ¥5,543,480,722.22, a slight increase of 0.22% compared to ¥5,531,584,943.40 in the same period last year[26]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was ¥91,311,264.68, representing a 12.21% increase from ¥81,375,031.89 year-on-year[26]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was ¥51,070,781.92, which is a significant increase of 73.12% compared to ¥29,499,730.68 in the previous year[26]. - Basic earnings per share increased to ¥0.0524, up 12.21% from ¥0.0467 in the previous year[26]. - The company reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving a total of 1.5 billion RMB for the first half of 2022, representing a year-over-year growth of 20%[90]. - The total comprehensive income attributable to the parent company was ¥92,727,780.48, compared to ¥81,216,174.03 in the previous period, indicating an increase of about 14.5%[172]. - The net profit attributable to the parent company was ¥91,311,264.68, an increase from ¥81,375,031.89 in the previous period, representing a growth of approximately 12.3%[172]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - The company reported a negative net cash flow from operating activities of ¥515,252,718.14, worsening by 189.60% from a negative cash flow of ¥177,917,401.45 in the same period last year[26]. - The net cash flow from operating activities was negative at ¥-515,252,718.14, a decline of 189.60% compared to ¥-177,917,401.45 in the previous year[42]. - The company reported a total of 3,309.93 million CNY in borrowings from Zhuhai City, with 11,161.03 million CNY added during the reporting period[99]. - The company has initiated cash repayment strategies for all outstanding amounts, ensuring liquidity and financial stability[96]. - The ending cash and cash equivalents balance was 491,231,629.47, down from 304,811,786.23, showing a decrease of about 60.9%[185]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were ¥7,908,691,085.25, a decrease of 0.15% from ¥7,920,868,326.75 at the end of the previous year[26]. - The total liabilities were CNY 3,129,574,731.98, down from CNY 3,148,211,612.73, reflecting a decrease of approximately 0.6%[162]. - The total assets reached approximately CNY 6.52 billion, up from CNY 6.14 billion, representing an increase of 6.2%[168]. - The total liabilities increased to approximately CNY 1.87 billion from CNY 1.59 billion, reflecting a growth of 18.1%[168]. - The total equity at the end of the reporting period was CNY 4,663,487,506.34, reflecting the overall financial position of the company[197]. Operational Efficiency - The operating cost for the reporting period was ¥5,063,339,506.80, which is an increase of 0.56% from ¥5,034,965,048.68 in the previous year[39]. - The sales expenses decreased by 5.79% to ¥236,813,854.61 from ¥251,371,704.67 in the previous year[42]. - The company reported a significant decrease in investment cash flow, with a net outflow of ¥64,538,186.47 compared to a net inflow of ¥430,257,773.34 in the previous year, primarily due to fewer financial product redemptions[42]. Strategic Initiatives - The management emphasized a focus on sustainable business development and resilience in operations, aiming to achieve annual business goals[34]. - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 10% market share by the end of 2023[90]. - Research and development investments increased by 30%, focusing on innovative advertising technologies and data analytics[90]. - The company is exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance its service offerings and market reach, with a budget of 500 million RMB allocated for this purpose[90]. Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks including industry competition, talent loss, and asset impairment, which investors should be aware of[6]. - The advertising industry faces risks including intensified competition and talent retention challenges, which could impact future performance[64][66]. - The company has frozen cash funds amounting to ¥2,100,854.74 due to litigation involving its subsidiary Chengdu Classic Vision Advertising Media Co., Ltd.[53]. Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility - The company emphasizes social responsibility and has established a sound corporate governance structure, ensuring equal rights for all shareholders[76]. - The company has committed to a profit distribution strategy that prioritizes reasonable returns to investors while ensuring normal operations and sustainable development[76]. - The company has implemented a monitoring system with one of the three supervisors being a representative of the employees to ensure their rights[76]. Shareholder Information - Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Co., Ltd. holds 18.78% of the shares, amounting to 327,436,235 shares, with an increase of 8,547,300 shares during the reporting period[138]. - The top 10 shareholders include Guangdong Guangxin Holdings Group Co., Ltd. and Zhang Yuan, holding 16,560,800 shares, among others[143]. - The company did not experience any changes in its controlling shareholder or actual controller during the reporting period[145].

Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for Q1 2022 was CNY 2,736,677,616.92, representing a 1.68% increase compared to CNY 2,691,553,131.74 in the same period last year[4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for Q1 2022 was CNY 45,713,061.33, up by 1.86% from CNY 44,876,587.31 year-on-year[4] - The company reported a significant increase in investment income of CNY 24,845,523.98, a significant improvement compared to a loss of CNY -6,598,298.15 in the same period last year[8] - The company’s diluted earnings per share for Q1 2022 was CNY 0.0262, reflecting a 1.95% increase from CNY 0.0257 in the previous year[4] - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 28,728,805.37, down 6.98% from CNY 30,885,306.32 year-on-year[4] - Net profit for the current period was ¥41,394,624.58, down from ¥44,060,618.07 in the previous period, representing a decrease of approximately 6.03%[32] - Earnings attributable to the parent company's shareholders were ¥45,713,061.33, slightly up from ¥44,876,587.31, showing an increase of about 1.86%[32] Cash Flow and Liquidity - The net cash flow from operating activities was negative at CNY -768,893,094.48, a decline of 189.97% compared to CNY -265,159,699.55 in the previous year[4] - Cash flow from operating activities was ¥3,836,833,607.39, an increase from ¥3,381,096,445.45 in the previous period, indicating a growth of about 13.45%[36] - The net cash flow from operating activities was -$768.89 million, compared to -$265.16 million in the previous period, indicating a decline in operational performance[39] - The company experienced a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of -$543.80 million, compared to -$190.50 million in the previous period, highlighting liquidity challenges[42] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets at the end of the reporting period were CNY 7,187,139,601.48, down 9.26% from CNY 7,920,868,326.75 at the end of the previous year[4] - The company's total current assets decreased from 5,285,446,737.80 RMB at the beginning of the year to 4,558,169,598.56 RMB at the end of the reporting period, a reduction of approximately 13.76%[21] - Total liabilities decreased from 3,096,861,805.85 RMB to 2,307,468,519.71 RMB, a reduction of about 25.5%[24] - Total liabilities amounted to ¥2,362,378,074.00, down from ¥3,148,211,612.73, reflecting a decrease of approximately 25%[27] - The total assets decreased from 7,920,868,326.75 RMB to 7,187,139,601.48 RMB, a decline of approximately 9.25%[24] Shareholder Information - The total number of common shareholders at the end of the reporting period was 174,661[12] - Guangdong Province Guangxin Holdings held 18.75% of shares, amounting to 326,794,235 shares, with 65,350,000 shares pledged[12] Operational Costs and Expenses - Total operating costs amounted to ¥2,698,938,095.51, compared to ¥2,679,916,290.45 in the previous period, indicating a rise of about 0.97%[29] - Research and development expenses decreased to ¥43,654,545.07 from ¥52,070,783.66, a reduction of approximately 16.5%[32] - Cash outflow for purchasing goods and services increased to $4.17 billion from $3.32 billion, reflecting higher operational costs[39] Investment Activities - Cash inflow from investment activities was $86.89 million, up from $61 million in the previous period, showing improved investment returns[39] - The company’s long-term equity investments increased slightly from 624,400,758.46 RMB to 626,543,769.66 RMB, an increase of approximately 0.34%[21]