Financial Performance and Cash Flow - Net cash flow from operating activities in 2023 was RMB 185.9 million, compared to RMB 168.5 million in 2022[22] - Net cash used in investing activities in 2023 was RMB 121.1 million, compared to RMB 18.6 million in 2022[22] - Net cash used in financing activities in 2023 was RMB 7.1 million, compared to RMB 25.1 million in 2022[22] - Net current assets as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 1,033.5 million, up from RMB 839.2 million in 2022[22] - Profit before tax increased from RMB 137.3 million in 2022 to RMB 185.9 million in 2023[111] - Net profit grew by 30.8% from RMB 116.5 million in 2022 to RMB 152.4 million in 2023[113] - Income tax expenses increased from RMB 20.8 million in 2022 to RMB 33.6 million in 2023, reflecting higher profitability[112] Revenue and Sales Channels - Offline channel sales revenue increased to RMB 1,000,172 thousand, accounting for 54.2% of total revenue, up from 53.6% in 2022[70] - Online channel sales revenue increased to RMB 845,103 thousand, accounting for 45.8% of total revenue, down from 46.4% in 2022[70] - New channel business revenue grew to RMB 265,874 thousand, up from RMB 179,488 thousand in 2022[70] - E-commerce business grew by 6.1% year-on-year, contributing 45.8% of the company's total revenue (2022: 46.4%)[85] - New channel business surged by 48.1% year-on-year, accounting for 14.4% of total revenue (2022: 10.4%)[88] - The company's offline counter business declined by 1.1% year-on-year, but the rate of decline narrowed, showing a stable development trend[90] Costs and Expenses - Sales cost increased by 6.9% to RMB 663.8 million, mainly due to higher raw material, labor, and production costs[94] - Sales and distribution expenses increased from RMB 891.0 million in 2022 to RMB 897.1 million in 2023, primarily due to increased promotional expenses and travel costs related to business expansion[106] - Administrative expenses rose from RMB 79.0 million in 2022 to RMB 100.4 million in 2023, driven by increased depreciation and amortization of factory assets and higher property and value-added taxes[106] - Financial asset impairment increased from RMB 6.0 million in 2022 to RMB 16.2 million in 2023, mainly due to higher overdue trade receivables and extended aging[108] Assets and Liabilities - Trade payables increased due to higher purchases of raw materials and packaging materials for production, with the trade payables turnover days remaining stable at around 50 days as of December 31, 2023[1] - The company's cash and bank deposits increased by 20.7% to RMB 942.0 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 781.3 million as of December 31, 2022[3] - Inventory value as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 93.5 million, up from RMB 81.9 million in 2022, mainly due to sales growth[39] - The company had no interest-bearing borrowings as of December 31, 2023[40] - The company had no contingent liabilities or asset pledges as of December 31, 2023[26][27] - Trade receivables and bills increased to RMB 217.8 million, with trade receivables turnover days remaining stable at around 40 days[99][100] Corporate Governance and Board Structure - The Board of Directors consists of seven members, including two executive directors, two non-executive directors, and three independent non-executive directors[117] - The Audit Committee is composed of three independent non-executive directors, with Mr. Zhang Senquan serving as the chairman[131] - The company has implemented a Board Diversity Policy and reviews its effectiveness annually[127] - The company held 7 board meetings in 2023, including 1 written resolution, discussing and approving overall strategies, annual reports, and quarterly operating results[141] - The board is scheduled to meet 4 times annually, with at least 14 days' notice for regular meetings and reasonable notice for other meetings[143] - The company has 3 independent non-executive directors, meeting the requirement of at least one-third of the board and having appropriate professional qualifications[137] - The chairman held 1 meeting with independent non-executive directors without other directors present in 2023, as required by corporate governance code[138] - The company has 2 female directors, with plans to maintain gender diversity in board appointments and employee recruitment[144] - The roles of chairman and CEO are separated, with clear written definitions of their respective responsibilities[146] - The audit committee oversees financial reporting, risk management, and internal control systems, and reviews external auditor appointments[147][150][151] - Directors participated in professional development courses and seminars to stay updated on listing rules and corporate governance practices[139][141] Directors and Key Personnel - Xie Chang'an, a non-executive director since September 30, 2019, serves as the CEO of PepsiCo Greater China and has extensive experience in strategy and e-commerce roles within PepsiCo and other companies[6] - Wang Duo, a non-executive director since September 30, 2019, is the founding partner of Fengyuan Capital, focusing on investments in cloud computing, big data, and fintech[8] - Zhang Senquan, an independent non-executive director since November 19, 2018, has over a decade of experience in accounting and auditing, holding roles at major firms like EY and KPMG[9][11] - Hu Peng, an independent non-executive director since November 19, 2018, has extensive experience in capital markets and investment banking, including roles at UBS and Citigroup[14] - Ouyang Liangyi, an independent non-executive director since November 19, 2018, is an associate professor of finance at Peking University HSBC Business School, specializing in private equity and derivatives[15] - Xiong Xinsheng, the group's financial manager since August 2015, oversees financial planning, accounting, auditing, and internal controls, with prior experience in tax administration[16] Product and Brand Development - The company successfully promoted brands such as "Hei Zhi Yang" and "Xiao Tian Cai," contributing to online sales growth[71] - The company topped Tmall's Double 11 sales ranking in the beverage/supplement powder category[63] - The company focuses on traditional Chinese "food as medicine" concepts combined with modern nutrition to create healthy food products[59] - The company's flagship product "Walnut Black Sesame Powder" maintained its position as the top-selling natural powder product on Tmall for seven consecutive years[101] - The company collaborated with the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences to develop a new high-sesamin sesame variety "Heizhiyang No. 1"[82] - The company partnered with celebrity influencers and KOLs to enhance brand image and attract a broader consumer base[83] - The company's "Black Sesame Ball" series won awards, including the iSEE Innovation Brand Top 100 and the Superior Taste Award from the International Taste Institute[91] Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility - The company collaborates with environmental organizations to protect the Yangtze River source and promote sustainability[61] Financial Reporting and Accounting Policies - The company evaluates potential impairment losses at each reporting period end and may reverse them if conditions improve[155] - New accounting standards on supplier financing arrangements require additional disclosures but are not expected to significantly impact financial statements[153] - Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment, with major annual rates specified[157] - Intangible assets acquired through business combinations are measured at fair value at the acquisition date, with finite useful lives amortized over their economic lives[159] - Deferred development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a commercial period of 5 to 7 years from the date of commercial production[161] - The group applies the short-term lease recognition exemption for leases with a term of 12 months or less and low-value asset leases[165] - Financial assets are classified and measured at amortized cost, fair value through other comprehensive income, or fair value through profit or loss[166] - Financial assets are considered in default when contract payments are overdue by 90 days, and are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovering contractual cash flows[170] - The group's financial liabilities include trade payables, amounts due to directors and related parties, dividends payable, convertible and redeemable preferred shares, and interest-bearing borrowings[200] - Contract assets are recognized when the group transfers goods or services to customers before being entitled to unconditional consideration, and are reclassified as trade receivables when the right to consideration becomes unconditional[185] - The group's reserves changes during the reporting period are detailed in the financial statements note 29[184] - The group's financial liabilities are derecognized when the obligation is discharged, canceled, or expired[195] Employee and Workforce Management - Employee costs in 2023 totaled RMB 140.2 million, a decrease of approximately 8% from RMB 156.3 million in 2022[29] - The company's total number of employees decreased from 697 in 2022 to 682 in 2023, with a stable gender ratio of approximately 1:2 (male to female)[128] Capital and Investments - Capital commitments as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 5.0 million, primarily for property, plant, and equipment for a new production facility in Guangzhou Nansha[23] - The interest-bearing debt ratio as of December 31, 2023, was 0.3%, down from 0.7% in 2022[28] Other Income and Gains - Other income and gains increased by RMB 3 million to RMB 19.5 million, mainly due to higher bank interest income[73]
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