Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 20,034.9 million, an increase of about 107.5% compared to RMB 9,657.1 million in 2022[1] - The loss attributable to the company's owners for the year was approximately RMB 2,298.5 million, a decrease of about 22.0% from RMB 2,946.1 million in 2022[1] - The basic loss per share for the year was approximately RMB 120.1 cents, compared to RMB 154.0 cents in 2022[1] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of RMB 2,196.1 million for the year, compared to RMB 2,878.4 million in 2022[4] - The group reported a net loss of approximately RMB 2,247,272,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023[10] - The group reported a pre-tax loss of RMB 2,298,458 thousand in 2023, an improvement from a loss of RMB 2,946,113 thousand in 2022, indicating a reduction in losses[27] - The company incurred a loss attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 2,298.5 million for the year, an improvement from RMB 2,946.1 million in 2022[40] - The company reported a total loss before tax of RMB (1,538,001) thousand in 2023, an improvement from a loss of RMB (2,748,547) thousand in 2022[20] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from property sales in China reached RMB 19,917,712 thousand in 2023, a significant increase from RMB 9,591,489 thousand in 2022, representing a growth of 107.5%[15] - Total revenue from project management services in China was RMB 32,222 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 11,366 thousand in 2022, marking an increase of 184.5%[15] - Hotel operations in China generated revenue of RMB 34,986 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 12,456 thousand in 2022, reflecting a growth of 180.5%[15] - The total external customer contract revenue for 2023 was RMB 20,034,898 thousand, a substantial rise from RMB 9,657,056 thousand in 2022, indicating an increase of 107.1%[19] - Revenue from the Chinese property development business was approximately RMB 19,917.7 million, up from RMB 9,591.5 million in 2022, with a segment loss of RMB 1,554.4 million, reduced from RMB 2,395.8 million[41] - The company provided project management services in China, generating revenue of approximately RMB 32.2 million, an increase from RMB 11.4 million in 2022, due to more new project management contracts signed[42] - The hotel operation in Zhengzhou generated revenue of approximately RMB 35.0 million, up from RMB 12.5 million in 2022, with a segment profit of approximately RMB 14.8 million compared to a loss of RMB 1.5 million in 2022[43] - The group's securities business recorded segment revenue of approximately RMB 17.3 million, with a segment profit of approximately RMB 57.7 million, compared to a segment revenue of RMB 16.1 million and a segment loss of RMB 190.9 million in 2022, indicating a significant recovery due to the resurgence of the US stock market[46] Assets and Liabilities - The total non-current assets as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 1,726.6 million, a decrease from RMB 2,125.6 million in 2022[5] - The total current assets as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 44,672.7 million, down from RMB 59,418.3 million in 2022[5] - The total liabilities as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 41,800.8 million, compared to RMB 52,336.9 million in 2022[5] - The net asset value as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 3,124.1 million, down from RMB 5,320.2 million in 2022[7] - The group's total liabilities, including bank and other borrowings, amounted to approximately RMB 15,175.5 million as of December 31, 2023, down from RMB 16,481.1 million in 2022[48] - The group's current ratio was approximately 1.07 as of December 31, 2023, compared to 1.14 in 2022, while the debt-to-asset ratio was approximately 28.7%, up from 23.5% in 2022[51] - The group's net assets attributable to shareholders were approximately RMB 13,332.1 million as of December 31, 2023, down from RMB 14,489.4 million in 2022[48] Cash Flow and Financing - As of December 31, 2023, the group had bank and other borrowings of RMB 5,496,112,000, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to RMB 528,296,000[10] - The group has contractual commitments for property development expenditures amounting to RMB 6,799,747,000 in 2023, down from RMB 10,041,812,000 in 2022[35] - The group issued USD 103.478 million senior notes due September 12, 2025, with an interest rate of 7%, as part of a refinancing effort to improve debt structure and cash flow management[49] - The group had cash and cash equivalents amounting to RMB 528,296,000 as of December 31, 2023[73] - The group’s financial assets at fair value through profit or loss recorded a gain of approximately RMB 40.3 million in the current year, a significant turnaround from a loss of RMB 207.0 million in 2022[46] - The group is actively seeking investment opportunities within acceptable risk ranges to enhance profitability in Hong Kong, China, and overseas markets[58] - Future funding needs for property development and land acquisition will be met through cash flows from property sales, bank borrowings, and potentially issuing new equity securities[58] - The group plans to manage liquidity levels to ensure sufficient cash flow for operational needs and will evaluate available financial resources to support business requirements[58] Operational Strategies - The company plans to enhance property sales, project management, and hotel operations to generate additional operating cash flow[11] - The group aims to actively communicate with creditors to negotiate repayment arrangements for outstanding principal and interest[11] - The company will implement various strategies to control administrative expenses and unnecessary capital expenditures to free up cash flow[11] - The management acknowledges significant uncertainty regarding the implementation of plans and measures due to the volatility in the Chinese real estate market[11] - The company has delivered over ten new property development projects in China this year, focusing on high-quality properties to meet diverse customer preferences[59] - The company aims to diversify its business towards a light asset model, investing more internal resources to expand project management services and generate management fee income[59] - The management team is cautiously optimistic about the long-term development prospects of the real estate industry and will leverage its strengths and resources to accelerate project development and sales in China[60] Corporate Governance - The independent auditor's report stated that they could not obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence to provide a basis for an audit opinion on the consolidated financial statements[72] - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023[75] - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for securities trading by directors and confirmed compliance for the year[69] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors responsible for overseeing financial reporting and risk management[70] - The company will continue to suspend trading of its shares and debt securities until further notice[78] Market Outlook - The group anticipates continued government support for the real estate market, which may stabilize macroeconomic growth despite ongoing demand and financing pressures[58] - The company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities and believes it can overcome challenges through the efforts of its entire workforce[64]
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