Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, total revenue decreased by 7.8% to RMB 29,009.25 million from RMB 31,450.11 million in 2023[4]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 was RMB 4,682.91 million, down 25.4% from RMB 6,275.25 million in 2023[5]. - Basic earnings per share decreased by 24.5% to RMB 39.90 from RMB 52.86 in 2023[4]. - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share, a decrease of 28.6% from HKD 0.14 in 2023, resulting in a total annual dividend of HKD 0.26, down 7.1%[6]. - The pharmaceutical business recorded revenue of RMB 23.736 billion in 2024, a decrease of 7.4% compared to the previous year[31]. - The group recorded a net loss of RMB 0.118 billion, compared to a net loss of RMB 0.105 billion in 2023[121]. - The company’s net profit attributable to shareholders for 2024 was RMB 4,328.04 million, a decrease from RMB 5,873.33 million in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 26.3%[125]. - The gross profit margin slightly decreased by 0.5 percentage points to 70.0%[119]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 4,296,778 for 2024, down from RMB 6,049,146 in 2023[132]. Research and Development - R&D expenses increased by 7.5% to RMB 5.191 billion, accounting for 21.9% of the pharmaceutical business revenue[51]. - The company has built an international R&D team of over 2,000 people, focusing on key therapeutic areas such as oncology and cardiovascular diseases[21]. - The company will continue to focus on eight major innovative R&D platforms and explore new areas such as gene therapy and cell therapy[17]. - The company has developed several first-in-class drugs in China, benefiting over 40 million patients and significantly reducing drug costs[22]. - The company has established eight major technology innovation research and development platforms, including nanomedicine, mRNA, and ADC, providing strong support for innovative drug development[24]. - The company is focusing on unmet clinical needs with its product pipeline, enhancing its competitiveness in the industry[29]. - The company aims to accelerate the R&D, application, and market entry of key innovative drugs in international markets through collaborations with international businesses[18]. Market and Product Development - The company established a new sales company in the U.S. and a new drug development division in Southeast Asia to accelerate the market expansion of high-end complex injectables and biologics[14]. - The company plans to obtain market approval for several key drugs in 2024, including new indications for Mingfu Le® and the first monoclonal biosimilar drug Enyitan®[13]. - In 2024, 91 new drugs were added to the medical insurance list, with 90 being launched within the last five years, including 38 global innovative drugs[8]. - The company completed one licensing-in project and three licensing-out projects, including global rights for JSKN003 and collaborations with AstraZeneca and Baijie Shenzhou[15]. - The company is expanding its pipeline with multiple investigational drugs targeting various cancers and diseases[56]. Sales and Revenue Trends - The sales revenue in the neurological system treatment area was RMB 9.645 billion, an increase of 6.1%[31]. - The oncology treatment area experienced a significant decline, with sales revenue dropping to RMB 4.4 billion, a decrease of 28.3%[31]. - The sales revenue for the anti-infective treatment area was RMB 4.086 billion, down 3.5%[31]. - The sales revenue for the cardiovascular treatment area was RMB 2.079 billion, a decrease of 14.8%[31]. - The respiratory system treatment area saw a decline in sales revenue to RMB 1.199 billion, down 23.1%[31]. - The digestive system treatment area recorded sales revenue of RMB 1.051 billion, an increase of 18.1%[31]. Strategic Initiatives - The company completed a share buyback of HKD 387 million in the first half of 2024 and announced an additional buyback of up to HKD 1 billion, which was completed in November 2024[6]. - The company aims to enhance earnings per share and maximize shareholder returns through share repurchases[171]. - The company has received multiple national recognitions, including being designated as a "National Innovative Enterprise" and having key national laboratories[25]. - The company is actively pursuing collaborations and partnerships to enhance its research and development capabilities[56]. Financial Health and Management - The effective tax rate for the year was 22.2%, with income tax expenses amounting to RMB 1.240 billion[123]. - Cash inflow from operating activities for 2024 was RMB 4,535 million, an increase from RMB 4,179 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of about 8.5%[126]. - The current ratio as of December 31, 2024, was 2.3, down from 2.6 in the previous year, suggesting a decrease in short-term liquidity[126]. - The company's total bank deposits and cash as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 9,187 million, down from RMB 12,755 million in 2023, a decline of approximately 28.5%[127]. - The asset-liability ratio was 1.2% as of December 31, 2024, slightly improved from 1.3% in 2023, indicating stable financial health[127]. Compliance and Governance - The financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024, have been audited without any reservations, ensuring the reliability of the reported figures[137]. - The company is committed to transparency and compliance with the Hong Kong Companies Ordinance, submitting financial statements as required[137]. - The company adheres to the corporate governance code as stipulated by the Hong Kong Stock Exchange for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[166].
石药集团(01093) - 2024 - 年度业绩