Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 1,031.1million,representinga9.6950.7 million in 2023[1]. - Gross profit increased by 7.9% to 574.1millionfrom532.1 million year-on-year[1]. - Net loss narrowed significantly by 58.6% to 268.5millionfrom649.2 million in the previous year[1]. - EBITDA turned positive, improving from a loss of 370.4milliontoaprofitof60.4 million[1]. - Revenue from medical device sales for the current period was 1,006,188,000,comparedto928,686,000 in the previous period, reflecting a growth of approximately 8.35%[26]. - The total revenue for the group, including other income sources, was 1,031,063,000,upfrom950,725,000, indicating an increase of about 8.47%[26]. - The expected revenue from existing contracts as of December 31, 2024, is 34,354,000,downfrom45,249,000 in 2023, showing a decrease of approximately 24.5%[27]. - The company reported a net loss of 268,459,000fortheyearendingDecember31,2024,comparedtoanetlossinthepreviousyear[13].−Thecompany’stotalreportablesegmentprofit/lossnetamountwas(224,149) thousand in 2024, worsening from (534,485) thousand in 2023, reflecting a continued challenge in profitability[34][35]. Cost Management and Efficiency - Total sales, management, and R&D expenses decreased by 216.5 million, a 24% reduction compared to the previous year[5]. - The R&D expense ratio dropped from 40% to 21% year-on-year, reflecting improved operational efficiency[5]. - Research and development costs decreased by 42.9% to 216.5million,attributedtoactivecostcontrolandresourcefocusoncoreprojects[131].−Distributioncostsfellby9.2304.2 million, due to enhanced collaboration between domestic and overseas sales platforms[132]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 11.3% to 178.9million,drivenbyresourcefocusandcost−savingmeasures[133].AssetsandLiabilities−Totalassetsdecreasedfrom2,010,447,000 in 2023 to 1,737,273,000in2024,adeclineofapproximately13.61,363,920,000 in 2023 to 1,179,013,000in2024,areductionofabout13.51,165,488,000 in 2023 to 1,309,565,000in2024,anincreaseofabout12.31,402,997,000 in 2023 to 1,144,844,000in2024,adeclineofapproximately18.41,019,551,000 in 2023 to 712,995,000in2024,adropofapproximately30.02,488,578,000 in 2024 from 2,529,408,000in2023,areductionofabout1.61,075,777,000, an increase from $803,768,000 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 33.8%[56]. Product Development and Innovation - The company received 58 Class III medical device registrations from NMPA and 249 registrations in 43 overseas markets, with 18 products obtaining CE certification and 4 products receiving FDA registration[108]. - The new generation bioresorbable coronary stent Firesorb® was approved for market launch in July 2024 and has contributed to sales revenue during the reporting period[87]. - The company is expanding its market coverage in China, focusing on second, third, and fourth-tier cities[95]. - The innovative mitral valve intervention product AltaValve™ received FDA breakthrough device designation, highlighting the company's global technological leadership in structural heart disease[102]. - The company has established a comprehensive innovative R&D layout for structural heart disease, focusing on TAVI and other catheter-based solutions[100]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The independent auditor, KPMG, confirmed that the consolidated financial statements accurately reflect the company's financial position as of December 31, 2024[150]. - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code throughout the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[153]. - The company has established an audit committee that reviewed and discussed the annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2024[163]. - The executive director is Dr. Chang Zhaohua, indicating a stable leadership structure[165]. - The board includes non-executive directors and independent non-executive directors, ensuring diverse oversight[165].