药明康德(02359) - 2024 - 年度财报

Financial Performance - In 2024, the company's revenue reached RMB 39,241.4 million, a decrease of 2.7% compared to RMB 40,340.8 million in 2023[12] - The net profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 9,352.6 million, down 12.5% from RMB 10,690.2 million in the previous year[12] - The company achieved operating revenue of RMB 39,241.4 million, a decrease of 2.7% year-on-year, with net profit attributable to shareholders at RMB 9,352.6 million, down 12.5%[14] - The adjusted net profit attributable to the parent company for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 10,582.5 million, slightly down from RMB 10,854.6 million in 2023, with an adjusted gross profit of RMB 16,326.3 million, down from RMB 16,937.8 million, resulting in an adjusted gross margin of 41.6%[39] - The gross profit for 2023 was RMB 16,372,472 thousand, with a gross margin of 40.6%, up from 36.9% in 2022[97] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to RMB 80,325.8 million, up from RMB 73,669.3 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of 9.0%[13] - The total liabilities increased to RMB 21,240.2 million, up from RMB 18,151.9 million in 2023[13] - Total liabilities rose to RMB 21,240.2 million as of December 31, 2024, from RMB 18,151.9 million in 2023, with a debt-to-asset ratio of 26.4%[33] - The company reported a decrease in goodwill to RMB 972.4 million as of December 31, 2024, down 46.6% from RMB 1,820.9 million in 2023, primarily due to reclassification to assets held for sale[40] Cash Flow and Financial Position - The company reported a cash and cash equivalents balance of RMB 13,434.3 million, significantly higher than RMB 10,001.0 million in the previous year[13] - Cash generated from operating activities was RMB 11,986.8 million, a decrease of 5.2% year-on-year, but excluding COVID-19 commercialization projects, it increased by RMB 2,100 million, or 22.1%[31] - The company reported a free cash flow of RMB 7,983.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to RMB 7,124.7 million in 2023[31] - The company experienced a significant increase in tax receivables, which rose to RMB 87.2 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to RMB 17.5 million in 2023, marking a 397.4% increase[40] Business Growth and Market Position - The company achieved a record high of RMB 49.31 billion in backlog orders, representing a 47.0% year-on-year increase[9] - The company expects a revenue growth of 10-15% for its continuing operations in 2025[9] - The company anticipates a return to double-digit growth in continuing operations revenue in 2025, projecting a year-on-year increase of 10% to 15%[19] - Revenue from the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies reached RMB 16.64 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 24.1% excluding COVID-19 commercialization projects[14] - The chemical business generated revenue of RMB 29,052.4 million, with a year-on-year growth of 11.2% when excluding COVID-19 projects[16] Operational Efficiency and Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and expand globally to meet increasing customer innovation demands[9] - The company plans to enhance its production capacity, with the total volume of small molecule API reactors expected to exceed 4,000 kL by the end of 2025[58] - The company has doubled its oral formulation capacity at its Swiss facility during 2024[58] - The company is expanding its capabilities in various innovative technologies, including continuous flow purification and new drug formulation techniques[54] - The company aims to strengthen its global capabilities and scale to better empower pharmaceutical innovation[54] Governance and Management - The board consists of 12 members, including 5 executive directors, 2 non-executive directors, and 5 independent non-executive directors[101] - The company has a strong governance structure with a diverse board of directors and experienced management team, ensuring effective oversight and strategic direction[132] - The company has established a comprehensive internal control system to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, although risks remain due to the number of subsidiaries[88] - The company is committed to ensuring that the compensation for non-independent directors and senior management aligns with contractual terms and is fair and reasonable[181] - The company has received annual written confirmations of independence from all independent non-executive directors, affirming their status as independent individuals[150] Risks and Challenges - The company faces risks from potential declines in demand for pharmaceutical R&D services due to market trends or budget adjustments by clients[85] - Regulatory changes in the pharmaceutical R&D services industry may pose risks if the company cannot adapt its strategies accordingly[86] - The company faces intensified competition in the pharmaceutical R&D services market, particularly from large international pharmaceutical companies and new market entrants[87] Shareholder Returns and Incentives - A cash dividend of RMB 9.8974 per 10 shares was approved for distribution to shareholders listed on the register as of June 25, 2024[65] - The company decided to terminate the 2023 H-share incentive trust plan and plans to repurchase and cancel 15,467,500 H-shares[67] - The 2024 H-share incentive trust plan was approved, with a total of HKD 1 billion used to purchase 27,478,428 H-shares, accounting for approximately 0.94% of the total issued share capital[68]