Research and Development - The company has over 100 ongoing research projects and has obtained more than 120 patents[1] - The company has eight Class 1 new drug projects that have entered clinical stages, including several high-value products[19] - The company is actively pursuing global licensing for new drug projects to enhance treatment options for patients[20] - The company has increased its R&D investment and efficiency, responding to national strategies for innovative drug development[19] - Total investment in drug research and development amounted to RMB 985,500,000, with R&D expenses increasing by 21.9% year-on-year[45] - The company is developing 45 new human drugs, including 22 Class 1 new drugs focused on endocrine, metabolism, and autoimmune diseases[45] - The company successfully entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Novo Nordisk for its self-developed product UBT251, marking a significant milestone in its R&D progress[28] Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of RMB 13,758,937,000 for 2024, a slight increase of 0.1% compared to RMB 13,739,879,000 in 2023[10] - Profit attributable to the company's owners decreased by 1.5% to RMB 2,659,704,000, down from RMB 2,701,350,000 in the previous year[10] - Basic earnings per share were RMB 146.39, reflecting a decrease of 1.5% from RMB 148.67[10] - The company declared a total annual dividend of RMB 56.0 per share, which is a 7.7% increase from RMB 52.0 in the previous year[10] - The gross profit was RMB 6,082,400,000, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 4.0%[49] - The net profit for the year was RMB 2,657,821 thousand, down from RMB 2,700,845 thousand in 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately 1.60%[171] - Operating cash flow for the year reached RMB 3,199,302,000, an increase from RMB 2,439,438,000 in the previous year[179] Market Position and Products - The company ranked 16th in the "2023 China Chemical Pharmaceutical Enterprises TOP 100" list[5] - The company’s insulin products were selected for the national centralized procurement program[5] - The company’s new drug UBT251 injection completed Phase Ia clinical research in healthy subjects in China[5] - The company’s amoxicillin potassium clavulanate tablets passed the consistency evaluation[5] - The company’s insulin injection application was accepted by the National Medical Products Administration of China[6] - The company’s amoxicillin sodium sterile API received CEP certification from the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines[6] - The company’s new product, mupirocin ointment, received approval from the National Medical Products Administration for market launch[6] - Diabetes products achieved total sales revenue of RMB 1,248,300,000, marking a year-on-year increase of 9.5%[38] - Insulin product procurement volume increased by 52.5% due to successful selection in the national drug procurement program, leading to a significant rise in sales volume and market share[38] Corporate Governance and Management - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules[122] - The board consists of six executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, with a total attendance rate of 100% for board meetings[125] - The company has achieved a gender diversity ratio of 33.3% on the board, with three out of nine directors being female[127] - The company maintains a gender ratio of 60% male to 40% female among its employees, including senior management[127] - The board has established five committees: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, Risk Management Committee, and Sustainability Committee[124] - The company has not appointed a CEO as of December 31, 2024, and plans to fill this position at an appropriate time[123] - All directors are required to participate in continuous professional development to enhance their knowledge and skills[129] Sustainability and ESG - The company was recognized as a "Benchmark Enterprise for ESG Comprehensive Governance" at the 2024 China International Service Trade Fair[6] - The company is committed to sustainable development, implementing advanced environmental technologies to reduce energy consumption and pollution emissions[26] - The company established a Sustainability Committee in December 2023 to set and update environmental, social, and governance goals and strategies[139] Financial Position and Assets - As of December 31, 2024, the group's current assets amounted to RMB 16,070,700,000, an increase from RMB 13,787,200,000 in 2023[55] - The total assets of the group reached approximately RMB 25,833,100,000, up from RMB 21,017,200,000 in the previous year[55] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 11,397,800,000 in 2024 from RMB 8,269,600,000 in 2023[55] - Equity attributable to owners increased from RMB 12,734,800,000 in 2023 to RMB 14,388,300,000 in 2024[55] - The company's total equity reached RMB 14,435,240 thousand in 2024, compared to RMB 12,747,618 thousand in 2023, indicating an increase of about 13.23%[175] Shareholder Relations - The company aims to enhance investor confidence and deepen understanding of its business through effective communication strategies[152] - The company has established multiple communication channels with shareholders, including annual general meetings and reports published on its website[152] - The independent auditor's report confirms that the consolidated financial statements fairly reflect the group's financial position as of December 31, 2024[154] Compliance and Legal Matters - The company has not violated any relevant laws or regulations that significantly impact its business operations during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[116] - The group is involved in ongoing litigation to recover approximately RMB 343,000,000 from Chengdu Evergrande, with a court ruling in favor of the group for RMB 136,300,000[59]
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