Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Group reported total revenue of approximately RMB 6.97 billion, a slight decrease from RMB 7.01 billion in 2023[10]. - Revenue from non-related parties reached approximately RMB 6.80 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of about 5.6% and accounting for approximately 98% of total revenue[13]. - The Group's net loss for the year was RMB 433.14 million, compared to a loss of RMB 393.18 million in 2023[10]. - The gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 1,527.3 million, down from RMB 1,667.9 million in 2023, reflecting a decrease of about 8.4%[32]. - The gross margin decreased to approximately 21.9% in 2024 from 23.8% in 2023, a decline of about 1.9 percentage points[32]. - Community living services revenue decreased by approximately RMB 30.8 million (approximately 6.5%) to about RMB 443.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2024[23]. - The gross profit margin for property management and operation services decreased from approximately 23.8% in 2023 to 20.9% in 2024, mainly due to increased maintenance costs[33]. Assets and Liabilities - The Group's total assets as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 10.59 billion, down from RMB 11.64 billion in 2023[11]. - The total equity of the Group decreased to RMB 5.32 billion in 2024 from RMB 6.24 billion in 2023[11]. - The net amount of trade and other receivables was approximately RMB 3,590.2 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of about RMB 727.4 million from RMB 4,317.6 million as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in trade receivables and impairment provisions[45]. - The group's available funds totaled approximately RMB 4,068.8 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of about RMB 366.8 million from RMB 4,435.6 million as of December 31, 2023, mainly due to cash outflows for dividends[47]. - The current ratio was approximately 1.5 times as of December 31, 2024, compared to approximately 1.7 times as of December 31, 2023[47]. - The group has no loans or borrowings as of December 31, 2024, maintaining an asset-to-liability ratio of zero[47]. Revenue Breakdown - Property management and operation services revenue increased by approximately RMB 221.0 million (approximately 3.6%) to about RMB 6,379.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by an increase in managed building area[22]. - The proportion of revenue from core cities in the group's contracts reached approximately 98%, an increase of about 6 percentage points year-on-year[15]. - The community living service business achieved revenue of approximately RMB 2.2 billion, representing a year-on-year growth of about 5% and accounting for about 50% of total community living service revenue[16]. - The revenue from convenience services was approximately RMB 215.84 million, remaining stable compared to RMB 216.35 million in 2023[24]. - Space operation services revenue decreased by approximately RMB 26.0 million to RMB 117.19 million, primarily due to the active reduction of non-core business operations[25]. - Non-owner value-added services revenue was approximately RMB 146.9 million, a significant decrease of about RMB 230.2 million (approximately 61.0%) from RMB 377.1 million in 2023[29]. Operational Metrics - The number of managed properties increased to approximately 2.91 million square meters, reflecting a year-on-year growth of about 7%[14]. - The number of managed households rose to approximately 1.7 million, marking an 8% increase compared to the previous year[14]. - The renewal rate of contracts increased by 4 percentage points to approximately 95%[14]. - The group invested over RMB 60 million in 541 projects in 2024 to enhance service quality and address owner concerns, resulting in over 80% improvement in collection rates[14]. Governance and Management - The management team includes experienced professionals with over 20 years in the real estate industry, enhancing strategic decision-making capabilities[54][55][56]. - The company emphasizes the importance of good corporate governance and has adopted the corporate governance code as its own[70]. - The board consists of eight members, including two executive directors, three non-executive directors, and three independent non-executive directors[73]. - The company has established various board committees, including the audit committee, remuneration committee, nomination committee, and ESG committee[71]. - The company has confirmed the independence of all independent non-executive directors in accordance with listing rules[76]. ESG and Risk Management - The group has a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, led by the CEO who also chairs the ESG committee[55]. - The company has committed to integrating ESG and climate-related expectations into its business decision-making processes[98]. - The company has established a clear risk management structure, with the board overseeing risk management and the audit committee reviewing its effectiveness[106]. - The company has implemented effective risk management procedures, including risk identification, analysis, response, and monitoring responsibilities[109]. Shareholder and Dividend Information - The group plans to declare a final dividend of RMB 0.143 per share for the year 2024, totaling approximately RMB 437 million, which represents about 55% of the core net profit attributable to shareholders[16]. - The company maintains a dividend policy aimed at providing stable and sustainable dividends while ensuring sufficient financial resources for business growth[137]. - The proposed final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024, is RMB 0.143 per share, totaling approximately RMB 437 million, subject to shareholder approval[139]. Strategic Investments and Future Plans - The company plans to seek strategic investment and acquisition opportunities related to its core property management and community operations[124]. - The company has allocated HKD 1,480 million for further expansion of community value-added services, with HKD 431 million utilized to date[128]. - The company plans to upgrade its smart management service system with an allocation of HKD 768 million, of which HKD 415 million has been utilized[128].
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