Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 10,529,590,000, a year-on-year increase of 10.1%, or 15.8% excluding the impact of RMB-HKD exchange rate fluctuations[2] - Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 6,524,070,000, a year-on-year increase of 9.6%, or 15.3% excluding the impact of RMB-HKD exchange rate fluctuations[2] - Normalized profit attributable to owners of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 2,036,240,000, a year-on-year decrease of 4.7%, or an increase of 0.2% excluding the impact of RMB-HKD exchange rate fluctuations[2] - Revenue for 2023 increased to HKD 10,529,590 thousand, up from HKD 9,562,285 thousand in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 10.1%[125] - Gross profit for 2023 rose to HKD 6,524,066 thousand, compared to HKD 5,951,479 thousand in 2022, an increase of about 9.6%[125] - Net profit for 2023 was HKD 1,895,442 thousand, down from HKD 2,098,251 thousand in 2022, a decrease of approximately 9.7%[125] - Total comprehensive income for 2023 was HKD 1,629,048 thousand, up from HKD 1,207,795 thousand in 2022, an increase of about 34.9%[126] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for 2023 were HKD 53.60 cents, down from HKD 58.70 cents in 2022, a decrease of approximately 8.7%[126] - Revenue from pharmaceutical technology products in 2023 was HKD 6,813,239 thousand, an 11.3% increase from HKD 6,120,145 thousand in 2022[138] - Revenue from biotechnology products in 2023 was HKD 3,380,958 thousand, a 6.9% increase from HKD 3,163,702 thousand in 2022[138] - Revenue from nuclear medicine and precision intervention products in 2023 was HKD 335,393 thousand, a 20.5% increase from HKD 278,438 thousand in 2022[138] - R&D expenses in 2023 were HKD 571,985 thousand, a 7.5% increase from HKD 531,924 thousand in 2022[141] - Marketing and promotional expenses in 2023 were HKD 567,201 thousand, a 13.7% increase from HKD 498,692 thousand in 2022[141] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company recommended a final dividend of 26 HK cents per share for 2023, totaling approximately HKD 905,140,000[2] - The proposed final dividend per share for 2023 is HKD 0.26, compared to HKD 0.14 in 2022, with total dividends payable to shareholders amounting to HKD 905,141 thousand[142] - The final dividend will be paid on or around June 27, 2024, to shareholders on the register as of June 11, 2024[120] R&D and Innovation - The company invested approximately HKD 1.441 billion in R&D, including capitalized R&D expenditures, prepayments for new projects, and other investments[2] - The company achieved 30 product approvals and completed 3 major acquisitions in 2023[4] - The company has 138 R&D projects, including 46 innovative projects, and achieved 77 major milestones in 2023[5] - 5 innovative products were launched in 2023, with 5 products entering the New Drug Application (NDA) stage and 8 products entering clinical trials[5] - The company's TLX591-CDx for prostate cancer diagnosis is in Phase III clinical trials in China and has become a new clinical diagnostic standard overseas[5] - The company's mRNA therapeutic vaccine ARC01 is the first mRNA tumor vaccine for HPV-positive related tumors to receive IND approval in China[5] - The company completed 77 significant milestones in 2023, including 42 innovative products, 16 generic products, 9 functional foods, 4 international certifications for raw material products, 3 major acquisitions, and 2 major construction projects[11] - The company's innovative nuclear medicine product TLX591-CDx for prostate cancer diagnosis completed the first patient enrollment in its Phase III clinical trial in China[12] - The company's innovative nuclear medicine product TLX250-CDx for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) diagnosis completed Phase I clinical trials in China and entered confirmatory clinical studies[12] - The company's innovative nuclear medicine product TLX101 for glioblastoma treatment was approved for Phase I clinical trials in China[12] - The company's innovative nuclear medicine product ITM-11 for gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs) treatment was approved for Phase I clinical trials in China[12] - The company's innovative liquid embolic agent LavaTM for treating peripheral vascular arterial hemorrhage received FDA approval and achieved commercialization[12] - The company's innovative medical device HeartLight X3 laser ablation platform for atrial fibrillation treatment completed the first特许准入 case in China at Ruijin Hainan Hospital[13] - The company's innovative medical imaging device NOVASIGHT Hybrid for intravascular diagnosis was approved for market launch in China[13] - The company's neurointerventional product GPN00493, an adjustable thrombectomy stent, successfully reached clinical endpoints and submitted a market application to the Chinese National Medical Products Administration[13] - Two innovative combination drugs for asthma treatment, Enzhu Run® Bisihail® and Enming Run® Bisihail®, successfully entered the 2022 National Medical Insurance Directory[14] - The innovative product Ryaltris® (GSP 301 NS) for allergic rhinitis completed Phase III clinical trials in China and submitted a marketing application to the regulatory authority[14] - The global innovative drug STC3141 completed Phase Ib clinical trials for sepsis treatment in Australia and Belgium, and initiated Phase II clinical trials in China[14] - 16 generic products were approved for market, including the first generic versions of Eplerenone Tablets and Carglumic Acid Dispersible Tablets in China[17] - 9 functional food products were launched in China[18] - The company's mRNA platform has completed the construction of mRNA production technology and LNP delivery technology, with ARC01 (A002) being China's first mRNA therapeutic tumor vaccine for HPV-positive related tumors to enter clinical trials[48] - The company's R&D pipeline includes projects like GPN00136 (BRM421), GPN00153 (CBT-001), and Ryaltris, targeting various therapeutic areas such as ophthalmology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases[84] - The company obtained drug registration certificates for 10 generic drugs, including Eplerenone Tablets and Carglumic Acid Dispersible Tablets, which are the first generic products in China[88] - The company added 17 core patents and 75 peripheral patents, with a total of 722 valid patents, including 412 invention patents[90] - The company's mRNA technology platform added 10 patent applications and 1 PCT application[90] Acquisitions and Investments - The company completed the acquisition of 87.5% equity in BlackSwan Vascular, Inc., strengthening its presence in the oncology intervention field[18] - Two major acquisitions in the cardiovascular field: 75.35% equity in Tianjin Tianbian Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and 90% equity in Chongqing Duputai Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd.[18] - The company acquired 87.5% equity of BlackSwan for up to $37.5 million, gaining global rights to LavaTM and KonaTM products[94] - The company acquired 75.35% equity of Tianjin Tanabe for approximately HKD 400 million (RMB 3.677 billion) to expand its chronic disease market[95] - The company acquired 90% equity of Chongqing Duputai Pharmaceutical Technology for approximately RMB 631.8 million to strengthen its cardiovascular disease treatment portfolio[96] - The company acquired an 87.5% equity stake in BlackSwan Vascular, Inc. for a total consideration of approximately USD 32,537,000 (HKD 255,417,000), including a base cash consideration of USD 22,607,000 (HKD 177,464,000)[153] - The identifiable net assets acquired from BlackSwan include intangible assets of HKD 317,918 thousand and property, plant, and equipment of HKD 578 thousand[154] Nuclear Medicine and Oncology - The company achieved a nearly 300% year-on-year revenue growth in the nuclear medicine anti-tumor sector, with its core product Yttrium-90 microspheres being used in over 40 hospitals across 17 provinces and included in 36 provincial health insurance programs[6] - The company's flagship product, Y-90 microsphere injection, has been used by over 150,000 patients in more than 50 countries and regions[51] - Y-90 microsphere injection achieved an objective response rate of 60% in patients with liver malignancies who were followed up for 3 months or more[52] - The company has trained over 1,000 doctors from 70 hospitals on Y-90 microsphere injection procedures, with 38 physicians qualified for independent operations[53] - Y-90 microsphere injection is covered by 36惠民保 (Hui Min Bao) programs and 1特药险 (special drug insurance) across 20 provinces and 27 cities in China[53] - The company is constructing a Class A radionuclide production platform to strengthen its nuclear medicine anti-tumor diagnosis and treatment sector[50] - The company has established 7 surgical, treatment, and training centers for Y-90 microsphere injection in China[52] - The company's nuclear medicine anti-tumor diagnosis and treatment segment has over 320 global sales personnel, covering more than 50 countries and regions[91] Cardiovascular and Precision Intervention - The company's drug-coated balloons RESTORE DEB® and APERTO® OTW, utilizing the proprietary SAFEPAX technology, have gained significant market recognition and clinical acceptance since their launch[60] - The Novasight Hybrid System, a dual-modality intravascular imaging device, was approved in China in May 2023, offering both ultrasound and optical imaging capabilities for precise coronary interventions[60] - RESTORE DEB® is the first drug-coated balloon in China with dual indications for primary coronary lesions and in-stent restenosis, supported by clinical studies published in JACC Cardiovascular Interventions[61] - APERTO® OTW, the first drug-coated balloon for dialysis patients with arteriovenous fistula stenosis, shows superior target lesion patency rates at six months post-procedure compared to standard high-pressure balloons[62] - The Novasight system, combining IVUS and OCT imaging, is the first FDA-approved dual-modality intravascular imaging system, with applications in coronary imaging and endovascular interventions[62] - The company's self-developed intracranial balloon catheter, Caique®, is the first OTW-designed catheter in China for treating symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis[62] - The Pelican® occlusion balloon catheter, part of the company's neurovascular intervention portfolio, is designed for temporary vascular occlusion and selective blood flow control[63] - The company's LEGFLOW® OTW, a drug-coated balloon for peripheral artery stenosis, completed patient enrollment for its registration clinical trial and is expected to submit a market application in China by the first half of 2024[65] - The IVL CAD/IAL PAD system, a next-generation vascular calcification treatment using shockwave lithotripsy integrated with balloon angioplasty, is currently in preclinical development[65] - LONG, a neurothrombectomy stent for ischemic stroke, extends the treatment window from 6 hours to 24 hours, with the product currently under regulatory review[66] - aXess, an endogenous tissue repair product for ESRD patients, is in the preclinical development stage and aims to reduce thrombosis and complications in dialysis patients[66] - Saturn, a mitral valve replacement system, is in the preclinical development stage and combines annuloplasty with valve replacement technology[66] - CoRISMA, a fully implantable ventricular assist device for end-stage heart failure, is being co-developed with a Yale University-incubated medical device company[67] - HeartLight X3, a laser ablation platform for atrial fibrillation, received FDA approval in May 2020 and completed its first case in China in February 2023[68] Legal and Regulatory Issues - The company was fined RMB 136 million (3% of 2019 domestic sales) and confiscated RMB 149 million in illegal gains for antitrust violations related to the sale of certain pharmaceutical raw materials[100] - The company paid approximately RMB 39,216,705 in compensation and legal fees related to product quality lawsuits involving its subsidiary, Tianjin Jingming[98] - The company recovered RMB 10,000,000 and interest from a jointly managed bank account following a court judgment[99] - The company's subsidiary, Tianjin Jingming, is involved in ongoing litigation, with 74 cases adjudicated and one still under review as of December 31, 2023[98] - The company's subsidiary, Tianjin Jingming, has recovered RMB 7,270,000 through court-enforced asset recovery from its former shareholders[98] - The company's antitrust penalties accounted for approximately 3.0% of its latest fiscal year's audited revenue and 16.82% of attributable profit, with no significant adverse impact expected[100] Financial Position and Liquidity - The company's current assets as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 7,016,150,000, compared to HKD 6,886,920,000 in the previous year, with a current ratio of 1.22, up from 1.07 in 2022[102] - Cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 1,339,710,000, with 94.9% denominated in RMB and 5.1% in HKD, USD, AUD, and EUR[102] - Outstanding bank loans as of December 31, 2023, amounted to approximately HKD 3,284,520,000, a decrease from HKD 3,741,380,000 in 2022[103] - The debt-to-equity ratio (bank borrowings as a percentage of shareholders' equity) was approximately 21.5% as of December 31, 2023[103] - Capital commitments as of December 31, 2023, totaled approximately HKD 1,246,600,000, a significant increase from HKD 140,490,000 in 2022[106] - The company's operating lease commitments as of December 31, 2023, were approximately HKD 377,000, down from HKD 650,000 in 2022[106] - The company's financial resources are primarily in RMB and HKD, minimizing exposure to foreign exchange risk[103] - The company has not adopted any foreign exchange agreements, interest rate swaps, currency swaps, or other financial derivatives for hedging purposes[104] - The company's share incentive plan limits the cumulative number of shares awarded to no more than 5% of the issued shares at the time of the plan's adoption[109] - Non-current assets increased slightly from HKD 15,484,141 thousand in 2022 to HKD 15,499,181 thousand in 2023, with notable increases in intangible assets from HKD 1,397,992 thousand to HKD 1,656,879 thousand[127] - Current assets rose from HKD 6,886,920 thousand in 2022 to HKD 7,016,145 thousand in 2023, driven by increases in trade receivables and other receivables from HKD 2,997,384 thousand to HKD 3,068,059 thousand[127] - Net current assets significantly improved from HKD 432,319 thousand in 2022 to HKD 1,284,708 thousand in 2023, reflecting better liquidity management[127] - Total assets minus current liabilities increased from HKD 15,916,460 thousand in 2022 to HKD 16,783,889 thousand in 2023, indicating overall growth in the company's asset base[127] - Non-current liabilities decreased from HKD 1,707,800 thousand in 2022 to HKD 1,513,373 thousand in 2023, primarily due to reductions in bank borrowings and other loans[127] - Equity attributable to owners of the company increased from HKD 14,140,338 thousand in 2022 to HKD 15,157,718 thousand in 2023, reflecting growth in shareholder value[128] - Non-controlling interests rose from HKD 68,322 thousand in 2022 to HKD 112,798 thousand in 2023, indicating increased minority stakes in subsidiaries[128] Human Resources and Organizational Structure - The company employed approximately 10,534 staff and workers in Hong Kong and mainland China as of December 31, 2023, up from 10,175 in 2022[111] - The company's share incentive plan has a trust fund of approximately HKD 278,560,000, with HKD 268,730,000 used to purchase 47,761,500 shares, representing about 1.35% of the issued shares[109] - The company has over 3,900 sales personnel, covering nearly 70,000 hospitals and primary medical institutions in China, including 13,000 tiered hospitals[91] - The company's OTC sales team exceeds 1,000 personnel, covering over 250,000 pharmacies[91] - The company's R&D team, including joint ventures, comprises over 700 personnel, with nearly 450 holding master's or doctoral degrees, accounting for over 60% of the team[87] - The company has established multiple R&D centers globally, including the Wuhan Optics Valley International R&D Center in China, focusing on high-end pharmaceutical product development[86] - The mRNA technology platform in Nanjing, China, is dedicated to the development of anti-tumor and anti-infective mRNA drugs, with plans to expand into rare diseases and protein replacement therapies[86] - The oncology intervention technology platform and RDC technology platform are located in the Boston R&D Center in the US and the Shandong University Radiopharmaceutical Research Institute in China, respectively[86] - The company's high-end medical device R&D technology platform includes centers in Wuhan, Changzhou, and Shanghai, focusing on precision cardiovascular interventions[86] Awards and Recognition - The company received multiple awards in 2023, including the
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