Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the company's revenue was RMB 1,406.2 million, an increase of 12.2% compared to RMB 1,253.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[2]. - The net profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 172.9 million, a significant recovery from a net loss of RMB 352.7 million in the previous year[2]. - The basic earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 1.17, compared to a basic loss per share of RMB 3.61 for the year ended December 31, 2022[2]. - The gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 691.6 million, reflecting a 10.6% increase from RMB 625.3 million in the previous year[4]. - The company's revenue increased by 12.2% from RMB 1,253.8 million in 2022 to RMB 1,406.2 million in 2023, driven by higher sales of ophthalmic medical consumables and equipment[18]. - Sales of distributed products reached RMB 808.9 million in 2023, up from RMB 744.8 million in 2022, while proprietary products sales increased from RMB 308.3 million to RMB 381.9 million[19]. - Gross profit increased by 10.6% from RMB 625.3 million in 2022 to RMB 691.6 million in 2023, with a slight decrease in gross margin from 49.9% to 49.2%[21]. - The total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 208,753 thousand, compared to a loss of RMB 328,210 thousand in 2022[63]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from proprietary products reached RMB 381.9 million, accounting for 32.1% of total sales, up from 29.3% in the previous year[7]. - Revenue from distribution products was RMB 808.9 million, an increase of 8.6% from RMB 744.8 million in the previous year[8]. - The technical services segment generated revenue of RMB 209,234 thousand, up from RMB 190,084 thousand in 2022, showing a growth of approximately 10.6%[84]. - Revenue from the Greater China region was RMB 1,122,722 thousand, up from RMB 1,001,358 thousand in 2022, reflecting a growth of about 12.1%[81]. Research and Development - The R&D team has 240 personnel, accounting for approximately 28% of total employees, with R&D expenditure of RMB 52.9 million, representing 13.9% of proprietary product revenue, an increase of 28.7% from RMB 41.1 million in 2022[10]. - The company aims to increase R&D investment and enhance cooperation with upstream partners to achieve over 50% revenue contribution from proprietary products[17]. - The company’s R&D efforts include the development of an automatic fundus camera and optical biometer, with the automatic fundus camera showing increasing market demand[11]. - Research and development expenses amounted to RMB 52,883,000, up from RMB 41,089,000 in the previous year, marking a growth of 28.7%[92]. Expenses and Costs - The cost of sales rose by 13.7% from RMB 628.4 million in 2022 to RMB 714.6 million in 2023, primarily due to increased raw material costs for proprietary products and higher procurement prices for imported products[20]. - Sales and distribution expenses surged by 32.5% from RMB 187.8 million in 2022 to RMB 248.8 million in 2023, attributed to the resumption of offline marketing activities post-pandemic[23]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 11.5% from RMB 146.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to RMB 129.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to the absence of listing expenses in 2023[24]. - Financing costs increased by 18.5% from RMB 42.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to RMB 50.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, mainly due to rising interest rates on bank and other borrowings[25]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of HKD 1.1 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023, subject to shareholder approval[2]. - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 1.10 per share for the year ending December 31, 2023, compared to no dividend in 2022, amounting to HKD 162,767,000[102]. Corporate Governance - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has adopted a corporate governance code[54]. - The chairman and CEO roles are held by the same individual, which the board believes does not affect the balance of power and authority[55]. - The company has established an audit committee to oversee financial reporting and risk management processes[58]. Market Expansion and Strategy - The company has expanded its distribution network, partnering with 19 overseas brands, including Haag-Streit, to enhance its product offerings and market reach[12]. - The company is expanding its market presence in the Greater China region, targeting a 25% increase in market share by 2025[125]. - The company plans to strengthen its market presence in Asia and Europe while balancing domestic and international business growth[17]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to RMB 1,452,881 thousand as of December 31, 2023, from RMB 1,391,756 thousand in 2022[64]. - The company's total equity increased to RMB 1,696,986 thousand as of December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 1,486,685 thousand in 2022[66]. - The total amount of borrowings as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 618,562,000, compared to RMB 701,588,000 in 2022, showing a decrease of 11.8%[118]. Future Outlook - The company has provided a revenue guidance of 10 million in revenue in 2024, focusing on innovative medical devices[125]. - The board of directors remains optimistic about the long-term growth trajectory, citing strong fundamentals and a robust pipeline of new products[125].
高视医疗(02407) - 2023 - 年度业绩