Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported revenue of RMB 665.6 million, an increase of 21.6% compared to RMB 547.4 million in the previous fiscal year[2]. - The company achieved a net profit of RMB 134.6 million for the fiscal year 2023, marking a significant turnaround from a net loss of RMB 24.7 million in the previous year[3]. - The adjusted net profit under non-Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards reached RMB 195.4 million, representing a 49.5% increase from RMB 130.7 million in the prior year[3]. - Revenue for the fiscal year 2023 increased by 21.6% to RMB 665.6 million from RMB 547.4 million in 2022, driven by leading market share products and new product approvals[91]. - Gross profit rose by 30.2% to RMB 511.8 million in 2023, with a gross margin of 76.9%, up from 71.8% in 2022[94]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for 2023 were RMB 0.25, compared to a loss per share of RMB 0.04 in 2022[47]. - Total comprehensive income for the year was RMB 145,785 thousand, compared to a loss of RMB 36,453 thousand in 2022[48]. - The company recorded a net income of RMB 40.0 million in 2023, up 21.6% from RMB 32.9 million in 2022, primarily due to increased interest income[97]. Market Position and Growth - The Chinese neurointerventional medical device market is projected to grow from RMB 8.16 billion in 2023 to RMB 20.26 billion by 2028, indicating substantial growth potential[5]. - The company holds the largest market share among domestic brands in the Chinese neurointerventional medical device market, ranking fourth overall by sales revenue in 2023[7]. - The company is positioned to benefit from ongoing reforms in China's healthcare system, which prioritize clinical efficacy and cost management in medical device procurement[6]. - The group established a promotion team with 85 employees, averaging over 12 years of industry experience, covering 3,000 hospitals nationwide and supporting approximately 167,000 neurointerventional surgeries[9]. - The group’s international business generated RMB 317 million in revenue, a 44.6% increase year-on-year, with significant growth in the APAC, EMEA, and LATAM regions[12]. Product Development and Innovation - The company has developed several innovative products, including the world's first stent system for treating intracranial atherosclerosis and the first domestically approved flow-diverting stent for cerebrovascular diseases[7]. - The company achieved significant progress in its R&D projects, with five products including Tigertriever® and WAVE-track™ receiving approval from the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in 2023[15]. - The company has a diversified product portfolio with 18 approved products in China and 12 in various development stages, ranking first among domestic neurointerventional device companies[14]. - The company has a total of 11 hemorrhagic stroke treatment products in its pipeline, with five already commercialized, covering key treatment areas[18]. - The company anticipates regulatory approvals for several products in the coming years, including approvals expected in 2024 and 2026 for various devices[16]. Sales and Distribution - The sales revenue from hemorrhagic stroke products reached RMB 425.3 million in the fiscal year 2023, representing a 42.0% increase compared to the previous year, driven by the increased clinical usage of Tubridge® stents and NUMEN® coils[18]. - The Tubridge® stent entered approximately 250 new hospitals, cumulatively covering over 1,000 hospitals, significantly boosting the sales of the Fastrack® microcatheter system[10]. - The Bridge® stent entered approximately 500 new hospitals, with clinical usage doubling compared to the previous year, and it secured exclusive procurement in Henan Province[10]. - The acute ischemic stroke product line generated sales revenue of RMB 25.7 million in 2023, marking a significant increase of 394.2% compared to the previous year, largely due to contributions from the newly launched Neurohawk® stent and X-track® catheter[29]. Financial Management and Expenses - Employee costs rose to RMB 180,869,000 in 2023 from RMB 160,428,000 in 2022, an increase of approximately 12.8%[64]. - Research and development expenses amounted to RMB 199,665,000 in 2023, up from RMB 141,532,000 in 2022, representing a significant increase of approximately 41%[66]. - Distribution costs grew by 27.6% to RMB 110.7 million in 2023, attributed to the recovery of distribution activities in the Chinese market and expanded overseas business[95]. - Administrative expenses decreased by 17.0% to RMB 56.1 million in 2023, due to improved operational efficiency[96]. - The company recognized an impairment loss of RMB 30,200,000 on its investment in Rapid Medical, reducing its carrying amount[79]. Corporate Governance and Future Plans - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance codes during the reporting period[122]. - The company plans to enhance operational efficiency by optimizing quality control systems and expanding production facilities to increase capacity[45]. - The company aims to establish overseas R&D and production centers to enhance global brand recognition and attract talent in the neurointervention field[46]. - The company plans to optimize its product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, investments, or collaborations, with an expected timeline for completion by December 31, 2024[119]. - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.11 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023, subject to shareholder approval[127].
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