Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 32,812,017 thousand, an increase from RMB 28,203,095 thousand in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 16.5%[2] - The gross profit for the year was RMB 4,608,922 thousand, down from RMB 20,364,474 thousand in the previous year, indicating a significant decline of about 77.4%[2] - The net profit for the year was RMB 4,610,985 thousand, compared to RMB 20,460,964 thousand in 2022, reflecting a decrease of approximately 77.5%[2] - The basic earnings per share for the year was RMB 2.47, a decrease from RMB 10.18 in 2022, representing a decline of about 75.7%[2] - The company's pre-tax profit for the year was RMB 5,294,455,000, down from RMB 22,779,081,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant decrease of approximately 76.8%[22] - The company's revenue decreased from RMB 41,370,654 thousand in 2022 to RMB 32,812,017 thousand in 2023, a reduction of 20.7%[96] - Gross profit fell from RMB 20,364,474 thousand in 2022 to RMB 4,608,922 thousand in 2023, a decline of 77.4%[96] - Net profit attributable to shareholders decreased from RMB 20,503,915 thousand in 2022 to RMB 4,982,547 thousand in 2023, a drop of 75.7%[96] Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets increased to RMB 63,513,503 thousand in 2023 from RMB 47,193,874 thousand in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 34.5%[4] - Current liabilities rose to RMB 20,271,297 thousand in 2023 from RMB 18,654,925 thousand in 2022, an increase of about 8.7%[5] - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to RMB 71,426,604 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 60,504,985 thousand in 2022, indicating a growth of approximately 17.5%[5] - The total liability of RMB 39,382,039,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 30,293,602,000 in 2022, an increase of approximately 30.5%[22] - Total assets as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 91,697,901,000, compared to RMB 79,159,910,000 in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 15.9%[22] Income and Expenses - The company reported other income and gains of RMB 3,059,567 thousand, significantly higher than RMB 1,272,183 thousand in 2022, representing an increase of approximately 140.3%[2] - The financing costs for the year were RMB 784,312 thousand, up from RMB 407,329 thousand in 2022, indicating an increase of about 92.4%[2] - The total other expenses for 2023 amounted to RMB 2,006,111 thousand, a significant increase from RMB 247,400 thousand in 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 707.5%[41] - Research and development expenses for the year amounted to RMB 1,250,990 thousand, up from RMB 1,007,487 thousand in 2022, indicating an increase of about 24.1%[39] - The current income tax expense for 2023 was RMB 501,634 thousand, a decrease from RMB 2,181,462 thousand in 2022, showing a reduction of about 77.0%[43] Market and Sales Performance - Sales to external customers in the lithium metal and lithium mining resources segment amounted to RMB 25,101,211,000, while lithium compounds and lithium batteries generated RMB 7,710,806,000[25] - Revenue from major customers was approximately RMB 5,943,005,000, down from RMB 7,762,100,000 in 2022, indicating a decline of around 23.4%[26] - The revenue from the Chinese market was RMB 21,831,668,000 in 2023, down from RMB 27,146,039,000 in 2022, a decrease of about 19.5%[25] - The overseas sales segment contributed RMB 10,980,349 thousand, accounting for 33.5% of total revenue[136] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The proposed final dividend for 2023 is RMB 0.80 per share, down from RMB 1.00 per share in 2022, representing a decrease of 20%[47] - The company intends to distribute a cash dividend of 8 RMB per 10 shares to all shareholders, totaling 2.081 billion RMB from retained earnings[63] - The board proposed a cash dividend of RMB 8 per 10 shares to all shareholders, subject to approval at the annual general meeting[169] Regulatory and Compliance - The group adopted new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the financial statements, impacting accounting policies and disclosures[10] - The amendments to IAS 1 require entities to disclose significant accounting policy information, enhancing transparency in financial reporting[11] - The group will disclose known or reasonably estimable information related to Pillar Two tax risks in the consolidated financial statements[12] - The company has not applied any newly issued but not yet effective IFRS in the current financial statements, planning to adopt them when applicable[13] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The company plans to focus on expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to enhance product offerings and operational efficiency[27] - The company plans to expand production capacity through technological upgrades and new production lines to meet the growing market demand for lithium products[97] - The company aims to secure high-quality and stable lithium resources globally to ensure long-term stable development[120] - The company is actively participating in the development of high-safety, high-energy lithium batteries, including solid-liquid hybrid lithium batteries[123] Research and Development - The company has a professional team of 1,265 researchers, including 5 national-level talents and 176 master's and doctoral graduates, ensuring strong technical innovation capabilities[118] - The company is enhancing its R&D capabilities by collaborating with domestic and international universities and research institutions to develop new products and technologies[127] - The company is leading a national key R&D project focused on the circular economy, expanding the recycling concept from retired lithium batteries to the entire lithium industry chain, promoting green and high-quality development[115] Stock Options and Incentives - The total number of stock options granted under the 2021 Stock Option Incentive Plan was adjusted from 15.794 million to 15.754 million, with the number of participants reduced from 407 to 404[178] - The stock option incentive plan has a maximum validity period of 60 months from the date of grant, with a waiting period before options can be exercised[179] - The exercise price for the stock options granted under the 2021 stock option incentive plan is set at RMB 96.28 per share[181] - A total of 483,000 stock options were canceled due to 12 incentive recipients resigning during the reporting period[182] Legal and Regulatory Challenges - In August 2023, the Mexican mining authority issued a cancellation notice for 9 mining concessions related to the Sonora project, which the company is contesting through administrative review and potential international arbitration[177] - The company plans to seek additional remedies under Mexican or international law, including international arbitration or administrative litigation, following the Mexican Ministry of Economy's decision to uphold the cancellation[177] - In January 2024, the Mexican subsidiary filed an administrative lawsuit to revoke the cancellation of the 9 lithium mining concessions, with the final decision to be made by the Federal Court[177]
赣锋锂业(01772) - 2023 - 年度业绩