Financial Performance - Revenue for the year 2023 was RMB 13,748.9 million, a decrease of 6.1% compared to the previous year[2] - Gross profit for the year 2023 was RMB 293.3 million, a significant decrease of 73.0% compared to the previous year[2] - Net loss for the year 2023 was RMB 1,943.3 million, an increase of 331.1% compared to the previous year[2] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the year 2023 was RMB 0.68, compared to a loss of RMB 0.20 in the previous year[2] - The company's revenue for 2023 was RMB 13,748,914 thousand, a decrease of 6.1% compared to 2022, with a gross profit of RMB 293,349 thousand, a decrease of 73.0% compared to 2022[91] - The company's net loss for 2023 was RMB 1,943,300 thousand, an increase of 331.1% compared to 2022[91] - The company's revenue decreased by 6.1% from RMB 14,647.8 million in 2022 to RMB 13,748.9 million in 2023, primarily due to a decline in revenue from power and energy storage battery products[94] - Revenue from power battery products decreased by 7.2% from RMB 4,642.8 million in 2022 to RMB 4,307.1 million in 2023, while revenue from energy storage battery products decreased by 16.9% from RMB 8,400.6 million to RMB 6,985.0 million[96] - Revenue from other products increased by 53.1% from RMB 1,604.4 million in 2022 to RMB 2,456.8 million in 2023, driven by increased sales of battery components[96] - Gross profit decreased by 73.0% from RMB 1,088.3 million in 2022 to RMB 293.3 million in 2023, with the gross margin dropping from 7.4% to 2.1%[98] - The power battery segment recorded a gross loss of RMB 135.0 million in 2023, compared to a gross profit of RMB 146.2 million in 2022, due to lower average selling prices and intense market competition[99] - Gross profit from energy storage battery products decreased by 55.6% from RMB 731.4 million in 2022 to RMB 324.9 million in 2023, with the gross margin declining from 8.7% to 4.7%[99] - Other income and gains increased by 58.2% from RMB 167.8 million in 2022 to RMB 265.6 million in 2023, driven by higher government subsidies and increased interest income[101] - R&D expenses increased by 29.1% from RMB 767.7 million in 2022 to RMB 991.3 million in 2023, reflecting the company's expanded R&D team and continued investment in new product and technology development[104] - Financial and contract asset impairment losses increased by 267.3% from RMB 81.1 million in 2022 to RMB 297.7 million in 2023, primarily due to provisions for expected credit losses on trade receivables[105] - Other expenses rose from RMB 0.1 million in 2022 to RMB 8.4 million in 2023, mainly due to increased export business volume and foreign exchange losses caused by RMB depreciation against the USD[106] - Financial costs increased by 36.0% from RMB 188.9 million in 2022 to RMB 256.9 million in 2023, driven by higher interest-bearing bank borrowings for production facilities and daily operations[107] - The company's net loss surged by 331.1% from RMB 450.8 million in 2022 to RMB 1,943.3 million in 2023[109] - Pre-tax loss for 2023 was RMB 1,940,863,000, compared to RMB 450,798,000 in 2022[42] - Financing costs increased to RMB 256,850,000 in 2023 from RMB 188,925,000 in 2022[43] Assets and Liabilities - Total non-current assets increased to RMB 16,712.4 million in 2023 from RMB 10,002.7 million in 2022[7] - Total current assets increased to RMB 19,308.4 million in 2023 from RMB 16,438.7 million in 2022[7] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 8,379.5 million in 2023 from RMB 4,901.1 million in 2022[7] - Inventory decreased slightly to RMB 3,181.2 million in 2023 from RMB 3,245.6 million in 2022[7] - Trade receivables and bills receivable decreased to RMB 3,809.0 million in 2023 from RMB 4,194.1 million in 2022[7] - Restricted cash decreased to RMB 1,100.1 million in 2023 from RMB 1,843.5 million in 2022[7] - Total current liabilities increased to RMB 15,045,047 thousand in 2023 from RMB 10,399,482 thousand in 2022, a growth of approximately 44.7%[9] - Non-current liabilities rose to RMB 9,433,288 thousand in 2023 from RMB 4,590,348 thousand in 2022, an increase of about 105.5%[9] - The company's total assets minus current liabilities grew to RMB 20,975,735 thousand in 2023 from RMB 16,041,921 thousand in 2022, reflecting a 30.7% increase[9] - The company's equity attributable to owners of the parent company increased to RMB 11,311,319 thousand in 2023 from RMB 10,748,947 thousand in 2022, a growth of approximately 5.2%[9] - The company's total equity slightly increased to RMB 11,542,447 thousand in 2023 from RMB 11,451,573 thousand in 2022, a marginal growth of 0.8%[9] - The company's total assets reached RMB 36,020.8 million as of December 31, 2023, a 36.2% increase year-over-year[81] - Interest-bearing bank and other borrowings increased from RMB 4,651.2 million at the end of 2022 to RMB 9,627.8 million at the end of 2023[114] - The company's asset-liability ratio rose from 40.9% at the end of 2022 to 83.7% at the end of 2023[116] - Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB 1,074.6 million in 2023, compared to net cash used in operating activities of RMB 2,230.5 million in 2022[117] - Capital expenditures for 2023 amounted to approximately RMB 5,692.4 million, mainly related to property, plant, and equipment purchases[119] - The company's capital commitments stood at RMB 3,240.7 million as of December 31, 2023, related to contracted but unpaid factory construction projects[119] - Total assets pledged by the company amounted to RMB 6,387.1 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase of RMB 825.3 million from the beginning of the year[122] - Cash and cash equivalents grew from RMB 4,901.1 million at the end of 2022 to RMB 8,379.5 million at the end of 2023[113] Subsidiaries and Equity Stakes - The company's subsidiary, Shanghai Lanjun New Energy Technology Co., Ltd., has a registered capital of RMB 1,000,000,000 and the company holds a 71% direct equity stake[12] - The company's subsidiary, Guangdong Ruipu Lanjun Energy Co., Ltd., has a registered capital of RMB 500,000,000 and the company holds an 80% direct equity stake[12] - The company's subsidiary, Ruipu Saike Power Battery Co., Ltd., has a registered capital of RMB 1,200,000,000 and the company holds a 51% direct equity stake[14] - The company's subsidiary, Chongqing Ruipu Lanjun Energy Co., Ltd., has a registered capital of RMB 800,000,000 and the company holds a 100% direct equity stake[14] International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) - The company adopted new and revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the first time in the 2023 financial statements, including IFRS 17 for insurance contracts and amendments to IAS 1, IAS 8, and IAS 12[21][22] - The amendments to IAS 1 require the company to disclose significant accounting policy information rather than key accounting policies, with no impact on the financial statements[22] - The amendments to IAS 8 clarify the distinction between changes in accounting estimates and changes in accounting policies, with no impact on the company's financial statements[22] - The amendments to IAS 12 narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception, requiring the company to recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences, with no significant impact on the financial statements[22] - The amendments to IAS 12 introduce mandatory temporary exemptions and disclosure requirements related to the OECD's Pillar Two model rules, with no impact on the company as it is not within the scope of the Pillar Two model rules[22] - The company plans to apply revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) when they become effective, including amendments to IFRS 10, IAS 28, IFRS 16, IAS 1, and IAS 7[23] - Amendments to IFRS 16, effective from January 1, 2024, will not have a significant impact on the company's financial statements[25] - Amendments to IAS 1 and IAS 7, which clarify the classification of liabilities and supplier financing arrangements, are not expected to have a significant impact on the company's financial statements[27][28] Revenue and Sales - The company's external customer revenue in Mainland China for 2023 was RMB 12,698,141 thousand, a decrease from RMB 14,480,096 thousand in 2022[32] - Revenue from other countries/regions in 2023 was RMB 1,050,773 thousand, a significant increase from RMB 167,682 thousand in 2022[32] - Total revenue for 2023 was RMB 13,748,914 thousand, slightly lower than RMB 14,647,778 thousand in 2022[32] - Revenue from a single major customer accounted for approximately RMB 2,020,657,000 in 2023, compared to RMB 1,708,342,000 in 2022[34] - Total revenue for 2023 was RMB 13,748,914,000, a slight decrease from RMB 14,647,778,000 in 2022[35] - Sales of energy storage battery products decreased to RMB 6,984,971,000 in 2023 from RMB 8,400,597,000 in 2022[36] - Revenue from battery component sales increased significantly to RMB 1,969,626,000 in 2023 from RMB 771,756,000 in 2022[36] - Other income and gains totaled RMB 265,555,000 in 2023, up from RMB 167,818,000 in 2022, driven by government grants and interest income[40] Market and Industry Trends - Global electric vehicle sales in 2023 reached 14.061 million units, a 33.4% year-over-year increase, with significant growth in North America (49.1%) and Asia excluding China (47.9%)[61] - China remains the largest market for electric vehicles, with sales of 9.495 million units in 2023, followed by Europe with 3.121 million units and North America with 1.662 million units[63] - China's electric vehicle sales reached 9.495 million units in 2023, a year-on-year increase of 37.9%, accounting for 59.8% of the global market share[65] - Plug-in hybrid vehicle sales in China surged to 2.804 million units in 2023, an 84.7% year-on-year growth[65] - Pure electric vehicle sales in China grew by 24.6% to 6.685 million units in 2023[65] - Global power battery installations reached 705.5 GWh in 2023, a 38.6% year-on-year increase[69] - Global energy storage battery shipments grew by 53% to 185 GWh in 2023[70] - The company ranked 11th in domestic power battery installations and 6th in lithium iron phosphate battery installations in China in 2023[77] - The company's energy storage battery cell shipments ranked 4th globally in 2023[77] Production and Operations - The company operates as a single business unit focusing on power battery products, energy storage battery products, waste, battery components, and R&D services[31] - The company completed the construction of its Liuzhou production base and began commercial production in 2023[76] - The company established a subsidiary in Germany to accelerate its globalization process in 2023[76] - The company entered the zero-carbon shipping sector through partnerships with China Classification Society and Norwegian Classification Society in 2023[76] - The company's power battery customer base is diversified and balanced, covering mature automakers, emerging EV manufacturers, and new auto parts manufacturers, with over 10 new vehicle models added in 2023[78] - The company's energy storage battery customers include 7 of the top 10 energy storage inverter system manufacturers and 6 of the top 10 energy storage integrators in China, with products used globally[79] - The company launched 320Ah and 345Ah energy storage battery products in May 2023, which have been well-received in the market[79] - The company sold 19.48GWh of lithium battery products in 2023, a 17.3% increase year-over-year, with a designed annual production capacity of 62GWh by the end of 2023[81] - The company's mass-produced LFP battery cells have a mass energy density of 180-200Wh/kg, with sample cells reaching 200-230Wh/kg[82] - The company's mass-produced ternary lithium battery cells have a mass energy density of 245-255Wh/kg, with high-nickel sample cells exceeding 300Wh/kg[82] - The company's LFP battery products achieve a volumetric energy density of up to 450Wh/L, while ternary battery products reach up to 650Wh/L[82] - Fast charging technology achieves 10-15 minutes for mass-produced products and 9-12 minutes for in-development products, meeting electric vehicle customer needs[83] - Battery cycle life improved to 8,000-12,000 cycles with a lifespan of 15-20 years using internal self-balancing technology[83] - Phosphate iron lithium (LFP) batteries achieve up to 450Wh/L volumetric energy density and 190.5Wh/kg mass energy density, with a range of 700km[83] - Ternary batteries achieve up to 650Wh/L volumetric energy density and 300Wh/kg mass energy density, with a range of 1,000km[84] - ET cells achieve mass energy density of 190-210Wh/kg and volumetric energy density of 420-480Wh/L[84] - "Gemini" battery combines LFP and ternary advantages, with energy density exceeding 215Wh/kg and 500Wh/L, expected to enter mass production by June 2025[84] - Semi-solid-state batteries under development use high-nickel anode and silicon-carbon cathode, enhancing energy density and safety[84] - Multi-functional energy storage container supports 360kW discharge, enabling fast charging and stable temperature control[84] - R&D team consists of 1,918 members, with a new R&D center in Jiashan expected to open in the second half of 2024[85] - The company has been granted a total of 1,780 patents, including 108 invention patents and 1,624 design patents, with 887 patents granted in 2023, including 76 invention patents, 772 utility model patents, and 37 design patents[86] - The company's R&D focus includes the development of top-sealing technology, semi-solid square batteries, and composite material systems, with the top-sealing technology 2.0 being introduced in 2023 to further enhance product performance[86] - The company plans to establish production facilities in Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America to enhance its global business, be closer to local natural resources and raw materials, and mitigate geopolitical risks[88] - The company has started developing and producing lithium iron manganese phosphate batteries, which offer higher energy density, lower cost per watt-hour, and better low-temperature performance compared to lithium iron phosphate batteries, as well as better safety performance compared to ternary batteries[89] - The company is researching solid-state battery electrolyte materials, solid electrolyte reaction interface performance, and solid-state battery production processes to achieve a balance between safety and energy density[89] - The company is focusing on sodium-ion battery production to reduce the cost of energy storage batteries and reduce dependence on metals such as lithium, nickel, and cobalt[89] - The company is developing recycling technologies to maximize the cost-effectiveness of power batteries, improve the safety, stability, and cycle life of recycled products, and reduce the cost of battery reassembly, certification testing, and production[89] Corporate Governance and Shareholder Information - The company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on December 18, 2023[11] - The company was re-certified as a high-tech enterprise in 2023, allowing it to enjoy a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15%[44] - Unrecognized deferred tax assets amounted to RMB 5,486,816,000 in 2023, up from RMB 2,677,184,000 in 2022[47] - Unrecognized tax losses as of December 31, 2023, total RMB 2,512,138 thousand, with significant amounts expiring in 2031 (RMB 558,808 thousand) and 2032 (RMB 576,350 thousand)[48] - The company did not recommend any dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year[49] - Basic and diluted loss per share for 2023 was calculated based on a loss attributable to ordinary equity holders of RMB 1,471,802 thousand, with
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