Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 increased by 7.7% to RMB 20,064.5 million compared to RMB 18,638.0 million in 2022[4] - Net profit attributable to the company's owners surged by 450.0% to RMB 490.4 million from RMB 89.2 million in 2022[4] - Gross profit margin decreased by 2.2 percentage points to 33.7% in 2023 from 35.9% in 2022[4] - Operating profit margin improved by 1.5 percentage points to 3.7% in 2023 from 2.2% in 2022[4] - Revenue for 2023 increased by 7.7% to RMB 20,064.5 million compared to 2022[21][22] - Gross profit for 2023 was RMB 6,756.0 million, with a gross margin of 33.7%, down 2.2 percentage points from 2022[23] - Net profit attributable to shareholders surged by 450.0% to RMB 490.4 million in 2023[21][26] - Operating profit increased by 77.5% to RMB 735.9 million, with an operating profit margin of 3.7%, up 1.5 percentage points[25] - Revenue increased to RMB 20,064,497 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 18,638,021 thousand in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 7.7%[170] - Gross profit rose to RMB 6,755,980 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 6,688,046 thousand in 2022, a slight increase of 1.0%[170] - Operating profit significantly improved to RMB 735,861 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 414,530 thousand in 2022, marking a 77.5% increase[170] - Net profit attributable to the company's owners surged to RMB 490,425 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 89,164 thousand in 2022, a substantial increase of 450%[171] - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 9.47 cents in 2023, up from RMB 1.72 cents in 2022, reflecting a 450% growth[171] - Total comprehensive income for the year reached RMB 502,102 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 97,293 thousand in 2022, a 416% increase[172] Inventory and Cash Management - Inventory decreased by 22.5% to RMB 4,704.7 million in 2023 from RMB 6,071.9 million in 2022[5] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 53.6% to RMB 1,827.6 million in 2023 from RMB 1,190.1 million in 2022[5] - Inventory turnover days improved significantly to 148 days in 2023 from 208 days in 2022[27] - Bank balances and cash increased to RMB 2,874.2 million at the end of 2023, up from RMB 1,190.1 million in 2022[28] - Net cash position rose to RMB 2,835.0 million at the end of 2023, compared to RMB 734.0 million in 2022[28] - Year-end cash and cash equivalents rose to RMB 1,827,563 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 1,190,148 thousand in 2022, indicating stronger liquidity[179] Debt and Financial Position - Bank borrowings decreased significantly by 91.4% to RMB 39.2 million in 2023 from RMB 456.2 million in 2022[5] - The company's debt-to-equity ratio improved to 0.5% at the end of 2023, down from 5.6% in 2022[28] - Non-current liabilities decreased to RMB 1,175,372 thousand in 2023 from RMB 1,464,196 thousand in 2022, primarily due to a reduction in lease liabilities[174] - Net asset value increased to RMB 8,610,581 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 8,193,920 thousand in 2022, reflecting growth in reserves[174] - Equity attributable to the company's owners rose to RMB 8,518,131 thousand in 2023, compared to RMB 8,114,253 thousand in 2022[174] Omnichannel Strategy and Digital Transformation - The company achieved a 22% rapid growth in its omnichannel strategy, focusing on higher-margin private traffic channels[9] - The company implemented the SAP system in early 2024 to integrate business and financial operations, enhancing decision-making efficiency[9] - The company's omnichannel sales, including WeChat stores, Douyin live streaming, and mall membership platforms, grew by over 22% year-on-year[12] - The company's omnichannel sales contributed approximately 27% to total sales in 2023, up from 24% in 2022[17] - The company's private traffic channels, including the WeChat store ecosystem, recorded strong sales growth in 2023[17] - The company's Douyin live streaming operations were upgraded in 2023, integrating regional and store-level localized operations[17] - The company's membership integration plan with brand partners introduced more value-added services, diversified content, and exclusive member benefits[17] - The company successfully implemented SAP modules in January 2024, enhancing operational efficiency and data integration[20] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company declared its first interim dividend since 2016, with a full-year dividend payout ratio of 30%[10] - The company paid an interim cash dividend of HKD 0.0185 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2023, totaling approximately HKD 87.9 million[51] - The company proposed a final cash dividend of HKD 0.0120 per share for the year ended December 31, 2023, totaling approximately HKD 63.9 million, subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting[51] - The company's dividend policy allocates 20% to 30% of distributable profits as dividends each fiscal year[145] Market and Consumer Trends - The "post-90s" generation is the largest consumer group in the outdoor sports market, accounting for 36.1%, with females making up 59.9%[11] - The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global sports industry from 2023 to 2027 is expected to be 7%, with the Asia-Pacific region reaching 10%[11] - In 2023, China's apparel, footwear, and textile retail sales grew by 12.9% year-on-year, outperforming the overall retail sales growth of 7.2%[12] - The company expects the sports industry in Greater China to reach RMB 5 trillion by 2025, driven by government initiatives and the Paris Olympics[33] Corporate Governance and Leadership - The company operates 3,523 directly managed stores in Greater China as of December 31, 2023, with 79% of stores having a sales area of 300 square meters or less[14][16] - The company had approximately 22,100 employees as of December 31, 2023[34] - The company provides competitive compensation packages, including stock rewards and employee benefits such as social insurance and training programs[34] - Cai Peijun, aged 44, has been a non-executive director since April 2008 and is responsible for strategic planning and corporate development at Yue Yuen Group[38] - Li Yinan, aged 82, has been a non-executive director since March 2013 and has extensive experience in the footwear industry[39] - Chen Huanzhong, aged 68, has been an independent non-executive director since April 2008 and is a certified public accountant in Taiwan[40] - Feng Leiming, aged 66, has been an independent non-executive director since September 2018 and has extensive experience in the Hong Kong securities industry[41] - Liu Shiliang, aged 59, has been an independent non-executive director since March 2022 and has a strong background in finance and corporate strategy[42] - Wang Jun, aged 55, is the current CEO and has extensive experience in corporate strategy, marketing, and large-scale retail operations[43] - Zhang Shuqing, aged 59, is the Deputy General Manager overseeing the omni-channel platform and has over 20 years of experience in financial planning[44] - Song Hua, aged 49, is the Deputy General Manager responsible for retail operations and has extensive experience in corporate strategy and marketing[45] - Tang Guoxing, aged 57, is the Deputy General Manager in charge of brand and channel development and has extensive experience in corporate strategy and marketing[46] - Ye Yongming, aged 37, is the Company Secretary and CFO with over 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management[47] - The Chairman and CEO roles were separated to ensure a balance of power and authority, with Mr. Yu Huanzhang leading the Board and Mr. Wang Jun managing daily operations[125] - The company appointed Mr. Chen Lijie as an Executive Director effective September 4, 2023, and Mr. Liao Yuanhuang resigned as an Executive Director on the same date[124][129] - All Independent Non-Executive Directors (INEDs) confirmed their independence, with Mr. Chen Huanzhong serving over nine years while maintaining independent judgment[126] - The Board held 5 meetings in 2023, with all Directors achieving 100% attendance except for Mr. Chen Lijie, who attended 2 out of 2 meetings[123] - The company provided two training sessions for Directors, covering updates on listing rules and insider information disclosure[128] - The Disclosure Committee did not hold formal meetings in 2023, instead handling matters via email and phone calls[124] - The company maintained compliance with Listing Rules by having at least three INEDs, one with professional accounting expertise[126] - The Nomination Committee considers diversity factors such as gender, age, and professional background when evaluating Board candidates[127] - Mr. Liao Yuanhuang resigned as an executive director, effective from September 4, 2023[130] - The Audit Committee held four meetings during the year[132] - The Remuneration Committee held three meetings during the year[133] - The Nomination Committee held one meeting during the year[134] - As of December 31, 2023, one out of eight directors was female (approximately 13%)[135] - The Board's current composition includes 38% with academic backgrounds in economics/finance/accounting and 63% with professional accounting expertise[137] - The Board's diversity policy includes considerations of gender, age, cultural background, professional qualifications, and industry experience[137] - The Audit Committee reviewed and recommended the approval of the Group's quarterly results, interim and annual reports[132] - The Remuneration Committee reviewed and recommended the remuneration packages for executive directors, CFO, and CEO[133] - The Nomination Committee recommended the appointment of an executive director and reviewed the re-election of directors at the 2023 AGM[134] - The company's board of directors includes executive directors such as Yu Huanzhang (Chairman), Hu Jiahe, and Chen Lijie (CFO, appointed on September 4, 2023)[79] - The company has arranged appropriate directors' and officers' liability insurance for its directors and senior personnel[83] - No significant transactions, arrangements, or contracts involving the company's directors or controlling shareholders were reported during the year[84] - The company's shareholders eligible to attend and vote at the 2024 Annual General Meeting must complete registration by May 20, 2024[71] - Shareholders eligible for the proposed final dividend must complete registration by June 3, 2024, with the dividend to be paid on June 21, 2024[72] - The company's directors and senior management have disclosed their interests in shares, related shares, and bonds as of December 31, 2023[85] - The total number of issued shares of the company as of December 31, 2023, is 5,326,179,615 shares[86] - Cai Peijun holds 19,523,000 shares, representing 0.37% of the issued shares[86] - Yu Huanzhang holds 1,200,000 shares, representing 0.02% of the issued shares[86] - Wang Jun holds 3,748,040 shares, representing 0.07% of the issued shares[86] - The total number of issued shares of Yuen Industrial (Group) Limited as of December 31, 2023, is 1,612,183,986 shares[89] - Yu Huanzhang holds 120,000 shares of Yuen Industrial, representing 0.01% of the issued shares[89] - Hu Jiahe holds 380,000 shares of Yuen Industrial, representing 0.02% of the issued shares[89] - Yuen Industrial holds an indirect equity interest of approximately 62.55% in the company[91] - The company's share incentive plan involves existing shares and does not involve the issuance of new shares[93] - The share incentive plan is designed to reward and retain key personnel, with awards subject to performance and vesting conditions[93] - The total number of shares awarded under the Share Award Scheme is 111,721,810 shares, representing approximately 2.10% of the issued shares, with an additional 101,325,374 shares available for further awards, representing approximately 1.90% of the issued shares[94] - The maximum number of shares that can be awarded under the Share Award Scheme is 213,047,184 shares, which is 4% of the total issued shares (5,326,179,615 shares)[94] - The weighted average closing price of the shares immediately before the vesting date of the awarded shares during the year was HK$0.68 per share[95] - The total number of shares awarded to employees during the year was 6,579,000 shares, with 4,147,200 shares remaining unvested as of December 31, 2023[95] - The total number of shares awarded to the five highest-paid individuals during the year was 1,236,000 shares, with 772,500 shares remaining unvested as of December 31, 2023[95] - The largest shareholder, Li Shang Management Limited, holds 3,331,551,560 shares, representing 62.55% of the issued shares[100] - The total number of issued shares as of December 31, 2023, is 5,326,179,615 shares[100] - Yuen Holdings owns 3,331,551,560 shares through its wholly-owned subsidiary Li Shang[101] - Wealthplus and Win Fortune hold 47.95% and 3.16% of Yuen's voting shares respectively, both are wholly owned by Pou Chen[101] Risk Management and Internal Controls - The company has established a risk management framework with policies and procedures to identify, assess, manage, and minimize risks that could adversely affect the group's business objectives[151] - The audit committee reviews the group's financial controls, risk management, and internal control systems quarterly and reports significant findings to the board[150] - The internal risk management committee is responsible for establishing and continuously modifying the risk management system, identifying and estimating risks, and managing, monitoring, and controlling risks[152] - The risk management unit executes the risk management system, coordinates with the internal risk management committee, implements risk mitigation measures, and arranges risk management training[152] - Functional and operational units facilitate communication with the risk management unit, guide and coordinate risk management work, and identify, assess, and review risk mitigation measures[152] - The company's risk management and internal control systems were deemed effective and adequate as of December 31, 2023[155] - The company's risk assessment process includes four core stages: risk identification, risk assessment, risk response, and risk monitoring and reporting[153][154] - The company has established procedures to handle and disclose insider information in compliance with securities and futures regulations[156] - The audit committee oversees the effectiveness of the Whistleblowing Policy and monitors actions taken in response to reported concerns[157] - The company's internal audit department reviews the effectiveness of risk mitigation plans and risk management activities[154] - The company's anti-bribery policy, adopted in March 2022, promotes high standards of business ethics and compliance with anti-corruption laws[158] - No corruption-related lawsuits against the company or its employees were concluded during the year[158] - The company adopted a "Whistleblowing Policy" in March 2022 to encourage reporting of fraud, misconduct, or violations[157] - The company has a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery in any form across all jurisdictions where it operates[158] Sustainability and ESG - The company has established a sustainability team and an ESG task force to manage environmental risks, and has implemented measures to reduce carbon emissions, particularly in energy conservation[58] - The company has implemented a climate change policy to assess, identify, and manage climate-related risks and opportunities, aiming to reduce energy and resource consumption[64] - The company follows local environmental laws and adopts environmental policies of the brands it distributes, ensuring low emissions and optimized waste management across the value chain[64] - The company has established dedicated units, such as the Sustainability Team and ESG Task Force, to achieve better ESG ambitions and become a sustainable enterprise[64] - The company's total donations for the year amounted to approximately RMB 1.1 million (2022: RMB 0.5 million)[73] Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - Sales and distribution expenses decreased to 27.9% of revenue in 2023, down from 31.2% in 2022[24] - Capital expenditure increased to RMB 344.2 million in 2023, up from RMB 311.6 million in 2022[30] - Committed but not yet provided capital expenditure for property, machinery, and equipment was RMB 63.6 million as of December 31, 2023[30] - Future undiscounted cash flows for new leases with an average irrevocable period of 1 to 3 years amounted to RMB 5.7 million as of December 31, 2023[30] - The company has no significant contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2023[30] - The company does not use significant hedging financial instruments for foreign exchange risk[31] - The company aims to prioritize profit margins and pursue quality growth in 2024[32] - The company plans to enhance profitability through digital transformation, dynamic inventory control, and efficient working capital management[32] - The company has made significant investments in technology infrastructure, including the adoption of a new
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