Financial Performance - Revenue grew by 11.6% year-on-year to RMB 17,034.3 million, with non-COVID revenue increasing by 37.7%[7] - The company's revenue for the year 2023 reached RMB 17,034.3 million, representing a year-on-year growth of 11.6%[16] - Non-COVID revenue surged by 37.7% year-on-year, while revenue from late-stage and commercial production projects increased by 101.7%[16] - The company achieved a gross profit of RMB 6,827.9 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.5%[16] - The adjusted net profit attributable to the company’s owners decreased by 4.6% to RMB 4,698.9 million[16] - Net profit decreased by 21.5% from approximately RMB 4,549.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to approximately RMB 3,570.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with a net profit margin dropping from 29.8% to 21.0%[49] - Basic earnings per share fell by 22.6% from RMB 1.06 for the year ended December 31, 2022, to RMB 0.82 for the year ended December 31, 2023[50] - The group's gross profit increased by 1.5% from approximately RMB 6,724.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to approximately RMB 6,827.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, while the gross profit margin decreased from 44.0% to 40.1%[39] Project and Order Growth - The total number of projects increased to 698, with 132 new projects added in 2023[7] - The total unfulfilled orders reached $20.592 billion as of December 31, 2023[7] - The total number of ongoing projects increased from 588 to 698, including a record 132 new projects added during the year[14] - The number of commercial production projects reached 24 by the end of the reporting period[9] - The number of commercial production projects increased from 17 to 24, with nine new late-stage and commercial production projects added, marking a historical high[14] Cash Flow and Financial Stability - The company maintained positive free cash flow, supporting capacity enhancement and investment in cutting-edge technologies[7] - The company maintained a positive free cash flow, providing a solid financial foundation for sustainable growth[16] - The total value of unfinished orders grew to USD 20,592 million, including USD 13,398 million in service orders and USD 7,194 million in potential milestone payments[16] - The company's bank balances and cash, along with time deposits, increased by 49.4% from approximately RMB 6,699.7 million to approximately RMB 10,009.8 million, primarily due to net proceeds from the independent listing of WuXi AppTec[64] Regulatory and Quality Assurance - The company has completed 33 regulatory inspections by global authorities since 2017, with no major issues found[9] - The company has successfully passed multiple regulatory assessments from agencies such as the US FDA, EU EMA, and China's NMPA under the guidance of its senior vice president of global quality[90] - The company has established a robust business continuity management system to address potential disruptions from natural disasters and pandemics[109] Research and Development - The company enabled 110 new drug clinical trials (IND) and launched new technology platforms during the reporting period[8] - The CRDMO platform has enabled the company to empower 110 INDs during the reporting period[19] - The proprietary WuXiaTM platform has delivered over 800 cell lines, including five commercialized products, and can support 150 integrated CMC projects annually[20] - The company has made significant improvements in its single B cell cloning technology, enhancing the generation of therapeutic antibody leads[18] - The company has a strong pipeline with over 20 U.S. patents and 40 publications co-authored by Dr. Gu, indicating robust research and development efforts[86] Market Expansion and Partnerships - The company is expanding regional operations in the US, Ireland, Germany, and Singapore, with significant capacity increases announced[9] - The company has established partnerships with the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies, expanding its diverse customer base significantly[16] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and scale through WBS, accelerating the discovery, development, and production of global biopharmaceuticals[30] Leadership and Governance - Dr. Chen Zhisheng has been appointed as the Executive Director and CEO since February 2014, with extensive experience in biopharmaceutical development and production[76] - The company is focused on expanding its board with experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds to enhance governance and strategic direction[81][82][83][84] - The board consists of a balanced mix of executive and independent non-executive directors, ensuring strong independence and effective decision-making[155] - The company has established a board independence assessment mechanism since 2022 to ensure strong independence and effective judgment by the board[162] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - The company received recognition for its ESG achievements, including inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and an MSCI AAA rating[10] - The company has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and established a dedicated DEI committee, enhancing its ESG performance recognition[25] - The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) committee conducted one meeting to review the company's ESG practices and carbon emissions updates during the reporting period[186] Shareholder Management and Corporate Actions - The company has not declared any final dividends for the year ended December 31, 2023[138] - The company has a pre-IPO share option plan that allows for the issuance of up to 155,223,409 shares, representing approximately 3.64% of the total issued shares[7] - The company has implemented stock option plans for employees under WuXi XDC and WuXi Vaccines, resulting in the cancellation of unvested restricted shares[128] - The company emphasizes the importance of effective communication with shareholders to enhance investor relations and understanding of business performance and strategies[200] Risk Management - The company emphasizes a robust risk management system to evaluate significant risks, including operational, financial, and regulatory risks[101] - The company has established a risk management mechanism to support effective decision-making aligned with its mission and vision[189] - The board confirmed its responsibility for the effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems, which aim to manage risks rather than eliminate them[188]
药明生物(02269) - 2023 - 年度财报