Revenue Performance - Revenue from community resources value-added services decreased by 32.1% to RMB108.6 million in 2023 compared to RMB160.0 million in 2022[1][2] - Revenue from value-added services to non-property owners decreased by 43.9% to RMB106.1 million in 2023[8] - Revenue from property-based services increased by 21.5% to RMB740.8 million in 2023 compared to the previous year[16] - Revenue from properties developed by independent third-parties accounted for 50.9% of total revenue in 2023, generating RMB377.4 million[12] - Revenue from preliminary planning and design consultancy services decreased to RMB 61.465 million in 2023, down from RMB 114.191 million in 2022, with a revenue share of 57.9%[28] - Property inspection and repair services revenue increased to RMB 37.614 million in 2023, up from RMB 48.762 million in 2022, with a revenue share of 35.5%[28] - Commercial consulting services revenue significantly dropped to RMB 94,000 in 2023 from RMB 17.041 million in 2022, with a revenue share of only 0.1%[28] - Revenue from smart community solutions decreased to RMB11.1 million in 2023, down from RMB28.8 million in 2022, a reduction of RMB17.7 million[70] - Total revenue from property management services and value-added services reached RMB955.58 million in 2023, with property management services accounting for 77.5% of the total revenue[72] - Revenue from property sales and assistance services decreased to RMB9.7 million in 2023, down by RMB16.3 million from RMB26.0 million in 2022[85] - Revenue from community retail and home service decreased to RMB28.8 million in 2023, down by RMB7.3 million from RMB36.1 million in 2022[86] - Group revenue for 2023 was RMB955.6 million, a 0.3% decrease from RMB958.6 million in 2022[87] - Property management service revenue increased to RMB740.8 million in 2023, up by RMB131.1 million from 2022[90] - Revenue from community resources value-added services increased to RMB31.6 million in 2023, up by RMB0.7 million from RMB30.9 million in 2022[93] - Non-property owner value-added services revenue decreased by 43.9% to RMB106.1 million in 2023[97] - Smart community solutions revenue decreased to RMB11.1 million in 2023, down by RMB17.7 million from RMB28.8 million in 2022[100] Financial Performance - Total assets increased to RMB1,424.6 million in 2023 from RMB1,314.9 million in 2022, while total liabilities rose to RMB665.6 million from RMB533.7 million[6] - Gross profit for 2023 was RMB 226.039 million, a decrease of 16.7% year-on-year[47] - Profit for the period was RMB 62.497 million, a decrease of 50.0% year-on-year[47] - Gross profit margin declined to 23.7% in 2023 from 28.3% in 2022, while net profit margin dropped to 6.5% from 13.0%[75] - Gross profit margin decreased by 4.7% in 2023, primarily due to lower average property management fees and cost control challenges[91] Property Management and GFA - Total gross floor area (GFA) under management increased by 13.6% to 39.2 million sq.m. in 2023 from 34.5 million sq.m. in 2022[9] - The company managed 161 properties developed by independent third-party developers, with a total GFA of approximately 21.8 million sq.m. as of December 31, 2023[10] - The company's total GFA under management reached approximately 39.2 million sq.m. in 2023, representing a 13.6% increase from 34.5 million sq.m. in 2022[27] - The company managed 161 properties developed by independent third-party developers, with a total GFA of approximately 21.8 million sq.m. as of December 31, 2023[30] - The company's contracted GFA at the end of 2023 was 44.702 million sq.m., with 333 contracted projects and 297 projects under management[30] - The company's GFA under management at the end of 2023 was 39.243 million sq.m., reflecting a net increase of 4.7 million sq.m. from 2022[30] - The Group's GFA under management reached 39.2 million sq.m., with a contracted GFA of 44.7 million sq.m. as of 31 December 2023[51] - Total property management contracted GFA decreased to 44,702,000 sq.m. in 2023 from 48,698,000 sq.m. in 2022, and total property management GFA under management increased to 39,243,000 sq.m. from 34,543,000 sq.m.[75] - Residential properties accounted for 65.3% of the total GFA under management in 2023, while non-residential properties accounted for 34.7%[96] Regional and Market Focus - The Zhejiang Province and Yangtze River Delta Region contributed 73.1% of total revenue, amounting to RMB541.4 million in 2023[14] - The company plans to focus on regional market cultivation, intelligent scene creation, and innovative service systems (AM, PM, IFM) to rebuild values[21] - The company aims to continue exploring service boundaries and become a creator of opportunities for service aesthetics and a builder of smart construction scenes[21] - The company's property management services expanded to 40 cities across China by the end of 2023[31] - The company's portfolio includes a diverse range of non-residential properties such as commercial complexes, office buildings, schools, hospitals, industrial parks, and municipal facilities[32] - The company expanded its geographic presence to 40 cities in China by the end of 2023[95] Strategic Vision and Service Quality - The Group's strategic vision is to be a "better life service provider," integrating basic property services with livelihood services[51] - The Group's service quality was recognized with a high-quality service certificate from the Asian Games Organising Committee[49] - The Group's operational efficiency and service-centric approach contributed to maintaining its leading position in the East China property service market[49] - The company was awarded the title of "Red Property" in Zhejiang Province and recognized for several projects as provincial-grade garden residential communities and municipal-grade property management demonstration communities[77] Share Repurchase and Financial Management - The company repurchased 33,453,000 shares for a total consideration of HKD93,204,500 in 2023, all of which were subsequently canceled[80] - The company repurchased 8,253,000 shares in April 2023 at a total consideration of HKD 24,021,700, with the highest price per share paid at HKD 2.94 and the lowest at HKD 2.74[135] - The company repurchased 12,877,000 shares in May 2023 at a total consideration of HKD 36,375,660, with the highest price per share paid at HKD 2.87 and the lowest at HKD 2.69[135] - The company repurchased 12,323,000 shares in July 2023 at a total consideration of HKD 32,807,140, with the highest price per share paid at HKD 2.70 and the lowest at HKD 2.60[135] - The company's loan receivables under non-current assets decreased from RMB 315,000 thousand in 2022 to RMB 0 in 2023[140] - The company's total unutilized net proceeds as of 31 December 2023 amounted to HKD 152.0 million, with an expected utilization timeline extended to December 2024[144] - The company allocated HKD 12.7 million for improving human resource management and enhancing corporate culture, with HKD 7.8 million still unutilized as of 31 December 2023[144] - The company allocated HKD 7.5 million for working capital and other general corporate purposes, with HKD 0.0 million still unutilized as of 31 December 2023[144] - Net proceeds from the listing amounted to HK496.0 million) originally intended for business expansion and market share increase[159] - Unutilised net proceeds of HK$426.6 million are being deployed as a loan secured by Charged Assets with an appraised market value of approximately RMB630 million[159] - The expected timetable for utilisation of all net proceeds has been extended to December 2024 or earlier[159] Taxation and Financial Risks - Income tax provision for operations in Mainland China is calculated based on applicable tax rates and existing legislation[161][163] - Dividends distributed from PRC companies to foreign investors are subject to a 10% withholding income tax, with a potential lower rate of 5% under certain conditions[162] - The Group has not accrued any withholding income tax for undistributed earnings of its subsidiaries in Mainland China as there is no plan to distribute these earnings[162] - The Group's major non-RMB assets as of 31 December 2023 include cash and cash equivalents denominated in Hong Kong dollars amounting to RMB 1.59 million and in US dollars amounting to RMB 0.02 million[172] - The Group faces principal risks including uncertainty in securing new or renewing property management service agreements, potential difficulties in integrating acquired operations, and risks related to rising raw material prices and labor costs[172] - The Group's financial risk is primarily due to foreign exchange rate risk, as the majority of its operations are conducted in the PRC and denominated in Renminbi[172] - The Group does not currently have a foreign currency hedging policy but manages its foreign exchange risk by closely monitoring exchange rate movements[172] Corporate Governance and Leadership - Mr. Hu, with over 25 years of experience in the PRC real estate industry, has been the director and chairman of Dexin Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. since its establishment in September 1995[119] - Mr. Tang Junjie, appointed as executive Director and president on 31 December 2020, is responsible for the formulation and implementation of the business strategy, annual operation planning, and financial planning of the Group[121] - Ms. Zheng Peng, appointed as the executive director since 14 April 2023, has over 17 years of experience in accounting and financial management and is responsible for the Group's financial management affairs[122] - The company emphasizes talent management, focusing on high standards, reasonable quantity control, and high resilience in talent selection[117] - Ms. Zhao Lixiang was appointed as the chief human resources officer in June 2013, responsible for human resources and administration affairs[130] - Ms. Zhao Lixiang has over 21 years of experience in human resources and administration, including roles at various companies such as Huasheng Construction Group and Zhejiang Jinke Daily Chemical Raw Materials Co., Ltd.[131] - Mr. Wu Zhexiao joined the Group in March 2021 as the general manager of the investment development center, responsible for market strategic planning and capital market operations[132] - Mr. Wu Zhexiao previously served as the manager of the investment and development department at Dehua Tubao New Decoration Material Co., Ltd. from July 2010 to August 2012[132] - Mr. Wu Zhexiao served as the secretary of the board of directors at Zhejiang Hongwei Supply Chain Group Co., Ltd. from September 2012 to February 2017[132] - Mr. Wu Zhexiao was appointed as the chairman of Hangzhou Sier Technology Co., Ltd. in October 2023[132] - Mr. Wu Zhexiao holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Jiangxi Normal University, obtained in 2010[132] - Mr. Rui served as an independent director for COSCO Shipping Energy Transportation Co., Ltd. from June 2015 to June 2021[126] - Mr. Rui served as an independent director for Shang Gong Group Co., Ltd. from April 2017 to May 2023[126] - Mr. Rui has been serving as an independent non-executive director and chairman of the audit committee for China Education Group Holdings Limited since August 2017[126] Share Option Scheme and AGM - The Share Option Scheme remains in force for 10 years from 15 July 2021, with options granted having a 10-year exercise period[182] - No options were granted, exercised, cancelled, or lapsed under the Share Option Scheme during the reporting period and up to the date of the annual report[183] - The 2023 Annual General Meeting is scheduled to be held on 29 May 2024, with the notice and related documents to be issued and sent to shareholders in April 2024[185] - The Group's directors and senior management compensation is determined by the Board based on recommendations from the Remuneration Committee[188] - No other payments were made or are payable by the Group to or on behalf of any of the Directors for the year ended 31 December 2023, except as disclosed in the annual report[190] Loans and Financial Agreements - Outstanding loan to a third party with a principal amount of RMB315,000,000 as of 31 December 2023[193] - The loan is secured by car parking spaces with an appraised value of approximately RMB630 million[193] - Annual interest rate for the loan ranges from 5% to 8%[193] - The loan is repayable by December 2024[193] - The borrower is Hangzhou Ruiyang Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., a business partner of the company[193] - The lender is Shanghai Xuquan Trading Co., Ltd., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the company[193] - The annual cap for property management and related services under the Dexin China Property Management and Related Services Master Agreement was RMB108.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2023[199] - The initial term of the Dexin China Property Management and Related Services Master Agreement was from the listing date to 31 December 2023, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement[199]
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