Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue growth of 27.4% to RMB 6,030,167,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to RMB 4,734,080,000 in 2018[5]. - The pre-tax profit for 2019 was RMB 503,193,000, a decrease from RMB 609,440,000 in 2018[5]. - The net profit attributable to the owners of the company for 2019 was RMB 288,100,000, down from RMB 462,478,000 in 2018[5]. - Revenue increased by 27.4% from RMB 4,734.1 million in 2018 to RMB 6,030.2 million in 2019, primarily due to the expansion of the restaurant network[20][21]. - The net income from the company's main restaurant brand, Xiaobuxiang, grew by 14.5% from RMB 4,079.0 million in 2018 to RMB 4,670.9 million in 2019[54]. - The revenue from the Coucou restaurant brand surged by 116.0% from RMB 555.6 million in 2018 to RMB 1,200.1 million in 2019, accounting for approximately 19.9% of total revenue[55]. - Other income rose by 21.7% from RMB 44.0 million in 2018 to RMB 53.6 million in 2019, mainly due to government subsidies of approximately RMB 11.5 million[56]. - The overall same-store sales decreased by 1.4% nationally, totaling RMB 3,576.1 million in 2019, compared to RMB 3,625.4 million in 2018[36]. - Same-store sales for Xiaobuxi restaurants decreased by 1.4% in 2019, attributed to increased market competition and economic slowdown[24]. - Same-store sales in Beijing slightly increased by 0.2% to RMB 1,753.8 million in 2019, compared to RMB 1,750.4 million in 2018[36]. - Same-store sales in Hebei grew by 8.5% to RMB 659.8 million in 2019, up from RMB 608.1 million in 2018[36]. Expansion and Growth Strategy - The company opened 243 new restaurants in 2019, including 189 Xiabu Xiabu restaurants and 54 Coucou restaurants, achieving its target of 1,000 Xiabu Xiabu restaurants by the end of 2019[15]. - The company opened 189 new Xiaobuxi restaurants and 54 Coucou restaurants in 2019, bringing the total to 1,022 restaurants across 125 cities in China[20]. - The total number of stores increased from 692 in 2018 to 809 in 2019, representing a growth of approximately 16.9%[34]. - The proportion of revenue from restaurants outside Beijing reached approximately 56.8% in 2019, indicating successful national expansion[33]. - The company plans to open high-quality stores by utilizing scale effects from its two brands to secure optimal leasing terms and locations for future openings[18]. - The company plans to leverage social media and online communication to enhance brand awareness among younger generations[18]. - The expansion strategy includes utilizing delivery and e-commerce platforms to inject vitality into the business alongside physical stores[47]. Cost Management and Financial Health - Raw materials and consumables cost increased by 24.7% from RMB 1,784.5 million in 2018 to RMB 2,225.1 million in 2019, while the percentage of these costs to total revenue decreased from 37.7% to 36.9%[57]. - Employee costs rose by 32.2% from RMB 1,167.9 million in 2018 to RMB 1,544.3 million in 2019, with the percentage of employee costs to total revenue increasing from 24.7% to 25.6%[58]. - Property rental and related expenses decreased by 56.2% from RMB 579.8 million in 2018 to RMB 253.8 million in 2019, leading to a reduction in the percentage of these expenses to total revenue from 12.2% to 4.2%[60]. - Depreciation and amortization surged by 279.6% from RMB 221.1 million in 2018 to RMB 839.4 million in 2019, with the percentage of depreciation and amortization to total revenue increasing from 4.7% to 13.9%[62]. - Pre-tax profit decreased by 17.4% from RMB 609.4 million in 2018 to RMB 503.2 million in 2019, with the percentage of pre-tax profit to total revenue dropping from 12.9% to 8.3%[66]. - Net profit attributable to owners fell by 37.7% from RMB 462.4 million in 2018 to RMB 288.1 million in 2019, with the percentage of net profit to total revenue decreasing from 9.8% to 4.8%[69]. - Adjusted net profit was RMB 396.4 million in 2019, down 16.6% from RMB 475.1 million in 2018, with the adjusted net profit percentage to total revenue decreasing from 10.0% to 6.6%[70]. - As of December 31, 2019, the group's cash and cash equivalents amounted to RMB 785.2 million, down from RMB 1,340.7 million as of December 31, 2018, with RMB accounting for 88.8% of the total[73]. - The group had no outstanding debts or borrowings as of December 31, 2019, resulting in no calculation of debt-to-equity ratios[80]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company is committed to maintaining best corporate governance practices to navigate potential challenges in 2020[16]. - The company has a strong board with members having extensive experience in finance and management across various industries, including food retail and manufacturing[97]. - The independent non-executive directors bring over 30 years of experience in accounting and financial management, enhancing the company's governance[98]. - The board consists of experienced individuals, with the chairman and CEO roles separated to enhance governance[200]. - The company has implemented good governance policies and measures, focusing on accountability, transparency, and fairness[199]. - The company’s governance practices are continuously reviewed to maintain high standards of corporate governance[199]. Talent Development and Employee Management - The company aims to develop talent by identifying potential candidates with entrepreneurial mindsets for frontline management positions[17]. - The company plans to implement a talent development strategy to ensure a high-quality operational workforce, which is crucial for expansion[42]. - The company continues to focus on attracting and retaining qualified employees, particularly in restaurant management and operations[177]. - The company has a total of 31,373 employees, with 26,815 working in restaurants[87]. Risk Management and Future Outlook - The company faces significant risks and uncertainties, including the negative impact of COVID-19 on its operations and financial performance[114]. - The company has not been able to estimate the financial impact of COVID-19 on its restaurant operations[119]. - The overall economic growth in China is expected to face short-term negative impacts, but consumption is anticipated to gradually return to growth in the second half of 2020[49]. - For the year 2020, the company aims to enhance same-store sales, expand its restaurant network, and maintain strict food safety and quality standards while cautiously controlling costs[116]. - The company plans to continue strategic investments in brand and market expenses to enhance the Xiaobuxiang brand and quality in 2020[55]. Acquisitions and Investments - The company acquired an agricultural processing company in August 2019 to enhance food quality while reducing procurement costs[43]. - The company acquired Yishun Halal Meat Co., Ltd. for a cash consideration of RMB 96.1 million and assumed liabilities of RMB 19.0 million[81]. - Capital expenditures for 2019 amounted to RMB 727.0 million, an increase from RMB 491.6 million in 2018, primarily funded by net proceeds from global offerings and cash generated from operations[83]. Shareholder Information and Dividends - The board proposed a final dividend of RMB 0.046 per share, totaling approximately RMB 49.6 million, which represents 40% of the net profit for the six months ended December 31, 2019[88]. - The company has granted options to purchase a total of 6,162,944 shares under its pre-IPO share incentive plan, representing approximately 0.57% of the total issued shares as of December 31, 2019[130]. - A total of 4,294,765 shares were issued in 2019 from the pre-IPO share incentive plan, generating total proceeds of RMB 9,543,162.97[135].
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