Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2020 was RMB 1,518,545, a decrease of 4.7% from RMB 1,593,067 in 2019[9] - Gross profit for 2020 was RMB 510,988, down 5.2% from RMB 538,865 in 2019[9] - Net profit for the year increased by 33.8% to RMB 145,265 compared to RMB 108,539 in 2019[9] - EBITDA for 2020 was RMB 250,296, representing a 12.2% increase from RMB 223,001 in 2019[9] - Basic and diluted earnings per share rose by 30.2% to RMB 34.38 from RMB 26.41 in 2019[9] - The company maintained a net profit margin of 9.6%, up from 6.8% in the previous year[9] - The operating profit (EBIT) increased by 14.3% to approximately RMB 191.4 million, with an EBIT margin of 12.6%[16] - The company generated operating cash flow of approximately RMB 279.8 million, significantly up from RMB 120.9 million in the previous year[16] - The company's gross profit fell by approximately RMB 28 million to about RMB 511 million, a year-on-year decline of 5.2%, primarily due to rising raw material costs, particularly palm oil[29] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 145,265 thousand for 2020, compared to RMB 108,539 thousand in 2019, marking an increase of around 33.8%[179] Impact of COVID-19 - The company faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including temporary shutdowns of production facilities and reduced product demand[15] - Despite challenges, the company reported minimal impact on its supply chain for raw materials and packaging[15] - The company has implemented measures to ensure employee safety and maintain business continuity during the pandemic[15] - The company has taken necessary measures to protect the health of employees and stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring that supply chains and operations were not disrupted[61] - The company remains confident in overcoming current economic downturns due to its strong business model, stable finances, and high liquidity, aiming for improved performance post-recovery[61] - The company faces significant operational challenges due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which may negatively affect overall business and financial performance[121] Market and Product Performance - In 2020, the company's revenue decreased by approximately RMB 75 million or 4.7% to RMB 1,518 million, with the main products (breakfast cookies, crispy cookies, and sandwich cookies) accounting for 67.7% of total revenue[29] - The breakfast cookie segment generated revenue of approximately RMB 363.9 million, an increase of 1.3% year-on-year, with sales volume rising 1.7% to 32,412 tons[38] - The thin crispy cookie segment saw revenue decline by approximately RMB 39.4 million to RMB 253.4 million, with sales volume down 10.1% to 19,619 tons[39] - The filled cookie segment reported a revenue drop of 6.4% to approximately RMB 410.0 million, with sales volume decreasing by 4.1% to 24,741 tons[40] - The wafer cookie segment achieved a revenue increase of 14.7% to approximately RMB 162.3 million, with sales volume growing by 15.1% to 9,757 tons[41] - The whole grain cookie segment's revenue fell by 32.8% to approximately RMB 111.4 million, with sales volume down 25.4% to 7,239 tons[42] - Other cookie products generated revenue of approximately RMB 175.8 million, an increase of 3.0% year-on-year[43] Governance and Corporate Structure - The board of directors is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has established three main committees: Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, and Remuneration Committee[73] - The board consists of seven members, including three executive directors, one non-executive director, and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a diverse skill set and experience[64] - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange's listing rules, ensuring compliance and high governance standards[69] - The company acknowledges the importance of good governance for promoting overall success and will continue to review the composition of the board to support ongoing development[63] - The board held six meetings during the year ended December 31, 2020, with all directors attending all meetings[75] Risk Management - The company has a structured risk management approach to mitigate risks and seize opportunities, successfully addressing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic[119] - The board conducts strict annual assessments of major risks that could threaten the business model, future performance, solvency, or liquidity[119] - The company has implemented strategies and plans to manage potential disruptive events and mitigate their impacts[125] - The company must effectively manage changing health and safety strategies to ensure employee and consumer safety while adhering to modified health guidelines[121] Financial Position - Total assets as of December 31, 2020, amounted to RMB 1,773,218 thousand, an increase from RMB 1,633,754 thousand in 2019, representing a growth of about 8.5%[182] - Total liabilities decreased slightly to RMB 856,290 thousand in 2020 from RMB 858,930 thousand in 2019, showing a marginal decline of approximately 0.2%[182] - The total equity of the company increased to RMB 916,928 thousand in 2020 from RMB 774,824 thousand in 2019, reflecting a growth of approximately 18.3%[182] - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2020, were approximately RMB 490.2 million, an increase from RMB 432.1 million in 2019, while total bank borrowings decreased by 18.4% to approximately RMB 309.0 million[57] Shareholder Information - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.05 per share for the year ended December 31, 2020, consistent with the previous year[127] - As of December 31, 2020, the company's distributable reserves were approximately RMB 271.4 million, down from RMB 310.7 million in 2019[132] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the year ended December 31, 2020[136] - The company has sufficient public float, with 25% of the issued shares held by the public as of the report date[163] Audit and Compliance - The consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, were audited by Deloitte[165] - The company is compliant with relevant laws and regulations in China and Hong Kong as of the report date[162] - The auditor's report includes key audit matters identified during the audit, unless prohibited by law or regulation from disclosing such matters[200] - The auditor evaluated the appropriateness of accounting policies adopted by the board and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures[199]
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