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碧桂园(02007) - 2019 - 年度财报
COUNTRY GARDENCOUNTRY GARDEN(HK:02007)2020-04-16 08:30

Financial Performance - Country Garden reported a total revenue of approximately 100 billion RMB for the fiscal year 2019, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 15%[168]. - The company's total revenue for 2019 was approximately RMB 485,908 million, representing an increase of about 28.2% compared to RMB 379,079 million in 2018[102]. - Profit attributable to shareholders increased by approximately 14.2% to about RMB 39,550 million in 2019, up from approximately RMB 34,618 million in 2018[109]. - Core net profit attributable to shareholders reached approximately RMB 40,124 million in 2019, a growth of about 17.6% from approximately RMB 34,125 million in 2018[110]. - The company aims to achieve a net profit margin of 12% in the next fiscal year, up from 10% in the previous year[139]. - The average sales price of delivered properties in 2019 was approximately RMB 8,407 per square meter, a decrease from approximately RMB 8,550 per square meter in 2018[105]. - Real estate development revenue increased by 28.6% to approximately RMB 475,012 million in 2019, up from approximately RMB 369,405 million in 2018[105]. - The company plans to expand its market presence by entering three new regions in the upcoming fiscal year, targeting a 20% increase in market share[136]. Social Responsibility - Country Garden reported a tax amount of RMB 70.2 billion for the year 2019, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility[2]. - The company has participated in social charity donations totaling over RMB 6.4 billion, actively engaging in poverty alleviation and rural revitalization efforts[2]. - The company has been recognized with multiple awards for its contributions to charity and poverty alleviation, enhancing its corporate reputation[121]. Market Position and Growth - Country Garden ranked 177th on the Fortune Global 500 list in July 2019, indicating its strong market position[9]. - The company has been listed in the Fortune Global 500 for three consecutive years since 2017, ranking 177th in 2019, an increase of 176 places from 2018[37]. - The company aims to maintain a robust growth trajectory through strategic planning and execution of new projects[72]. - The company is focusing on expanding its market presence through new developments and strategic acquisitions[74]. Project Development and Sales - The company achieved a contract sales amount of approximately RMB 552.2 billion for the year ended December 31, 2019, covering 31 provinces, 282 prefecture-level cities, and 1,299 counties/towns in mainland China[37]. - The group has a total land reserve of approximately 25.86 million square meters, with 79% located outside Guangdong Province[56]. - The group has submitted a total of 1,843 patent applications, with 327 granted, focusing on key technologies in construction robotics[41]. - The company has ongoing projects with significant saleable areas, including "Foshan Country Garden Emerald Bay" with 530,818 square meters total saleable area[68]. - The company is focused on enhancing its project portfolio with a mix of completed, under construction, and planned projects to drive future growth[68]. Financial Health and Assets - The company's total current assets reached RMB 1,631,517 million in 2019, compared to RMB 1,399,750 million in 2018[91]. - The net debt ratio improved to 46.3% in 2019 from 49.6% in 2018[91]. - As of December 31, 2019, the group's available cash balance reached a record high of approximately RMB 268.35 billion, with a net gearing ratio of 46.3%, a year-on-year decrease of 3.3 percentage points[40]. - The total non-current assets increased to RMB 275,635 million in 2019 from RMB 229,944 million in 2018[91]. Management and Governance - The company has a strong management team with over 26 years of project development experience, ensuring effective oversight of real estate projects[126]. - The management team emphasizes maintaining good corporate governance practices and ensuring the board operates effectively[121]. - The board consists of 7 executive directors, 1 non-executive director, and 5 independent non-executive directors as of December 31, 2019[145]. - The company has implemented a "shared partnership" system to align employee interests with corporate goals, enhancing operational cost control and profitability[117]. Risk Management - The company has established a risk management framework based on the COSO internal control framework to enhance its risk management capabilities[185]. - The risk management internal committee is responsible for reviewing the company's risk tolerance and management strategies, reporting to the audit committee[188]. - The company aims to ensure the reliability of financial reporting and compliance with applicable laws and regulations through its risk management and internal control systems[184]. Future Outlook - The company anticipates significant growth in the upcoming quarters, with multiple projects expected to complete construction and delivery[77]. - The company is investing in new technology development, allocating $500 million towards R&D initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency[137]. - The company plans to optimize project location layouts and strengthen contract sales and cash collection to ensure good operational cash flow and investment returns[118].