Jointown(SH:600998)2014-04-28 16:00Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2013 was CNY 33,438,049,665.88, representing a 13.32% increase compared to CNY 29,507,662,757.23 in 2012[24]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for 2013 was CNY 477,927,812.39, which is a 15.80% increase from CNY 412,720,761.77 in 2012[24]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was CNY 365,926,989.21, reflecting a 20.35% increase from CNY 304,062,142.26 in 2012[24]. - The total assets at the end of 2013 amounted to CNY 18,596,185,609.73, a 25.62% increase from CNY 14,803,969,305.02 in 2012[24]. - The total liabilities at the end of 2013 were CNY 13,256,909,927.28, which is a 32.99% increase from CNY 9,968,075,211.12 in 2012[24]. - The company's net assets attributable to shareholders at the end of 2013 were CNY 5,099,525,198.31, an 11.18% increase from CNY 4,586,616,649.65 in 2012[24]. - The operating profit for 2013 was CNY 513,305,774.00, showing a 4.16% increase from CNY 492,812,201.55 in 2012[24]. - The total profit for 2013 was CNY 606,777,211.97, which is a 9.83% increase from CNY 552,450,608.59 in 2012[24]. - The cash flow from operating activities for 2013 was CNY 138,468,582.33, a significant recovery from a negative cash flow of CNY -368,932,765.14 in 2012[24]. Shareholder Returns - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of CNY 1.00 per 10 shares, totaling CNY 160,961,663.40, with the remaining balance carried forward to the next year[4]. - The company has not distributed any cash dividends in 2013, with a net profit of RMB 477,927,812.39, representing a payout ratio of 33.68%[149]. Revenue and Sales Growth - The company achieved operating revenue of RMB 33.438 billion, an increase of 13.32% compared to RMB 29.508 billion in the previous year[38]. - Main business revenue was 33.347 billion yuan, with a profit of 2.183 billion yuan, representing growth of 13.41% and 19.43% respectively[40]. - The sales revenue from Western and traditional Chinese medicine reached 29.451 billion yuan, growing by 11.55% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin of 5.58%[40]. - The traditional Chinese medicine and herbal medicine segment saw sales revenue of 936 million yuan, a growth of 43.56%, with a gross profit margin of 19.94%[41]. - Medical devices and contraceptive products generated sales revenue of 1.826 billion yuan, an increase of 34.31%[42]. - The company achieved sales of 4.516 billion yuan in mid-to-high-end medical institutions, a growth of 55.87% compared to 2.897 billion yuan last year[45]. E-commerce and Digital Expansion - The company’s e-commerce segment generated sales of approximately CNY 1.17 billion, expanding its customer base to over 8,000 clients[48]. - The "BTOC" online business of the subsidiary, Good Pharmacist, recorded a transaction volume of CNY 204 million, a significant growth of 167.05% year-on-year, with a net profit of CNY 1.93 million[49]. - The company has established a partnership with WeChat to enhance its online services, including the launch of a WeChat payment system and an O2O delivery service[50]. - The company plans to expand its O2O business model to more cities, leveraging its existing logistics and pharmacy resources[50]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased by 22.47% to CNY 17.10 million compared to CNY 13.96 million in the previous year[55]. - The total R&D expenditure was 17,099,113.14 RMB, accounting for 0.32% of net assets and 0.05% of operating income[65]. Logistics and Distribution - The company completed the construction of 22 provincial-level and 31 municipal-level pharmaceutical logistics centers, enhancing its national logistics distribution network[53]. - The company has obtained distribution qualifications in 19 provinces for essential medicines, enhancing its logistics and distribution capabilities[46]. - The company established a nationwide three-tiered pharmaceutical logistics distribution system with 22 provincial-level centers and nearly 400 terminal distribution points[81]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to expand its logistics and distribution network, enhancing service areas for future business development[36]. - The company is actively seeking acquisition opportunities to expand its medical device business and enhance its product offerings[126]. - The company aims to enhance its basic drug distribution system to improve coverage and competitiveness, focusing on increasing distribution share and establishing a replenishment mechanism for out-of-stock drugs[130]. - The company is exploring strategic partnerships with internet enterprises to leverage its existing logistics and distribution systems for e-commerce growth[129]. Financial Risks and Management - The company's total asset-liability ratio has increased from 63.65% in 2011 to 71.29% in 2013, indicating a rising financial risk[136]. - The company reported accounts receivable of 275.3 million yuan at the end of 2013, reflecting a potential risk of bad debts due to the high volume of receivables[137]. - The company faces risks related to its new market-oriented business model, which requires strong management across various operational aspects[140]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit firm engaged is Zhonghuan Haihua Accounting Firm, with an audit fee of ¥1,080,000 for a five-year term[166]. - The company has complied with all necessary approval procedures for guarantees and disclosures as per regulatory requirements[161]. - The company has not faced any penalties or public reprimands from the China Securities Regulatory Commission or stock exchanges during the reporting period[167]. Leadership and Management - The company has a strong leadership team with extensive experience in finance and management, enhancing its strategic decision-making capabilities[200]. - The leadership team is dedicated to fostering collaboration and sharing insights within the organization to improve overall performance[200]. - Jiuzhoutong Pharmaceutical Group aims to leverage its expertise in investment banking to drive growth and enhance shareholder value[200].