Financial Performance - The company's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 1,434.8 million, a decrease of 12.5% compared to RMB 1,639.6 million in 2023[5]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 1,102.7 million, down 15.4% from RMB 1,303.2 million in the previous year[5]. - The adjusted net loss for 2024 was RMB 44.0 million, a significant reduction of 74.1% compared to RMB 169.7 million in 2023[8]. - The overall expenses for 2024 amounted to RMB 1,483.8 million, reflecting a decrease of 28.8% year-on-year[7]. - Operating loss for the period was RMB 376.3 million, a decrease of 50.7% year-on-year (Q3 2023: RMB 763.2 million)[57]. - Net loss for the period was approximately RMB 189.5 million, a decrease of 67.7% year-on-year (Q3 2023: RMB 587.0 million)[62]. - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of RMB 189,546,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 585,634,000 for the previous year, representing a 67.7% improvement[113]. - The basic loss per share decreased to RMB 0.10 in 2024 from RMB 0.32 in 2023, reflecting a reduction of 68.8%[113]. Revenue Breakdown - In 2024, cloud services revenue was RMB 1,195.1 million, a decrease of 10.7% year-on-year, accounting for 83.3% of total revenue[20]. - The customer relationship management product line generated revenue of RMB 858.9 million in 2024, down 9.2% year-on-year, with the number of sales offices equipped with the product decreasing by 8.9%[26]. - The project construction product line recorded revenue of RMB 124.2 million, a decline of 20.7% year-on-year, with the number of construction sites equipped with the product decreasing by 23.5%[29]. - The asset management and operation product line is seeing increased demand, with over 230 state-owned platform companies equipped with related products by the end of 2024[30]. - The AI product line, including "AI Creative Factory" and "AI Salesperson," has signed contracts worth nearly RMB 28 million, covering around 1,000 real estate sales offices[24]. - In 2024, the asset management and operation product line recorded revenue of RMB 99.8 million, a year-on-year increase of 14.2% compared to RMB 87.4 million in the same period of 2023[32]. - The Tianji PaaS platform's product line generated revenue of RMB 112.3 million in 2024, a year-on-year decrease of 24.6% from RMB 148.9 million in 2023[33]. - The localized deployment software and services revenue was RMB 239.7 million in 2024, down 20.4% from RMB 301.0 million in 2023[34]. Market Trends and Strategies - In 2024, the cumulative sales area of commercial housing in China was 970 million square meters, a decline of 12.9% year-on-year, with total sales amounting to RMB 9.7 trillion, down 17.1%[9]. - The real estate market is anticipated to stabilize due to government policies aimed at reducing transaction costs and stimulating market liquidity[9]. - The company plans to leverage its technological capabilities in the domestic real estate digitalization sector to expand into overseas markets, targeting differentiated demands[14]. - The company aims to focus on domestic market strategies to improve profitability and enhance AI innovation while expanding into overseas markets[37]. - The company plans to establish localized teams in Southeast Asia, Japan, and Hong Kong, and explore opportunities in the Middle East and North America[40]. Cost Management - Sales and marketing expenses were RMB 757.7 million in 2024, a decrease of 17.8% from RMB 921.7 million in 2023[36]. - General and administrative expenses were RMB 244.0 million in 2024, down 53.0% from RMB 519.5 million in 2023[36]. - R&D expenses were RMB 482.1 million in 2024, a decrease of 25.0% from RMB 643.0 million in 2023[36]. AI and Technology Integration - The introduction of AI technology is expected to enhance the company's SaaS product offerings, providing more intelligent solutions and driving business growth[16]. - The company aims to accelerate the AI application across various real estate business scenarios, enhancing SaaS product functionalities and services[17]. - The company is focusing on integrating AI technology into project management, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs in various business scenarios[27]. - The company plans to extend its "AI + Video Marketing" capabilities to other industries, including automotive and home decoration, under the new brand "Chengguo Technology" established in November 2024[24]. - The company plans to prioritize the promotion of "AI + marketing" products to drive rapid revenue growth[12]. - The company aims to explore "AI + management" commercial opportunities to enhance operational efficiency[12]. - By 2025, the company intends to prioritize the international expansion of AI products, focusing on AI and AIOT SaaS offerings[12]. Shareholder Returns and Governance - The company proposed a special dividend of HKD 0.1 per share, equivalent to approximately RMB 0.092, pending shareholder approval[115]. - The board has proposed an additional special dividend of HKD 0.1 per share (approximately RMB 0.092), pending shareholder approval at the upcoming annual general meeting[124]. - The board does not recommend a final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024[126]. - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as a basis for its governance practices and believes it has complied with all applicable provisions for the year ending December 31, 2024[131]. Employee and Operational Metrics - The average number of employees decreased to 1,912 as of December 31, 2024, down from 2,577 in the previous year, a reduction of 26.0%[123]. - The company has established a monthly, quarterly, and annual budget management system to align capital budgeting with business needs[76]. Audit and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the accounting principles and internal controls for the financial year ending December 31, 2024[129]. - The company's auditor, Ernst & Young, confirmed that the preliminary financial results align with the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[130].
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