Revenue and Growth - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 6,270.5 million, an increase of 18.2% compared to RMB 5,303.6 million in 2023[5] - The revenue growth rate for flexible employment in mainland China was 27%, up from 25% in the previous year[5] - Revenue from the flexible employment business segment grew approximately 19.7% to RMB 6,133 million, with mainland China recording a strong growth of 26.8%[7] - Revenue from mainland China grew by 24.8% to RMB 4,466.7 million in 2024, up from RMB 3,578.9 million in 2023[21] - Total revenue increased by 18.2% to RMB 6,270.5 million in 2024, compared to RMB 5,303.6 million in 2023[19] - Revenue from the flexible workforce segment rose by 19.7% to RMB 6,132.9 million in 2024, up from RMB 5,122.8 million in 2023[19] - Major client A1 contributed RMB 2,058,766,000 to total revenue, up from RMB 1,559,980,000 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 31.9%[87] Profit and Earnings - Profit attributable to owners of the company increased to RMB 129.8 million, a growth of 2.7% from RMB 126.5 million in 2023[8] - Adjusted profit attributable to owners rose to RMB 145.6 million, reflecting a 7.8% increase from RMB 135.1 million in the prior year[8] - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the year was 129,848 RMB, compared to 126,476 RMB in the previous year, indicating a growth of approximately 1.9%[98] - Basic earnings per share for the year was RMB 0.64, up from RMB 0.62, showing a growth of 3.2%[58] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 152,197 thousand for the year, slightly down from RMB 153,895 thousand, a decrease of about 1.1%[57] Employee and Workforce - The number of full-time employees decreased by 13.2% to 1,116, while contract employees increased by 2.4% to 55,300[5] - The group employs approximately 1,116 full-time employees and about 55,300 contract workers as of December 31, 2024[51] - Total employee costs for the year amounted to 5,870,403 RMB, an increase from 4,900,860 RMB in the previous year, representing a growth of approximately 19.7%[94] - The company has implemented various training programs for contract employees to enhance their skills and adaptability to customer positions[52] Financial Position and Assets - The total current assets increased from RMB 1,827.2 million as of December 31, 2023, to RMB 2,247.4 million as of December 31, 2024[34] - The net current assets as of December 31, 2024, were RMB 1,119.3 million, up from RMB 1,011.1 million in 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 10.7%[34] - The bank balance and cash, including restricted bank deposits, amounted to RMB 980.9 million as of December 31, 2024, slightly down from RMB 984.1 million in 2023[35] - The net asset value increased from RMB 1,279,962 thousand in 2023 to RMB 1,376,848 thousand in 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 7.57%[60] - The total assets less current liabilities rose from RMB 1,321,481 thousand in 2023 to RMB 1,424,090 thousand in 2024, an increase of about 7.77%[60] Expenses and Costs - Service costs increased by 20.8% to RMB 5,656.9 million in 2024, reflecting the growth in revenue from the flexible workforce business[21] - The group's gross profit decreased by approximately 1.4% from RMB 622.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 613.6 million for the year ending December 31, 2024[22] - The overall gross margin declined from approximately 11.7% for the year ended December 31, 2023, to about 9.8% for the year ending December 31, 2024, primarily due to a decrease in gross margin from flexible staffing services[22] - Sales expenses decreased by approximately 5.4% from RMB 358.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 339.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2024[24] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 5.2% from RMB 101.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to RMB 96.6 million for the year ending December 31, 2024[24] Strategic Plans and Outlook - The company plans to expand its service offerings in mainland China, particularly with state-owned enterprises and in the financial services sector[8] - The strategic focus for 2025 remains on the flexible workforce in mainland China, targeting high-growth sectors such as new energy, financial services, and healthcare[14] - The group plans to expand into low-penetration areas in South and Central China while consolidating its market leadership in first-tier cities to capture more market share[14] - The group expects stable growth in the flexible workforce business in mainland China, supported by the expansion of its product portfolio and ongoing progress in the IT outsourcing segment[13] - The company maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2025, anticipating more growth opportunities despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic challenges[12] Financial Management and Risks - The group faces various financial risks, including currency risk, interest rate risk, and liquidity risk, and implements a conservative risk management strategy[38] - The group will closely monitor foreign exchange risks and consider hedging against significant foreign currency risks as necessary[39] - The group has no significant external debt or equity financing plans at present, indicating a conservative financial strategy[33] - The group plans to continue meeting its operational funding and capital expenditure needs through cash generated from operations and proceeds from its shares listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[33] Compliance and Governance - The company has maintained compliance with all applicable corporate governance codes throughout the reporting period[103] - The board of directors has adopted the standard code for securities trading as per the listing rules, confirming compliance throughout the reporting period[104] - The audit committee, consisting of five members, provides independent opinions on the effectiveness of the financial reporting system, risk management, and internal controls[105] - Deloitte has verified the figures in the preliminary announcement for the consolidated balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement for the year ending December 31, 2024[107] New Accounting Standards - The company has adopted new international financial reporting standards effective January 1, 2024, which may impact future financial reporting and disclosures[67] - The company anticipates that the application of the new standards will not have a significant impact on its financial position and performance[76] - The new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) 18 will affect the presentation of the income statement and future financial disclosures, with an expected effective date of January 1, 2027, or later[78]
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