Financial Performance - For the year ending December 31, 2024, the revenue was RMB 2,952.2 million, an increase of 3.8% compared to 2023[4] - The gross profit for the same period was RMB 640.7 million, a decrease of 15.4%, with a gross margin of 21.7%, down 4.9 percentage points from 2023[4] - The net profit for the year was RMB 238.2 million, compared to a net loss of RMB 577.9 million in 2023, resulting in a net profit margin of 8.1%[4] - Basic earnings per share for the year were RMB 0.17, while in 2023, there was a basic loss per share of RMB 0.45[5] - The core net profit attributable to shareholders was RMB 294.0 million, down from RMB 403.2 million in 2023[4] - The company reported a profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 214,594,000 for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of RMB 574,369,000 in 2023[42] - The diluted earnings per share for 2024 was RMB 0.17, a significant improvement from a loss of RMB 0.45 per share in 2023[42] Dividends - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.0736 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the 2025 Annual General Meeting[5] - A special dividend of RMB 286,262,000 was declared for the year ended December 31, 2023, with a per share amount of HKD 0.2410[45] - The interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was proposed at RMB 125,698,000, compared to RMB 103,089,000 for the same period in 2023[44] Assets and Liabilities - As of December 31, 2024, the total assets amounted to RMB 4,726.96 million, a decrease from RMB 4,851.08 million in 2023[14] - The total equity attributable to shareholders was RMB 1,863.15 million, down from RMB 2,054.78 million in 2023[14] - Total liabilities increased to RMB 2,737,588 thousand in 2024 from RMB 2,688,729 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of 1.8%[16] - Non-current liabilities rose to RMB 179,196 thousand in 2024, up from RMB 138,798 thousand in 2023, marking a significant increase of 29.1%[16] - Contract liabilities increased to RMB 863,676 thousand in 2024 from RMB 758,678 thousand in 2023, showing a rise of 13.9%[16] - The total equity and liabilities amounted to RMB 4,726,961 thousand in 2024, down from RMB 4,851,078 thousand in 2023, a decline of 2.6%[16] Revenue Sources - Revenue from property management and related services reached RMB 2,493,824 thousand in 2024, an increase of 14.1% compared to RMB 2,185,943 thousand in 2023[26] - The company reported a decrease in installation and renovation services revenue to RMB 85,983 thousand in 2024, down 68.4% from RMB 272,177 thousand in 2023[26] - Property management services generated revenue of RMB 2,298.8 million, a 15.4% increase from RMB 1,992.2 million in 2023, driven by an increase in total managed area to 196.9 million square meters, up 8.3%[80] - Community value-added services revenue decreased by 17.3% to RMB 544.8 million from RMB 658.9 million in 2023, primarily due to a reduction in the number of handovers affecting smart community solutions[83] - Non-owner value-added services revenue fell by 43.9% to RMB 108.6 million from RMB 193.5 million in 2023, attributed to adjustments in the real estate sector and a reduction in service scale[84] Expenses - The total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 2,514,736 thousand, compared to RMB 2,303,260 thousand in 2023, reflecting an increase of 9.2%[27] - Employee benefits expenses increased to RMB 615,453 thousand in 2024 from RMB 548,091 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of 12.2%[27] - The cost of goods sold rose to RMB 278,772 thousand in 2024, up from RMB 223,537 thousand in 2023, indicating a year-over-year increase of 24.7%[27] - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by 9.1% to RMB 16.2 million, maintaining approximately 0.6% of total revenue[89] - Administrative expenses fell by 5.5% to RMB 187.0 million, accounting for about 6.3% of revenue, a decrease of 0.7 percentage points from 2023[90] Impairment and Tax - The company reported a significant reduction in financial and contract asset impairment losses, from RMB 1,222.35 million in 2023 to RMB 74.91 million in 2024[7] - The income tax expense for the year was RMB 120.8 million, with a tax rate of 33.6%, up from a tax credit of RMB 118.3 million and a tax rate of 17.0% in 2023, mainly due to a significant reduction in credit impairment losses[94] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 1,190.1 million, down from RMB 1,620.6 million as of December 31, 2023[96] - The company has allocated a total of RMB 2,088,694,000 for various strategic investments, with RMB 596,008,000 already utilized and RMB 1,178,816,000 remaining[103] - Strategic investments include RMB 1,253,216,000 for acquisitions and partnerships, with RMB 132,723,000 already used[102] - The company plans to enhance user experience with an investment of RMB 505,889,000, of which RMB 9,959,000 has been utilized[103] Employee and Governance - The company has 5,699 full-time employees, primarily located in Henan Province[112] - The company has established a clear promotion pathway for employees, tailoring development paths based on individual strengths and strategic direction[113] - The company has implemented a performance evaluation mechanism that closely links employee performance to compensation, enhancing motivation and creativity[114] - The audit committee has reviewed the annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, and reached a consensus with management on the financial results[118] - The company has adhered to all corporate governance codes and disclosure requirements as of December 31, 2024[115] Future Plans - The company plans to implement a regional focus strategy in 2025, targeting high-potential areas for localized development and optimizing market expansion mechanisms[72] - The company is innovating its basic and lifestyle service models to create a dual-track operating system, enhancing service value and exploring new profit growth points[73] - The company is leveraging advanced technology to upgrade property service models, aiming for intelligent operational management and digital service processes[75] - The company is committed to building a differentiated brand by promoting its unique cultural values and enhancing customer loyalty through community cultural activities[76]
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