Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the company's revenue increased to RMB 301,937,000, representing a growth of 8.5% compared to RMB 278,325,000 in 2023[3] - Gross profit for the same period rose to RMB 158,159,000, up 23.5% from RMB 128,081,000 in 2023[3] - The company's net profit for the year was RMB 80,415,000, reflecting a 26.2% increase from RMB 63,744,000 in 2023[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to RMB 11.09, compared to RMB 9.01 in the previous year, marking a growth of 23.1%[3] - The group reported a pre-tax profit of RMB 98,081,000 for 2024, an increase from RMB 78,589,000 in 2023, representing a growth of 24.7%[18] - In 2024, the company's annual profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 77,643,000, an increase of 23.2% compared to RMB 63,073,000 in 2023[28] - The company achieved a total profit and comprehensive income of approximately RMB 80,415,000 for the year, a 26% increase from RMB 63,744,000 in the previous year[58] Revenue Breakdown - Decision consulting services generated revenue of RMB 171,284,000 in 2024, up from RMB 162,343,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 5.8%[12] - Data platform services revenue increased to RMB 38,446,000 in 2024 from RMB 31,447,000 in 2023, marking a growth of 22.3%[12] - Revenue from decision-making consulting services amounted to approximately RMB 171,284,000, accounting for 57% of total revenue, which is a 6% increase from RMB 162,343,000 in the previous year[55] - Revenue from data platform services reached approximately RMB 38,446,000, representing 13% of total revenue and a significant increase of about 22% from RMB 31,447,000 in the previous year[53] - Revenue from innovation platform services was approximately RMB 92,207,000, accounting for 30% of total revenue, which is a 9% increase from RMB 84,535,000 in the previous year[54] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to RMB 215,897,000, an increase from RMB 190,217,000 in 2023[4] - The total assets of the group increased to RMB 437,621,000 in 2024 from RMB 374,442,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 16.9%[20] - The total liabilities of the group rose to RMB 224,830,000 in 2024 from RMB 188,546,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 19.2%[20] - The capital structure as of December 31, 2024, shows total equity attributable to the owners of the company at RMB 183,460,000, representing 86% of total equity[60] - The capital to debt ratio as of December 31, 2024, is approximately 222%, up from 183% as of December 31, 2023, due to multiple business lines and increased order execution[64] Expenses and Costs - The total cost and expenses for the year were approximately RMB 204,178,000, reflecting a 3% increase from RMB 198,855,000 in the previous year, primarily due to rising travel costs and increased employee benefits[56] - The total employee costs (excluding directors and senior management) increased to RMB 139,640,000 in 2024, a rise of 18.7% from RMB 117,618,000 in 2023[27] - The income tax expense for 2024 was RMB 17,666,000, up from RMB 14,845,000 in 2023, representing an increase of 18.5%[26] - The total interest expense on lease liabilities increased significantly to RMB 203,000 in 2024 from RMB 81,000 in 2023, marking a rise of 150.6%[25] Cash and Bank Balances - The company's cash and bank balances rose to RMB 358,735,000, up from RMB 299,686,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of 19.6%[4] - As of December 31, 2024, the group held cash and bank balances of approximately RMB 358,735,000, an increase of about 20% compared to RMB 299,686,000 as of December 31, 2023[59] Dividends - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of RMB 11 cents per share for the year ending December 31, 2024, totaling approximately RMB 77,000,000, compared to RMB 53,480,000 in 2023[30] - The proposed final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024, is RMB 0.11 per share, totaling approximately RMB 77,000,000, subject to shareholder approval[71] - The proposed 2024 final dividend is expected to be paid around June 27, 2025, subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting[82] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its data platform services and decision-making consulting services in the upcoming year[6] - The company launched two new research brands, "IT 2024" and "Advanced Manufacturing 2024," with a total of 216 publications planned for 2024[44][45] - The company provided consulting services to a diverse client base, including Huawei and Inspur, focusing on regional strategy and digital transformation[46] - Ten new innovation centers were established across various provinces, enhancing the company's service capabilities in industrial innovation[47] - The company aims to enhance brand influence through a multi-channel approach, including its own media matrix and external media[42] - The company is focusing on the "14th Five-Year Plan" business layout, targeting 19 key industries and 4 regional economic units for strategic development[43] Compliance and Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules[74] - The board consists of two executive directors and three independent non-executive directors as of the announcement date[85] Miscellaneous - The company has not applied any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that would significantly impact its financial performance or position[10] - The group did not have any single customer or customer group contributing more than 10% of total revenue for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023[23] - The group maintains a conservative policy regarding foreign exchange and interest rate risks, with all deposits held in RMB[68] - There are no significant post-reporting period events that have materially affected the group's operations or financial performance[69] - The group has no capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2024[62] - The annual general meeting for 2024 is scheduled for May 21, 2025[80] - The annual report for the year ending December 31, 2024, will be sent to shareholders and published on the company's website and the stock exchange[83] - The board expresses gratitude to all shareholders, customers, partners, and employees for their support and contributions[84]
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