Financial Performance - The company recorded revenue of approximately RMB 580.4 million for the fiscal year 2024, an increase of about RMB 67.6 million or approximately 13.2% compared to RMB 512.8 million in fiscal year 2023[9]. - Gross profit decreased from approximately RMB 104.2 million in fiscal year 2023 to approximately RMB 54.4 million in fiscal year 2024, a decline of about 47.8%[10]. - The net loss for fiscal year 2024 was approximately RMB 75.2 million, compared to a net profit of approximately RMB 10.1 million in fiscal year 2023[10]. - Revenue from ready-mixed concrete sales increased from approximately RMB 259.0 million in fiscal year 2023 to approximately RMB 302.9 million in fiscal year 2024, an increase of about 17.0%[17]. - Revenue from precast concrete components sales decreased significantly from approximately RMB 85.4 million in fiscal year 2023 to approximately RMB 14.1 million in fiscal year 2024, a drop of about 83.5%[18]. - Revenue from iron ore tailings recovery and eco-brick sales increased from approximately RMB 168.4 million in fiscal year 2023 to approximately RMB 263.4 million in fiscal year 2024, an increase of about 56.4%[19]. - Sales cost increased by approximately RMB 117.4 million or about 28.7% from RMB 408.6 million in FY2023 to RMB 526.0 million in FY2024, primarily due to increased revenue from iron ore tailings recovery and eco-bricks[20]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately RMB 49.8 million or about 47.8% from RMB 104.2 million in FY2023 to RMB 54.4 million in FY2024, with overall gross margin dropping from approximately 20.3% to 13.9%[21]. - The gross profit from precast concrete components recorded a loss of approximately RMB 24.8 million in FY2024, compared to a profit of RMB 3.9 million in FY2023[23]. - Other income increased by approximately RMB 6.0 million or about 121.4% from RMB 4.9 million in FY2023 to RMB 10.9 million in FY2024, mainly due to increased government subsidies[25]. - Net other losses increased by approximately RMB 8.0 million or 22,269.4% from RMB 36,000 in FY2023 to RMB 8.1 million in FY2024, primarily due to losses from the sale of properties, plants, and equipment[26]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately RMB 28.4 million or about 52.4% from RMB 54.3 million in FY2023 to RMB 82.7 million in FY2024, mainly due to production losses in precast concrete components and increased employee costs[28]. Production and Operations - The company has temporarily halted the production of precast concrete components in fiscal year 2024 to mitigate further losses[10]. - The company is optimistic about the prospects of iron ore tailings comprehensive utilization, with over 100 million tons of tailings available for processing in Hainan Province[12]. - The competitive landscape for ready-mixed concrete and precast concrete components remains intense, particularly against state-owned enterprises, impacting profit margins[10]. - The company plans to expand its precast concrete component production capacity, with an allocation of HKD 24.5 million, of which HKD 18.0 million has been utilized[44]. - The company anticipates increased competition in the Xiamen precast concrete and precast concrete component market, which may pressure revenue and gross margins[45]. - The company has identified the comprehensive utilization of iron ore tailings in Hainan as a significant future revenue source due to abundant supply and high demand in nearby areas[45]. Shareholder Information - The largest customer accounts for approximately 9.6% of total revenue for the fiscal year 2024, while the top five customers account for about 31.3%[60]. - The company does not recommend any final dividend for the fiscal year 2024, and there is no established dividend policy[50][51]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company's current liabilities net amount was approximately RMB 72.5 million, compared to a net current asset value of approximately RMB 21.1 million as of December 31, 2023[33]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 48%, down from 49% as of December 31, 2023[33]. - The company had no significant acquisitions or investments in FY2024[39][40]. - The net proceeds from the share sale amount to approximately HKD 238.7 million, with HKD 231.4 million already utilized as of December 31, 2023[44]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company has distributable reserves of approximately RMB 184.1 million, down from RMB 189.1 million the previous year[57]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company has 748,000,000 shares issued[73]. - Mr. Ye Zhi Jie holds 274,706,100 shares, representing 36.73% of the company's issued share capital[71]. - Mr. Huang Wen Gui owns 121,568,700 shares, accounting for 16.25% of the company's issued share capital[71]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors emphasizes the importance of good corporate governance standards to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[96]. - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors regarding securities trading, ensuring compliance with established standards[99]. - The board of directors is responsible for strategic planning and ensuring sustainable development, with regular reviews of board composition and contributions[102]. - The company promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency among its directors and management[95]. - The company has established anti-corruption policies and reporting systems to maintain its corporate culture[95]. - The board believes that its corporate governance practices comply with the relevant codes and will continue to monitor and review these practices[98]. - The company has established a whistleblowing policy to encourage stakeholders to report any suspected fraud or misconduct[145]. - The board has delegated the responsibility for selecting and appointing directors to the nomination committee, which considers various diversity factors[147]. - The company has implemented a formal and transparent process for establishing remuneration policies for directors and senior management[123]. - The remuneration policy for directors and senior management is reviewed based on the company's performance and market data[80]. - The company has engaged an independent internal control consulting firm to review its major business processes and internal control systems for the fiscal year 2024[141]. - The board conducts an annual review of the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems[143]. - The company has established four committees: audit committee, remuneration committee, nomination committee, and strategic committee[113]. - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, with the chairperson possessing appropriate professional qualifications[115]. - The audit committee held two meetings in fiscal year 2024, with full attendance from its members[116]. - The company held one meeting of the Remuneration Committee in fiscal year 2024, with full attendance from all members[121]. - The Nomination Committee also held one meeting in fiscal year 2024, with all members present[126]. - The Strategic Committee is responsible for reviewing the company's expansion into emerging markets and the development of new products[129]. - The company confirmed that there are no significant uncertainties affecting its ability to continue as a going concern[131]. - The company secretary position was transitioned to Mr. Yuan Zhiwei effective August 8, 2024, following the resignation of Mr. Zhong Dezhu[134]. - The company ensures compliance with accounting standards and corporate governance codes as per the responsibilities outlined for the board of directors[131]. - All independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence in accordance with listing rules[109]. - The board has a clear division of responsibilities between the chairman and the CEO to ensure a balance of power[108]. - The company has no plans for re-election of directors at the upcoming annual general meeting[70]. - In the fiscal year 2024, the company reported a total of 10 executives receiving compensation below RMB 1,000,000, a decrease of 18.18% from 11 in fiscal year 2023[85]. - There were no management or administrative contracts established for the majority of the company's business in fiscal year 2024[86]. - The details of remuneration for directors and the five highest-paid individuals are included in the financial statements[83]. - There are no indemnity provisions for any directors or associated companies during the fiscal year[81]. - There are no significant transactions or contracts involving directors with substantial interests during the fiscal year[78]. - The company has not established any arrangements that would result in directors holding interests in competing businesses during the fiscal year[79]. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives - The company is committed to environmental protection and sustainable development, implementing green office measures to reduce energy consumption[88]. - The board is responsible for identifying and assessing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks, and has formed a dedicated ESG working group to implement related measures[165]. - The ESG report covers the period from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, aligning with the company's fiscal year[164]. - The ESG working group is tasked with collecting and monitoring ESG data, and reporting significant ESG matters to the board[168]. - The company emphasizes stakeholder engagement to understand and respond to their concerns regarding ESG issues[172]. - The company adheres to the "comply or explain" principle in its ESG reporting, ensuring transparency and accountability[170]. - The company has been recognized as a green factory by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China[178]. - The company has established three environmental goals, promoting principles of "recycling," "reuse," "water conservation," and "energy saving" among employees[178]. - In the fiscal year 2024, the company complied with all applicable laws and regulations regarding emissions and waste management, with no significant claims or penalties related to environmental protection[179]. - The company has implemented an ISO 14001 certified environmental management system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions primarily from logistics activities[180]. - The company has established monitoring procedures to ensure water usage remains within reasonable limits, with no issues in obtaining applicable water sources in fiscal year 2024[184][185]. - The company produces minimal non-hazardous industrial waste during production, adhering to national standards for waste management[186]. - The company has installed automatic watering systems and dust-sealing designs in warehouses to minimize dust emissions during the loading process[187]. - The company encourages employees to cultivate water-saving habits and manages wastewater according to national discharge standards[184][185]. - The company has developed policies to minimize the use of natural resources and reduce the environmental impact of its operations[180]. - In fiscal year 2024, the company reported direct emissions (Scope 1) of 4,238 tons of CO2, a decrease of 49% from 8,317 tons in fiscal year 2023[189]. - Indirect emissions (Scope 2) increased to 16,118 tons of CO2 in fiscal year 2024, up 19% from 13,499 tons in fiscal year 2023[189]. - The company achieved a reduction in solid waste to 231 tons in fiscal year 2024, down from 398 tons in fiscal year 2023, representing a 42% decrease[192]. - Water consumption increased to 317 thousand cubic meters in fiscal year 2024, compared to 135 thousand cubic meters in fiscal year 2023, reflecting a 135% increase[192]. - The company aims to maintain current emission control and resource usage levels over the next two years, with plans to set and disclose new reduction targets thereafter[193]. - The company utilized 23,026 thousand kWh of electricity in fiscal year 2024, an increase of 19% from 19,284 thousand kWh in fiscal year 2023[192]. - The company plans to use vehicles that meet EU Stage VI standards for logistics activities to address future stricter emission standards[200]. - The company reported a significant reduction in sulfur dioxide (SOx) emissions to 1.05 tons in fiscal year 2024, down from 30.05 tons in fiscal year 2023, a decrease of 96.5%[189]. - The company is committed to managing suppliers and hiring environmentally friendly suppliers to meet customer expectations for green operations[200]. - The company has implemented a supply chain management plan to diversify its supply chain and monitor supplier financial and operational performance[200].
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