Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 1,434.8 million, a decrease of 12.5% year-on-year[11]. - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 1,102.7 million, reflecting a decline from previous years[8]. - The adjusted net loss for 2024 was RMB 44.0 million, a significant reduction of 74.1% compared to the prior year[13]. - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to RMB 5,448.5 million, down from RMB 5,852.2 million in 2023[10]. - The company reported an operating loss of RMB 376.3 million for 2024, an improvement from the loss of RMB 763.2 million in 2023[8]. - Total liabilities decreased to RMB 745.6 million in 2024 from RMB 918.3 million in 2023[10]. - The company reported a net loss of RMB (189,546) thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, a reduction of 67.7% from RMB (587,043) thousand in 2023[73]. - The company maintained a net cash position as of December 31, 2024, with no debt[78]. Market and Industry Trends - The company has successfully navigated significant challenges in the real estate sector, which saw a decline in sales from RMB 18.2 trillion in 2021 to RMB 9.7 trillion in 2024[16]. - In 2024, China's cumulative sales area of commercial housing reached 970 million square meters, a year-on-year decrease of 12.9%, with a cumulative sales amount of RMB 9.7 trillion, down 17.1% year-on-year[20]. - In Q4 2024, China's cumulative sales amount of commercial housing was RMB 2.8 trillion, showing a year-on-year growth of 1.1%, indicating a stabilization signal in the market[20]. - The demand for digital tools in real estate operations and management is expected to continue growing as the industry shifts focus from new development to existing asset management[22]. Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The company plans to focus on consolidating the domestic market and restoring sustainable profitability[17]. - There is an emphasis on accelerating investments in AI technology and driving product and technological innovation[17]. - The company aims to expand its overseas market presence to increase business scale and influence[17]. - The company plans to accelerate the AI application in various real estate business scenarios, enhancing SaaS product functions and services[26]. - The company plans to focus on core products and improve product profitability, particularly in high-potential areas like "AI + real estate marketing" and "asset management & operations" in 2025[43]. - The company aims to expand its international market presence by establishing localized teams in regions such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan, with a cumulative contract value of nearly RMB 10 million[46]. Product and Service Performance - In 2024, the company's cloud service revenue was RMB 1,195.1 million, a year-on-year decrease of 10.7%, accounting for 83.3% of total revenue[28]. - The asset management and operation product line achieved year-on-year revenue growth, driven by increased investment in the management of existing real estate[28]. - The revenue from the customer relationship management product line was RMB 858.9 million, a year-on-year decrease of 9.2%[33]. - The project construction product line recorded revenue of RMB 124.2 million, a year-on-year decline of 20.7%[36]. - The asset management and operation product line generated revenue of RMB 99.8 million, a year-on-year increase of 14.2%[37]. - The Tianji PaaS platform recorded revenue of RMB 112.3 million, a year-on-year decrease of 24.6%[39]. Cost Management and Efficiency - The company's sales and marketing expenses in 2024 were RMB 757.7 million, down 17.8% from RMB 921.7 million in 2023[42]. - General and administrative expenses were RMB 244.0 million in 2024, a significant decrease of 53.0% from RMB 519.5 million in 2023[42]. - Research and development expenses amounted to RMB 482.1 million in 2024, a decline of 25.0% from RMB 643.0 million in 2023[42]. - The company intends to optimize resource allocation and enhance operational efficiency by implementing stricter project management measures and promoting the use of AI tools across departments[48]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and transparency in its operations[110]. - The management team has extensive experience in finance and technology, with members holding degrees from prestigious institutions such as Tsinghua University and Wuhan University[106][117]. - The company has established several key subsidiaries, including Mingyuan Cloud Technology and Mingyuan Cloud Procurement, which are integral to its operations[96][99]. - The board of directors includes Mr. Gao as Chairman and Mr. Jiang as CEO, with a structured rotation of board members every three years[153][154]. Employee and Stakeholder Relations - The total employee count is 1,912, down from 2,577 as of December 31, 2023[192]. - The total employee cost for the year ended December 31, 2024, is approximately RMB 1,098,058,000, which includes salaries, bonuses, and other employee benefits[192]. - The company emphasizes the importance of attracting and retaining quality employees through regular training programs[147]. - The company maintains strong relationships with stakeholders, including employees and customers, to ensure sustainable business development[147]. Shareholder Information - The company reported a special dividend of HKD 0.1 per share, amounting to approximately RMB 167.52 million, approved at the 2023 annual general meeting[128]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company's distributable reserves calculated under Cayman Islands law amounted to approximately RMB 7,661.5 million[135]. - The company had no bank loans or other borrowings as of December 31, 2024[137]. - The board does not recommend the distribution of a final dividend for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[130]. Contractual Arrangements and Compliance - The company has established a series of contractual arrangements to effectively control its consolidated affiliated entity, Mingyuan Cloud Procurement, due to restrictions on foreign investment in certain industries in China[168]. - The exclusive business cooperation agreement stipulates that Mingyuan Cloud Procurement will pay service fees based on its pre-tax consolidated profit, adjusted for any accumulated losses and operational costs[171]. - The company confirmed that there have been no significant changes to the contractual arrangements for the year ending December 31, 2024, and no termination of these arrangements[177]. - Independent non-executive directors confirmed that transactions conducted under the contractual arrangements were established according to relevant terms and were fair and reasonable for the group[184].
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