Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the company reported total revenue of RMB 23,265 million, a decrease of 50.7% compared to RMB 47,167 million in 2023[10] - The net loss for 2024 was RMB 6,618 million, improving from a net loss of RMB 8,858 million in 2023, representing a reduction of 25.0%[10] - The company achieved contract sales of RMB 19,046 million in 2024, a significant increase of 164.5% from RMB 7,179 million in 2023[10] - The company reported a gross loss of RMB 5.08 billion in 2024, compared to a gross loss of RMB 4.51 billion in 2023[43] - The total assets of the company decreased to RMB 212.59 billion in 2024 from RMB 248.38 billion in 2023[43] - The company’s cash and bank balances fell to RMB 8.65 billion in 2024, down from RMB 13.17 billion in 2023[43] - The company’s total equity decreased to RMB 24.81 billion in 2024 from RMB 32.73 billion in 2023[43] - Property development revenue for 2024 was approximately RMB 22,964.1 million, down about 50.9% from RMB 46,781.9 million in 2023[60] - Sales cost for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased by approximately RMB 23,336.3 million (or about 45.2%) to RMB 28,339.9 million[64] - Selling and marketing expenses for 2024 were approximately RMB 813.2 million, a decrease of about 44.0% from RMB 1,452.6 million in 2023[65] - Administrative expenses for 2024 were approximately RMB 515.9 million, down about 42.2% from RMB 892.5 million in 2023[65] - Financial costs for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased to approximately RMB 1,104.8 million from RMB 1,620.8 million in 2023[66] - The company’s loss attributable to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 6,298,354,000, compared to a loss of RMB 8,934,542,000 in 2023, indicating a reduction in losses[158] Market Environment - The real estate sector in China faced challenges in 2024, with a 10.6% year-on-year decline in real estate development investment, totaling RMB 10,028 billion[34] - The residential sales area decreased by 14.1% year-on-year, highlighting the overall market contraction[34] Operational Highlights - The company successfully delivered 70 batches of projects, totaling approximately 28,000 units, demonstrating its commitment to operational stability and project delivery[34] - The company holds a land reserve of approximately 23.61 million square meters, with 76% located in the Greater Bay Area and Yangtze River Delta regions, indicating a strong market positioning[8] - The company has developed over 200 real estate projects, providing quality living services to over one million residents[8] - The company is focused on refining management strategies and enhancing project sales and capital recovery to navigate the challenging market environment[34] Debt Management - The company’s total debt restructuring plan for overseas debt has received support from over 80.8% of creditors, representing a significant milestone[35] - The company plans to implement a comprehensive domestic debt restructuring scheme, which was announced on March 17, 2025[36] - The company aims to continue its operational and debt management strategies while actively communicating with creditors to complete the overall debt restructuring[37] Corporate Governance - The board is committed to high standards of corporate governance, believing it is essential for protecting shareholder interests and enhancing corporate value[83] - The company has adopted and complied with the corporate governance code for the year ending December 31, 2024[84] - The board has confirmed compliance with the standard code of conduct for securities trading throughout the year ending December 31, 2024[86] - The company has established a written guideline for employees regarding securities trading, ensuring compliance and ethical conduct[86] - The board consists of five executive directors and four independent non-executive directors, with independent non-executive directors holding over one-third of the board seats[89] - The audit committee reviewed and recommended the approval of the 2023 annual financial statements and the 2024 interim financial statements[104] - The company ensures that all independent non-executive directors meet the independence criteria as per the listing rules[92] - The board regularly reviews the company's financial and operational performance and discusses future strategies[99] Risk Management - The audit committee has reviewed the effectiveness of the company's risk management and internal control systems for the year ending December 31, 2024, and found them to be adequate[132] - The board is responsible for assessing the nature and extent of risks the company is willing to take to achieve strategic objectives, including environmental, social, and governance risks[129] - The company has established internal control systems aligned with the COSO 2013 framework to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with applicable laws[129] Sustainability and ESG - The company maintained an "A" level ESG rating from MSCI, reflecting its commitment to sustainable development[9] - The company is committed to environmental sustainability and compliance with various environmental laws and regulations, ensuring adherence to air and noise pollution standards[154] - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining strong relationships with employees, customers, and business partners to support ongoing development and service quality[155] Shareholder Communication - The company has established multiple communication channels with shareholders to ensure timely access to relevant information and facilitate active participation in company affairs[146] - The company has a shareholder communication policy in place to ensure fair and timely dissemination of information to shareholders[147] - The company is focused on enhancing its investor relations and communication strategies to strengthen understanding of its business performance and strategies among investors[146] Stock Options and Incentives - The stock option plan was approved on November 18, 2013, and is valid for 10 years, expiring on November 17, 2023[181] - The maximum number of shares that can be issued under the stock option plan is capped at 10% of the total issued shares, which amounts to 500,000,000 shares, approximately 8.79% of the shares issued as of the report date[182] - The total number of stock options held by directors is 13,402,000, representing 0.24% of the total issued share capital[195] - The company has a structured vesting schedule for stock options, with portions vesting at 36, 48, and 60 months after the grant date[195] - The company adopted a share incentive plan on May 13, 2020, with a validity period of 15 years, leaving approximately 10 years remaining as of the report date[197] - The maximum number of reward shares available for grant under the share incentive plan is 170,562,223 shares, representing about 3% of the company's issued shares as of the report date[199] - No reward shares have been granted since the adoption date of the share incentive plan[200]
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