Business Operations and Strategy - The company provides a full range of smart manufacturing solutions, including ERP, MES, PLM, and WMS systems, aimed at lowering costs and increasing operational efficiency[11]. - The digital life business includes smart office equipment and digital signage, with distribution across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and the Americas[13]. - The company emphasizes innovation and constant improvement as key to success in the competitive tech industry[20]. - Customer satisfaction is prioritized, with a focus on providing quality products and services at reasonable prices[21]. - The company aims to build sustainable partnerships with qualified vendors to ensure high customer satisfaction[19]. - The long-term success of the company relies on recruiting and retaining talent for new market and product development[19]. - The company operates with a mission to enable clients to conduct business more effectively through digitalization and advanced technology[18]. - The company offers daily IT operating services and post-installation maintenance for its smart manufacturing solutions[11]. - The company manages the supply chain for branded meeting room and lifestyle electronic equipment, enhancing its market presence[13]. - The company is exploring new opportunities in Taiwan and the US markets as part of its international expansion strategy[30]. Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, decreased by 18% to RMB 558.9 million compared to RMB 677.9 million in 2023[34]. - Loss attributable to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2024, was RMB 12.4 million, a reduction of 26% from RMB 16.8 million in 2023[34]. - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, increased to RMB 654.2 million from RMB 620.1 million in 2023[26]. - Total liabilities as of December 31, 2024, rose to RMB 229.3 million compared to RMB 183.7 million in 2023[26]. - Inventory as of December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 123.3 million, up from RMB 82.7 million in 2023, with an inventory turnover period increasing from 73 days to 80 days[35]. - Operating and leasing receivables as of December 31, 2024, were approximately RMB 190.6 million, down from RMB 205.3 million in 2023, with a turnover period increasing from 115 days to 129 days[35]. - Adjusted net profit for 2024 was RMB 7.0 million, compared to an adjusted net loss of RMB 5.1 million in 2023[34]. - The company's revenue decreased by 18% to RMB558.9 million in 2024, down from RMB677.9 million in 2023, while the reported net loss decreased by 26% to RMB12.4 million from RMB16.8 million[38]. - The digital industry segment's revenue and profit fell by 20% and 54% year-on-year to RMB325.2 million and RMB18.8 million respectively[48]. - The digital life business experienced a revenue increase of over 7 times year-on-year due to strong recovery in Taiwan's retail sector[51]. Investments and Assets - The company committed RMB 30 million to the Fuhua Fund, which focuses on strategic emerging industries, with an investment valuation of approximately RMB 29.9 million as of December 31, 2024[65]. - The investment in SigmaSense, LLC decreased in valuation to approximately US$4.2 million, with an unrealized loss of about RMB 16.7 million during the reporting year[64]. - The company committed to invest RMB30 million in the GRC SinoGreen Fund, representing approximately 6% of the total capital contributions by partners[67]. - The company invested RMB9 million and RMB21 million in the GRC Fund in 2021 and 2022, respectively[67]. - As of December 31, 2024, the valuation of the investment in the GRC Fund was approximately RMB29.9 million, accounting for about 4.6% of the total asset value of the group[67]. - The unrealized loss from the investment in the GRC Fund during the reporting year was approximately RMB0.4 million[67]. Human Resources and Employment - The new office in Bac Ninh City, Northern Vietnam, opened in early 2024, and the office in Bengaluru, Southern India, is expected to commence operations in the second half of 2025[30]. - The company employed a total of 270 employees as of December 31, 2024, a decrease from 567 employees in 2023[80]. - The company is accelerating local staff deployment and outsourcing strategies in Vietnam, with operations in Bac Ninh City starting in early 2024[59]. Corporate Governance - The board consists of two executive directors, three non-executive directors, and three independent non-executive directors[94]. - At least one independent non-executive director possesses professional qualifications in accounting and related financial management expertise[95]. - The company has a diverse board, with 50% of members being independent non-executive directors as of December 2023, and this is projected to remain stable into December 2024[113]. - The board diversity policy emphasizes the importance of various factors such as gender, age, and professional experience, although there is currently no plan for achieving gender balance[109]. - The board will conduct an annual review of the effectiveness of its governance mechanisms[102]. - The company recognizes the benefits of a diverse board, which enhances the quality of its performance[109]. - The attendance at board meetings shows that independent non-executive directors participated actively, with some attending 4 out of 4 meetings[107]. - The company has established mechanisms to ensure independent views are available to the board, which will be reviewed annually[94]. - The nomination committee is responsible for assessing the independence of all independent non-executive directors annually[98]. - The board of directors meets regularly to discuss the company's overall development, operations, and financial performance, ensuring all significant issues are addressed[125]. Risk Management - The company has established an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to assist in managing key risks and ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles[170]. - The board oversees the management's design, implementation, and monitoring of risk management and internal control systems, ensuring they are reviewed at least once a year[186]. - The internal audit function continuously reviews major operational, financial, compliance, and risk management controls, proposing enhancements as necessary[181]. - The group has specific functions in place as the second line of defense, including financial control, risk management, compliance, and data protection[180]. - The whistleblowing system allows staff and relevant parties to report misconduct confidentially, ensuring proper follow-up according to established procedures[182]. - The group is committed to sustainability and information security as part of its risk management framework[180]. Shareholder Communication - Shareholders holding at least one-tenth of the paid-up capital have the right to requisition a special general meeting[200]. - The company secretary ensures that all directors have access to the advice and services of the company secretary[191]. - Shareholders are encouraged to maintain direct communication with the company for any inquiries[193]. - The process of the company's general meeting will be regularly monitored and reviewed to best serve shareholders' needs[195]. - The company will reimburse reasonable expenses incurred by requisitionists if directors fail to convene a special general meeting[200].
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