Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Group's operating revenue amounted to RMB20.7 billion, with a gross profit of approximately RMB985 million[16]. - The loss attributable to the owners of the Company was approximately RMB1.85 billion, while retained profits at the end of the Reporting Period remained at RMB7.5 billion[17]. - The Group experienced a significant year-on-year decrease in gross profit margin and total gross profit due to a declining real estate market[17]. - The Company recorded a decrease in profits from joint ventures and associates, impacting overall profitability[17]. - The Group reported a loss of RMB1,689,630,000 for 2024, a significant decrease of approximately 235% compared to a profit of RMB1,251,815,000 in 2023[143]. - The Group's turnover for 2024 was RMB20,661,233,000, representing a year-on-year decrease of approximately 28% from RMB28,800,845,000 in 2023[145]. - Gross profit for 2024 amounted to RMB985.42 million, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of approximately 75%[150]. - The gross profit margin for 2024 was approximately 4.77%, down 8.67 percentage points from 13.44% in 2023[150]. - Equity attributable to owners of the Company decreased by approximately 19%, amounting to RMB8,021,863,000 as of December 31, 2024[144]. Market Conditions - China's GDP for the year exceeded RMB134 trillion, achieving a year-on-year growth of 5%, ranking first among major economies[23]. - In the first quarter of 2024, China's economy grew by 5.3%, but the growth rate slowed in the subsequent quarters before recovering to 5.4% in the fourth quarter[18]. - In 2024, the proportion of the real estate industry's value added in GDP declined by 0.5 percentage points to 6.3%, indicating a continued downward cycle in China's real estate market[24]. - Nationwide new commercial housing sales in the first nine months of 2024 totaled RMB 6,888 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 22.7%, but annual sales for the year reached RMB 9,675 billion, with the decline narrowing to 17.1%[24]. - The annual real estate development investment in China was RMB10,028 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 10.6%, with new commercial housing sales area down 12.9% to 973.85 million square meters[136]. - The sales amount of new commercial housing in China decreased by 17.1% year-on-year, totaling RMB9,675 billion[136]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group focused on compressing project costs while accelerating the launch of high-quality products and reducing reliance on promotional discounts in response to geopolitical risks[25]. - The Group aims to accelerate the opening of new land acquisition projects and improve the efficiency of old renovation projects[43][46]. - The Group will enhance price management by re-evaluating current sales prices and balancing sales volume with sales prices to increase project profits[44][46]. - The Group plans to upgrade existing projects in core urban areas through innovative marketing strategies and policy opportunities[48][50]. - In 2025, the Company aims to improve product competitiveness to transition from an industry "follower" to a "leader" by enhancing collaboration across departments and leveraging technological innovations[49][50]. - The Company is actively pursuing new opportunities for growth, including potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance its market position[85]. Leadership and Governance - Mr. Jiang Tiexing appointed as non-executive director and chairman of the board on September 25, 2023[62]. - Mr. Yu Zhiliang rejoined as non-executive director on August 5, 2024, after serving as executive director and general manager[64]. - Mr. Li Yao appointed as non-executive director and audit committee member on May 5, 2023[70]. - Dr. So Shu Fai has been an executive director since December 11, 2010, and was previously CEO of SJM Holdings Limited until June 15, 2023[75]. - The company continues to expand its leadership team with experienced professionals from various sectors[62][64][70][75][82]. - The strategic appointments aim to enhance governance and operational efficiency within the company[62][64][70][75][82]. - The Company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, as evidenced by the roles of independent non-executive directors in oversight committees[91]. Project Development - The Group achieved aggregate contracted sales of RMB 42,460 million in 2024, with a sales area of 1,895,802 square meters, marking a V-shaped recovery from a 32% year-on-year decline to a 10% growth[29]. - The Group's land bank consisted of 4,201,823 square meters of saleable gross floor area as of December 31, 2024[174]. - The Group has 45 property development projects across cities including Guangzhou, Foshan, Chongqing, Xi'an, Nanjing, and Jurong[173]. - The total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of the company's projects is 15,573,484 square meters, with 4,201,823 square meters designated for future sale[190]. - The company has a total of 3,665,435 square meters of GFA in Xi'an, with 756,053 square meters completed[190]. - The company is focused on both residential and commercial properties, enhancing its portfolio diversity and market reach[196]. Financial Position - As of the end of 2024, the Group held RMB 12.7 billion in currency funds, with a gearing ratio of 53% and a net debt ratio of 26%[39]. - The total interest-bearing debt of the Group as of December 31, 2024, was RMB 34.909 billion, slightly down from RMB 35.238 billion in 2023[157]. - The net gearing ratio as of December 31, 2024, was 67%, a decrease from 71% in 2023[158]. - The weighted average cost of financing for the Group's bank and financial institution borrowings was 3.77%, reflecting a relatively low level in the industry[39]. - The average selling price for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 22,398 per square meter, up from RMB 20,331 per square meter in 2023[166].
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