Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, the company reported revenue of RMB 315,028,000, a decrease of 10.5% compared to RMB 351,767,000 in 2023[11]. - The company recorded a loss attributable to owners of the company of RMB 3,122,000 for 2024, compared to a profit of RMB 4,694,000 in 2023, indicating a significant decline in profitability[11]. - The company's revenue decreased by approximately 10.5% from RMB 351.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 315.0 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, primarily due to a decline in OEM product sales[15]. - Gross profit for the year ending December 31, 2024, was approximately RMB 87.4 million, a decrease of about 12.2% from approximately RMB 99.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with gross margins remaining relatively stable at 27.7% and 28.3% respectively[17]. - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 3.6 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to a profit of approximately RMB 4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase in expected credit loss provisions[23]. - Basic and diluted loss per share for 2024 was RMB (0.5), compared to earnings of RMB 0.6 per share in 2023[193]. - The company reported a pre-tax profit of RMB 1,495 thousand in 2024, down from RMB 11,064 thousand in 2023, a decline of about 86.5%[200]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to RMB 729,446,000 in 2024 from RMB 707,873,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.0%[12]. - Current liabilities rose to RMB 199,548,000 in 2024, up from RMB 164,195,000 in 2023, representing an increase of about 21.5%[12]. - The company experienced an increase in non-current liabilities, which amounted to RMB 133,060,000 in 2024, compared to RMB 143,718,000 in 2023, showing a decrease of approximately 7.4%[12]. - As of December 31, 2024, the total borrowings of the group amounted to approximately RMB 254.7 million, a slight decrease from RMB 256.1 million as of December 31, 2023[31]. - The group's debt-to-equity ratio remained relatively stable at approximately 70.2% as of December 31, 2024, compared to 68.6% as of December 31, 2023[35]. - Total equity decreased from RMB 399,960 thousand in 2023 to RMB 396,838 thousand in 2024, a decline of approximately 0.5%[198]. Expenses and Income - The cost of sales decreased by about 9.8%, from approximately RMB 252.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 227.7 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, aligning with the revenue decline[16]. - Other income shifted from a net loss of approximately RMB 4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to a net income of approximately RMB 0.9 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, mainly due to a reduction in losses from sale-leaseback transactions[18]. - Selling expenses decreased from approximately RMB 34.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 31.4 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, primarily due to reduced marketing and promotional expenses[19]. - Administrative expenses decreased from approximately RMB 34.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately RMB 32.9 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, mainly due to a reduction in R&D expenses[20]. - The financing costs for 2024 were RMB 13,829 thousand, slightly up from RMB 13,587 thousand in 2023[193]. Market Strategy and Operations - The company aims to strengthen its existing business and provide stable returns and growth prospects for shareholders in the future[8]. - The company continues to focus on the production and sale of confectionery products, including gummy candies, tablet candies, and hard candies[13]. - The company is committed to expanding its market presence both domestically and internationally through its own brands and OEM partnerships[7]. - The company aims to strengthen its market position in China and expand into new markets with significant growth potential through enhanced marketing and product development strategies[14]. Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a corporate governance code that emphasizes transparency and accountability, aligning with the Stock Exchange's listing rules[70]. - The board believes it has complied with the corporate governance code for the year ending December 31, 2024, with the exception of a deviation regarding the separation of the roles of chairman and CEO[71]. - The company has established a code of conduct for directors' securities trading, which is stricter than the listing rules, and all directors have complied with these standards during the review period[72]. - The board consists of three executive directors and four independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced governance structure[73]. - The company has a structured approach to corporate governance, aiming to create value for shareholders and maximize returns[70]. - The board has a responsibility to prepare financial statements that fairly reflect the group's affairs, with no significant uncertainties affecting the company's ability to continue as a going concern as of December 31, 2024[100]. Human Resources and Management - The group employed 386 staff as of December 31, 2024, a decrease from 406 staff as of December 31, 2023[36]. - The company has a strong management team with members holding significant experience in finance and operations, ensuring effective decision-making[61]. - The company has a dedicated human resources director with over 24 years of experience in HR and administrative management[68]. - The technology and quality director has over 34 years of experience in the food and confectionery industry, overseeing new product development and quality control[67]. Shareholder Information - The board does not recommend any dividend payment for the year ending December 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year[51]. - The company has no fixed dividend policy, and any future dividends will depend on the group's operating performance, available cash flow, and financial condition[97]. - The company has maintained a public float of at least 25% of its total issued share capital since its listing date[162]. - The company has no knowledge of any tax relief or exemptions provided to shareholders for holding its securities[135].
久久王(01927) - 2024 - 年度财报