Market Trends and Demand - In 2024, the national birth rate in the PRC recorded a modest rebound to 6.77‰, compared to 6.39‰ in 2023, marking the first increase after seven consecutive years of decline[15]. - The new fertility support policy issued by the PRC in October 2024 is expected to drive market demand growth for the Group's biological reagents and auxiliary reproductive supplies and equipment[36]. - The Group's focus on male infertility diagnosis positions it to benefit from the market demand growth driven by the new fertility support policy[36]. - Sales of biological reagents and auxiliary reproductive supplies and equipment remained stable, driven by sustained demand in fertility-related healthcare services[16]. - The sales of parasite antibody detection reagents rose to RMB3.8 million, reflecting sustained market demand[26]. Financial Performance - The Group's revenue increased by approximately RMB730,000, or approximately 3.0%, from approximately RMB24.6 million for the year ended 31 December 2023 to approximately RMB25.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2024[39]. - Revenue from the biological reagents and auxiliary reproductive supplies and equipment segment reached RMB25.4 million, a 4.3% increase compared to 2023, with core male fertility IVD reagents sales growing by 1.7% year-on-year to RMB19.4 million, accounting for 76.4% of the segment's total revenue[26]. - Gross profit increased to approximately RMB17.1 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, representing an increase of approximately RMB979,000 or 6.1% from approximately RMB16.1 million in 2023, with gross profit margin rising from 65.3% to 67.3%[42][44]. - The loss attributable to owners of the Company was approximately RMB4.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, a decrease of approximately RMB1.6 million or 28.1% from RMB5.8 million in 2023[60][64]. - Basic loss per share improved to RMB0.86 cents for the year ended 31 December 2024, compared to RMB1.39 cents in 2023[61][65]. Strategic Decisions and Developments - The Group terminated the Anoectochilus Formosanus Extractive project in late 2023, ensuring minimal financial impact through a repayment agreement signed in March 2024[17]. - The healthcare products and supplements segment temporarily suspended sales in 2024 following a strategic decision due to prolonged market headwinds[16]. - The Group strategically decided to temporarily suspend sales of the "Nutronic" brand in 2024 due to prolonged market challenges, while retaining valuable resources for future synergies[30]. - In January 2025, the Group signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Keyue Biotechnology Company Limited, proposing the acquisition of its equity to synergize resources in the growing women's health market[17]. - The Group intends to acquire equity interest in Keyue Bio to integrate resources and expand the female health market, leveraging its established overseas supply chains and international sales networks[31]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to approximately RMB2.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, an increase of approximately RMB272,000 or 10.7% from RMB2.6 million in 2023, driven by costs associated with product improvements and new product development[53][57]. - The Group completed Class II medical device registration of semen biochemical immunoassay equipment in late 2024, enhancing its reagent diagnostic capabilities[27]. - The Group plans to deepen technological research and development, expand its distribution network, and explore emerging markets such as Southeast Asia to drive growth through innovation[37]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company has adopted and complied with the Corporate Governance Code during the year ended December 31, 2024[176]. - The board is committed to high corporate governance standards to safeguard shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[175]. - The Company emphasizes transparency and accountability in its business strategies and policies[175]. - The roles of chairman and chief executive officer are held by Mr. Zhang Shuguang and Mr. Zhang Chunguang respectively, ensuring a balance of power and authority[200]. - The Company has established board committees with specific written terms of reference to clearly define their authority and duties[188]. Shareholder and Financial Management - The Company successfully placed 20,000,000 new ordinary shares on January 31, 2024, raising net proceeds of approximately RMB 1.82 million, which has been fully utilized[93]. - A second placement of 31,000,000 new ordinary shares on March 21, 2024, raised net proceeds of approximately RMB 2.94 million, also fully utilized by December 31, 2024[94]. - A third placement of 31,000,000 new ordinary shares on April 23, 2024, raised net proceeds of approximately RMB 2.74 million, fully utilized by December 31, 2024[95]. - As of December 31, 2024, the total cash and bank balances were approximately RMB 36.5 million, an increase from RMB 32.9 million as of December 31, 2023, primarily due to loan receivable repayments[69]. - The gearing ratio as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 2.2%, down from approximately 4.5% in 2023, indicating improved financial stability[70].
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