Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was RMB 116,540,630, a decrease from RMB 169,537,320 in 2021, representing a decline of approximately 31.2%[11] - Profit before income tax for 2022 was RMB 3,694,506, down from RMB 21,397,129 in 2021, indicating a decrease of about 82.7%[11] - Profit for the year attributable to equity holders of the Company was RMB 280,673, significantly lower than RMB 8,590,624 in 2021, reflecting a decline of approximately 96.7%[11] - Basic earnings per share for profit attributable to equity holders was RMB 0.04, a significant drop from RMB 1.39 in 2021[11] - The Company reported an income tax expense of RMB (2,951,802) for 2022, compared to RMB (8,036,135) in 2021, indicating a decrease of about 63.3%[11] - The Group's property sales revenue for 2022 was RMB104.883 billion, down from RMB158.118 billion in 2021[88] - The Group recorded a gross profit of approximately RMB15,938.8 million with a gross profit margin of 13.7% for the year ended 31 December 2022[95] - The Group's total commercial operating income for 2022 was RMB10.006 billion, an increase from RMB8.639 billion in 2021, representing a growth of approximately 15.8%[86] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2022, amounted to RMB 463,473,896, down from RMB 540,108,900 in 2021, a decrease of about 14.2%[11] - Total liabilities were RMB 370,459,555, compared to RMB 442,689,564 in 2021, representing a reduction of approximately 16.3%[11] - Cash at bank and on hand, including restricted cash, was RMB32,453.3 million as of December 31, 2022, down from RMB55,653.3 million in 2021[100] - As of December 31, 2022, the Group's outstanding current and non-current borrowings amounted to RMB79,537.6 million, with interest payable of RMB714.1 million[108] - The proportion of long-term borrowings in total borrowings reached 55.2%, ensuring healthy and stable cash flow for the Group[109] Market Presence and Projects - Historical contracted sales reached RMB 270,801 million in 2022, up from RMB 221,096 million in 2021, indicating a year-over-year increase of approximately 22.5%[16] - The company plans to continue its market expansion strategy with new residential developments in Suzhou, aiming to capture growing demand in the region[20] - The company is focusing on expanding its residential offerings in key urban areas, with multiple projects in Nanjing and Suqian currently under development[30] - The Group's geographic breakdown of contracted sales shows Jiangsu Province leading with 3,486,122 sq.m. and RMB41,219 million in sales[71] - The Group aims to leverage its extensive project pipeline to drive future revenue growth, with a focus on both residential and complex developments across key cities[40] Development and Construction - The company has several residential projects in various stages, including 101,506 sq.m. under development in Suzhou Taicang and 294,623 sq.m. completed in Suzhou Xiangcheng[19] - The total accumulated contracted area for residential projects in Suzhou reached 1,020,000 sq.m, with 53,075 sq.m currently under development[22] - The total accumulated contracted area for residential projects in Tianjin reached 2,000,000 sq.m[52] - The company is actively expanding its residential projects across multiple cities, with significant areas under development and completed, indicating a robust growth strategy[32][33][34] Financial Strategy and Funding - The Group raised approximately HKD1,567.29 million from the rights issue completed on January 27, 2022, with net proceeds of approximately HKD1,559.79 million[117] - The rights issue allowed shareholders to participate in the Group's future development without incurring debt financing costs[115] - The Group's management plans to delay the land acquisition due to subdued market conditions, allowing more time for assessment[121] - The Group's bank borrowings as of December 31, 2022, were approximately RMB42,390.2 million, secured by various assets[111] Management and Governance - The Group has a strong focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, with key members appointed to the ESG Committee since November 2020[156] - The Group's leadership team has a diverse educational background, including degrees from prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and Tongji University[161] - The management team has extensive experience in property development and financial management, contributing to the Group's strategic growth[157] Market Challenges and Economic Conditions - The real estate market faced challenges in 2022, with weak demand and a shrinking market scale due to macroeconomic factors and policies[178] - The Group's business is influenced by the overall economic and social conditions in China, including potential impacts from natural disasters and pandemics[191] - The PRC government has introduced a series of regulations from 2004 to 2022 aimed at controlling the growth of the property market, including restrictions on credit facilities and lending practices for property developers[194][195] - The Group's operations may be adversely affected by changes in consumer sentiment and banking practices within the PRC property market[192]
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