Financial Performance - Revenue for 2021 reached RMB 4,350,735, representing a 51.8% annual growth compared to 2020[28]. - Gross profit for 2021 was RMB 1,341,547, with a gross margin of 30.8%[28]. - Net profit attributable to equity shareholders for 2021 was RMB 525,455, reflecting a 16.2% annual growth[28]. - Revenue from property management services in 2021 was RMB 2,100,212, with a significant annual growth of 67.3%[29]. - Revenue from value-added services reached RMB 2,250,523, showing a 39.7% annual growth[29]. - The company achieved a net profit margin of 12.8% in 2021, a decrease of 4.3% from the previous year[28]. - The gross profit from property management services in 2021 was RMB 631,870, with a gross profit margin of 47.1%[29]. - The Group's revenue for 2021 was approximately RMB 4,350.7 million, representing a 51.8% increase from approximately RMB 2,866.4 million in 2020[49]. - Profit for the year was approximately RMB 558.7 million, a 14.2% increase from RMB 489.1 million in 2020, with a net profit margin of approximately 12.8%, down 4.3 percentage points year-on-year[74]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from community-related value-added services increased to RMB 915,603, marking an 84.0% annual growth[29]. - Revenue from smart community services was RMB 519,663, with a 33.6% annual growth[29]. - Revenue from developer-related value-added services reached approximately RMB 815.3 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 12.5%[50]. - Revenue from facility management services was approximately RMB 157.3 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 112.0%[66]. - Revenue from community life services was approximately RMB 195.0 million, reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 206.2%[66]. Market Presence and Expansion - As of December 31, 2021, the property management services agreements covered 185 cities across 31 provinces, with a total contracted gross floor area of 278.8 million square meters[15]. - The projects under management spanned 145 cities, managing a total gross floor area of 153.5 million square meters[15]. - The company aims to expand its market presence and enhance service offerings through strategic initiatives and technology empowerment[15]. - The Group successfully expanded third-party projects by over 52.1 million sq.m. in 2021, demonstrating significant growth in this segment[60]. - The Group acquired a total of six property management companies in 2021, with five of the acquisition targets located in Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, areas with high project density for the Group[45]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has developed a one-stop information services platform called Orange APP for residents and customers to access services via mobile devices[15]. - The Group completed the expansion of property services across various sectors through acquisitions, enhancing its service capabilities in office buildings, shopping malls, and more[43]. - The Group aims to enhance collaboration with non-residential sectors to expand its service capabilities in various fields such as office buildings and shopping malls[46]. - The company is exploring potential acquisitions to strengthen its market position, with a budget of 150 million allocated for this purpose in 2022[95]. - A new strategic partnership has been established, expected to generate an additional 100 million in revenue over the next two years[94]. Assets and Financial Position - Total assets grew to RMB 5,409,645,000 by the end of 2021, up from RMB 3,314,052,000 in 2020[31]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to RMB 2,504,102,000 in 2021, compared to RMB 1,882,136,000 in 2020[31]. - The total equity rose to RMB 2,524,632,000 in 2021, up from RMB 1,409,589,000 in 2020[31]. - Current assets as of December 31, 2021, were RMB 4,336.3 million, a 45.3% increase from RMB 2,985.4 million at the end of 2020[74]. - The Group's financial assets at fair value through profit or loss and other comprehensive income amounted to approximately RMB 450.9 million and RMB 52.4 million respectively, accounting for about 9.3% of total assets as of December 31, 2021[77][78]. Governance and Management - The Company has confirmed the independence of all independent non-executive Directors for the year ended December 31, 2021, in accordance with Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules[137]. - Each executive Director has a service contract with a term of three years, with a notice period of at least three months for termination[138]. - The Company’s Directors are subject to retirement by rotation at least once every three years, with specific Directors up for re-election at the upcoming AGM[134]. - The Company maintains a competitive remuneration system to attract, motivate, and retain core staff, which includes wages, performance-based pay, allowances, and social insurance[145]. - The management team emphasized the importance of sustainable practices, aiming for a 15% reduction in operational costs through green initiatives[98]. Shareholder Information - The Group's final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2021, is recommended at RMB0.155 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on June 28, 2022[105]. - The top five customers accounted for 35.5% of the total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, down from 43.7% in 2020[126]. - The gearing ratio remained at 0% as of December 31, 2020, and December 31, 2021, indicating no borrowings[128]. - The Company aims to broaden its shareholder base and capital base to facilitate future development through the proceeds from the placing[118]. Employee and Workforce Development - As of December 31, 2021, the Group had a total of 21,073 full-time employees in the PRC, with total employee benefit expenses amounting to approximately RMB 1,357.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021[145]. - The company aims to increase its workforce by 20% to support growth and expansion plans in the upcoming year[98]. - The remuneration committee reviews the Group's remuneration policy and structure based on operating results and individual performance of Directors and senior management[145]. Technology and Innovation - Investment in technology development has increased by 30%, focusing on enhancing service efficiency and user experience[96]. - The management team emphasized the importance of digital transformation, with a focus on integrating AI technologies into service delivery[100]. - The company plans to invest 100 million RMB in technology development to improve service efficiency and customer experience[98].
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