Financial Performance - In 2021, the company achieved total revenue of approximately RMB 1,649.60 million, with a total profit of RMB 167.08 million, and total assets of RMB 2,894.44 million[12]. - In 2021, the company's revenue was RMB 1,649.60 million, a decrease of 13.04% from RMB 1,896.99 million in 2020[73]. - The gross profit for 2021 was RMB 325.32 million, representing a gross margin of approximately 19.7%[28]. - The net profit for 2021 was RMB 122.76 million, down 28.00% from RMB 170.51 million in 2020, primarily due to a significant decline in revenue from construction and maintenance services[97]. - The company's operating costs for 2021 were RMB 1,324.28 million, a decrease of 16.69% from RMB 1,589.51 million in 2020[79]. - The revenue from construction, maintenance, and design services for the year ended December 31, 2021, was RMB 152.56 million, a significant decrease of RMB 323.45 million or 67.95% compared to RMB 476.01 million in 2020[53]. - The engineering construction revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, was RMB 57.78 million, down 76.65% from RMB 247.42 million in 2020, primarily due to the completion of the "Three Supplies and One Industry" project[54]. - The engineering maintenance revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, was RMB 43.98 million, a decrease of 78.14% from RMB 201.20 million in 2020, attributed to the completion of the "Three Supplies and One Industry" project and reduced project undertakings due to the pandemic[56]. - The design services revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, was RMB 8.73 million, a decline of 51.01% from RMB 17.82 million in 2020, mainly due to the completion of related projects and restrictions from the national "dual carbon" strategy[59]. - The total operating cost was RMB 1,324.28 million, a decrease of 16.69% from RMB 1,589.51 million in 2020[82]. Heating Business Performance - The heating business revenue increased by RMB 76.06 million compared to the previous year, representing a growth rate of 5.35%[5]. - The heating business revenue for 2021 was RMB 1,497.04 million, up 5.35% from RMB 1,420.98 million in 2020[39]. - The total heating area as of December 31, 2021, was 61.80 million square meters, an increase of 2.65% from 60.20 million square meters in 2020[36]. - The number of heating customers increased to 507,853, a growth of 0.41% from 505,788 in 2020[39]. - The company has expanded its heating service area to approximately 61.795 million square meters in Changchun City by the end of 2021[12]. - The company is focused on expanding its clean heating services in response to increasing demand and government initiatives[32]. Research and Development - A total of 13 patents were granted by the National Intellectual Property Administration, including invention, utility model, and design patents, along with 37 software copyrights[13]. - The company plans to enhance its R&D capabilities and promote smart heating technologies to drive innovation and efficiency[20]. - The company will invest in clean energy heating R&D to reduce reliance on coal and improve energy efficiency[21]. - The company completed the development of the "3D Pipeline System" which includes all heating elements and supports future integration with IoT systems[65]. - The company is exploring new technologies and materials through R&D collaborations, achieving progress in areas such as scale removal and water quality optimization[70]. Safety and Environmental Management - The company maintained a safe production record with no major responsibility accidents throughout the year, and environmental indicators met national standards[12]. - The company conducted 48 safety training sessions and held 7 safety production meetings during the year to strengthen safety management[14]. - The company conducted 68 emergency drills and 23 supervisory inspections, achieving a 100% rectification rate for identified hazards[16]. - The company is committed to deepening reforms and contributing to the development of the clean energy heating industry[25]. - The company has focused on safety management, with no major safety incidents reported during the year[67]. Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company plans to distribute a final dividend of RMB 0.115 per share, totaling approximately RMB 53.67 million, pending shareholder approval[6]. - The board of directors has approved a dividend policy to distribute no less than 30% of the annual distributable net profit to shareholders, subject to financial performance and other considerations[146]. - The company's distributable reserves as of December 31, 2021, amounted to approximately RMB 263.47 million, an increase from RMB 196.8 million as of December 31, 2020[156]. - The final dividend is subject to approval at the annual general meeting scheduled for May 20, 2022, with payment expected around July 8, 2022[145]. - The company will withhold a corporate income tax of 10% for H-share non-resident corporate shareholders when distributing the final dividend[149]. Market Strategy and Future Outlook - The company aims to increase its market share in the heating sector by leveraging national policies and strategic resource allocation[19]. - The company has set a revenue guidance of RMB 1.2 billion for the next fiscal year, indicating a projected growth of 20%[165]. - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional RMB 200 million in revenue, with a focus on enhancing user experience and technology integration[165]. - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 15% market share within the next two years[165]. - A strategic acquisition of a local competitor is in progress, which is anticipated to increase market penetration by 30%[165]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all significant rules and regulations affecting its operations during the reporting period[125]. - There were no significant events affecting the company since the end of the fiscal year[121]. - The company did not issue or grant any convertible securities, options, warrants, or similar rights during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021[128]. - The company did not issue any bonds during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021[129]. - The group has no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals as of December 31, 2021[108]. - The group has no significant capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2021[108].
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