Financial Performance - The Group's revenue increased by approximately 26.8% from RMB 1,351.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, to approximately RMB 1,712.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, driven by an increase in the number of residential and non-residential projects undertaken [3]. - Revenue for 2022 reached RMB 1,712,934, representing a growth rate of 26.8% compared to 2021 [197]. - The profit attributable to the parent company was RMB 106,734, with a growth rate of 20.3% [197]. - The gross profit margin for 2022 was 15.1%, while the net profit margin was 6.6% [197]. - The EBITDA for 2022 was RMB 189,320, showing an increase from RMB 163,326 in 2021 [197]. - Revenue for the year showed a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.3% from 2018 to 2022 [174]. - The gross profit margin exhibited a CAGR of 39.89% from 2018 to 2022 [174]. - The profit for the year had a CAGR of 40.6% from 2018 to 2022 [174]. Expenses and Costs - Selling and distribution expenses rose significantly, primarily due to increased staff costs and promotional activities, reflecting the Group's expansion efforts [8]. - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 27.7% from RMB 73.4 million in 2021 to RMB 93.7 million in 2022, mainly due to higher staff costs associated with business expansion [14]. - The group's cash and cash equivalents were approximately RMB 292.1 million, a decrease of about 45.7% from RMB 538.1 million as of December 31, 2021, primarily due to increased employee costs and tax payments [55]. Assets and Liabilities - The Group's prepayments, deposits, and other receivables rose by approximately 31.0% to RMB 100.5 million as of December 31, 2022, attributed to an increase in property management projects [23]. - Property, plant, and equipment increased by approximately 19.1% to RMB 89.6 million as of December 31, 2022, due to purchases of office equipment and electronic instruments [24]. - The Group's total borrowings decreased from RMB 209 million in 2021 to RMB 118.5 million in 2022, indicating a reduction in secured bank loans [26]. - As of December 31, 2022, the group's current assets were approximately RMB 1,024.7 million, an increase of about 7.4% from RMB 954.1 million as of December 31, 2021 [55]. Workforce and Employment - The group had a total of 9,166 employees as of December 31, 2022, compared to 6,930 employees in 2021, reflecting a significant increase in workforce [68]. - The gender ratio of employees (including senior management) was 58% female and 42% male, reflecting the Group's commitment to gender equality [111]. - The Company plans to provide comprehensive training for female employees to develop skills necessary for senior management roles [127]. Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The Group plans to continue focusing on property management and value-added services without specific future investment plans disclosed as of the report date [41]. - The Group has decided to reallocate the unutilized net proceeds of approximately HK$38.6 million from mergers and acquisitions to general working capital to enhance operational flexibility [44]. - The Group plans to utilize the remaining net proceeds from its listing for business expansion through acquisitions or investments to increase its market share in the property management services industry in China [76]. Risk Management - The group faced various financial risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, as of December 31, 2022 [62]. - The group maintained a prudent financial policy and robust financial position as of December 31, 2022 [55]. - The capital debt ratio was not applicable as of December 31, 2022, indicating a stable financial structure [65]. - The group had no material contingent liabilities or guarantees as of December 31, 2022 [67]. Corporate Governance - The Company established a Nomination Committee on October 15, 2019, to oversee the nomination of board candidates and assess the independence of independent non-executive Directors [110]. - The Audit Committee consists of two independent non-executive Directors and one non-executive Director, with the chairman holding appropriate professional qualifications [105]. - The Company has a Board Diversity Policy and a Nomination Policy to enhance transparency in the nomination process [108]. - The Nomination Committee will review the diversity and composition of the Board at least annually, aiming to enhance female representation over time [124]. Customer and Market Position - The Group ranked 17th among China's Top 100 Property Management Companies and 2nd in Jiangsu Province in 2022 [155]. - The Group has been recognized as the top property management company in Nanjing for three consecutive years [155]. - Customer satisfaction rate remained high at 90%, demonstrating the company's commitment to service quality [196]. - The collection rate for residential property management fees was 90%, indicating strong operational efficiency [196]. - The pre-collection rate for management fees was 44%, while the collection rate for non-residential property management fees was 95% [178]. - Non-residential properties contributed over 52.2% of total revenue, surpassing residential properties for the first time [193].
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