Financial Performance - The company reported a net profit of -81.44 million RMB for 2021, with a cumulative undistributed profit of -921.69 million RMB[5]. - Operating revenue for 2021 was 152.32 million RMB, a decrease of 20.64% compared to 191.93 million RMB in 2020[21]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -105.66 million RMB, showing an improvement from -149.14 million RMB in the previous year[21]. - The company’s total assets increased by 10.41% to 1.47 billion RMB at the end of 2021, compared to 1.33 billion RMB at the end of 2020[21]. - Cash flow from operating activities was 29.02 million RMB, a significant recovery from -41.72 million RMB in 2020[21]. - The company will not distribute profits or increase capital reserves due to negative cumulative undistributed profits[5]. - The company’s net assets attributable to shareholders improved to 46.30 million RMB from -233.63 million RMB in 2020[21]. - Basic earnings per share for 2021 was -0.5931 CNY, an improvement from -0.84 CNY in 2020[22]. - The weighted average return on equity increased to -43.085% in 2021 from -93.77% in 2020, showing a 50.685 percentage point improvement[22]. - The total operating revenue for the company was ¥152,320,748.91, a decrease of 20.64% compared to the previous year[43]. Market Environment - The retail market in China saw a 12.5% growth in total retail sales compared to the previous year, indicating a recovering consumer environment[30]. - The total retail sales of consumer goods in the country reached 4.41 trillion yuan in 2021, growing by 12.5% year-on-year[33]. - Online retail sales in 2021 amounted to 1.31 trillion yuan, an increase of 14.1% year-on-year, with physical goods online retail sales at 1.08 trillion yuan, growing by 12.0%[34]. - The company faced significant operational challenges due to the dual impact of e-commerce competition and the COVID-19 pandemic[30]. - The retail market faces significant competition, with rising operational costs and pressure from e-commerce channels impacting market share and profitability[74]. Operational Adjustments - The company adjusted supplier payment processes to stabilize operations and maintain supplier confidence during challenging times[30]. - The company reduced its sales expenses by 28.76% to 5.11 million yuan, and management expenses decreased by 19.41% to 38.40 million yuan[40]. - The company implemented a non-public stock issuance to improve its capital structure and liquidity, with funds received by the end of December 2021[30]. - The company has enhanced its marketing strategies by increasing promotional activities and leveraging social media for brand promotion[31]. - The company plans to enhance sales performance by improving employee performance assessments and internal control measures[72]. Corporate Governance - The company held 6 shareholder meetings and 11 board meetings during the reporting period, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and promoting shareholder rights[78]. - The company has established a performance evaluation system linking executive compensation to business goals and individual performance[79]. - The company has resolved industry competition issues with major shareholders through a management agreement[81]. - The company has signed loan agreements with Maoye Group and Leading Semiconductor, which are classified as related party transactions[85]. - The company has established specialized committees under the board, including the remuneration and assessment committee, to enhance governance[108]. Future Outlook - The company plans to enhance brand features and improve customer experience through attentive service, aiming to increase customer loyalty and sales performance[73]. - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 25% increase in market share by 2023[94]. - Future guidance indicates a positive outlook with expected revenue growth driven by strategic initiatives and market expansion[90]. - The company is actively pursuing mergers and acquisitions to strengthen its market position and diversify its portfolio[90]. - The company has set a performance guidance of 1.8 billion in revenue for the next fiscal year, representing a growth of 20%[95]. Risk Management - The company has faced industry and policy risks, which are detailed in the report[8]. - The company emphasizes the importance of investor awareness regarding investment risks associated with forward-looking statements[6]. - The company has a heavy debt burden, primarily from short-term loans and accounts payable, although recent fundraising efforts have improved its financial structure[74]. - The company reported a significant increase in pre-received rental payments, up 248.67% to ¥9,778,309.47, indicating a change in business model[52]. Shareholder Information - The company has outlined a shareholder return plan for the next three years (2021-2023)[85]. - The company has not proposed any cash profit distribution plan despite having positive distributable profits for shareholders[118]. - The total remuneration for all directors, supervisors, and senior management personnel at the end of the reporting period amounted to 2.7038 million yuan[101]. - The company has a total of 12 board members, with 5 independent directors[87]. - The top shareholder, Shenzhen Leading Semiconductor Investment Co., holds 53,436,000 shares, accounting for 23.08% of the total shares[193].
*ST商城(600306) - 2021 Q4 - 年度财报