Apex(SH:603383)2023-04-10 16:00Financial Performance - The company's operating revenue for 2022 was ¥624,588,104.14, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.19% compared to ¥502,930,934.17 in 2021[25]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders for 2022 was ¥166,039,065.99, up 20.82% from ¥137,425,729.91 in 2021[25]. - The basic earnings per share for 2022 was ¥0.9869, reflecting a 20.83% increase from ¥0.8168 in 2021[26]. - The weighted average return on equity increased to 12.82% in 2022, up from 11.34% in 2021, an increase of 1.48 percentage points[26]. - The total assets at the end of 2022 were ¥1,780,271,959.84, a 9.14% increase from ¥1,631,232,278.90 at the end of 2021[25]. - Cash flow from operating activities for 2022 was ¥196,366,655.94, which is a 33.70% increase compared to ¥146,868,923.22 in 2021[25]. - The net profit after deducting non-recurring gains and losses for 2022 was ¥156,446,950.54, a 25.25% increase from ¥124,910,838.00 in 2021[25]. - The company's net assets attributable to shareholders increased to ¥1,362,096,754.58 at the end of 2022, an 8.87% increase from ¥1,251,113,242.04 at the end of 2021[25]. - The diluted earnings per share for 2022 was ¥0.9843, which is a 20.51% increase from ¥0.8168 in 2021[26]. - The cash flow from operating activities in Q4 2022 was ¥301,313,625.72, showing a significant recovery compared to previous quarters[29]. Dividend Distribution - The company plans to distribute a cash dividend of 8 RMB per 10 shares, totaling approximately 137 million RMB, which represents 82.52% of the net profit attributable to shareholders for 2022[7]. - The company distributed cash dividends of ¥94 million to shareholders during the reporting period[68]. - The company reported a total cash dividend amount of 137,023,612.80 RMB for the reporting period[146]. - The company distributed a cash dividend of 5.5 RMB per 10 shares, totaling 94,007,933.80 RMB, which accounts for 68.41% of the net profit attributable to shareholders[143]. Risk Management - The company has outlined potential risks in its management discussion and analysis section, emphasizing the importance of risk awareness for investors[9]. - The company has implemented a comprehensive risk control system, enhancing its capabilities in real-time risk management and operational efficiency[49]. - The company faces risks from intensified industry competition, which may impact its market position[97]. - The company is at risk of losing tax benefits if it fails to meet the necessary conditions in the future[101]. Technology and Innovation - The company is committed to developing new technologies and products, including its proprietary LiveBOS platform for business architecture development[14]. - The company is focused on market expansion and enhancing its fintech capabilities through innovative solutions[14]. - The company has completed the generational upgrade of its core system, meeting the requirements of the "Three-Year Improvement Plan" for technology architecture upgrades[39]. - The company has increased its R&D investment, focusing on the "3+1" foundational technology platform and the new generation trading technology platform LiveDTP, which has achieved significant performance improvements[40]. - The company is investing in foundational technologies such as big data, AI, and blockchain to enhance its business lines[80]. - The company aims to enhance its core business capabilities through the integration of financial technology, focusing on areas such as big data, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing[91]. - The company emphasizes continuous innovation and core technology advantages, developing a robust technology ecosystem for the financial industry[60]. Corporate Governance - The company has received a standard unqualified audit report from its accounting firm, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the financial report[6]. - The company maintains a strong commitment to transparency and has ensured that all board members attended the board meeting for the annual report[5]. - The board of directors consists of 8 members, including 3 independent directors, ensuring compliance with legal requirements[106]. - The supervisory board comprises 3 members, including 1 employee supervisor, ensuring oversight of major transactions and financial conditions[106]. - The company has established a comprehensive internal control system that effectively executes its operational and strategic needs[107]. - The company has implemented measures to maintain the independence of its operations from its controlling shareholders[108]. - The company has actively engaged in training for its board members to ensure diligent participation in decision-making[106]. - The company has a structured approach to managing insider information, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations[107]. Employee and Compensation - The company has a total of 1,954 employees, with 1,128 in the parent company and 826 in major subsidiaries[139]. - The company has a competitive salary policy, providing comprehensive social insurance and housing fund contributions for employees[140]. - The company has established a training system with an online learning platform to support employee development[142]. - The total remuneration for all directors, supervisors, and senior management at the end of the reporting period amounted to 6.4477 million yuan[118]. - The company granted 540,000 restricted stocks to 44 incentive objects as part of its incentive plan on September 23, 2022[149]. - A total of 184,000 restricted stocks were repurchased and canceled for 33 departing incentive objects[149]. - The total number of shares held by the chairman at the beginning and end of the year remained unchanged at 35,887,614 shares[113]. Market Position and Strategy - The company is focused on expanding its market presence in the financial sector[114]. - The company has established partnerships with major players like Huawei and Tencent to build a collaborative ecosystem for financial technology innovation[42]. - The company continues to strengthen its technology centers in Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen to improve localized service capabilities and customer satisfaction[40]. - The company has a long-term strategy to maintain its independence and avoid conflicts of interest in related party transactions[164]. Financial Management - The company has engaged Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd. for auditing services, with an audit fee of 450,000 RMB for the year[168]. - The company has invested 119 million RMB in bank wealth management products and 9 million RMB in brokerage products, with a total outstanding balance of 31 million RMB and 1 million RMB respectively[176]. - The company has engaged in various entrusted financial management products totaling RMB 10,000,000 with an annualized return rate of 3.50%, yielding an expected return of RMB 81,510, which was fully recovered at maturity[178]. - The company has consistently achieved full recovery of expected returns across all financial products listed, demonstrating effective management of financial risks[178]. - The annualized returns across various products range from 2.85% to 3.50%, reflecting a stable investment strategy in the financial markets[178].