Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 reached RMB 1,188,648,000, a slight increase from RMB 1,185,049,000 in 2022, representing a growth of 0.2%[18] - Gross profit for the year was RMB 511,630,000, compared to RMB 506,994,000 in the previous year, resulting in a gross profit margin of 43.0%[18] - The company reported an operating profit of RMB 88,693,000, a significant recovery from an operating loss of RMB 56,072,000 in 2022[18] - Net profit for the year was RMB 27,403,000, a turnaround from a net loss of RMB 75,235,000 in the prior year[18] - EBITDA increased to RMB 151,286,000 from RMB 3,063,000 in 2022, indicating improved operational efficiency[18] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were both RMB 3.11, compared to a loss of RMB 12.73 per share in the previous year[18] - The total dividend declared for the year was HKD 1.4 per share, up from HKD 1.0 per share in 2022[18] Debt and Leverage - The net debt to equity ratio increased to 10.2% from 4.3% in the previous year, indicating a rise in leverage[18] - The Group's net debt position as of December 31, 2023, was RMB 136.4 million, compared to RMB 57.4 million in 2022, reflecting an increase in leverage[95] - The Group's gearing ratio increased to 25.2% as at 31 December 2023, up from 20.4% as at 31 December 2022, due to an increase in bank loans totaling RMB336.6 million[122] Retail Operations - The Group operated a total of 568 retail shops in mainland China as of December 31, 2023, down from 649 in 2022, while increasing retail shops in Hong Kong from 4 to 6[38] - Retail performance in the first quarter of 2023 improved compared to the same period in 2022, but the post-pandemic spending boom did not sustain into the second half of 2023[26] - Total retail revenue from all channels for the year ended 31 December 2023 remained flat compared to 2022[12] - Retail sales revenue from physical stores increased by 3.3% for the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to 2022[12] - Retail revenue from online platforms decreased by approximately 6.5% for the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to 2022[12] - The average retail discount at physical stores was approximately 25.9% for the year ended 31 December 2023, down from 29.4% in 2022[12] Market Outlook and Strategy - The Group is cautious about the market outlook due to a structural downturn driven by the property market slump, affecting consumer confidence and discretionary spending[27] - The Group plans to be prudent and selective in expanding its physical store network and investment decisions[27] - The Group is focusing on enhancing supply chain efficiency to minimize production costs and lead time[27] - Pricing strategies are being adjusted to reduce markup multiples while enhancing product value for money[27] - The Group is cautious about market outlook and will focus on expanding in second and third-tier cities[60] Corporate Governance - The Company has established four Board committees to oversee different areas of its affairs, ensuring effective governance[159] - The Board comprises two executive Directors and three independent non-executive Directors, emphasizing a balanced leadership structure[160] - The Company is committed to high standards of corporate governance and regularly reviews its practices to meet stakeholder expectations and regulatory requirements[157] - The Audit Committee held 2 meetings during the year ended December 31, 2023, completing significant work including reviewing the Group's annual report and financial statements[182] - The Remuneration Committee is responsible for reviewing and recommending the overall remuneration structure for all Directors and senior management, ensuring competitive packages based on business requirements and industry practices[184] Employee and Cost Management - As of December 31, 2023, the Group had 225 employees, a decrease from 333 employees in 2022, primarily due to layoffs[143] - Total staff costs for the year ended December 31, 2023, amounted to approximately RMB 89.5 million, down from RMB 129.2 million in 2022, reflecting a significant reduction in workforce expenses[143] Cash Flow and Investments - The Group's cash and cash equivalents, along with pledged deposits and financial assets, totaled RMB 516.9 million as of December 31, 2023, an increase from RMB 429.8 million in 2022[94] - The Group's net operating cash inflow for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 95.9 million, a significant improvement from a net cash outflow of RMB 90.0 million in 2022[95] - Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 121.3 million, compared to a net cash inflow of RMB 110.3 million in 2022, primarily due to increased fixed deposits and capital expenditures[96] Future Commitments and Plans - The Company has adopted a general dividend policy of declaring and paying dividends on a semi-annual basis of not more than 50% of its total net profit attributable to equity holders since the financial year ended December 31, 2018[152] - The Group had no capital commitments as of December 31, 2023, compared to capital commitments of RMB 15.9 million related to logistics center investments as of December 31, 2022[142] - There are no significant future investment or capital asset plans disclosed for the upcoming year[141]
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