Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, the total revenue reached RMB 20,064,497 thousand, representing a 7.7% increase from RMB 18,638,021 thousand in 2022[2] - The operating profit surged by 77.5% to RMB 735,861 thousand, compared to RMB 414,530 thousand in the previous year[2] - The profit attributable to the owners of the company increased significantly by 450.0% to RMB 490,425 thousand, up from RMB 89,164 thousand in 2022[2] - The basic earnings per share rose to RMB 9.47, a remarkable increase of 450.6% from RMB 1.72 in the prior year[2] - Total comprehensive income for the year amounted to RMB 502,102 thousand, compared to RMB 97,293 thousand in 2022[5] - The company achieved a significant increase in net profit attributable to shareholders, rising 450.0% to RMB 490.4 million[36] - The gross profit for 2023 was RMB 6,756.0 million, with a gross margin of 33.7%, down 2.2 percentage points from 35.9% in 2022[39] - The operating profit increased by 77.5% to RMB 735.9 million, with an operating margin of 3.7%, up 1.5 percentage points year-on-year[41] - The company recorded a net profit of RMB 503.2 million in 2023, a significant increase of 402.0% compared to the fiscal year 2022[43] Cash and Assets - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 53.6% to RMB 1,827,563 thousand, compared to RMB 1,190,148 thousand in 2022[2] - The net asset value increased to RMB 8,610,581 thousand, up from RMB 8,193,920 thousand in the previous year[7] - As of December 31, 2023, the company's cash and bank balances reached RMB 2,874.2 million, up from RMB 1,190.1 million in 2022, while total bank borrowings decreased by 91.4% to RMB 39.2 million[45] - The net cash level increased significantly to RMB 2,835.0 million in 2023, compared to RMB 734.0 million in 2022[45] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.0120 per share, with an interim dividend of HKD 0.0185 per share declared earlier[2] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.0185 per share for 2023, compared to HKD 0.016 per share in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 9.38%[20] - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.0120 per share for the year ending December 31, 2023, amounting to approximately HKD 63.9 million, pending approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting[54] - A total of 5,227,200 shares remain subject to vesting conditions as of December 31, 2023[52] - The company will suspend shareholder registration from May 21, 2024, to May 24, 2024, to determine eligibility for attending the 2024 Annual General Meeting[55] - The company will also suspend shareholder registration from June 4, 2024, to June 7, 2024, to determine eligibility for the proposed final dividend[56] - The 2024 Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 24, 2024[53] Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company continues to focus on enhancing operational efficiency and sustainable growth through rigorous cost control and inventory optimization strategies[27] - The total employee costs for the year amounted to RMB 2,279,994,000, down from RMB 2,425,598,000 in 2022, indicating a reduction of approximately 6%[1] - The company’s total sales and distribution expenses were RMB 5,588.2 million, accounting for 27.9% of total revenue, a decrease from 31.2% in 2022[40] - The average inventory turnover period improved to 148 days in 2023, down from 208 days in 2022, with inventory amount decreasing from RMB 6,071.9 million to RMB 4,704.7 million[44] Digital Transformation and Sales Growth - The company is focused on digital transformation, including the implementation of an upgraded ERP system to enhance operational efficiency[35] - The company continues to invest in optimizing store layouts and integrating digital services to enhance consumer experience and drive higher average transaction values[31] - Online sales contributed approximately 27% to total sales in 2023, up from 24% in 2022, indicating a strong trend in digital sales[32] - The company's sales through all channels, including online platforms, recorded an annual growth of over 22%, demonstrating the effectiveness of its digital transformation efforts[27] - The company’s private traffic channels recorded strong sales growth, contributing to offline direct retail sales[32] Market and Industry Insights - The sports industry in the Greater China region is expected to reach a market value of RMB 5 trillion by 2025, driven by government initiatives and upcoming events like the Paris Olympics[50] - The retail sales of clothing, footwear, and textiles in China grew by 12.9% year-on-year in 2023, outperforming the overall retail sales growth of 7.2%[27] Compliance and Governance - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance codes and best practices throughout the year ending December 31, 2023[60] - The independent auditor, Deloitte, confirmed that the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, align with the figures approved by the board on March 13, 2024[59] - The company has adopted the standard code for securities transactions by directors and confirmed compliance throughout the year ending December 31, 2023[61] Store Operations - The total number of direct-operated stores in Greater China decreased to 3,523 by December 31, 2023, from 4,093 at the beginning of the year, a net reduction of 570 stores[30] - The company continues to invest in optimizing store layouts and integrating digital services to enhance consumer experience and drive higher average transaction values[31]
宝胜国际(03813) - 2023 - 年度业绩