Financial Position - As of December 31, 2023, the Group held cash and cash equivalents totaling RMB 516.9 million, an increase from RMB 429.8 million as of December 31, 2022[10]. - The Group's net debt position increased to RMB 136.4 million as of December 31, 2023, up from RMB 57.4 million in the previous year[10]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2023, was 25.2%, compared to 20.4% on December 31, 2022, due to an increase in bank loans[13]. - The net debt to equity ratio increased to 10.2% from 4.3% in 2022, suggesting a rise in leverage[25]. - The Group's gearing ratio increased to 25.2% as of December 31, 2023, up from 20.4% in 2022, attributed to an increase in bank loans to RMB 336.6 million[147]. - As of 31 December 2023, the Group had total banking facilities of RMB638.9 million, an increase from RMB360.6 million in 2022, with RMB155.9 million unutilized[170]. - The Group maintains a healthy liquidity position with sufficient cash and available banking facilities to meet its commitments and working capital requirements[176]. Cash Flow - The Group recorded a net operating cash inflow of RMB 95.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net operating cash outflow of RMB 90.0 million in 2022[10]. - Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 121.3 million, a shift from net cash generated of RMB 110.3 million in 2022[10]. - The Group's cash flow from operating activities was primarily driven by a reduction in inventories[10]. Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for 2023 reached RMB 1,188,648, a slight increase from RMB 1,185,049 in 2022, representing a growth of 0.2%[25]. - Gross profit for 2023 was RMB 511,630, with a gross profit margin of 43.0%, up from 42.8% in 2022[25]. - The company reported a profit from operations of RMB 88,693, compared to a loss of RMB 56,072 in 2022, indicating a significant turnaround[25]. - EBITDA for 2023 was RMB 151,286, a substantial increase from RMB 3,063 in 2022[25]. - The net profit for the year ended December 31, 2023 was RMB 27.4 million, compared to a loss of RMB 75.2 million in 2022, resulting in a net profit margin of 2.3%[162]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2023 were RMB 3.11 cents, recovering from a loss per share of RMB 12.73 cents in 2022[162]. Retail Performance - The number of retail shops in mainland China decreased to 568 from 649 in 2022, while retail shops in Hong Kong increased to 6 from 4[48]. - Total retail revenue from all retail channels for the year ended 31 December 2023 remained flat compared to the previous year[50]. - Retail sales revenue from physical stores increased by 3.3% for the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to the previous year[50]. - Retail revenue from online platforms decreased by approximately 6.5% for the year ended 31 December 2023 compared to the previous year[50]. - The average retail discount at physical stores for the year ended 31 December 2023 was approximately 25.9%, down from 29.4% in 2022[50]. - The sell-through rate of the Group's 2023 collections was over 73.0% as of 31 January 2024[50]. - The total number of retail outlets as of 31 December 2023 was 574, comprising 191 wholesale, 377 consignment, and 6 self-operated stores[55]. Market Outlook - The Group is cautious about market outlook and will be selective in expanding its physical store network and investment decisions[67]. - The market downturn driven by the property market slump may be structural and is not expected to turn around in the near future[67]. - Economic recovery was stalling, and consumer confidence was severely affected by the negative wealth effect from a steeper drop in the real estate market[64]. - Consumption for discretionary items and mid-end fashion products was particularly hard hit due to the market downturn driven by the property market slump[64]. Expenses and Cost Management - Selling and distribution expenses rose to RMB 245.2 million in 2023, an increase of RMB 9.3 million or 4.0% from 2022[100]. - Administrative and other operating expenses decreased significantly by RMB 113.8 million or 33.3% to RMB 227.5 million in 2023, mainly due to reduced staff costs and impairment of inventories[103]. - Research and development expenses increased to RMB 17.6 million in 2023 from RMB 16.1 million in 2022, reflecting ongoing investment in product development[130]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group plans to expand its online presence through platforms like T-mall, JD.com, and TikTok, enhancing its e-commerce strategy[48]. - Livestreaming e-commerce is expected to continue growing, prompting the Group to allocate more resources to this channel and collaborate with influencers[112]. - The Group adjusted its pricing strategies to reduce markup multiples and enhance product quality in response to intensified competition among fashion brands[90].
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