Financial Performance - The total revenue from external customers for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 218,104,000, compared to RMB 531,624,000 in 2022, indicating a significant decrease[13]. - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was RMB 3,208,285,000, a decrease of 8.8% compared to RMB 3,520,608,000 in 2022[24]. - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, decreased significantly to approximately RMB 2,080,300,000, a decline of 40.9% compared to RMB 3,520,600,000 in 2022[45]. - Gross profit for the year was RMB 438,844,000, down 70.3% from RMB 1,478,435,000 in the previous year[24]. - The gross profit fell to approximately RMB 438,800,000, a decrease of about RMB 1,039,600,000 or 70.3% compared to RMB 1,478,400,000 in 2022, with a gross margin decline to 21.1% from 42.0%[65]. - The net profit attributable to the company's owners was RMB 211,071,000, a significant decline of 75.8% from RMB 870,924,000 in 2022[39]. - EBITDA decreased by 69.2% to approximately RMB 436,400,000 (RMB 1,416,900,000 in 2022)[98]. - The total comprehensive income attributable to owners was RMB 219,109,000 (RMB 886,070,000 in 2022)[101]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets of the company as of December 31, 2023, amounted to RMB 2,604,003,000, an increase from RMB 2,551,895,000 in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 2.1%[5]. - The company's non-current assets increased to RMB 1,679,822,000 in 2023 from RMB 1,392,663,000 in 2022, reflecting a growth of about 20.6%[5]. - The company reported a total inventory of RMB 143,921,000 in 2023, down from RMB 183,897,000 in 2022, indicating a decrease of approximately 21.7%[5]. - Trade receivables (net of provisions) decreased to approximately RMB 260,500,000 as of December 31, 2023, down by RMB 162,200,000 or 38.4% from RMB 422,700,000 in 2022[67]. - The company's current assets net value was approximately RMB 924,200,000, down from RMB 1,159,200,000 in 2022, with a current ratio of approximately 3.9 times[59]. - The company incurred capital expenditures of approximately RMB 318,500,000 during the year, compared to RMB 262,100,000 in 2022[58]. - The company has no outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 45,700,000 in 2022[59]. - As of December 31, 2023, the group had no significant contingent liabilities, consistent with 2022[73]. Employee and Operational Costs - The total employee costs for the year increased to RMB 202,219,000 in 2023 from RMB 185,627,000 in 2022, marking an increase of approximately 8.7%[14]. - Operating expenses decreased from approximately RMB 132,200,000 in 2022 to about RMB 112,700,000 in 2023, representing a reduction of approximately RMB 19,500,000[52]. - The group had a total of 1,536 full-time employees as of December 31, 2023, a decrease from 1,558 in 2022[78]. - The company has implemented internal workflow reforms to enhance employee morale and business performance[43]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The interim dividend paid for the current year was RMB 162,737,000, compared to RMB 147,900,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of about 10%[18]. - The proposed final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023, is HKD 0.10 per share, down from HKD 0.20 per share in 2022, resulting in a total dividend of HKD 0.13 per share for the year[50]. - Basic earnings per share were approximately RMB 0.243 (RMB 1.014 in 2022)[100]. - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share (HKD 0.20 in 2022)[98]. Market and Strategic Outlook - The company launched several new products during the review period, which received positive market feedback, expected to enhance future revenue and market penetration[22]. - The company plans to explore more market products across different industry chains once market conditions stabilize[22]. - The company anticipates a slight slowdown in China's economic growth in 2024, with continued downward pressure on market demand and product prices[44]. - The company faced significant challenges due to geopolitical conflicts, high external interest rates, and a weak domestic real estate market, leading to a notable decline in market demand[119]. - The company is preparing for a transition to high-tech and low-carbon production, aiming for sustainable long-term growth[44]. - The company has adjusted its sales and marketing strategies to improve sales volume and profitability amid a challenging business environment[43]. Financial Management and Risk - The cash flow situation of the company has improved, which is crucial for navigating the current market conditions[22]. - The group maintained a prudent financing and treasury policy to minimize financial risks and ensure sufficient financial resources for operations and future investments[75]. - The group has sufficient financial resources to meet current obligations and operational needs, supported by stable cash inflows and available credit lines[71]. - The group has no major foreign exchange risk exposure, as most revenues and expenses are denominated in RMB[95]. - The group will consider cost-effective hedging methods for foreign currency transactions in the future[95]. Compliance and Reporting Standards - The group has adopted revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2023, which may significantly impact the financial statements[129]. - The revised standards clarify that even if amounts are not significant, the nature of related transactions may still render accounting policy information material[130]. - The amendments to HKAS 1 clarify the treatment of liabilities that must comply with covenants after the reporting period, affecting their classification as current or non-current[131]. - No additional disaggregated financial information is provided beyond the overall performance and financial position of the group[133].
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