Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of approximately RMB 2,809.2 million in 2023, representing a growth of about 41.7% compared to RMB 1,982.6 million in 2022[2] - Net profit for the year was approximately RMB 503.0 million, up 20.1% from RMB 419.0 million in 2022, with a net profit margin of 17.9%, down 3.2 percentage points from 21.1% in 2022[3] - Gross profit for 2023 was approximately RMB 695.9 million, a 17.5% increase from RMB 592.2 million in 2022, with a gross margin of 24.8%, down 5.1 percentage points from 29.9% in 2022[3] - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RMB 503.6 million for the year, compared to RMB 422.7 million in 2022[5] - The pre-tax profit for 2023 was RMB 652,539,000, an increase from RMB 561,064,000 in 2022, indicating a growth of 16.3%[18] - The group's annual profit increased by 20.1% to RMB 503.0 million in 2023 from RMB 419.0 million in 2022, with a net profit margin of 17.9%, down from 21.1%[72] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue distribution across three business segments: Property management services generated approximately RMB 1,549.9 million (55.2% of total revenue), non-owner value-added services generated RMB 580.8 million (20.7%), and 5S value-added services generated RMB 678.5 million (24.1%), with the latter showing a significant growth of 172.5% from RMB 249.0 million in 2022[3] - Property management service revenue was RMB 1,549,890,000, up from RMB 1,193,447,000, reflecting a growth of 29.9%[21] - Non-owner value-added services generated revenue of RMB 580,833,000, compared to RMB 540,187,000 in the previous year, marking a 7.5% increase[21] - The 5S value-added services revenue surged to RMB 678,483,000 from RMB 248,999,000, representing a significant growth of 172.5%[18] Assets and Liabilities - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 1,455.4 million, a decrease of about 25.4% from RMB 1,949.9 million on December 31, 2022[3] - Non-current assets, including fixed deposits, totaled approximately RMB 1,631.7 million as of December 31, 2023, a significant increase of about 292.3% from RMB 415.9 million in 2022[3] - Non-current liabilities decreased from RMB 26,883 thousand in 2022 to RMB 21,655 thousand in 2023, a reduction of approximately 19.5%[7] - Total equity increased from RMB 1,286,308 thousand in 2022 to RMB 1,541,583 thousand in 2023, representing a growth of about 19.7%[8] - The company’s total assets net amount reached RMB 1,541,583 thousand in 2023, up from RMB 1,286,308 thousand in 2022, indicating a growth of approximately 19.7%[8] Dividends - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 1.178 per share and a special dividend of HKD 0.196 per share, with a total payout ratio of approximately 70%[3] - The proposed final dividend per share is HKD 1.178, with a special dividend of HKD 0.196, totaling RMB 344,782,000, up from RMB 247,197,000 in 2022[29] Employee and Operational Metrics - Employee costs rose to RMB 1,013,680,000 in 2023 from RMB 794,410,000 in 2022, an increase of 27.6%[24] - The company reported a significant increase in managed area in Hangzhou, which accounted for 63.6% of the total managed area in 2023, with a growth rate of 28.8%[52] - The number of projects managed increased from 286 in 2022 to 358 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 25.2%[48] - The group employed 11,647 staff as of December 31, 2023, up from 10,336 in 2022, with employee costs amounting to RMB 1,013.7 million[79] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance service quality and brand value through standardized management and service protocols, targeting to become a leading property management service provider in China[53] - The company plans to expand its market share primarily in the Yangtze River Delta region, leveraging its existing service management systems[54] - The company is focusing on diversifying its service offerings, including property maintenance and renovation services, to better meet owner needs[55] - The company aims to further integrate resources and optimize configurations to meet diverse customer needs and create value[38] Compliance and Governance - The company has complied with all applicable provisions of the corporate governance code, except for the combined roles of the Chairman and CEO[84] - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023[85] - The annual performance announcement for the year ending December 31, 2023, has been verified by KPMG, confirming that the financial data aligns with the consolidated financial statements[94]
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