Revenue Performance - The total revenue for the group was approximately RMB 901.2 million, an increase of about 2.8% compared to the same period last year[3]. - Revenue from property management services was approximately RMB 712.7 million, accounting for about 79.1% of total revenue, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 17.3%[3]. - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, the company reported total revenue of RMB 901,187,000, an increase from RMB 876,840,000 in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 2.9%[22]. - Revenue from property management services was RMB 712,668,000 for 2023, up from RMB 607,615,000 in 2022, indicating a growth of about 17.3%[22]. - Revenue from non-owner value-added services was approximately RMB 125.9 million, a decrease of about 43.2% year-on-year[3]. - Revenue from community value-added services was approximately RMB 62.6 million, an increase of about 31.7% compared to RMB 47.6 million in the same period last year[3]. - Revenue from community shopping services ("He Mei Life") was RMB 16,942 thousand, representing 27.1% of community value-added services revenue[61]. - Revenue from "He Mei Yi Ju" (renovation and decoration services) surged to RMB 26,924 thousand, accounting for 43.0% of community value-added services revenue[61]. - Revenue from "He Mei Rental" decreased by approximately 91.2% year-over-year to about RMB 1.4 million, down from approximately RMB 15.9 million in 2022[46]. - Revenue from site-based resource business reached approximately RMB 17.4 million, an increase of about 108.0% compared to approximately RMB 8.3 million in 2022[46]. Profitability and Expenses - The group's gross profit was approximately RMB 172.4 million, a decrease of about 0.3% year-on-year, with a gross profit margin of 19.1%, down 0.6 percentage points from 19.7% in 2022[4]. - The profit for the period was approximately RMB 10.7 million, a decrease of about 42.1% compared to the previous year[4]. - The net profit margin for 2023 was approximately 1.2%, down from 2.1% in 2022, indicating a decline in profitability[37]. - The company had a tax expense of RMB 6,082,000 for the fiscal year 2023, compared to RMB 8,356,000 in 2022, showing a decrease of about 27.2%[27]. - The company’s income tax provision for the fiscal year 2023 included current income tax of RMB 26,445,000, an increase from RMB 22,235,000 in 2022, which is an increase of approximately 19.9%[27]. - The actual income tax rate increased to 36% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 31% for the year ended December 31, 2022[72]. - Profit before tax decreased by approximately 37.4% from about RMB 26.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to about RMB 16.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[71]. - Selling and marketing costs reduced by approximately 45.7% from about RMB 7.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to about RMB 3.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[68]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 18.4% from about RMB 90.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to about RMB 74.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[69]. - Other income decreased by approximately 53.9% from about RMB 6.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to about RMB 2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023[66]. Assets and Liabilities - The total assets of the group as of December 31, 2023, were RMB 1,298.04 million, compared to RMB 1,198.02 million in 2022[7]. - The total liabilities increased from RMB 496.28 million in 2022 to RMB 585.64 million in 2023[10]. - Trade receivables from third parties increased to RMB 264,557,000 in 2023 from RMB 176,573,000 in 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 49.7%[31]. - Trade receivables increased by approximately 6.8% from about RMB 317.4 million as of December 31, 2022, to about RMB 339.1 million as of December 31, 2023[75]. - Trade payables increased by approximately 24.9% from about RMB 146.3 million as of December 31, 2022, to about RMB 182.8 million as of December 31, 2023[76]. - The group's cash and bank balances increased to about RMB 751.8 million as of December 31, 2023, from about RMB 724.1 million as of December 31, 2022, with no borrowings reported[78]. - The current ratio of the group is 2.1, down from 2.4 as of December 31, 2022[80]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2023, is 0.7%, a decrease from 0.8% as of December 31, 2022, primarily due to a reduction in total equity[81]. Operational Highlights - As of December 31, 2023, the company managed a total contracted area of approximately 40.4 million square meters and an area under management of about 34.7 million square meters across 68 cities in China[36]. - The number of projects under management reached 230, with a total managed construction area of approximately 34.7 million square meters, reflecting an increase of about 7.5% and 3.0% year-over-year[41]. - The group's geographical presence has expanded to 68 cities in China, benefiting from the strategy of "deepening in the Southeast and radiating nationwide"[41]. - In the report period, the managed construction area in the Western region and the Yangtze River Delta region was approximately 15.4 million square meters and 10.7 million square meters, accounting for about 44.3% and 30.9% of the total managed construction area, respectively[41]. - The company aims to enhance its service offerings through the development of value-added services and expansion into new markets, focusing on both residential and non-residential properties[38]. - The company plans to enhance its core areas through strategic investments and acquisitions to strengthen its competitive position in the Haixi and Yangtze River Delta regions[48]. - The "1+N" development strategy will be continued to expand value-added services and diversify revenue sources[48]. - The company aims to improve service quality and operational efficiency through technological innovation and upgrades to its intelligent information technology systems[48]. - The ROYEEDS brand will be developed as a high-end property management brand, with plans to launch more projects in first-tier cities and pilot projects in second-tier cities[48]. - The company is committed to enhancing brand competitiveness and influence in the property management industry through increased project density in core areas[48]. Employee and Governance - The group employed a total of 5,342 full-time employees as of December 31, 2023, compared to 4,620 full-time employees as of December 31, 2022[87]. - Employee costs for the year ended December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 404.4 million, down from RMB 438.8 million in 2022[87]. - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance codes throughout the reporting period[95]. - The audit committee has reviewed and approved the financial reporting procedures and internal controls for the year ending December 31, 2023[105]. - The company’s auditor, Kwan & Co., will retire at the annual general meeting but is eligible for reappointment[107]. - The annual report for the year ending December 31, 2023, will be sent to shareholders and made available on the company’s website[109]. - The company will hold its annual general meeting on June 26, 2024[99]. Dividends and Future Plans - The company did not declare a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year[4]. - The company has not applied any new accounting standards that would significantly impact its financial performance for the current or prior years[16]. - The group plans to allocate approximately HKD 158.0 million (25.1% of total) for selective strategic investments and acquisition opportunities by December 31, 2026[93]. - The group intends to allocate approximately HKD 206.1 million (32.8% of total) for diversifying its project portfolio and value-added services by December 31, 2026[93]. - The group aims to allocate approximately HKD 130.9 million (20.8% of total) for developing and upgrading hardware and software used in operations by December 31, 2026[93]. - The company plans to allocate HKD 58.0 million (9.3% of total) for further development of high-end property management services under the ROYEEDS brand by December 31, 2026[94]. - A total of HKD 75.5 million (12.0% of total) is designated for general business operations and working capital[94]. - The total net proceeds amount to HKD 628.5 million, with HKD 515.5 million already utilized and HKD 133.6 million remaining[94].
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