Financial Performance - The company reported total revenue of RMB 2,267,971 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022, representing an increase from RMB 1,516,680 thousand in 2021, which is a growth of 49.5%[2] - Gross profit for the year was RMB 1,081,428 thousand, compared to RMB 1,516,680 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of 49.5%[2] - Net profit for the year reached RMB 1,073,200 thousand, a significant increase of 47.0% from RMB 735,678 thousand in 2021[2] - Profit attributable to equity shareholders of the company was RMB 1,074,257 thousand, up 92.9% from RMB 556,417 thousand in the prior year[2] - The reported revenue for 2022 was RMB 2,703,608,000, with a gross profit of RMB 1,074,938,000[16] - The gross profit for the reportable segments in 2022 was RMB 1,074,938,000, compared to RMB 749,555,000 in 2021[19] - The net profit for the year ended December 31, 2022, increased by 92.9% to RMB 1,073.2 million, with a net profit margin rising to 47.3% from 36.7%[66] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets amounted to RMB 8,519,954 thousand as of December 31, 2022, compared to RMB 7,322,835 thousand in 2021, indicating a growth of 16.4%[5] - The net asset value attributable to equity shareholders was RMB 8,183,701 thousand, reflecting an increase of 14.7% from RMB 7,136,214 thousand in the previous year[2] - The equity-to-debt ratio as of December 31, 2022, was 21.0%, up from 16.3% at the end of 2021[69] - As of December 31, 2022, the group had no significant contingent liabilities or major asset pledges[92] Cash Flow and Dividends - The company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at RMB 2,916,848 thousand, up from RMB 680,978 thousand in 2021, indicating a strong liquidity position[5] - The proposed final dividend for 2022 is RMB 0.40 per share, an increase from RMB 0.36 per share in 2021, totaling RMB 214,258,000 for the year[31] - The total cash dividend paid for the previous fiscal year was RMB 137,363,000, compared to RMB 94,850,000 in 2021, indicating a growth of approximately 45%[32] Research and Development - The company reported a significant increase in research and development expenses, which were RMB 299,873 thousand, compared to RMB 264,321 thousand in the previous year[3] - Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, were RMB 78.0 million, a 63.3% increase from RMB 47.8 million in the previous year[63] Market and Revenue Segmentation - Non-clinical research services generated revenue of RMB 2,213.598 million in 2022, while clinical trial and related services accounted for RMB 49.568 million[12] - The total amount of unfulfilled contract revenue as of December 31, 2022, was approximately RMB 4,400 million, up from RMB 2,900 million in 2021, indicating a growth of 51.7%[12] - The company does not derive more than 10% of its total revenue from any single customer[12] - The group operates three reportable segments: non-clinical research services, clinical trial and related services, and sales of experimental models[13] Employee and Operational Growth - The company reported a significant increase in employee costs, totaling RMB 558,665,000 in 2022 compared to RMB 427,838,000 in 2021[23] - The company expanded its professional service team to over 2,700 members by the end of 2022, an increase of nearly 650 personnel compared to the end of 2021[40] - The company completed the construction of over 20,000 square meters of new facilities, enhancing its operational capacity to ensure smooth order delivery[41] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[2] - The management anticipates that the majority of the unfulfilled contract revenue will be recognized within three years from the reporting date[12] - The company aims to become a leading international clinical testing platform, providing one-stop clinical trial sample testing services for innovative drug products[48] - The company plans to issue 4 new shares for every 10 existing shares to eligible shareholders, pending approval at the annual general meeting[31] Acquisitions and Investments - The company completed the acquisition of 100% equity in Guangxi Weimei for RMB 974,658,000, focusing on breeding and selling experimental models[87] - The company also acquired 100% equity in Yunnan Yingmao for RMB 829,307,000, which is involved in similar business activities as Guangxi Weimei[87] - The company has committed RMB 1,057.0 million for potential acquisitions focused on non-clinical and clinical research organizations, with a completion target set for 2024[85] Compliance and Audit - The audit committee has reviewed the consolidated annual performance for the year ended December 31, 2022, and confirmed compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations[97] - The group's auditor, KPMG, has agreed that the financial figures in the preliminary announcement align with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022[98]
昭衍新药(06127) - 2022 - 年度业绩