Financial Performance - Engineering services revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, was approximately RMB 32.6 million, a decrease of RMB 23.0 million or 41.4% compared to the previous year[1]. - The overall gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2021, decreased by RMB 368.5 million or 30.5% to approximately RMB 839.3 million, with a gross profit margin of 26.9%, down from 33.6% the previous year[2][4]. - Property management services gross profit was approximately RMB 669.6 million, a decrease of RMB 263.5 million from RMB 933.1 million, with a gross profit margin dropping from 28.4% to 23.2%[5]. - Value-added services gross profit decreased by RMB 81.0 million to RMB 162.4 million, with a gross profit margin declining from 95.0% to 79.2%[6]. - Engineering services gross profit was approximately RMB 7.3 million, down RMB 23.9 million from RMB 31.2 million, with a gross profit margin falling from 56.2% to 22.6%[7]. - The total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, was RMB 3,123,274,000, a decrease from RMB 3,845,003,000 in 2020, representing a decline of approximately 18.7%[116]. - The gross profit for the same period was RMB 839,330,000, down from RMB 1,207,762,000 in 2020, indicating a decrease of about 30.6%[116]. - The profit attributable to the owners of the company was RMB 17,656,000, significantly lower than RMB 501,721,000 in 2020, reflecting a decline of approximately 96.5%[116]. - The total assets as of December 31, 2021, amounted to RMB 5,744,889,000, compared to RMB 10,296,437,000 in 2020, a decrease of about 44.7%[116]. - The total liabilities were RMB 1,335,290,000, a reduction from RMB 5,742,015,000 in 2020, indicating a decrease of approximately 76.7%[116]. - The basic earnings per share for the year were 1.19 RMB, down from 34.90 RMB in 2020, representing a decline of about 96.6%[116]. - The company had a bank balance and cash of RMB 600,079,000 as of December 31, 2021, compared to RMB 2,458,579,000 in 2020, a decrease of approximately 75.6%[116]. Cost and Expenses - Total service costs for the year were approximately RMB 2,283.9 million, a decrease of RMB 104.8 million or 4.4% from RMB 2,388.7 million[2]. - Financing costs increased by RMB 71.3 million or 33.9% to approximately RMB 281.7 million compared to RMB 210.4 million the previous year[10]. - Other income for the year was approximately RMB 60.8 million, a decrease of RMB 8.9 million from RMB 69.7 million, primarily due to reduced VAT exemptions and government subsidies[8]. - Sales and distribution expenses increased by 52.7% to approximately RMB 25.8 million, up from RMB 16.9 million, mainly due to business expansion[10]. Assets and Liabilities - As of December 31, 2021, the group's bank balances and cash amounted to approximately RMB 600.1 million, down from approximately RMB 2,458.6 million as of December 31, 2020[25]. - Trade receivables, net of credit loss provisions, decreased to approximately RMB 497.9 million as of December 31, 2021, from approximately RMB 547.0 million as of December 31, 2020, a decline of approximately RMB 49.1 million[27]. - Goodwill decreased from approximately RMB 2,317.3 million as of December 31, 2020, to approximately RMB 886.3 million as of December 31, 2021, a reduction of approximately RMB 1,431.0 million, mainly due to the sale of a major subsidiary[29]. - Other receivables and prepayments increased to approximately RMB 1,599.7 million as of December 31, 2021, from approximately RMB 756.1 million as of December 31, 2020, an increase of approximately RMB 843.6 million[42]. - Trade payables decreased to approximately RMB 190.2 million as of December 31, 2021, from approximately RMB 405.6 million as of December 31, 2020, a decrease of approximately RMB 215.4 million[43]. - The company accelerated the payment of trade payables and other payables in the second half of 2021, contributing to the significant reductions in these liabilities[43]. - As of December 31, 2021, the total cash amount of the group decreased by approximately 74.6% from about RMB 2,612.7 million to approximately RMB 664.4 million[51]. - The current ratio of the group as of December 31, 2021, was approximately 3.0 times, compared to about 1.2 times on December 31, 2020[52]. - The group had bank and other borrowings of approximately RMB 184.8 million as of December 31, 2021, down from about RMB 956.7 million a year earlier[52]. - The group had no net debt ratio as of December 31, 2021, as cash and restricted bank deposits exceeded total debt[52]. - The group’s bank deposits of approximately RMB 64.3 million as of December 31, 2021, were subject to pledges or restrictions[51]. - The group’s borrowings included approximately RMB 144.8 million secured by bank deposits and equity interests of subsidiaries[52]. Employee and Management - The group employed approximately 10,568 employees as of December 31, 2021, a decrease from about 14,459 employees on December 31, 2020[53]. - The group’s employee benefits include mandatory provident fund contributions and discretionary bonus plans[53]. - The company has a total of 16 employees with salaries ranging from zero to over HKD 4 million, with the highest number (7) earning between HKD 1 million and HKD 2 million[91]. - The management team includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in property management and administration, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and strategic direction[73][74][81]. Strategic Focus and Future Plans - The company is focusing on promoting smart community models and enhancing hardware infrastructure for property digital management[13]. - The company plans to focus on community services and technology empowerment in property management as part of its future strategy[120]. - The company aims to enhance community services and expand its operational management in various regions[54]. - The company is focusing on enhancing community service platforms and exploring value-added services to improve community engagement and satisfaction[149]. - The company aims to align with national policies promoting property management and community services, emphasizing quality and digitalization[155]. - The company plans to expand its service offerings into areas such as elderly care, childcare, and health services, in line with government initiatives[155]. - The company is committed to improving safety and service quality through standardized management and enhanced security measures[157]. - The company is focused on increasing operational efficiency and service fee collection rates through improved management tools[157]. - The company is dedicated to fostering harmonious communities by promoting neighborly relations and cultural activities[149]. - The company is actively exploring value-added services, including car insurance products, which have a gross margin higher than industry standards[176]. - The company has established a digital "cloud" system to enhance service efficiency and reduce reliance on traditional management functions[186]. - The online platform "Cai Zhi Yun" facilitates property management fee payments and enhances community engagement[187]. - The company aims to improve community service quality through timely tracking of customer satisfaction by dedicated customer managers[187]. - The company is committed to building a warm community atmosphere through various community activities, enhancing trust among residents[179]. - The company is leveraging emerging technologies such as IoT and big data to advance smart community construction[186]. - The company focuses on organic growth through word-of-mouth and brand reputation for new contract expansions[180]. - The company is dedicated to providing customized products and services based on market and owner needs[181]. Community Engagement and Activities - The company organized over ten national community activities, with each event attracting more than 2 million participants, demonstrating strong community engagement[163]. - In 2021, the company completed seven major system certifications, including compliance management and energy management, enhancing service quality standards[160]. - The company achieved a standardized service process across different project types, handling a total of 1.6 million standardized service orders throughout the year[160]. - The company maintained a high customer satisfaction score in the 2021 China Index Research Institute survey, significantly exceeding industry standards[173]. - The company has been recognized as a top performer in various industry rankings, including being named one of the top 10 property service companies in China[126][130]. - The company has been recognized as the seventh among the "Top 100 Property Service Enterprises" in China, reflecting its strong market position[173]. - The company actively promotes community governance through party-building initiatives, enhancing its role in local social management[174]. Management Areas and Contracts - The total contracted management area reached 423 million square meters, serving 2,220 communities across 125 cities, benefiting over 8 million homeowners[154]. - The total contracted management area reached 423.49 million square meters as of December 31, 2021, covering 2,220 communities[180]. - The revenue-generating contracted management area was 230.22 million square meters as of December 31, 2021[180]. - The total managed building area by the group reached approximately 414.6 million square meters across 2,189 communities[192]. - The group entered into consultancy service agreements for a total building area of approximately 8.9 million square meters with 31 communities[193]. - The total building area managed by the group decreased by 144,359 thousand square meters due to terminations, affecting 665 communities[193]. - The group achieved new appointments totaling 6,305 thousand square meters, covering 42 communities during the reporting period[193]. - The total building area managed in the South China region (excluding Shenzhen) was 72,252 thousand square meters across 471 communities[192]. - The group’s total building area in East China was 94,741 thousand square meters, managing 717 communities[192]. - The group’s total building area in the Central China region was 114,921 thousand square meters, managing 393 communities[192]. - The group’s total building area in the Northeast region was 12,476 thousand square meters, managing 64 communities[192]. - The group’s total building area in the Northwest region was 12,775 thousand square meters, managing 66 communities[192]. Property Management Models - The property management services include: (i) providing services on a fixed fee basis; (ii) providing services on a commission basis; (iii) pre-delivery services for property developers; and (iv) consulting services to regional property management companies[198]. - Under the fixed fee model, the group recognizes all property management fees charged to owners as revenue, with related costs recognized as the group's cost of sales[199]. - Under the commission model, the group acts essentially as an agent for the owners, retaining a percentage (generally 10%) of the property management fees as revenue, while the remaining fees are used for operational funding[200]. - In Shenzhen, the property management fees range from RMB 0.4 to 11.4 per square meter per month under the fixed fee model[197]. - In South China (excluding Shenzhen), the fees range from RMB 0.5 to 6 per square meter per month under the fixed fee model[197]. - In East China, the fees range from RMB 0.4 to 17.0 per square meter per month under the fixed fee model[197]. - In Southwest China, the fees range from RMB 0.5 to 6.1 per square meter per month under the fixed fee model[197]. - In Northeast China, the fees range from RMB 0.4 to 3.3 per square meter per month under the fixed fee model[197]. - In Northwest China, the fees range from RMB 0.5 to 4.0 per square meter per month under the fixed fee model[197]. - In North China, the fees range from RMB 0.7 to 5.5 per square meter per month under the fixed fee model[197].
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