Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was RMB 38.09 million, a significant decrease of 60.3% compared to RMB 96.11 million in 2021[14]. - The company reported a loss before tax of RMB 229.56 million for 2022, improving from a loss of RMB 522.71 million in 2021[14]. - Total assets decreased to RMB 536.33 million in 2022 from RMB 785.09 million in 2021, reflecting a decline of 31.7%[14]. - The total liabilities of the company were RMB 317.81 million in 2022, down from RMB 345.82 million in 2021, indicating a reduction of 8.1%[14]. - The net asset value decreased to RMB 218.52 million in 2022 from RMB 439.27 million in 2021, a decline of 50.2%[14]. - The company's film and television business revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately RMB 38.1 million, a decrease of about 60.4% compared to RMB 96.1 million in 2021[24]. - The gross loss for the year was approximately RMB 34.4 million, an increase of about RMB 20.6 million compared to a gross loss of RMB 13.8 million in the previous year[22]. - The net loss attributable to equity shareholders for the year was approximately RMB 223.8 million, a decrease of about RMB 310.1 million compared to a net loss of RMB 533.8 million in the previous year[22]. - The gross margin for the film and television business dropped from approximately (14.4%) in 2021 to about (90.3%) in 2022, a decline of about 75.9%[24]. - The loss attributable to shareholders for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately RMB 223.8 million, a reduction of about RMB 310.0 million compared to a loss of approximately RMB 533.8 million in 2021[36]. - The company recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 228,008,000 for the year[113]. Industry Challenges - The Chinese film industry faced significant challenges, with total box office revenue dropping to RMB 30.07 billion in 2022, a decrease of 36.07% from RMB 47.03 billion in 2021[16]. - The overall economic environment remains complex, with China's GDP growth at 3.0% in 2022, reflecting ongoing challenges from the pandemic[16]. - The film and television industry in China is expected to gradually improve as the economy recovers from the pandemic, with consumer spending now accounting for over 50% of GDP[65]. Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance its film and television production capabilities by actively developing and seeking quality intellectual property (IP) projects[10]. - The company plans to expand its distribution channels while improving product quality to achieve better development[10]. - The company acknowledges the long-term potential of the film and television industry despite current pressures, as it remains a key focus for national development[8]. - The company plans to adjust its investment strategy and product structure based on regulatory policies and market preferences to enhance content quality and seek better investment opportunities[65]. - The company is focusing on the development of new content, with several projects in the script completion stage, indicating a robust pipeline for future releases[70]. - The company aims to leverage existing resources to enrich its media business and pursue diversified commercial opportunities to better reward shareholders[66]. Financial Management - The group confirmed a provision of approximately RMB 138.7 million to reduce the carrying amount of film and television assets to their recoverable amount[30]. - The average collection period for film and television accounts receivable increased to 1,394 days from 674 days in the previous year, indicating slower cash collection[38]. - As of December 31, 2022, the group's cash and cash equivalents were approximately RMB 10.9 million, a decrease of about 69.3% from RMB 35.5 million at the end of the previous year[38]. - The group had bank loans and lease liabilities of approximately RMB 39.4 million as of December 31, 2022, down from approximately RMB 69.2 million in the previous year[39]. - The debt-to-equity ratio as of December 31, 2022, was approximately 51.7%, compared to 25.5% in 2021[44]. - The company had cash and bank balances of only RMB 10,890,000 as of December 31, 2022, indicating significant uncertainty regarding its ability to continue as a going concern[113]. - The company has overdue bonds totaling RMB 41,176,000 since February 2022 and other borrowings of RMB 43,335,000 since November 2022[113]. Operational Expenses - Distribution costs for the year were approximately RMB 10.3 million, an increase of about 25.6% compared to RMB 8.2 million in the previous year, primarily due to the new metaverse business[26]. - Administrative expenses increased to approximately RMB 33.0 million, a rise of about 41.6% from RMB 23.3 million in the previous year, mainly due to the new metaverse business[28]. - Research and development expenses increased to approximately RMB 6.6 million, with no R&D expenses reported in the previous year, driven by the metaverse business[29]. - The group's other operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, were approximately RMB 138.7 million, a decrease of about RMB 233.8 million compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a reduction in film and television impairment[30]. - The impairment loss for trade and other receivables was approximately RMB 31.2 million, a decrease of about RMB 81.2 million compared to the previous year, reflecting the impact of regulatory challenges in the media industry[31]. Corporate Governance - The company has a strong commitment to corporate governance, adhering to recognized standards and principles[91]. - The board consists of seven directors, including four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors[106]. - The company has established a Nomination Committee to review the board's structure and assess the independence of non-executive directors[121]. - The Remuneration Committee is responsible for recommending the overall remuneration policy for all directors and senior management[125]. - The company ensures independent opinions are introduced to the board through annual reviews of the mechanisms in place[120]. - The audit committee reviewed the financial reporting procedures and internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards for the year ended December 31, 2022[130]. - The external auditor, Deloitte, was appointed with an audit service fee of RMB 2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[134]. - The board conducted a review of the company's corporate governance policies and practices, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements[133]. - The company is committed to timely disclosure of inside information in accordance with securities regulations[140]. Employee and Management Information - The group had 139 employees as of December 31, 2022, an increase from 108 in 2021[47]. - Employee costs for the year ended December 31, 2022, were approximately RMB 33.2 million, an increase from RMB 16.5 million in 2021, primarily due to the new metaverse business[47]. - Liu Zongjun was appointed as CEO on April 1, 2015, and has over 20 years of experience in the textile industry[76]. - Yang Qinyan has over 20 years of experience in media and advertising, currently serving as the president of a subsidiary company since May 2015[78]. - He Han has been the president of Beijing Xinghong Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd. since October 2015, which was acquired by the company in July 2016[79]. - Liu Chenhong has over 20 years of financial expertise and has held various leadership roles in international companies[83]. - Guo Bocheng has over 13 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and financial management, currently serving as CFO of a listed company since September 2020[84]. Shareholder Relations - The company did not recommend any dividend payment for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, due to its financial condition, but it is committed to maximizing shareholder returns in future years[150]. - The company maintains high transparency to enhance investor relations and has established communication channels to provide timely updates to shareholders and investors[150]. - The board is committed to maintaining good communication with all shareholders, emphasizing the importance of transparency in investor relations[150]. - Shareholders can request a special general meeting if they hold at least 10% of the paid-up capital and have voting rights[142].
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