Financial Performance - The total revenue for the group was approximately RMB 1,483.8 million, an increase of 10.0% compared to RMB 1,349.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[61]. - The company's total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased by approximately RMB 134.4 million or about 10.0% to approximately RMB 1,483.8 million, compared to approximately RMB 1,349.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[82]. - Gross profit was approximately RMB 211.8 million, a decrease of about 24.0% from approximately RMB 278.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, with a gross margin of about 14.3%, down approximately 6.3 percentage points from about 20.6%[30]. - The overall gross margin for the company dropped to 14.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023, down from 20.6% in the previous year[85]. - Profit before income tax expenses decreased by approximately 77.1% to about RMB 24.7 million, compared to approximately RMB 108.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, mainly due to reduced gross profit and the absence of one-time government subsidies[94]. Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from property urban services was approximately RMB 872.8 million, accounting for 58.8% of total revenue, representing an increase of about 33.0% compared to RMB 656.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[30]. - The revenue from foreign, technology, and medical integrated services was approximately RMB 389.0 million, accounting for about 26.3% of total revenue, a decrease of about 10.3% from RMB 433.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[38]. - The revenue from the "Beautiful Life Services" segment was approximately RMB 222.0 million, accounting for 14.9% of total revenue, a decrease of about 14.4% compared to the previous year[62]. - The revenue from foreign-related comprehensive services increased by approximately 13.5% to about RMB 177.2 million, compared to RMB 156.0 million in the previous year[78]. - Revenue from digital and intelligent technology services surged by approximately 231.2% to about RMB 23.0 million, up from approximately RMB 7.0 million in the same period last year, attributed to active business expansion and the resumption of project progress post-pandemic[105]. Customer and Supplier Relationships - The five largest customers accounted for 17.0% of total revenue during the reporting period, indicating a diversified customer base[3]. - The largest supplier accounted for 5.5% of total procurement, and the five largest suppliers together accounted for 16.5%, showing low supplier concentration[4]. - The largest customer accounted for 10.7% of total sales during the reporting period[19]. - The company recognizes the importance of maintaining good relationships with customers and has established procedures for handling customer complaints and conducting satisfaction surveys[5]. Dividends and Share Capital - The total share capital of the company as of December 31, 2023, is RMB 66,990,867, consisting of 66,990,867 H shares with a par value of RMB 1.00 each[7]. - The board of directors recommends a final cash dividend of RMB 0.03 per share (tax included) for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 0.14 per share for the year ended December 31, 2022[10]. - The company will distribute the final dividend to non-resident corporate shareholders after withholding a 10% corporate income tax as required by Chinese tax law[11]. - A final cash dividend of RMB 0.03 per share is proposed for the year ending December 31, 2023, down from RMB 0.14 per share for the previous year[162]. Human Capital and Management - The company emphasizes the importance of human capital and is committed to providing a safe and fair workplace, competitive compensation, and professional development opportunities for employees[5]. - The company has established a remuneration committee to formulate compensation policies based on the qualifications, positions, and seniority of directors and senior management[2]. - The company has arranged appropriate liability insurance for directors and senior executives to protect them from potential liabilities arising from group activities[1]. - The board of directors has confirmed that no director has waived or agreed to waive any remuneration, and no remuneration has been paid as an incentive for joining the group[2]. - The total employee cost recognized during the reporting period was approximately RMB 709.3 million, up from RMB 628.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[143]. Business Strategy and Development - The company emphasizes a development strategy of "large property • full value" and aims to become a respected urban integrated service provider[41]. - The company has diversified its services through three main business lines, including community activity planning services and public facility maintenance services[42]. - The company will continue to expand its business portfolio and scale by building a high-quality team with strong incentives and assessments[127]. - The company plans to implement at least 10 AI application scenarios in market management by 2024, leveraging domestic and international large model technologies[129]. - The company will focus on a market development strategy tailored to each city, creating a market expansion ecological platform[150]. Financial Position and Investments - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased by approximately 15.2%, reaching about RMB 255.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 221.7 million as of December 31, 2022[140]. - The company's borrowings amounted to approximately RMB 9.3 million, with an interest rate ranging from 3.35% to 5.5%[125]. - Total equity increased by approximately 2.0% to about RMB 493.4 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to approximately RMB 483.7 million as of December 31, 2022[120]. - The group recorded a net other loss of approximately RMB 0.9 million during the reporting period, compared to a net other income of approximately RMB 9.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to exchange rate fluctuations on HKD holdings[90]. - The company has no significant contingent liabilities or asset pledges as of December 31, 2023[145][146]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company is committed to enhancing supply chain management and implementing cost-saving measures through small technological improvements[155]. - The company's sales costs increased by approximately RMB 201.2 million or about 18.8% to approximately RMB 1,272.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 1,070.9 million for the previous year[83]. - Administrative expenses rose by approximately 3.8% to about RMB 154.8 million, up from approximately RMB 149.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, mainly due to business growth and increased employee costs[92]. - Sales and marketing expenses increased from approximately RMB 32.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, to approximately RMB 37.0 million, driven by business growth and increased promotional personnel costs[91]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors consists of seven members, including two non-executive directors, two employee directors, and three independent non-executive directors[192]. - The board will continue to evaluate the use of net proceeds and may revise plans in response to changing market conditions[188]. - The financial director has been with the company since 2014 and oversees financial matters and daily operations[181]. - The employee supervisor has over seven years of experience in accounting and has been with the company since 2016[179]. - 蔡女士拥有超过25年的财务管理及投资相关经验，曾在多家金融服务公司任职[198].
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