Revenue Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Group recorded total revenue of approximately RMB 24.51 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 10.7%[7] - Revenue from property sales was RMB 23.98 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 12.9%[22] - Revenue from property sales increased by approximately 12.9% to about RMB 23,976.2 million, accounting for approximately 97.8% of the Group's total revenue[75] - Contracted sales amounted to approximately RMB 22,160 million, down 38.6% year-on-year, with a contracted GFA of approximately 1,195,000 sq.m., representing a decrease of approximately 39.4%[28] - The average selling price (ASP) of contracted sales was approximately RMB 18,544 per sq.m., reflecting a year-on-year increase of approximately 1.4%[56] Delivery and Project Management - The Group delivered 49 batches of properties, with a total delivery area of 6.2 million square meters and nearly 40,000 units, achieving 100% on-time delivery[6] - The Group delivered approximately 40,000 units in 49 batches, with a total delivered area of 6.20 million sq.m., achieving 100% delivery as contracted[48] - The gross floor area of housing completed amounted to 998.31 million sq.m., representing an increase of 17.0%[53] Market Conditions - The Chinese government introduced a series of relaxation policies for the real estate market, including easing interest rates and optimizing land supply[9] - The real estate industry faced challenges such as financing obstacles, declining market transactions, and stringent regulation of pre-sale funds[19] - The overall market fundamentals remained weak despite a brief recovery at the beginning of the year[20] - The year 2023 was characterized by a complex and changeable situation in China's real estate market due to negative population growth and late-stage urbanization[19] Financial Performance - The Group recorded a net loss of approximately RMB 1,960.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with a loss attributable to owners of the company decreasing by about 685.7% to approximately RMB 2,188.9 million[74] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately 21.2% year-on-year to approximately RMB 1,054.8 million, primarily due to the impact of impairment provisions[78] - Finance costs increased by approximately 260.2% year-on-year to approximately RMB 352.5 million, mainly due to increased finance costs related to non-controlling interests[78] - The share of results of joint ventures and associates decreased by approximately 132.6% year-on-year, from profits of approximately RMB 626.1 million to a loss of approximately RMB 204.1 million[78] - Income tax expenses decreased by approximately 35.1% year-on-year to approximately RMB 649.2 million, primarily due to a decrease in pre-tax profits and overall gross margin[78] Land Reserves and Development Strategy - As of December 31, 2023, the Group had 134 projects with land reserves amounting to approximately 10,110,017 sq.m., with 113 projects located in the Yangtze River Delta Region[71] - The company has a total land reserve of approximately 10,110,017 square meters across 134 projects as of December 31, 2023, with 113 projects located in the Yangtze River Delta region[90] - The company strategically selects and acquires land in key areas with strategic advantages for further business development in those markets[90] - The Group aims to leverage its local brand advantages in the Yangtze River Delta Region, which accounts for about one-fourth of China's GDP, to drive future growth[135] Cost and Profitability - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Group's cost of sales was approximately RMB 22,710.6 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 13.7%[95] - The Group's gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 1,799.3 million, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of approximately 17.4%[95] - The overall gross profit margin decreased from approximately 9.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022, to approximately 7.3% for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decline of approximately 2.5 percentage points[95] Employee and Operational Efficiency - The Group's employee compensation expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 423.2 million, compared to RMB 713.2 million for the previous year[132] - The Group had a total of 1,273 employees as of December 31, 2023, a decrease from 1,561 employees as of December 31, 2022[160] - The Group has implemented a performance-based remuneration system for employees, including competitive packages and social security insurance[161] - The Group continues to focus on employee training to enhance expertise in real estate and related fields[161] Investment and Financing Activities - The Group plans to continue investing in property development projects and acquiring suitable land parcels, funded by internal resources and external borrowings[194] - The Group's strategy includes optimizing capital structure and improving financing costs to achieve balanced growth in scale, profit, and brand[136] - The Group's focus on high-quality product development and service aims to create long-term value for customers and investors[135] Project Developments - Hangzhou's Sky City Phase I project is completed, focusing on residential and commercial use[167] - The Group's project portfolio includes a mix of residential and commercial properties, reflecting a diversified approach to market demands[173] - The Group is actively developing new projects, with several under construction, indicating a robust pipeline for future growth[173]
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