Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of RMB 1,468,336,000 for 2023, an increase of 30.5% compared to RMB 1,125,947,000 in 2022[9]. - The pre-tax loss for the year was RMB 924,647,000, a significant decline from a profit of RMB 260,006,000 in the previous year[9]. - The net loss attributable to shareholders was RMB 901,406,000, compared to a loss of RMB 70,973,000 in 2022[9]. - The group recorded a comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 901.41 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of approximately RMB 70.97 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[15]. - The gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately RMB 234,100,000, a decrease of about RMB 165,720,000 or 41.45% compared to RMB 399,820,000 for the previous year[45]. - The industrial property segment generated revenue of RMB 80,720,000 in 2023, a decrease of RMB 70,900,000 or 46.76% from RMB 151,620,000 in 2022, with a gross margin decline from 79.88% to 56.42%[54]. - The commercial property segment's revenue increased by RMB 5,890,000 or 8.54% to RMB 74,880,000 in 2023, with a gross margin decrease from 96.55% to 84.76%[55]. - The trade business saw a significant revenue increase of RMB 490,320,000 or 76.39%, reaching RMB 1,132,190,000 in 2023, driven by supply chain development[51]. - Cold chain logistics warehouses experienced a revenue drop of RMB 48,180,000 or 65.88%, totaling RMB 24,950,000 in 2023, with a gross margin decline from 46.49% to 38.60%[50]. Asset and Liability Management - The total assets decreased to RMB 13,603,082,000 from RMB 15,677,261,000, reflecting a decline of approximately 13.2%[9]. - The company's cash and bank balances fell to RMB 375,100,000 from RMB 653,240,000, a decrease of 42.4%[9]. - The net asset liability ratio increased to 234.91% from 170.86%, indicating a worsening financial leverage situation[9]. - The total borrowings of the group as of December 31, 2023, amounted to approximately RMB 7,431,420,000, with a capital debt ratio of approximately 234.91%[82]. - The group has a total net borrowings of RMB 7,056,320,000 as of December 31, 2023, a decrease of RMB 137,920,000 from the previous year[83]. - The group reported a significant increase in other payables to related parties, rising by RMB 215,410,000[79]. - The group has unfulfilled contracted capital commitments totaling approximately RMB 689,990,000 as of December 31, 2023[87]. Operational Developments - The group is in a restructuring phase and aims to enhance asset operational levels and improve profitability through ongoing reforms[12]. - The average occupancy rate of the high-end and modern logistics warehouses increased from 54.78% in 2022 to 60.09% in 2023 for the Shanghai Pudong project[20]. - The group completed the sale of 90% equity in the Tongzhou project in June 2022 and the remaining 10% in August 2023, recovering approximately RMB 180 million[18]. - The group also sold projects in Xiamen and Hainan in October 2023, recovering approximately RMB 386 million[18]. - The average occupancy rate for the warehouses in Meishan, Sichuan, was 53.21% as of December 31, 2023, amid increased market vacancy rates[23]. - The overall average occupancy rate for the Tongliao project was 81.41% for the entire year of 2023[23]. - The average occupancy rate for the cold storage facilities in Tianjin was 59.90% as of December 31, 2023, down from 88.41% in 2022[25]. Strategic Focus - The group plans to phase out investments in heavy asset businesses and focus on developing the cold chain and food supply chain businesses in China[16]. - The group believes that the profit contribution from the supply chain will further increase in 2024 as the upstream and downstream combinations are nearing optimization[12]. - The company aims to reduce reliance on heavy assets and transition to a mixed development model, increasing the proportion of service-related business[43]. - The company is targeting a three to five-year plan to establish a light asset, low-risk, strong cash flow S2B2C food supply chain platform[42]. - The food supply chain market is expected to continue growing in 2024, supported by existing cold storage resources and internet platforms[40]. Governance and Compliance - The board of directors presented the audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023[117]. - The group has not reported any significant violations of applicable laws and regulations that could impact its business operations[122]. - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with all provisions, except for certain disclosed deviations[197]. - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to enhance transparency and protect shareholder rights[193]. - The independent non-executive directors have reviewed the ongoing related party transactions and confirmed they are conducted on normal commercial terms[184]. Employee and Compensation - As of December 31, 2023, the group had a total of 368 employees, down from 525 in 2022[93]. - Total employee costs for the year ended December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 87,340,000, compared to RMB 89,740,000 in 2022[93]. - The management regularly reviews the employee compensation policy and may grant discretionary bonuses and stock options based on individual performance evaluations[93]. - The board of directors and senior management's remuneration is determined based on their qualifications, work capabilities, industry experience, and the group's profitability, among other factors[160]. Related Party Transactions - The company has confirmed compliance with the disclosure requirements of the Listing Rules regarding related party transactions[184]. - No related party transactions were conducted during the year, but ongoing related party transactions were reported[179]. - The group aims to improve capital efficiency through higher interest income and lower financing costs from the deposit service agreement[180]. Market and Economic Conditions - The overall economic recovery post-pandemic has been slower than expected, impacting asset sales and the value of existing assets[11]. - The demand for warehouse facilities and commercial properties in China is sensitive to domestic consumption and cross-border trade levels, with potential risks from global economic slowdowns[125]. - The group cannot guarantee continued growth in demand for warehouse facilities and commercial properties, which could adversely affect its business and financial condition[125].
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