Financial Performance - For the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB 26,717,000, representing an increase of approximately 71.98% compared to RMB 15,535,000 in 2022[42][46]. - The cost of sales for the year ended 31 December 2023 was approximately RMB 14,333,000, an increase of approximately 49.65% from RMB 9,578,000 in the previous year[44][46]. - The gross profit margin for the Group improved to 46.35% in 2023, up from 38.35% in 2022, due to increased market prices and improved product quality[45][46]. - For the year ended 31 December 2023, the Group recorded other income, gains, and losses of approximately RMB8,401,000, a significant decrease of approximately RMB27,080,000 compared to RMB35,481,000 in 2022[48]. - Administrative and other operating expenses for the year ended 31 December 2023 were approximately RMB23,802,000, representing an increase of approximately RMB106,000 from RMB23,696,000 in 2022[49]. - Finance costs increased to approximately RMB8,932,000 for the year ended 31 December 2023, up approximately RMB639,000 from RMB8,293,000 in 2022[50]. - The Group reported a loss after tax of approximately RMB10,375,000 for the year ended 31 December 2023, compared to a profit of RMB7,207,000 in 2022[50]. - As at 31 December 2023, total assets increased by approximately RMB21,022,000 to approximately RMB171,670,000, representing an increase of approximately 13.95% compared to RMB150,648,000 at the end of the previous financial period[60]. - Total liabilities increased by approximately RMB31,397,000 to approximately RMB279,971,000, representing an increase of approximately 12.63% compared to RMB248,574,000 at the end of the previous financial period[61]. - The gearing ratio as at 31 December 2023 was approximately 173%, a decrease from 178% in 2022[66]. Operational Developments - The Group's production and sales significantly increased in 2023, despite a challenging operating environment[18]. - The Group produces five main products, including fiber optic inverters and microchannel plates, primarily used in military applications[24]. - The Group's image transmission fiber optic products consist of over 10 million optical fibers, facilitating high-quality image transmission[23]. - The Group's production and sales volume increased significantly in 2023, contributing to the overall revenue growth despite some orders being postponed[42][43]. - The Group plans to restart its refinancing initiatives and technical upgrading projects that were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic[27]. - The Group is focusing on developing new products to extend the downstream of the industrial chain and strengthen existing sales forces[33][34]. - The Group aims to revitalize long-term assets by leasing out unused properties to increase property income[33][34]. Financial Position and Strategy - As of 31 December 2023, the Group had net current liabilities of approximately RMB 153,328,000 and net liabilities of approximately RMB 108,301,000, raising concerns about its ability to continue as a going concern[32][34]. - The Group plans to introduce new strategic investors through a private placement of new shares/bonds to improve its financial position[33][34]. - The Group has entered into revised loan agreements to extend the term of existing loans totaling RMB 14,600,000 to 31 December 2026, with interest payments delayed until 2026[36][39]. - The Group's outstanding bank borrowing as of 31 December 2023 was RMB 6,020,000[38][39]. - The Company plans to raise funds through private placement to optimize its capital structure and implement a technical transformation program[82]. - Management is preparing fundraising plans, including equity financing and debt restructuring, to ensure rapid recovery of operations[85]. - The Company believes that financial performance will show further improvement in the foreseeable future based on proposed strategic measures[82]. - The impact of the epidemic is gradually diminishing in 2023, prompting the Company to consider measures to improve its financial condition[82]. - The management will continue to strengthen financial and operational measures to ensure rapid recovery[85]. - The Company has reasons to believe that its financial performance will improve due to the implementation of strategic measures[82]. - The Company is actively promoting the implementation of its technical transformation program[82]. - The management is focused on optimizing the capital structure through a two-pronged approach[82]. Shareholder and Governance Information - As of December 31, 2023, the company has a substantial shareholder, Zhang Shao Hui, holding 82,200,000 domestic shares, representing approximately 41.34% of the total share capital[177]. - Taiyuan Changcheng Optics Electronics Industrial Company Limited holds 80,160,000 domestic shares, accounting for approximately 40.31% of the total share capital[177]. - The company’s directors and supervisors have no interests or short positions in the shares or debentures of the company as of December 31, 2023[174]. - The board of directors and supervisors are subject to a three-year term, with reappointment required at the end of each term[161][162]. - The company has not disclosed any service contracts for directors and supervisors that cannot be terminated within one year without compensation, other than statutory compensation[167]. - The company’s board and supervisory committee elections have been postponed to ensure continuity of governance[161][162]. - As of December 31, 2023, the company’s directors and supervisors have interests in the shares and debentures as recorded in the required register[168]. - The five highest-paid individuals' remuneration details are included in the consolidated financial statements[166]. - The company is committed to complying with the GEM Listing Rules and relevant legal regulations regarding the disclosure of interests and positions[174]. Dividend and Reserves - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the board of directors does not recommend the payment of a final dividend, consistent with the previous year[126]. - As of December 31, 2023, the Company had reserves amounting to RMB Nil available for dividend distribution to shareholders, unchanged from 2022[129]. - The reserves of the Group remained unchanged at RMB Nil as of December 31, 2023[129]. - The Company did not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023, consistent with 2022[133]. Customer and Supplier Information - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Group's largest customer accounted for approximately 44% of total turnover, up from 28% in 2022[142]. - The five largest customers accounted for approximately 92% of total turnover, compared to 90% in 2022[142]. - The Group's largest supplier accounted for approximately 25% of total purchases, down from 30% in 2022[142]. - The five largest suppliers accounted for approximately 51% of total purchases, down from 62% in 2022[142]. Audit and Compliance - The auditors issued a disclaimer of opinion regarding the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023[82]. - The annual report includes audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023[123]. - The financial summary for the past five years is provided in the annual report[127]. - The business review and financial review for the year ended December 31, 2023, are included in the "Management Discussion and Analysis" section[128].
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