Financial Performance - The Group's total revenue for 2023 was approximately RMB 934.0 million, representing an increase of 17.8% compared to RMB 792.9 million in 2022[48]. - Gross profit increased by 15.5% to approximately RMB 220.7 million, while net profit attributable to the company decreased by 28.9% to RMB 38.5 million[17]. - Revenue from property management services amounted to approximately RMB 594.1 million, an increase of 23.5% from approximately RMB 480.9 million in 2022[88]. - Revenue from community value-added services reached approximately RMB 136.6 million, reflecting a 1.9% increase from approximately RMB 134.0 million in 2022[70]. - Revenue from city services surged to approximately RMB 64.9 million, marking a significant increase of 145.1% compared to approximately RMB 26.5 million in 2022[70]. - Revenue from value-added services to non-property owners decreased to approximately RMB 138.4 million, down 8.7% from approximately RMB 151.5 million in 2022[99]. - The Group's cost of sales was approximately RMB 713.3 million, representing an increase of 18.5% compared to approximately RMB 601.9 million in 2022[103]. - The gross profit margin for the Group was approximately 23.6%, a decrease of 0.5% from approximately 24.1% in 2022[98]. - The gross profit margin for property management services improved to 21.9%, up from 16.3% in 2022[109]. - The gross profit margin for value-added services to non-property owners decreased to 25.2%, down from 33.0% in 2022[111]. - Other income for the Group was approximately RMB 9.5 million, a decrease of 1.4% from approximately RMB 9.7 million in 2022, mainly due to reduced government subsidies[111]. - The Group's profit for the Year was approximately RMB 52.6 million, representing a decrease of approximately 20.0% compared to RMB 65.7 million for the corresponding period in 2022[123]. - Profit attributable to the owners of the Company was approximately RMB 38.5 million, a decrease of approximately 28.9% from RMB 54.1 million in 2022, primarily due to increased credit impairment losses[123]. Operational Metrics - As of December 31, 2023, the Group's contracted gross floor area (GFA) increased to approximately 67.1 million sq.m., representing a growth of approximately 6.0% compared to 63.3 million sq.m. in 2022[32]. - The GFA under management rose to approximately 41.0 million sq.m., reflecting a significant increase of approximately 28.5% from 31.9 million sq.m. in the previous year[32]. - The GFA under management of non-residential properties increased by 59.8% to approximately 6.6 million sq.m. compared to 4.2 million sq.m. in 2022[32]. - The GFA managed from third-party property developers accounted for approximately 81.3% of the total contracted GFA[32]. - The Group managed a total of 278 projects across 34 cities in China as of December 31, 2023[32]. - New total contract amounts from third parties reached approximately RMB 330 million, with new contract GFA from third parties achieving approximately 6.52 million sq.m.[10]. Strategic Focus and Development - The Group's strategic focus for the next four years includes expanding non-residential property and city services product lines, aiming for balanced development across three pillars: "Joyful Living," "Joyful Commercial Property Management," and "Joyful City Services"[38]. - The Group aims to enhance its "Five Capabilities" which include Service Capability, Operational Capability, Organizational Strength, Digital Science Strength, and Brand Power[39]. - The Group's strategy includes rapid expansion of contracted GFA and increasing the portion of GFA from third-party property developers to enhance market capitalization[61]. - The Group did not implement any new merger and acquisition projects during the year due to stricter risk control requirements[10]. - The Group plans to use part of the net proceeds from the global offering to acquire property management and professional service companies, and collaborate with local investment companies or property developers[177]. Employee and Organizational Development - As of December 31, 2023, the Group had a total of 2,088 employees, an increase from 1,831 employees on December 31, 2022[159]. - The total remuneration cost incurred by the Group was RMB 198.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to RMB 177.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, reflecting an increase of approximately 11.3%[159]. - The Group emphasizes a well-established recruitment and internal promotion system to attract talented employees through competitive wages, bonuses, and systematic training opportunities[159]. - Employee benefits include housing allowances, cultural and social events, as well as holiday and birthday gifts, promoting work-life balance and diversity within the organization[159]. - The Group's organizational efficiency has improved through structural adjustments and management optimization, although net profit per capita and personnel cost ratio slightly declined due to additional listing-related expenses[40]. Risk Management and Governance - The Group emphasizes the importance of risk management practices to mitigate operational and financial risks effectively[200]. - The board includes independent directors with extensive experience in finance and securities, contributing to governance and strategic oversight[187]. - The Group is committed to maintaining safety standards for projects, property owners, and employees, ensuring quality service corresponding to price[38]. Leadership and Management - Mr. Dai Wei has over 11 years of experience in property management services and was appointed as executive director on January 20, 2021[183]. - Ms. Wang Na has been the vice executive general manager since November 28, 2018, and was appointed as executive president on January 20, 2021[185]. - The management team has a diverse background in real estate and property management, enhancing operational efficiency[185]. - The company aims to leverage its experienced leadership to drive future growth and market expansion[183]. Financial Position and Assets - The Group's current assets as of December 31, 2023, were approximately RMB 1,069.2 million, reflecting a 6.6% increase from RMB 1,003.0 million in 2022[145]. - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately RMB 355.7 million, an increase of 2.8% from RMB 345.9 million in 2022[145]. - The asset-liability ratio as of December 31, 2023, was 39.0%, an increase of 3.7% from 35.3% in 2022[145]. - As of December 31, 2023, trade and other receivables amounted to approximately RMB 690.5 million, an increase of 15.3% from RMB 598.9 million in 2022, due to slow recovery in collections[127]. Events and Acquisitions - The Group did not hold any significant investments during the Year and plans to utilize proceeds from the global offering for future acquisitions and joint ventures[155]. - The Group acquired 51% equity interests in Dingfeng Property in October 2021, which provided a guarantee for a loan of RMB 30,000,000[173]. - As of February 9, 2023, the bank accounts of Dingfeng Property were frozen, and approximately RMB 12.5 million in the frozen account has been enforced in July and August 2023[173]. - Jiatian transferred certain car parking spaces to the Group to compensate for the loss of bank deposits amounting to approximately RMB 12.5 million, with a fair value of RMB 15.5 million as of December 31, 2023[173]. - As of December 31, 2023, the Group has not provided other guarantees or made significant investments or acquisitions[174]. - No significant events affecting the Company occurred after the end of the reporting period up to the date of this annual report[179].
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