Financial Performance - The company achieved a total contracted sales amount of approximately RMB 16.4 billion, with a total construction area of about 1.08 million square meters and an average selling price of RMB 15,160 per square meter[12]. - The company's contract sales for the year ended December 31, 2023, amounted to approximately RMB 16,385.50 million, a decrease of 71.69% compared to RMB 57,872.96 million in 2022[28]. - Revenue for the year increased by 47.33% to RMB 44,285.27 million from RMB 30,059.29 million in the previous year[28]. - The average selling price of delivered properties decreased by 35.31% to RMB 15,030 per square meter from RMB 23,236 per square meter[28]. - The total assets decreased by 22.15% to RMB 147,311.68 million from RMB 189,232.35 million[28]. - The total liabilities decreased by 21.48% to RMB 124,523.65 million from RMB 158,597.83 million[28]. - The net loss for the year was RMB 6,847.25 million, a reduction of 44.96% compared to RMB 12,439.95 million in 2022[28]. - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased by 95.98% to RMB 248.53 million from RMB 6,186.96 million[28]. - The average cost of land reserves decreased to RMB 7,930 per square meter from RMB 8,022 per square meter in the previous year[37]. - The company's revenue increased by approximately 47.33% from RMB 30,059.29 million in 2022 to RMB 44,285.27 million in 2023[46]. - Property sales revenue rose by 49.07% from RMB 28,640.29 million in 2022 to RMB 42,695.26 million in 2023, with a total construction area delivered increasing by 116.47% to 2,840,529 square meters[47]. - The average selling price of properties increased to RMB 15,031 per square meter in 2023 from RMB 21,826 per square meter in 2022[48]. - The company's gross profit turned from a loss of approximately RMB 6,119.57 million in 2022 to a profit of approximately RMB 1,587.42 million in 2023, resulting in a gross profit margin of 3.58%[49]. Market Conditions - The overall sales of commercial housing in China for the year reached RMB 1,166.22 billion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.5%, with total construction area sold down by 8.5%[11]. - The real estate industry continued to face challenges, with government policies aimed at supporting the sector needing further clarification and implementation[14]. - The real estate market in 2024 is expected to be influenced by factors such as stagnant household income expectations, slowing urbanization, and an aging population, with a focus on bottoming out and consolidation in the short term[15]. - The Chinese government will continue to promote policies to revitalize the real estate sector, including the implementation of "three no less than" policies to support financial needs of real estate companies[15]. Company Strategy and Operations - The company has implemented various measures to ensure stable operations and enhance liquidity, including strengthening sales and collection efforts, diversifying financing channels, and negotiating extensions on existing debts[14]. - The company focuses on strategic regions such as the Yangtze River Delta and the Taiwan Strait West Coast to consolidate its competitive advantages[12]. - The company aims to maintain its vision of being a "quality real estate leader and a provider of beautiful living services" while focusing on innovation and creating greater value for shareholders and investors[17]. - The company is actively expanding its market presence, with new projects launched in cities like Tianjin and Qingdao, enhancing its geographical footprint[24]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and developing new projects in strategic locations[46]. Debt and Financial Management - The company reported a balance of interest-bearing borrowings of RMB 40.829 billion as of December 31, 2023, and has actively managed its debt and maintained transparency with the market[14]. - The company's current ratio decreased to 1.13 times as of December 31, 2023, down from 1.25 times as of December 31, 2022, primarily due to a reduction in development properties included in current assets[68]. - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to 1.52 as of December 31, 2023, compared to 1.07 as of December 31, 2022, mainly due to a decrease in total assets[69]. - The total amount of guarantees provided by the company for outstanding loans was approximately RMB 20,806.15 million as of December 31, 2023, down from RMB 24,879.64 million as of December 31, 2022[67]. - The company faces significant uncertainty regarding its future debt repayment capabilities due to prolonged adverse conditions in the real estate market[65]. Project Development - As of December 31, 2023, the company had a total of 238 projects nationwide, with total land reserves of approximately 20.75 million square meters, of which 87% are located in first- and second-tier cities[12]. - The company completed the delivery of nearly 40,000 housing units during the year, covering multiple projects across the country[14]. - The estimated total construction area for the Fuzhou Rongxin Hot Spring City project is 1,674,327.62 square meters, with a saleable area of 1,091,517.29 square meters[21]. - The company has a remaining unsold area of approximately 1,200,000 square meters across various projects, indicating significant potential for future sales[22]. - The total land area of major properties held by the company is approximately 2,500,000 square meters, with a total estimated construction area of around 4,000,000 square meters[22]. Corporate Governance - The company aims to achieve high standards of corporate governance to protect shareholder rights and enhance corporate value and accountability[177]. - The board consists of executive directors, non-executive directors, and independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balance of power and authority[184]. - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and has complied with all applicable provisions, except for the separation of the roles of chairman and CEO[177]. - The board has established various committees to oversee significant decisions regarding financial performance and strategic development[182]. - The company emphasizes the importance of human capital and is committed to providing a safe and fair work environment for employees[101]. Stakeholder Relations - The company expresses gratitude to shareholders, customers, and partners for their ongoing support and trust[17]. - The company is committed to maintaining good relationships with customers and suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality[36]. - The company has established procedures for handling customer complaints and conducting satisfaction surveys[36]. - The company has been focusing on developing long-term relationships with stakeholders, including employees, customers, and suppliers[101]. Future Outlook - The company provided a positive outlook for the next fiscal year, projecting a revenue growth of 25%[80]. - New product launches are expected to contribute an additional 300 million in revenue in the upcoming year[81]. - The company is investing heavily in R&D, with a budget allocation of 200 million for new technology development[82]. - Market expansion plans include entering three new international markets by the end of 2024[83].
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