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Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of HKD 925 million for the fiscal year 2024, a decrease of 5.8% compared to HKD 982 million in 2023[6]. - Gross profit decreased by 6.3% to HKD 454.3 million, maintaining a gross margin of approximately 49%[7]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 48 million, down 19.9% from HKD 60 million in the previous year[6]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 0.04, compared to HKD 0.05 in 2023[8]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 7.5% to HKD 805 million, while total assets decreased by 1.5% to HKD 1,444 million[6]. - Other income increased by 2.0% to HKD 56.6 million due to completed government-funded software sales projects[8]. - In 2024, the service-oriented business revenue exceeded HKD 125 million, accounting for 46% of total revenue, showing a continuous increase compared to 2023[29]. - As of December 31, 2024, the total assets of the group amounted to HKD 1,444,500,000, with liabilities of HKD 324,600,000 and equity of HKD 1,119,900,000[35]. - The cash and bank balance as of December 31, 2024, was HKD 811,400,000, an increase from HKD 753,900,000 in 2023[36]. - The asset-liability ratio as of December 31, 2024, was 0.1%, down from 0.3% in 2023, indicating improved financial stability[36]. Market and Product Development - The company launched over 300 new Chinese font designs and received recognition from the China Copyright Protection Center[9]. - The company is advancing AI-assisted font design technology, significantly improving design efficiency and font quality[11]. - The company has expanded its marketing services, enhancing collaboration with design and advertising firms[12]. - The company hosted the 12th Founder Award Design Competition, promoting international collaboration in font design[13]. - The new P6600CHD-33 high-speed inkjet printing machine has achieved excellent sales performance and is now widely used in the national commercial printing market[17]. - The D330HD high-speed inkjet machine has established pilot projects across the country, catering to high-quality printing demands[18]. - The cloud publishing management software, Yunshu 4.0, saw over 40% growth in sales in 2024[18]. - International market revenue for Fangzheng Yinjie has increased several times compared to the previous year, with significant breakthroughs in key markets across Asia and Europe[16]. - The company hosted over ten customer seminars in 2024, with participation numbers reaching hundreds, positively impacting sales orders[18]. - The successful relaunch of the Hongyan POD Alliance events has strengthened Fangzheng Yinjie's brand position and created new business opportunities in the industry[19]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors consists of six executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, with no known relationships among them[48]. - The board held four regular meetings during the year ended December 31, 2024, with all directors confirming compliance with the trading standards set forth[51][47]. - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules, ensuring accountability and communication with shareholders[45]. - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has established three board committees: the remuneration committee, nomination committee, and audit committee[53]. - All independent non-executive directors confirmed their independence in accordance with listing rules, ensuring compliance with governance standards[56]. - The company provides monthly updates on performance and outlook to the board, facilitating informed decision-making[54]. - The training for directors is a continuous process, with records of training provided for the year ending December 31, 2024[54]. - The chairman and CEO roles are separated, with the chairman leading the board and the CEO managing daily operations[55]. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives - The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report outlines the company's performance in fulfilling its responsibilities, covering significant operational activities[85]. - The report confirms that the company has developed appropriate management policies and internal control systems for ESG matters, complying with the guidelines[88]. - The board is responsible for overseeing the company's ESG strategies and reporting, ensuring effective risk management and internal controls are in place[91]. - The company encourages stakeholders to provide feedback on its sustainability performance and reports[89]. - The report includes quantitative key performance indicators for environmental and social aspects, allowing for meaningful comparisons over time[90]. - The total greenhouse gas emissions from purchased electricity in 2024 amounted to 1,025,340 kg CO2 equivalent, showing an increase from previous years[97]. - The average employee's greenhouse gas emissions increased from approximately 670 kg in 2023 to about 714 kg in 2024, primarily due to increased business volume and electricity consumption[100]. - The company has implemented energy-saving measures, including setting air conditioning to a minimum temperature of 25.5 degrees Celsius during office hours[108]. - The company promotes a paperless office environment, utilizing electronic systems to reduce paper usage and circulation[109]. - The company has developed a high-end digital inkjet printing technology that maximizes ink utilization and reduces non-recyclable waste[105]. Employee Welfare and Development - The company has a total of 1,020 employees, with 424 being female, representing 41.6% of the workforce[60]. - The company has implemented a comprehensive welfare system, providing various benefits such as retirement insurance and medical insurance[161]. - The company provides comprehensive medical insurance, personal accident insurance, and aviation accident insurance for employees to enhance their medical benefits[163]. - The company has upgraded 8 old air conditioning units in employee dormitories to improve living quality[164]. - The company offers free health check-ups to employees as part of its welfare initiatives[165]. - The company conducted various training activities in 2024, attracting 5,308 participants, enhancing employee integration into company culture and improving overall capabilities[127]. - A total of 578 employees participated in software certification training, with 10 obtaining intermediate certificates and 11 obtaining advanced certificates[136]. - 52 new employees completed the "Orange Launch" training, enhancing their understanding of company strategy, products, and culture[138]. - 914 participants engaged in R&D knowledge sharing sessions focused on AI-enabled software development and other advanced topics[140]. - The company emphasizes the importance of employee health and safety, with 2 work-related injuries reported in 2024, resulting in 128 lost workdays[126]. Supplier Management - The company emphasizes supply chain management quality, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants during transportation[175]. - The company prioritizes local suppliers for hardware products to minimize transportation costs and environmental impact[176]. - The company conducts comprehensive evaluations of suppliers' operational qualifications before collaboration, ensuring they meet environmental standards[178]. - The company has established strict supplier selection rules based on fairness, transparency, and comprehensive assessments of financial health[182]. - The company requires suppliers to have environmental assessment qualifications to avoid negative environmental impacts[184]. - Supplier evaluation dimensions include quality, cost, service, delivery time, financial status, technical capability, and system processes[185]. - The company aims to select environmentally friendly suppliers and products in line with national environmental policies[186]. Intellectual Property Management - The group has established a patent application process to protect its intellectual property[200]. - The technology management department's patent review committee assists in reviewing patent application documents[200]. - The group hires external patent agents to help with patent applications[200]. - Annual evaluations of patents are conducted to abandon invalid patents[200]. - The group performs periodic domestic and international patent alerts to avoid infringement[200].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 4,924,854,000, an increase from HKD 982,029,000 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 400%[3] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 454,335,000, down from HKD 484,870,000 in 2023, indicating a decrease of about 6.3%[3] - Net profit for the year was HKD 47,856,000, compared to HKD 59,756,000 in 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 20%[4] - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased to HKD 4.0 cents from HKD 5.0 cents in the previous year, a reduction of 20%[4] - Total comprehensive income for the year was HKD 19,834,000, significantly lower than HKD 50,020,000 in 2023, marking a decrease of about 60%[5] - Total revenue for the year 2024 was HKD 924,854,000, a decrease of 5.8% from HKD 982,029,000 in 2023[15] - Customer contract revenue amounted to HKD 919,251,000, down from HKD 977,244,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decline of 5.9%[18] - Revenue from mainland China was HKD 920,245,000, down 5.8% from HKD 977,042,000 in 2023[15] - The group recorded a profit of approximately HKD 47.9 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, down from HKD 59.8 million in the previous year, representing a decrease of 20.1%[35] - Revenue decreased by 5.8% to HKD 924.9 million, compared to HKD 982 million for the year ending December 31, 2023[35] - Gross profit decreased by 6.3% to HKD 454.3 million, with a maintained gross margin of approximately 49%[35] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 329,662,000, down from HKD 378,647,000 in 2023, a decline of approximately 12.9%[6] - Current assets increased to HKD 1,114,822,000 from HKD 1,087,770,000, showing a growth of about 2.5%[6] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 324,562,000 from HKD 366,329,000, indicating a reduction of approximately 11.4%[6] - The company's net asset value rose to HKD 1,119,922,000 from HKD 1,100,088,000, an increase of about 1.8%[7] - The group has no significant capital expenditure commitments as of December 31, 2024[65] - The group has no significant contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2024[72] - As of December 31, 2024, the total asset value of the group is HKD 1,444,500,000, with liabilities of HKD 324,600,000 and equity of HKD 1,119,900,000[63] Cash Flow and Financial Stability - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 805,428,000, up from HKD 749,021,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 7.5%[6] - The cash and bank balances total HKD 811,400,000 as of December 31, 2024, an increase of 7.6% from HKD 753,900,000 on December 31, 2023[64] - The group's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.1% as of December 31, 2024, down from 0.3% on December 31, 2023, indicating improved financial stability[64] Operational Highlights - The company operates as a single business segment, focusing on the sale of software, hardware, and system integration[14] - The group has not declared any interim or final dividends for the year, consistent with the previous year[34] - The group has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code as of December 31, 2024[74] - The annual performance announcement is prepared by Ernst & Young, confirming the financial figures for the year ending December 31, 2024[77] - The annual report will be published in accordance with listing rules and will be sent to shareholders at the appropriate time[78] Market and Product Development - The company is actively promoting the "Chinese Excellent Font Library Project" and has completed over 300 Chinese font designs, enhancing its product offerings in the market[38] - Founder achieved substantial breakthroughs in international market expansion, with revenue growth in international markets increasing several times compared to the previous year[43] - New products launched in 2024 include the Founder Eagle P6600CHD-33 high-speed inkjet printing machine and the Founder Cloud 4.0 software, both entering full promotion stages[44] - The Cloud 4.0 software achieved over 40% sales growth in 2024, integrating advanced features such as encrypted printing and electronic blueprints[44] - The "Fangzheng Magic Cube Intelligent Creator V2.0" was released, enhancing content generation accuracy and efficiency, focusing on event understanding, knowledge Q&A, and multi-modal generation[56] Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on building a mobile news client as a key area for platform development, aiming to create a new type of mainstream media with strong influence and competitiveness[49] - The strategic focus for 2024 includes deepening the integration of media and promoting cross-platform collaboration among various media levels[49] - The company is committed to building a self-controlled media platform and mobile broadcasting new platform in response to policy changes[49] - The implementation of AI and big data technologies is driving a new wave of innovation in the media industry, with a focus on deep integration and application[52] - The company emphasizes the importance of mobile-first strategies, optimizing mobile media platforms and enhancing unified production capabilities[56] Employee and Governance - Employee count as of December 31, 2024, was 1,020, a decrease from 1,043 on December 31, 2023[62] - The company aims to improve its cost control and maximize shareholder value through effective performance monitoring across business segments[61]

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(Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability) （於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） (Stock Code 股份代號: : 00418) N O T I F I C AT I O N L E T T E R 通 知 信 函 Dear registered shareholder(s), Founder Holdings Limited (the "Company") - Notice of Publication of Circular, Notice of Special General Meeting and Proxy Form (the "Current Corporate Communications") The Current Corporate Communications of the Company has been published in English and Chinese languages and are available on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limit ...

此乃要件 請即處理 閣下對本通函任何內容或應採取之行動如有任何疑問，應諮詢 閣下之股票經紀或其他持牌證券 交易商、銀行經理、律師、專業會計師或其他專業顧問。 閣下如已出售或轉讓名下所有方正控股有限公司*股份，應立即將本通函連同隨附之代表委任表格 轉交買主或承讓人或經手買賣或轉讓之銀行、股票經紀或其他代理商，以便轉交買主或承讓人。 香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本通函之內容概不負責，對其準確性或 完整性亦不發表任何聲明，並明確表示，概不對因本通函全部或任何部份內容而產生或因依賴該 等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 （於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：00418） 持續關連交易 關於存款服務框架協議；及 股東特別大會通告 獨立董事委員會及本公司獨立股東之 獨立財務顧問 榮高金融有限公司 方正控股有限公司*董事會函件載於本通函第4至10頁。獨立董事委員會函件載於本通函第11頁。 獨立財務顧問函件載於本通函第12至22頁，當中載有其向獨立董事委員會及獨立股東提供之意 見。 本公司謹訂於二零二五年四月二十四日（星期四）上午十時正於香港新界荃灣海盛路9號有線電視 大樓14樓1408室舉行股 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告之內容概不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示 概 不 就 因 本 公 告 全 部 或 任 何 部 分 內 容 而 產 生 或 因 倚 賴 該 等 內 容 而 引 致 之 任 何 損 失 承 擔 任 何 責 任。 （於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：00418） 股東特別大會通告 茲通告 方正控股有限公司*（「本公司」，連 同 其 附 屬 公 司，統 稱「本集團」）將 於 二 零 二 五 年 四 月 二 十 四 日（星 期 四）上 午 十 時 正 香 港 新 界 荃 灣 海 盛 路9號有線電視 大 樓14樓1408室 舉 行 股 東 特 別 大 會，以 考 慮 並 酌 情 通 過 以 下 已 經 或 未 經 修 訂 之 決 議 案 為 本 公 司 之 普 通 決 議 案： 「動 議： – 1 – 方正控股有限公司* 主 席 張建國 謹 啟 香 港，二 零 二 五 年 三 月 二 十 六 日 附 註： 於 本 公 告 日 期，董 事 會 由 執 行 董 事 張 建 國 先 生（主 席 及 ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司對本公告的內容概不負 責， 對其準確性或完整性亦不發表任何聲明， 並明確表示，概不就因本公告全 部或任何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致之任何損失承擔任何責任。 蔣綺華 香港，二零二五年三月十四日 於本公告日期，董事會由執行董事張建國先生（主席及總裁）、王進超先生、郭 頌先生、徐澄潔先生、李碩豐先生及吳婧女士，以及獨立非執行董事陳仲戟先生、 賴雅明先生及翟志勝先生組成。 *僅供識別 (股份代號: 00418) 董事會召開日期 方正 控 股有 限 公司 (「本公司 」)之 董事 會(「董 事 會 」)謹 此宣 佈，本 公司 將 於二零二五 年三 月 二十 七 日(星 期四 )舉 行 董事 會 會 議，以 批准 (其中包括 )本 公 司 及 其 附 屬 公 司 截 至 二 零 二 四 年 十 二 月 三 十 一 日 止 年度之全年 業 績 及 其 刊 發 ， 以 及 考 慮 派 發 末 期 股 息 ( 如適用 ) 。 承董事會命 公司秘書 ...