中 國 稀 土 控 股 有 限 公 司（「本 公 司」）董 事（「董 事」）會（「董 事 會」）欣 然 宣 佈 本 公 司 及 其 附 屬 公 司（統 稱「本 集 團」）截 至 二 零 二 四 年 十 二 月 三 十 一 日 止 年 度 的 已 審 核 綜 合 全 年 業 績 連 同 二 零 二 三 年 度 同 期 的 比 較 數 字 如 下： 綜合損益表 | | | | | 二零二四年 二零二三年 | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | 附 註 千港元 千港元 | | | | | 收 入 | | | | 2 756,657 686,073 | | | | | 銷售成本 | | | | (809,646) (837,388) | | | | | 毛 損 | | | | (52,989) (151,315) | | | | | 其他收入 | | | | 2,007 2,862 | | | | | 銷售及分銷費用 | | | | (4,922) (9,823) | | | | | 管理費用 | | | | (31,50 ...

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 293,821,000, a decrease of 21.9% compared to HKD 375,822,000 in the same period of 2023[4] - The gross loss for the period was HKD 43,175,000, improving from a gross loss of HKD 91,762,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction of 53.1%[4] - The operating loss decreased to HKD 61,689,000 from HKD 135,266,000, representing a 54.4% improvement year-over-year[4] - The net loss for the period was HKD 62,590,000, significantly lower than the net loss of HKD 135,533,000 in the same period last year, marking a 53.8% reduction[4] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 76,480,000, compared to HKD 201,181,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 62.0% decrease[5] Assets and Equity - As of June 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 1,878,643,000, slightly down from HKD 1,932,301,000 at the end of 2023[6] - The company's equity attributable to owners was HKD 1,990,004,000, down from HKD 2,064,374,000 at the end of 2023, a decrease of 3.6%[6] - The company reported cash and cash equivalents of HKD 1,048,853,000, a decrease from HKD 1,299,449,000 at the end of 2023[6] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from rare earth products was HKD 237,721,000, down from HKD 271,214,000, representing a decline of 12.3%[16] - The revenue from refractory materials was HKD 56,100,000, a decrease from HKD 104,608,000 in the same period last year, reflecting a decline of 46.4%[16] - The rare earth segment's revenue decreased by approximately 12% to about HKD 237,721,000, accounting for approximately 81% of total revenue[29] - The refractory segment's revenue decreased by approximately 46% to about HKD 56,100,000, accounting for approximately 19% of total revenue[29] Cash Flow and Expenses - Operating cash flow used was HKD 243,843,000, slightly higher than HKD 238,601,000 in the same period last year[11] - The company incurred finance costs of approximately HKD 23,000,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from HKD 33,000,000 in the previous year[17] - The company’s cash flow from investing activities was HKD 1,193,000, compared to HKD 1,580,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease in cash generated from investments[11] Strategic Outlook - The company plans to focus on market expansion and new product development to enhance future performance[4] - The management expressed optimism about future growth despite current challenges in the market[4] - The company aims to enhance production efficiency and product quality in response to market challenges and to seize new opportunities post-industry recovery[29] - The company is optimistic about the long-term demand for rare earth materials driven by sectors such as new energy vehicles and energy-saving motors[30] Stock Options and Shareholding - The company granted 100,000,000 stock options to five existing employees and five newly hired employees on November 30, 2022, with an exercise price of HKD 0.51 per share[41] - As of June 30, 2024, the total number of stock options granted under the new plan was 67,264,305 shares, with no options granted in the six months ending June 30, 2024[41] - The number of stock options canceled or lapsed during the period was 87,500,000 due to the expiration of options[41] - As of June 30, 2024, the company had a total of 707,179,200 shares held by YY Holdings Limited, representing approximately 30.20% of the issued share capital[48] - The company’s major shareholder, YYT (PTC) Limited, is deemed to hold the entire issued share capital of YY Holdings Limited, which includes the 707,179,200 shares[48] Corporate Governance - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the group's financial information[51] - The company has adopted a securities trading code that complies with the listing rules, confirming all directors adhered to it during the six months ending June 30, 2024[52] - The company maintained sufficient public float as required by the listing rules throughout the review period[53] - The board of directors includes both executive and independent non-executive members, ensuring diverse governance[54]

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 293,821,000, a decrease of 21.9% compared to HKD 375,822,000 for the same period in 2023[4] - The gross loss for the period was HKD 43,175,000, improving from a gross loss of HKD 91,762,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant reduction in losses[4] - The operating loss narrowed to HKD 61,689,000 from HKD 135,266,000 year-on-year, reflecting improved operational efficiency[4] - The net loss attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 60,328,000, compared to HKD 129,390,000 in the same period last year, marking a 53.4% reduction[4] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 76,480,000, down from HKD 201,181,000 in the previous year, showing a substantial improvement[5] - The company reported a basic and diluted loss per share of HKD 2.58, an improvement from HKD 5.53 in the previous year[4] - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 62,590,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 135,533,000 in the same period last year, showing a significant reduction in losses[15] - The total loss for the period was HKD 60,328,000, compared to a loss of HKD 52,590,000 in the previous year[15] Revenue Breakdown - The revenue from rare earth products was HKD 237,721,000, down from HKD 271,214,000 in the previous year, representing a decline of 12.3%[16] - The revenue from refractory materials was HKD 56,100,000, a decrease of 33.8% from HKD 84,870,000 in the same period last year[16] - The rare earth segment's revenue decreased by approximately 12% to about HKD 237,721,000, accounting for approximately 81% of total revenue[29] - The refractory segment's revenue decreased by approximately 46% to about HKD 56,100,000, accounting for approximately 19% of total revenue[29] Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents stood at HKD 1,048,853,000, down from HKD 1,299,449,000, indicating a decrease in liquidity[6] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 1,048,853,000, down from HKD 1,177,470,000 at the end of June 2023[11] - The company experienced a net cash decrease of HKD 242,866,000 during the period, compared to HKD 237,355,000 in the previous year[11] - As of June 30, 2024, the company held cash and bank deposits totaling approximately HKD 1,048,853,000, a decrease of HKD 250,596,000 from the end of 2023, but still sufficient for future development needs[36] Assets and Equity - As of June 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 1,878,643,000, slightly down from HKD 1,932,301,000 at the end of 2023[6] - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 1,990,004,000 from HKD 2,064,374,000, reflecting a decline in shareholder value[6] - The company’s accounts receivable increased to HKD 459,999,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 418,613,000 as of December 31, 2023[25] Strategic Initiatives - The company continues to explore new strategies for market expansion and product development to enhance future performance[4] - The company aims to enhance production efficiency and product quality in response to economic developments and market opportunities[29] - The company is optimistic about the long-term demand for rare earth materials driven by sectors such as new energy vehicles and energy-saving motors[30] - The company is actively seeking strategic partnerships, including a framework agreement with Northern Rare Earth (Group) High-Tech Co., Ltd., to enhance cooperation opportunities[35] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted its own corporate governance code in accordance with the corporate governance code outlined in the listing rules[50] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the group's financial information[51] - The company has adopted a securities trading code that complies with the listing rules, confirming all directors adhered to it during the six months ending June 30, 2024[52] - The company maintained sufficient public float as required by the listing rules throughout the review period[53] - The board of directors includes both executive and independent non-executive members, ensuring diverse governance[54] Stock Options and Shareholding - The company granted 100,000,000 stock options to five existing employees and five newly hired employees on November 30, 2022, with an exercise price of HKD 0.51 per share[41] - As of June 30, 2024, the total number of stock options granted under the new plan was 67,264,305 shares, with no options granted in the six months ending June 30, 2024[41] - The number of stock options canceled or lapsed during the period was 87,500,000 due to the expiration of options[41] - As of June 30, 2024, the company’s major shareholder, YY Holdings Limited, holds 707,179,200 shares, representing approximately 30.20% of the issued share capital[48] - The company’s director, Qian Yuanying, holds 707,179,200 shares through a trust, and Qian Quanlong, another director, holds 728,179,200 shares, representing 31.10% of the issued share capital[43] Dividends - The company did not declare or distribute any interim dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2024[22] - The board has proposed not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ending June 30, 2024[38]

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 293,821,000, a decrease of 21.9% compared to HKD 375,822,000 for the same period in 2023[1] - Gross loss for the period was HKD 43,175,000, improved from a gross loss of HKD 91,762,000 in the previous year[1] - Operating loss decreased to HKD 61,689,000 from HKD 135,266,000 year-over-year, indicating a significant reduction in operational losses[1] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 76,480,000, down from HKD 201,181,000 in the same period last year[3] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 2.58, compared to HKD 5.53 for the same period in 2023[1] - The net loss narrowed to approximately HKD 62,590,000 for the period[19] - Basic loss per share was approximately HKD 0.0258, compared to HKD 0.0553 for the same period in 2023[19] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the Rare Earth segment was HKD 237,721,000, down from HKD 271,214,000, while the Refractory segment generated HKD 56,100,000, down from HKD 104,608,000[7] - Revenue from the rare earth segment decreased by approximately 12% to about HKD 237,721,000, accounting for approximately 81% of total revenue[19] - Revenue from the refractory segment decreased by approximately 46% to about HKD 56,100,000, accounting for approximately 19% of total revenue[19] - The rare earth segment recorded sales of approximately HKD 271,214,000, a decrease of 12% year-on-year, with a segment loss of about HKD 37,155,000, reduced by 66% compared to the previous year[21] - The refractory materials segment sold approximately 6,200 tons, a year-on-year decline of about 40%, with sales revenue of approximately HKD 56,100,000, down about 46%[22] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets decreased to HKD 1,878,643,000 from HKD 1,932,301,000 as of December 31, 2023[4] - The net asset value decreased to HKD 1,967,676,000 from HKD 2,044,156,000[4] - Accounts receivable increased to HKD 459,999,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 418,613,000 at the end of 2023[16] - The net value of current assets was approximately HKD 1,764,132,000, down from HKD 1,823,383,000 at the end of the previous year, with a total liabilities to total assets ratio of about 6%[27] - The group maintained a cash and bank deposit balance of approximately HKD 1,048,853,000 as of June 30, 2024, despite a decrease of HKD 250,596,000 from the end of 2023[26] - The group did not incur any borrowings during the reporting period and maintained an unused financing limit of approximately HKD 164,348,000[27] Strategic Initiatives - The company aims to enhance production efficiency and product quality in response to market challenges and opportunities[19] - The group plans to strengthen its product quality and technology upgrades while actively seeking high-quality emerging customers to enhance market competitiveness[25] - The company has established a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Northern Rare Earth (Group) High-Tech Co., Ltd. to explore substantial cooperation opportunities[25] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted its own corporate governance practices in accordance with the corporate governance code outlined in the listing rules, and has complied with these practices during the reporting period[32] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and confirmed that the financial information is prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards[33] - All directors have confirmed compliance with the trading code for securities transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2024[34] - The interim results announcement has been published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website and the company's website, containing all information required by the listing rules[35] - The board of directors includes three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors as of the announcement date[36] Dividend Policy - The company did not declare or distribute any dividends for the six months ended June 30, 2024[13] - The board recommended not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024[29] - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024[31]

Financial Performance - The Group reported a loss of approximately HK$209,604,000 for the year, a decrease of 47% compared to the previous year, with loss per share at about HK8.56 cents, down from HK15.94 cents in 2022[6] - The Group's net profit attributable to the owners of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023, was a loss of HK$201 million, compared to a loss of HK$373 million in 2022[180] - The Group reported a revenue of HK$686 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of 15.3% compared to HK$810 million in 2022[198] - The Group's financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023, are detailed in the consolidated statement of profit or loss[96] - The Group's total staff costs for the year amounted to approximately HK$35,986,000, which is lower than in 2022 mainly due to staff wastage[19] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from rare earth products accounted for 78% of total revenue, while refractory products contributed 16% and other sources made up 6%[182] - Sales from the rare earth segment amounted to approximately HK$469,423,000, representing a 14% decrease year-on-year, while the segment incurred a loss of approximately HK$162,363,000, a reduction of 56% compared to the previous year[8] - The refractory materials segment reported sales of approximately HK$216,650,000, a decrease of about 18% year-on-year, with segment profit down 90% to approximately HK$2,209,000[9] Market Conditions - The demand for rare earth materials continues to rise, particularly in applications such as wind turbines, solar cells, energy-saving lamps, and electric vehicles, driven by the new energy industry and national policies[188] - The long-term growth trend of high-performance neodymium iron boron (NdFeB) permanent magnets is expected to support the stable development of the rare earth industry[188] - The revenue for 2023 represents a significant decline from the peak of HK$1,212 million in 2021, indicating a challenging market environment[198] - The Group's financial highlights show a consistent decline in revenue from 2021 to 2023, reflecting a broader trend in the industry[198] Operational Efficiency - The Group is actively optimizing production, management, and sales to reduce costs and increase efficiency[187] - The Group's strategic focus includes enhancing operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities[187] - The Group emphasizes maintaining long-term cooperative relationships with high-quality customers through high-quality products and services[187] Cash and Assets Management - As of December 31, 2023, the Group held cash and bank deposits totaling approximately HK$1,299,499,000, a decrease of approximately HK$152,937,000 from the end of 2022[16] - The Group's net current assets amounted to approximately HK$1,823,383,000, a decrease of approximately HK$194,246,000 from the end of 2022, with total liabilities to total assets ratio remaining at approximately 5%[16] - The Company emphasizes the importance of cash management and ensures subsidiaries review their cash positions to support operations and development[84] Corporate Governance - The Board consists of a balanced mix of executive and independent non-executive directors, ensuring strong independent judgment[31] - The Company confirmed its responsibility for preparing financial statements that give a true and fair view of the Group's financial position for the year ended December 31, 2023[54] - The Audit Committee assists the Board in monitoring the effectiveness of risk management and internal control systems[56] - The Company has a comprehensive risk management strategy that includes significant business, operational, and environmental risks[56] Human Resources - As of December 31, 2023, the Group employed approximately 250 staff members, which is about 30% lower than the end of 2022, primarily due to the disposal of the subsidiary Suhai Magnesium[19] - The Company emphasizes talent management and offers competitive benefits to outstanding employees, implementing performance evaluation systems to reward high performers[60] - The gender ratio in the workforce, including the Board, is monitored, reflecting the Company's commitment to gender diversity[42] Share Capital and Dividends - The authorized share capital of the Company remains unchanged at HK$400,000,000, divided into 4,000,000,000 shares with a par value of HK$0.1 each[18] - A total of 2,341,700,281 shares with a par value of HK$0.1 each have been issued and fully paid as of December 31, 2023[20] - For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Group did not declare or pay any interim or final dividends to shareholders[96] Risk Management - The Group's risk management procedures involve identifying major risks, assessing their impacts, and implementing response plans[109] - The Group conducted a review of its risk management and internal control systems with the assistance of independent consultants, reporting no significant internal control failures[110] - The Group's Chief Executive Officer is directly responsible for reporting risk management and internal control matters to the Board[109]

Financial Performance - The company reported a loss of HKD 209,604,000 for the year 2023, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 393,677,000 in 2022, representing a reduction of approximately 46.6%[2] - Total comprehensive loss for the year amounted to HKD 241,340,000, down from HKD 614,771,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 60.7%[2] - The company reported a basic loss per share of HKD 8.56 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 15.94 for the previous year, representing a reduction in loss per share of approximately 46.5%[40] - The group recorded a revenue of approximately HKD 686,073,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of 15% compared to HKD 810,413,000 in the same period last year[60] - Total revenue for the year was HKD 686,073,000, a decrease of 15.3% from HKD 810,413,000 in the previous year[40] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from rare earth products was HKD 469,423,000 in 2023, down 14.1% from HKD 546,615,000 in 2022[11] - Revenue from refractory products was HKD 216,650,000 in 2023, a decrease of 18% compared to HKD 263,798,000 in 2022[11] - The rare earth segment recorded sales of approximately HKD 469,423,000, a decline of 14% year-over-year, with a segment loss of approximately HKD 162 million, reduced by 56% compared to the previous year[31] - The refractory materials segment generated sales of approximately HKD 216,650,000, down 18% year-on-year, contributing about 32% to total revenue[60] - The sales volume of refractory materials decreased by 10% to approximately 22,150 tons compared to the full year of 2022[45] Assets and Liabilities - The company’s net assets decreased to HKD 2,044,156,000 in 2023 from HKD 2,276,436,000 in 2022, reflecting a decline of approximately 10.2%[6] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents stood at HKD 1,299,449,000 in 2023, down from HKD 1,452,386,000 in 2022, a decrease of about 10.5%[6] - The company’s equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 2,064,374,000 in 2023 from HKD 2,287,821,000 in 2022, a decline of about 9.8%[6] - The company’s total liabilities included accounts payable of HKD 74,792,000, down from HKD 84,631,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of approximately 11.5%[28] - The net current assets of the company were approximately HKD 1,823,383,000, a decrease of about HKD 194,246,000 compared to the end of the previous year[67] Operational Highlights - The company incurred a financial cost of approximately HKD 248,000,000 in 2023, compared to HKD 218,000,000 in 2022, indicating an increase of around 13.8%[11] - The group reported a gross loss of approximately HKD 151,315,000, primarily from the rare earth segment due to insufficient demand and increased supply leading to significant price declines[60] - The company completed the sale of its 100% stake in Suhai Magnesium Mine for approximately HKD 32,785,000, resulting in a gain of HKD 5,719,000 recognized in profit or loss[28][34] - The group sold approximately 20,800 tons of magnesia products after resuming production at Suhai Magnesite Mine in March 2023[45] - The company completed the sale of its 100% equity interest in the Suhai Magnesium Mine for a cash consideration of RMB 29,500,000 (approximately HKD 32,785,000) on December 27, 2023[76] Market and Future Outlook - The domestic market accounted for approximately 98% of total revenue from rare earth products, with Japan making up the remaining 2%[49] - The group aims to enhance product quality and strengthen market marketing in 2024, following a year with zero customer complaints[52] - The company continues to adopt prudent financial arrangements and retains ample liquidity for future investments and business development[67] - There were no significant investments, acquisitions, or future capital asset plans as of December 31, 2023[70] Corporate Governance - The company did not recommend a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year[24] - The board does not recommend a final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2023, compared to no dividend in 2022[87] - The company is currently seeking suitable candidates to fill the vacancies on the board following the passing of Mr. Dou Xuehong on December 30, 2023[84] - The annual general meeting will be held on June 21, 2024, with a suspension of share transfer registration from June 18 to June 21, 2024[90][91] Employee and Shareholder Information - The total employee cost, including directors' remuneration, amounted to approximately HKD 39,060,000, an increase compared to the previous year, primarily due to share-based payment expenses of about HKD 9,060,000[63] - As of December 31, 2023, the company has issued a total of 2,341,700,281 shares with a par value of HKD 0.1 each, all fully paid[62] - The total number of unexercised share options as of December 31, 2023, was 87,500,000, down from 100,000,000 at the beginning of the year[72] - The company maintained a total liabilities to total assets ratio of approximately 5%[67] - The company has no significant contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2023[65]

中期報告 2023 簡明綜合損益及其他全面收益表 4 管理層討論及分析 15 | --- | --- | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | 董事 執行董事 | 香港法律顧問 趙不渝 馬國強律師事務所 | | 錢元英女士 （主席） 蔣泉龍先生 蔣大偉先生 | 核數師 天健德揚會計師事務所有限公司 | | 蔣才南先生 獨立非執行董事 黃春華先生 金重先生 竇學宏先生 | 主要往來銀行 中國 中國建設銀行股份有限公司 招商銀行股份有限公司 中國交通銀行股份有限公司 | | 審核委員會 黃春華先生 （主席） 金重先生 | 中國農業銀行股份有限公司 中國銀行股份有限公司 香港 | | 竇學宏先生 薪酬委員會 竇學宏先生 （主席） 黃春華先生 ...

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，概不對因本公告全部或任 何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 中 國 稀 土 控 股 有 限 公 司 China Rare Earth Holdings Limited （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：769） 有關截至二零二二年十二月三十一日止年度之年報 之補充公告 謹此提述中國稀土控股有限公司（「本公司」）於二零二三年四月二十六日刊發本公 司截至二零二二年十二月三十一日止年度之年報（「年報」）。本公告是對年報之補 充，應與年報一併閱讀。本公司謹此根據香港聯合交易所有限公司證券上市規則 第17.07條及第17.09條就「董事會報告－購股權計劃」一節有關本公司現時生效之 購股權計劃（「購股權計劃」）提供額外資料。 於二零二二年一月一日及二零二二年十二月三十一日，根據購股權計劃之計劃授 權限額可供授予之購股權數目分別為167,264,305股本公司股份（「股份」）及 67,264,305股股份。 於年報日期（即二零二三年三月三十一日），根據購股權計劃授 ...

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，概不對因本公告全部或任 何部份內容而產生或因倚賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 中 國 稀 土 控 股 有 限 公 司 China Rare Earth Holdings Limited （於開曼群島註冊成立之有限公司） （股份代號：769） 截至二零二三年六月三十日止六個月 之中期業績公告 中期業績 中國稀土控股有限公司（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」））謹此宣佈本公司及其附屬 公司（「本集團」）截至二零二三年六月三十日止六個月的未經審核簡明綜合中期業 績連同二零二二年度同期的比較數字如下： 簡明綜合損益表 截至六月三十日止六個月 二零二三年 二零二二年 附註 千港元 千港元 （未經審核） （未經審核） 收入 (2) 375,822 400,403 銷售成本 (467,584) (355,874) （毛虧）╱毛利 (91,762) 44,529 其他收入 1,588 2,753 銷售及分銷費用 (5,742) (5,408) 管理費用 (23,468) (18,298) 其他虧損 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was HK$810,413,000, a decrease of 33.1% from HK$1,212,471,000 in 2021[21] - Gross profit for 2022 was HK$1,116,000, down from HK$85,983,000 in 2021, indicating a significant decline in profitability[21] - The company reported a loss for the year of HK$393,677,000, compared to a profit of HK$25,436,000 in the previous year, marking a substantial negative shift[21] - Total comprehensive loss for the year was HK$614,771,000, compared to a comprehensive income of HK$105,679,000 in 2021[23] - The basic and diluted loss per share for 2022 was HK(15.94) cents, compared to earnings of HK1.04 cents per share in 2021[21] - Other income for the year was HK$4,920,000, a slight decrease from HK$5,856,000 in 2021[21] - The company experienced a net loss of HK$22,664,000 from other operating expenses, compared to no such losses in the previous year[21] - The financial highlights indicate a trend of fluctuating profits, with a notable loss in 2022 after a profit in 2021[53] - In 2022, the Group recorded a net loss of approximately HK$393,677,000, compared to a net profit of about HK$25,436,000 in 2021, resulting in a loss per share of approximately HK$15.94[66][67] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from rare earth products was approximately HK$546,615,000, down about 36% from HK$858,249,000 in 2021, accounting for approximately 67% of total revenue[82] - Revenue from refractory products decreased by about 26% to approximately HK$263,798,000, compared to HK$354,222,000 in 2021, making up about 33% of total revenue[82] - The Group's magnesium sand business sold approximately 18,900 tons of products, a reduction of about 15% compared to the previous year, with sales revenue declining by about 5% to approximately HK$57,799,000[71] - The Group's refractory materials business reported total revenue of approximately HK$263,798,000 in 2022, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of around 26%[113] Asset and Liability Changes - Non-current assets decreased from HK$316,424,000 in 2021 to HK$259,827,000 in 2022, a decline of approximately 18%[25] - Current assets decreased from HK$2,730,581,000 in 2021 to HK$2,149,803,000 in 2022, representing a reduction of about 21%[25] - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company decreased from HK$2,881,361,000 in 2021 to HK$2,287,821,000 in 2022, a decrease of approximately 21%[29] - Current liabilities decreased from HK$155,366,000 in 2021 to HK$132,174,000 in 2022, a reduction of about 15%[25] - Non-current liabilities related to lease liabilities decreased from HK$1,391,000 in 2021 to HK$1,020,000 in 2022, a decline of approximately 27%[25] - The net current assets decreased from HK$2,575,215,000 in 2021 to HK$2,017,629,000 in 2022, representing a decrease of about 22%[25] - The total assets less current liabilities decreased from HK$2,891,639,000 in 2021 to HK$2,277,456,000 in 2022, a decline of approximately 21%[25] Corporate Governance - The audit committee is chaired by Mr. Huang Chunhua, indicating a structured governance framework[48] - The company has engaged Ascenda Cachet CPA Limited as its auditor, ensuring compliance with auditing standards[49] - The Group has complied with the Corporate Governance Code throughout the year ended December 31, 2022, ensuring transparency and accountability[143] - The Board consists of seven members, including four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, with full attendance in board meetings[146] - The Board is collectively responsible for directing and supervising the Company's affairs and overseeing the Group's business performance[177] - The Company has adopted a code of conduct for securities transactions by directors, ensuring compliance with required standards throughout the year ended December 31, 2022[162] Strategic Focus and Future Outlook - The company is focused on the rare earth sector, which is critical for various high-tech applications[56] - The Group plans to relocate its rare earth separating production line to improve production technology and efficiency[94] - The Group anticipates growth in the refractory materials segment due to a rebound in the domestic real estate sector and easing pandemic restrictions[93] - Market analysts predict that China's economic growth is expected to return to form in the second quarter of 2023, providing a solid foundation for recovery[65] - The demand for rare earth permanent magnetic materials is expected to rise significantly due to the development of the new energy industry and national policies promoting carbon peaking and carbon neutrality[76] Employee and Talent Development - The Group actively provides generous benefits and implements a performance evaluation system to reward outstanding talents[157] - The Group's commitment to talent development includes establishing appropriate incentives to assist employees in career advancement within the organization[157] - The Group emphasizes effective communication with employees to share corporate values and address inappropriate practices[157] Board Composition and Diversity - The Board currently comprises seven members, including four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a strong independent element for effective judgment[165] - The Board has adopted a Board Diversity Policy to achieve diversity through various aspects, including gender, age, and professional qualifications[178] - The gender ratio in the workforce, including the Board, as of December 31, 2022, reflects the company's commitment to gender diversity[180]