Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 93,064,000, a decrease of 1.5% from HKD 94,439,000 in 2023[3] - Net profit for the year was HKD 13,287,000, representing a 28.8% increase compared to HKD 10,305,000 in 2023[3] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 3.32 cents from HKD 2.58 cents, reflecting a growth of 28.6%[3] - The company reported a significant increase in operating profit to HKD 18,502,000, up 18.5% from HKD 15,574,000 in the previous year[3] - The group's total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, amounted to 13,325 thousand Ringgit, an increase from 11,051 thousand Ringgit in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 20.6%[24] - The group reported a total of 19,259 thousand Ringgit in dividends for the year 2024, down from 27,337 thousand Ringgit in 2023, a decrease of approximately 29.3%[28] - The group’s net profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, was 13,287 thousand Ringgit, compared to 10,305 thousand Ringgit in 2023, indicating an increase of about 28.8%[29] - The group generated a net cash inflow from operating activities of approximately 14.98 million MYR for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, compared to approximately 14.33 million MYR in 2023[55] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets decreased to HKD 54,015,000 from HKD 61,824,000, a decline of 12.7%[4] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 18,382,000 from HKD 21,511,000, a reduction of 14.3%[4] - The total amount of loans receivable as of 2024 is 9,000,000 MYR, down from 18,000,000 MYR in 2023[33] - The company’s debt-to-asset ratio as of December 31, 2024, is 32%, a decrease from 34% in 2023[42] - The group's total equity and liabilities as of December 31, 2024, were approximately 42.98 million MYR and 20.63 million MYR, respectively, compared to approximately 48.95 million MYR and 25.03 million MYR in 2023[57] Customer and Market Insights - Major customers contributed over 10% of total revenue, with Customer A generating 21,316 thousand Ringgit in 2024, down from 24,262 thousand Ringgit in 2023, reflecting a decline of approximately 8%[23] - The group primarily operates in Malaysia, with all non-current assets and revenue from external customers located in this region[22] - The top five customers accounted for 71.0% of total revenue as of December 31, 2024, down from 74.0% in 2023, all being insurance companies or charitable organizations[62] Employee and Operational Metrics - The group incurred employee costs of 58,415 thousand Ringgit in 2024, a decrease from 63,364 thousand Ringgit in 2023, representing a reduction of about 7.5%[27] - As of December 31, 2024, the company had 1,225 employees, with total employee costs amounting to approximately MYR 58.42 million, representing about 62.8% of total revenue for the year[60] - The company has 1,225 employees as of December 31, 2024, down from 1,412 employees in 2023[74] - The average number of monthly service seats decreased from 1,110 to 1,095, while the revenue per service seat remained stable at approximately 7,082 MYR for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024[46] Financial Reporting Standards - The group has adopted the revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2024, which includes significant changes in accounting policies for loan classifications[9] - The revised standards classify loans as current liabilities unless the group has the right to defer repayment for at least 12 months after the reporting period[10] - The new policy does not result in any changes to the group's loan classifications and does not require retrospective adjustments[11] - The group is currently assessing the impact of the new and revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards on its consolidated financial statements[14] - The introduction of Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard No. 18 will significantly change the presentation of financial performance data in the income statement, enhancing comparability and transparency[15] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to expand its market presence and enhance its service offerings in the upcoming fiscal year[6] - The company is focusing on developing new technologies to improve customer engagement and operational efficiency[6] - The company has established a new office in Kuala Lumpur to support its growth strategy in Southeast Asia[5] - The company is focusing on maintaining productivity and expects a stable and resilient overall outlook for 2025[80] Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the draft audited annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2024[93] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code and has no significant deviations from the code provisions as of December 31, 2024, except for the absence of an internal audit function[92] - The company has confirmed compliance with the standards for securities trading by directors as of December 31, 2024[90] Miscellaneous - The company has confirmed that there are no significant events after December 31, 2024, that require adjustment or disclosure[84] - The company has no significant investments or capital asset plans as of December 31, 2024[78] - The company does not plan to declare any final dividends for the year ending December 31, 2024[81] - The company has not engaged in any purchases, sales, or redemptions of its listed securities as of December 31, 2024[89] - The company has extended the repayment date for loans to December 31, 2022, with a fixed annual interest rate of 11%[71]

（於開曼群島註冊成立的有限責任公司） （股份代號：6113） 董事會會議日期 承董事會命 UTS Marketing Solutions Holdings Limited 主席兼執行董事 Ng Chee Wai 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依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 UTS MARKETING SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED UTS Marketing Solutions Holdings Limited（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）謹此宣佈， 董事會會議將於2025年3月28日（ 星期五 ）舉行，藉以處理以下事宜： (iv) 處理任何其他事項（ 如有）。 香港，2025年3月17日 於本公告日期，執行董事為Ng Chee Wai先生（ 主席 ）、Lee Koon Yew先生（ 行政總 裁 ）及Kwan Kah Yew先生；及獨立非執行董事為Kow Chee Seng ...

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依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 本公告僅供參考，並不構成收購、購買或認購本公司任何證券的邀請或要約。 UTS MARKETING SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限責任公司） （股份代號：6113） 不尋常價格及成交量變動 根據收購守則規則3.7、 上市規則第13.09條及 證券及期貨條例第XIVA部內幕消息條文 之公告 及 恢復買賣 本公告乃由UTS Marketing Solutions Holdings Limited（「本公司」）董事（「董事」）會 （「董事會」）根據香港收購及合併守則（「收購守則」）規則3.7及香港聯合交易所有限 公司（「聯交所」）證券上市規則（「上市規則」）第13.09條以及香港法例第571章證券 及期 貨條 例（「證券及 期貨 條例」）第XIVA 部內 幕消 息條文（ 定義 見上市 規則 ）而作 ...

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依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責任。 （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限責任公司） （股份代號：6113） 短暫停牌 UTS MARKETING SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED 香港，2025年3月11日 於本公告日期，執行董事為Ng Chee Wai先生（ 主席 ）、Lee Koon Yew先生（ 行政總 裁 ）及Kwan Kah Yew先生；及獨立非執行董事為Kow Chee Seng先生、陳海權先生 及Tan Yee Vean女士。 應UTS Marketing Solutions Holdings Limited（「本公司」）之要求，本公司股份已於 2025 年 3 月 11 日（ 星 期 二 ）上 午 九 時 正 起 在 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 暫 停 買 賣 ， 以待本公司根據香港公司收購及合併守則刊發公告，其性質屬內幕消息。 承 ...

EF001 發行人所發行上市權證/可轉換債券的相關信息 發行人所發行上市權證/可轉換債券 不適用 其他信息 其他信息 不適用 發行人董事 於本公告日期，執行董事為Ng Chee Wai先生（主席）、Lee Koon Yew先生（行政總裁）及Kwan Kah Yew先生；及獨立非執行董 事為Kow Chee Seng先生、陳海權先生及Tan Yee Vean女士。 EF001 免責聲明 | 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。 | 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 | | --- | --- | | | 股票發行人現金股息公告 | | 發行人名稱 | UTS MARKETING SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED | | 股份代號 | 06113 | | 多櫃檯股份代號及貨幣 | 不適用 | | 相關股份代號及名稱 | 不適用 | | 公告標題 | 宣派特別股息 | | 公告日期 | 2024年12月3日 | | 公告狀態 | 新公告 | | 股息信息 | | ...

香港交易及結算所有限公司及香港聯合交易所有限公司（「聯交所」）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依賴該等內容而引致的任何損失承擔任何責 任。 （股份代號：6113） 董事會會議日期 建議宣派特別股息 UTS Marketing Solutions Holdings Limited（「本公司」）董事會（「董事會」）謹此宣佈， 本公司董事會會議將於2024年12月3 日（ 星期二 ）舉行，藉以考慮及批准向本公司 股東（「股東」）宣派特別股息（「特別股息」）。 UTS MARKETING SOLUTIONS HOLDINGS LIMITED （於開曼群島註冊成立的有限責任公司） 本公司將於董事會會議後另行刊發公告，以載列建議特別股息（ 如經董事會批准 ） 的詳情。 由於董事會未必會於董事會會議批准建議特別股息，故股東及本公司有意投資者 於買賣本公司證券時務請審慎行事。 承董事會命 UTS Marketing Solutions Holdings Limited 主席兼執行董事 Ng Chee Wai 香港，2024年11月15日 於 ...

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RM 46,479,000, a slight increase of 0.5% compared to RM 46,256,000 for the same period in 2023[11] - Operating profit increased significantly to RM 9,596,000, up 111.3% from RM 4,547,000 in the previous year[11] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RM 6,948,000, compared to RM 2,180,000 in the same period last year, representing a 218.5% increase[11] - Basic earnings per share rose to 1.74 sen, compared to 0.55 sen for the same period in 2023, marking an increase of 215.5%[11] - The group reported a profit of approximately 6,948,000 MYR for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 2,180,000 MYR for the same period in 2023, representing a significant increase[40] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported a net profit of approximately 6.95 million MYR, an increase of about 4.77 million MYR compared to 2.18 million MYR for the same period in 2023[58] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of June 30, 2024, were RM 7,532,000, down from RM 12,546,000 as of December 31, 2023[13] - Current assets included trade receivables of RM 21,307,000, with total current liabilities amounting to RM 19,630,000[13] - Total equity as of June 30, 2024, was RM 46,093,000, a decrease from RM 48,953,000 at the end of 2023[14] - The company’s retained earnings as of June 30, 2024, were RM 9,486,000, compared to RM 6,413,000 in 2023, representing an increase of about 48%[17] - The company’s total liabilities decreased from RM 15,337,000 to RM 9,808,000, reflecting a reduction of about 36%[17] - The group’s current assets as of June 30, 2024, were reported at 12,427 MYR, down from 18,930 MYR in 2023[46] Cash Flow - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RM 6,578,000, up from RM 4,014,000 in 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 64%[20] - The company reported a net cash inflow from investing activities of RM 6,835,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RM 14,527,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of about 53%[20] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were RM 14,644,000, compared to RM 4,355,000 at the end of June 30, 2023, indicating a significant increase of approximately 236%[20] - The group generated a net cash inflow from operating activities of approximately 6.58 million MYR for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 4.01 million MYR in 2023[65] Employee Costs and Workforce - The company reported a decrease in employee costs to RM 29,826,000 from RM 32,209,000, reflecting a cost-saving strategy[11] - Employee costs decreased by approximately 2.38 million MYR or 7.39% to about 29.83 million MYR for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 32.21 million MYR in the previous year[60] - The average number of employees decreased from 1,442 to 1,330 during the same period, indicating a reduction in workforce[60] - The total employee costs for the six months ended June 30, 2024, were approximately MYR 29.83 million, down from 32.21 million MYR for the same period in 2023[78] Dividends - The company paid dividends of RM 12,000,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RM 15,337,000 in the same period of 2023, which is a reduction of about 22%[20] - The group did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, nor for the same period in 2023[37] - The board did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[98] - A special dividend of HKD 0.04 per share was declared on May 27, 2024, and approved by shareholders, paid on July 16, 2024[98] Financial Management - Financial costs decreased to RM 165,000 from RM 319,000, indicating improved financial management[11] - The average effective interest rate for the group's bank financing decreased to 4.17% as of June 30, 2024, down from 8.54% as of December 31, 2023[66] - The total current and non-current lease liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were approximately MYR 7.23 million, an increase from MYR 6.78 million as of December 31, 2023, with an average effective interest rate of 4.72%[66] Market Strategy - The company is focused on expanding its market presence and enhancing its product offerings in the upcoming quarters[11] - The company continues to focus on enhancing its marketing solutions and expanding its services within Malaysia, aiming for sustainable growth in the upcoming quarters[29] - The group anticipates a stable and resilient overall outlook for the second half of 2024, maintaining its existing customer service capacity[83] - The group is reviewing potential opportunities to increase service capacity through partnerships with new database owners, insurance companies, or Islamic banks[83] Shareholder Information - Major shareholders include Marketing Intellect (UTS) Limited with 171.2 million shares (42.8%), Marketing Talent (UTS) Limited with 70.8 million shares (17.7%), and Marketing Wisdom (UTS) Limited with 58 million shares (14.5%) as of June 30, 2024[89] - The company maintained at least 25% of its issued shares held by the public as of June 30, 2024[100] Compliance and Governance - The audit committee reviewed the interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and raised no objections to the accounting policies adopted by the group[104] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code and has no internal audit function due to the current scale and complexity of its operations[103] - The board confirmed compliance with the standards set out in the code of conduct for securities transactions by directors for the six months ended June 30, 2024[101]

Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 46,479 million, a slight increase of 0.48% compared to HKD 46,256 million for the same period in 2023[1] - The company's profit before tax was HKD 9,431 million, representing a significant increase of 123.5% from HKD 4,228 million in the previous year[1] - The net profit for the period was HKD 6,948 million, up from HKD 2,180 million, indicating a growth of 218.5% year-over-year[1] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 1.74, compared to HKD 0.55 for the same period last year, reflecting a growth of 215.5%[1] - The group reported a net profit of 29,826 thousand Ringgit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 32,209 thousand Ringgit for the same period in 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 11%[14] - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the group recorded a net profit of approximately MYR 6.95 million, an increase of about RM 4.77 million compared to RM 2.18 million for the same period in 2023[29] - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately RM 46.48 million, representing an increase of about 0.48% from RM 46.26 million in the same period of 2023[29] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 56,560 million, down from HKD 61,824 million at the end of 2023, a decrease of 8.5%[2] - The company's net current assets decreased to HKD 36,930 million from HKD 40,313 million, a decline of 8.5%[2] - The total equity as of June 30, 2024, was HKD 46,093 million, down from HKD 48,953 million at the end of 2023, a decrease of 5.8%[2] - The group’s total lease liabilities amounted to approximately MYR 7.23 million as of June 30, 2024, with an average effective interest rate of 4.72%[39] - The group had total bank financing available and unused amounting to approximately MYR 15.91 million, with an average effective interest rate of 4.17%[39] - The group’s debt-to-equity ratio was approximately 16.1% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 14.0% as of December 31, 2023[41] Expenses and Costs - The group incurred total operating expenses of 5,806 thousand Ringgit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, an increase from 5,431 thousand Ringgit in the same period of 2023, representing a rise of about 7%[12] - The income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was 2,483 thousand Ringgit, compared to 2,048 thousand Ringgit for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 21%[13] - Employee costs decreased by approximately RM 2.38 million or 7.39% to about RM 29.83 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to RM 32.21 million in the same period of 2023[33] - The group’s employee costs, including directors' remuneration, amounted to 29,826 thousand Ringgit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from 32,209 thousand Ringgit in the previous year, a decrease of about 7%[14] - Other operating expenses increased by approximately RM 0.38 million or 7.00% to about RM 5.81 million, primarily due to increased costs related to short-term leases and software maintenance licenses[35] Accounting Standards and Governance - The company has adopted new accounting standards effective January 1, 2024, which may impact future financial reporting[5] - The group has not made any retrospective adjustments due to the adoption of the revised Hong Kong Accounting Standard No. 1, and there were no significant changes in the classification of borrowings[6] - The group anticipates that the amendments to Hong Kong Accounting Standard No. 21, effective from January 1, 2025, will not have a significant impact on the consolidated financial statements[7] - The Audit Committee, established on June 14, 2017, includes three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the interim results as of June 30, 2024, without raising any objections to the accounting treatment adopted by the group[61] - The company has maintained good corporate governance standards and procedures to enhance investor confidence and accountability[60] Market and Operational Insights - The company continues to focus on providing external telemarketing services and customer contact center facilities, promoting financial products and related activities[3] - The company is exploring market expansion opportunities and potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance its service offerings[3] - The average number of service seats per month remained stable at approximately 1,111 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to about 1,114 for the same period in 2023[30] - The average revenue per seat per month increased slightly from RM 6,920 to RM 6,972 for the same periods[30] - The group expects a reduction in credit risk related to loan recoveries due to the economic recovery in Malaysia and partial loan repayments[14] Cash Flow and Dividends - The group generated net cash inflow from operating activities of approximately MYR 6.58 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to MYR 4.01 million for the same period in 2023[38] - A special dividend of 0.024 MYR per share was approved and paid on July 16, 2024[55] - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023[16] Other Notable Information - The company has not made any significant acquisitions or disposals as of June 30, 2024[53] - The group has no significant capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024[43] - The group has no significant investments as of June 30, 2024[51] - No significant events occurred after June 30, 2024, until the date of this announcement[56] - As of June 30, 2024, the company and its subsidiaries did not buy, sell, or redeem any listed securities[57]

Financial Performance - The company's net profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately MYR 10.30 million, a slight increase of about MYR 0.16 million compared to MYR 10.14 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[4]. - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately MYR 94.44 million, representing an increase of about 8.5% from MYR 87.05 million in the previous year[8]. - The net profit margin for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately 10.9%, down from 11.6% in the previous year[17]. - The company recorded a tax expense of MYR 4.78 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to MYR 4.02 million for the previous year[16]. - The net cash inflow from operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately 14.32 million MYR, compared to 6.98 million MYR in 2022[18]. - Operating profit for 2023 was RM 15,574,000, up from RM 14,414,000 in 2022, reflecting a growth of 8.0%[198]. - Net profit for the year was RM 10,305,000, compared to RM 10,141,000 in the previous year, representing a growth of 1.6%[198]. - Basic earnings per share increased to 2.58 sen from 2.54 sen year-over-year[198]. - The company reported a total comprehensive income of RM 10,305,000 for the year, reflecting overall financial stability[198]. Employee Costs and Workforce - Employee costs rose by approximately MYR 4.05 million or 6.8% to about MYR 63.36 million, with the average number of employees increasing from 1,318 to 1,417[11]. - The total employee costs for the year ended December 31, 2023, amounted to approximately 63.36 million MYR, representing about 67.1% of the group's revenue, compared to 68.1% in 2022[24]. - The company has 1,412 employees as of December 31, 2023, compared to 1,388 employees in the previous year[39]. - The total contributions made to the retirement benefits plan amounted to approximately 6.95 million MYR for the year ending December 31, 2023, compared to 6.50 million MYR in 2022[51]. Operating Expenses - Depreciation expenses increased by approximately MYR 0.53 million or 12.3% to about MYR 4.86 million, primarily due to new lease agreements for the office property of the new contact center in Malacca[12]. - Other operating expenses decreased by approximately MYR 1.56 million or 12.4% to about MYR 11.05 million, mainly due to reductions in entertainment and telecommunication costs[13][14]. - Financial costs increased to MYR 487,000 in 2023, compared to MYR 249,000 in 2022, marking a rise of 95.6%[198]. - Other income decreased slightly to MYR 2,918,000 from MYR 3,034,000, a decline of 3.8%[198]. Customer and Revenue Concentration - The sales from the top five customers accounted for 74.0% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, slightly down from 75.4% in 2022[26]. - Sales to the top five customers accounted for approximately 74% of total revenue, with the largest customer contributing about 25.7% of total revenue[172]. Debt and Equity - As of December 31, 2023, the total equity and liabilities of the group were approximately 48.95 million MYR and 25.03 million MYR, respectively, compared to 65.99 million MYR and 19.43 million MYR in 2022[20]. - The capital debt ratio as of December 31, 2023, was 14.0%, down from 20.7% in 2022, indicating a decrease in total debt relative to equity[22]. - The total current and non-current lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023, were approximately 6.78 million MYR, down from 8.74 million MYR in 2022[19]. - The company has a total outstanding principal amount of 12 million MYR and 6 million MYR due to Mightyprop and Arcadia, respectively[38]. Corporate Governance - The board consists of 6 members, including 3 executive directors and 3 independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced oversight for the company[90]. - The company has adopted a new corporate governance code applicable to its corporate governance report for the year ending December 31, 2023[87]. - The board has established three committees: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Nomination Committee, each with clearly defined powers and responsibilities[87]. - The company emphasizes high levels of corporate governance to enhance performance, transparency, and accountability[86]. - The independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence in accordance with the relevant listing rules[91]. Risk Management - The company identified key risks affecting operational performance, including labor acquisition and employee cost control, as well as delayed payments from five major clients[133]. - The company continues to monitor foreign exchange risks and has no current hedging policies in place[42]. - The board is responsible for maintaining effective internal controls and risk management systems to protect stakeholders' interests and the company's assets[107]. Shareholder Relations and Dividends - The board has adopted a dividend policy that allows for cash or stock dividends, subject to the board's discretion and considerations of earnings per share and financial conditions[108]. - The board has decided not to recommend any final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2023, but declared a special dividend of 0.0383 MYR per share, paid on June 15, 2023[48]. - The company has maintained high transparency through various communication channels, including annual general meetings and analyst briefings[126]. Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company is committed to reducing its environmental impact and complying with applicable environmental laws[61]. - The company reported a total charitable donation of approximately MYR 13,000 for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023[137].

Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 94,439,000, an increase of 8.3% from HKD 87,049,000 in 2022[3] - Operating profit for the year was HKD 15,574,000, up 8.0% from HKD 14,414,000 in the previous year[3] - Net profit for the year was HKD 10,305,000, representing a growth of 1.6% compared to HKD 10,141,000 in 2022[3] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 2.58 cents from HKD 2.54 cents in the previous year[3] - Revenue from customer contracts for the year 2023 was 94,439 thousand Ringgit, an increase from 87,049 thousand Ringgit in 2022, representing an increase of approximately 4.8%[19] - The group’s net profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately MYR 10.3 million, a slight increase of about MYR 0.16 million compared to MYR 10.14 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[52] - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately MYR 94.44 million, representing an increase of about 8.5% from MYR 87.05 million for the year ended December 31, 2022[55] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2023, were HKD 61,824,000, compared to HKD 57,509,000 in 2022, reflecting a growth of 7.9%[4] - The company reported a decrease in total liabilities from HKD 21,511,000 in 2022 to HKD 13,826,000 in 2023, a reduction of 35.0%[5] - The total amount of loans receivable decreased from 24,017,000 MYR in 2022 to 17,898,000 MYR in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 25%[37] - The group's debt-to-asset ratio rose to 34% in 2023 from 23% in 2022, reflecting an increase of 11 percentage points[47] - The group's total equity and liabilities as of December 31, 2023, were approximately 48.95 million MYR and 25.03 million MYR, respectively, compared to 65.99 million MYR and 19.43 million MYR in 2022[71] Customer and Revenue Sources - Major customers contributing over 10% of total revenue included Customer A with 24,262 thousand Ringgit (up from 22,095 thousand Ringgit in 2022), Customer B with 12,323 thousand Ringgit (down from 15,126 thousand Ringgit), Customer C with 18,235 thousand Ringgit (up from 11,546 thousand Ringgit), and Customer D with 9,938 thousand Ringgit (down from 10,561 thousand Ringgit)[22] - The top five customers accounted for 74.0% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, slightly down from 75.4% in 2022, all being insurance companies or charitable organizations[77] Employee and Compensation - The total employee compensation increased to 63,364 thousand ringgit in 2023 from 59,317 thousand ringgit in 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 3.5%[28] - Employee costs increased by approximately MYR 4.05 million or 6.8% to about MYR 63.36 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, with the average number of employees rising from 1,318 to 1,417[60] - The total employee cost for the year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately 63.36 million MYR, representing about 67.1% of the group's revenue, compared to 59.32 million MYR and 68.1% in 2022[76] - The group employed 1,412 employees as of December 31, 2023, compared to 1,388 employees in the previous year[94] Taxation and Expenses - The income tax expense for the year was 4,928 thousand Ringgit, compared to 4,000 thousand Ringgit in 2022, reflecting an increase of 23.2%[24] - Total operating expenses for 2023 were 11,051 thousand Ringgit, a decrease from 12,607 thousand Ringgit in 2022, indicating a reduction of approximately 12.3%[24] - Depreciation expenses rose by approximately MYR 0.53 million or 12.3% to about MYR 4.86 million due to a new lease agreement for the new contact center in Malaysia[61] - Other operating expenses decreased by approximately MYR 1.56 million or 12.4% to about MYR 11.05 million, primarily due to reductions in entertainment and communication expenses[62] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company is committed to maintaining high corporate governance standards to enhance investor confidence and transparency[115] - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as of December 31, 2023, with no deviations noted, except for the absence of an internal audit function, which the board deems unnecessary given the current scale and complexity of the business[117] - The audit committee, established on June 14, 2017, consists of three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the draft annual performance for the year ending December 31, 2023[118] - The group's auditor has confirmed that the preliminary performance announcement aligns with the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2023[119] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company is focused on expanding its customer contact center services to promote financial products issued by authorized financial institutions[8] - The company plans to enhance its marketing solutions through new technology developments and strategic partnerships[8] - The group maintains a cautious strategy and expects a stable and resilient overall outlook for 2024, with no significant changes in the existing outbound telemarketing service seats ordered by current customers[102] - The board has resolved not to recommend any final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2023, while evaluating the possibility of a special dividend depending on the company's financial condition and cash levels[104]