附註： C 有關董事委員會的主席 M 有關董事委員會的成員 董事名單與其角色和職能 香港科技探索有限公司董事會（「董事會」）成員（由二零二五年三月二十七日起生 效）載列如下。 執行董事 張子建（主席） 王維基（副主席兼集團行政總裁） 黃雅麗（集團財務總裁兼公司秘書） 劉志剛（行政總裁（國際業務）） 周慧晶（行政總裁（香港）） 獨立非執行董事 李漢英 白敦六 麥永森 安宇昭 董事會設立六個委員會。下表提供各董事會成員在這些委員會中所擔任的職位。 | | 委員會 | 審核 | 環境、社 | 執行 | 投資 | 提名 | 薪酬 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | 委員會 | 會和管治 | 委員會 | 委員會 | 委員會 | 委員會 | | | | | 委員會 | | | | | | 董事 | | | | | | | | | 張子建 | | | | M | M | | | | 王維基 | | | | M | C | | | | 黃雅麗 | | | M | M | M | | | | 劉志剛 | | | M | M | | | | | 周慧 ...

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Financial Performance - The total merchandise trading volume for the year 2024 reached HKD 8,589,800,000, representing a year-on-year growth of 2.0% compared to HKD 8,424,000,000 in 2023[4]. - Adjusted EBITDA for 2024 was HKD 329,200,000, slightly down from HKD 322,700,000 in 2023, indicating a stable performance despite challenges[4]. - The net loss for 2024 was HKD 66,700,000, compared to a profit of HKD 45,300,000 in 2023, primarily due to operational losses in new exploration and technology businesses[4]. - Cash and cash equivalents stood at HKD 712,500,000 as of December 31, 2024, down from HKD 935,400,000 in 2023, mainly due to share buybacks totaling HKD 220,400,000[4]. - The adjusted EBITDA margin for completed orders in 2024 was 4.0%, up from 3.1% in 2023, driven by a 0.9% increase in gross margin and mixed commission rates[4]. - The overall gross margin and mixed commission rate for 1P and 3P businesses reached 23.2% in 2024, compared to 22.3% in 2023[4]. - The total gross merchandise value from new exploration projects reached HKD 328,300,000, a significant increase from HKD 131,100,000 in 2023, primarily driven by the street market and Everuts[6]. - The adjusted EBITDA loss for 2024 was approximately HKD 186,500,000, up from HKD 126,200,000 in 2023, mainly due to increased operational costs associated with business growth and R&D expenses[6]. - The group reported a net loss of HKD 66.7 million in 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 45.3 million in 2023, with adjusted EBITDA of HKD 121 million[80]. - The adjusted EBITDA for the Hong Kong e-commerce business was HKD 329.2 million in 2024, up from HKD 256.4 million in 2023[81]. Customer Metrics - The number of independent customers increased to 1,519,000 in 2024, up from 1,507,000 in 2023, indicating a growing customer base[4]. - Monthly active app users slightly decreased to approximately 1,600,000 in December 2024, down from 1,680,000 in December 2023[4]. - The average shopping frequency per customer remained stable at 4.6 times in Q4 2024, consistent with Q4 2023[29]. - The total product offerings for consumers reached approximately 2,200,000 in December 2024, a significant increase from about 1,600,000 in December 2023[35]. - The number of merchants and suppliers supporting the Hong Kong e-commerce business grew to around 7,000 in December 2024, up from over 6,400 in December 2023[35]. Market and Operational Strategies - The company aims to hire more professionals from mainland China, targeting 15% of office staff to be mainland talent by the end of 2027, to enhance market insights and consumer understanding[12]. - The company faces challenges including a shortage of technology talent, particularly in AI and big data analytics, impacting innovation and competitiveness[9]. - The company emphasizes long-term survival over short-term profits, focusing on sustainable development strategies to ensure competitiveness[8]. - The company has transformed from a telecommunications provider to an online shopping leader within ten years, showcasing its adaptability to market changes[7]. - The company plans to enhance its 1P business gross margin by expanding supplier sources, including direct imports from overseas[34]. - The company is focusing on market expansion strategies, particularly in the pet supplies sector, which has shown a growth trajectory in recent quarters[41]. Innovations and New Services - The "Street Market Instant Delivery" service offers delivery of fresh ingredients within three hours, showing strong growth in 2024, exceeding expectations[14]. - The introduction of a simplified Chinese version of HKTVmall aims to attract more users from mainland China and enhance market influence[13]. - The "Unlimited Add-On" feature allowed over 278,000 unique customers to increase their average order value by enabling additional purchases without extra shipping fees[53]. - The redesigned HKTVLive platform attracted over 50,000 views for a promotional live show, generating over HKD 400,000 in total merchandise transaction value[54]. - The introduction of the eight-hour express delivery service in December 2024 exceeded the initial target of covering 120,000 products, with over 259,000 products available for delivery within eight hours[50]. Financial Position and Investments - The group has a strong cash position with no bank deposits pledged as collateral for bank financing arrangements as of December 31, 2024, ensuring sufficient funds for operational needs[86]. - The group invested HKD 170.8 million in other financial assets as of December 31, 2024, a decrease from HKD 361.8 million in 2023[83]. - The group plans to continue leveraging internal resources and bank financing to meet future capital expenditure needs while maintaining a prudent approach[87]. - The company plans to utilize net proceeds from the subscription to expand its e-commerce and related businesses, with a total allocation of approximately HKD 453.2 million[89]. - The company anticipates significant challenges in the retail environment in Hong Kong and the UK, leading to a cautious financial management approach and a focus on strategic investments[93]. Shareholder Returns and Dividends - The company proposed a special dividend of HKD 0.38 per share to celebrate the 10th anniversary of HKTVmall[5]. - The board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ending June 30, 2024, and no annual dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024[162]. - The company plans to distribute dividends based on approximately 30% to 60% of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA)[159]. - A special dividend of HKD 0.38 per share has been proposed to celebrate HKTVmall's 10th anniversary and acknowledge shareholder support[20]. Challenges and Market Conditions - The local cultural influence is declining, with Hong Kong's entertainment industry facing challenges compared to the thriving cultural industries in mainland China and nearby regions[11]. - Consumer spending power is observed to be weakening, aligning with overall retail market performance[1]. - A major competitor is entering the untapped online market, which may exert additional pressure on local online and offline retailers[1]. - The company anticipates significant impacts on retail business growth due to ongoing economic decline and increased consumer travel outside Hong Kong[101]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regulations throughout the reporting period[156]. - The audit committee has reviewed and discussed the financial performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, with management[158]. - The establishment of the Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Committee is effective from March 27, 2025, to oversee the group's ESG matters[166].

黃雅麗 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，概不對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。 董事會會議日期 香港科技探索有限公司（「本公司」）宣佈將於二零二五年三月二十七日（星期四）舉 行本公司之董事會（「董事會」）會議，藉以（其中包括）批准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的全年業績公告發佈，以及考慮建議派發截至二 零二四年十二月三十一日止年度的末期股息（如有）。 承董事會命 香港科技探索有限公司 執行董事 、 集團財務總裁 兼公司秘書 香港，二零二五年三月十三日 於本公告日期，董事會成員包括: 執行董事: 獨立非執行董事: 李漢英先生 白敦六先生 麥永森先生 安宇昭先生 張子建先生（主席） 王維基先生（副主席兼集團行政總裁） 黃雅麗女士（集團財務總裁兼公司秘書） 劉志剛先生（行政總裁(國際業務)） 周慧晶女士（行政總裁（香港）） ...

香港科技探索有限公司（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱為「本集團」）董事會（「董 事會」）欣然宣佈本集團若干業務更新及二零二五年二月未經審核營運數據。 (1) 香港電子商貿業務更新 於二零二五年二月，平均每日訂單總商品交易額 i輕微下降 1.7% 至 22,700,000 港元（二零二五年一月：23,100,000 港元）。此跌幅可歸因於以下因素： 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，概不對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。 業務更新 及 二零二五年二月之未經審核營運數據 1 1. 與過往農曆新年後的季節性效應一致，二零二五年一月農曆新年前的強勁購 買活動並未延續至二零二五年二月。 2. 自二零二五年一月底開始的農曆新年長假期令香港居民出境旅遊顯著增加， 導致二零二五年二月初之購物活動減少。 (2) 本集團二零二五年二月之香港電子商貿業務 (不包括 HKTVmall 現金券之銷售) 之未經審核營運數據如下: | | 每月 | | | 百份比變化 | | | --- | --- | ...

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，概不對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。 業務更新 及 二零二五年一月之未經審核營運數據 香港科技探索有限公司（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱為「本集團」）董事會（「董 事會」）欣然宣佈本集團若干業務更新及二零二五年一月未經審核營運數據。 (1) 香港電子商貿業務更新 香港電子商貿業務為 HKTVmall，包括第三方物流服務及 ThePlace，因應農曆 新年前購買需求增加的契機，於二零二五年一月表現穩步增長。然而，由於農 曆新年的公眾長假期導致出境旅遊顯著增加，相較二零二四年一月而言，整體 業務表現受到一定程度的影響。 二零二五年一月的主要營運重點包括： 1 1. 二零二五年一月之訂單總商品交易額 i為 717,000,000 港元（二零二四年十 二月：685,000,000 港元），較上月增長 4.7%。 2. 平均每日訂單總商品交易額達 23,100,000 港元（二零二四年十二月： 22,100,000 港元；二零二四年一月：24,20 ...

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，概不對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。 (1)二零二五年財務年度業務展望及目標; 及 (2)香港電子商貿業務二零二四年十二月及二零二四年財務年度 之未經審核營運數據 香港科技探索有限公司（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱為「本集團」）董事會（「董 事會」）欣然宣布本集團之二零二五年財務年度之業務展望及目標以及本集團之香港 電子商貿業務之二零二四年十二月及二零二四年財務年度未經審核營運數據。 (1) 本集團於二零二五年財務年度之業務展望及目標 本地經濟復甦緩慢，持續面臨挑戰，對香港零售表現造成顯著影響。根據政府 統計，二零二四年首十一個月合計的零售業總銷貨價值的臨時估計較二零二三 年同期下降 6.5%i。 此外，出境旅遊顯著增加以及本地居民和遊客兩者的消費 模式轉變也進一步影響香港零售表現。 鑑於這些因素，本集團的業務表現於二零二四年不可避免地受到影響，但訂單 總商品交易額 ii 仍達到 85.8 億港元，較二零二三年的 84.2 億港元增加 1 ...

業務更新 及 二零二四年十一月之未經審核營運數據 香港科技探索有限公司（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱為「本集團」）董事會（「董 事會」）欣然宣布本集團若干業務更新及二零二四年十一月未經審核營運數據。 (1) 香港電子商貿業務更新 於二零二四年十一月，由於本地市場經濟持續疲弱、出境旅遊顯著增加，以及 缺乏類似於去年的「阿媽都話正」的大型推廣活動，香港電子商貿業務面臨若 干挑戰，這些挑戰反映在與上個月及去年同月相比的主要指標上。這些因素導 致客戶於 HKTVmall 上的活動減少，尤其是在本月下半月。 1 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，概不對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。 香港科技探索有限公司 主席 張子建 2 a. 平均每日訂單總商品交易額 i 為 22,900,000 港元，較二零二四年十月輕微下 降 1.3%及二零二三年十一月下降 6.5%。每月訂單總商品交易額為 687,000,000 港元，較上個月下降 4.5%及去年同月下降 6.7%。 b. 獨立客戶數目約為 ...

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，概不對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。 (2) 本集團二零二四年十月之香港電子商貿業務 (不包括 HKTVmall 現金券之銷售) 之未經審核營運數據如下: 業務更新 及 二零二四年十月之未經審核營運數據 香港科技探索有限公司（「本公司」，連同其附屬公司統稱為「本集團」）董事會（「董 事會」）欣然宣佈本集團若干業務更新及二零二四年十月未經審核營運數據。 (1) 香港電子商貿業務更新 儘管香港零售業情緒持續疲弱，我們的香港電子商貿業務於二零二四年十月取 得了令人鼓舞的營運表現，尤其受益於由二零二四年十月十五日開始的十月感 謝祭： 1 1. 平均每日訂單總商品交易額 i 增加 4.5%，於二零二四年十月達到 23,200,000 港元（二零二四年九月：22,200,000 港元），產生每月訂單總商品交易額為 719,000,000 港元（ 二零二四年九月： 665,000,000 港元）； 2. 每月活躍 HKTVmall 應用程式使用者 ii增 ...

Financial Performance - Total gross merchandise value for the group reached approximately HKD 4,235,500,000, representing a 4.9% increase compared to the same period last year, outperforming the overall retail market in Hong Kong [7]. - Revenue for the period was HKD 1,897,548, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to HKD 1,828,567 in the previous year [9]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 27,478, a decline of 156.4% from a profit of HKD 48,696 in the previous year [9]. - Total gross merchandise value for completed orders gross merchandise value reached HKD 4,199,746, up 5.2% from HKD 3,992,883 year-on-year [9]. - The company reported a net loss of HKD 27,500,000 for the first half of 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 48,700,000 in the same period of 2023 [55]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 1,897,548, an increase of 3.7% from HKD 1,828,567 for the same period in 2023 [74]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 28,899 compared to a profit of HKD 43,400 in the previous year, reflecting a significant decline [74]. - The company reported a total comprehensive loss of HKD 14,093 for the period, compared to a total comprehensive income of HKD 53,188 in the previous year [75]. E-commerce Growth - The group has maintained a steady growth in its e-commerce business, which has been operational for ten years, focusing on continuous improvement and innovation [7]. - The overall strategy includes exploring international markets and diversifying business models to avoid stagnation and potential market exit [7]. - Active users of the HKTVmall app increased to 1,647,000 in June 2024, up from 1,581,000 in June 2023, reflecting a growth trend [16]. - The number of independent customers shopping on HKTVmall rose by 61,000 to 1,218,000 in the first half of 2024, compared to 1,157,000 in the same period of 2023 [17]. - The total merchandise transaction value for products eligible for the eight-hour express delivery service grew approximately 130.0% from December 2023 to June 2024, exceeding the initial target of 120,000 products [38]. - The "Street Market Same-Day Delivery" service saw its total merchandise transaction value grow from HKD 23.3 million in the first half of 2023 to HKD 107.9 million in the first half of 2024, representing a year-on-year growth of 363.1% [43]. - Everuts, launched in January 2023, achieved a total merchandise transaction value of HKD 22.7 million in the first half of 2024, a 136.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023 [43]. Cost Management and Profitability - Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 54.5% to HKD 37,596 from HKD 82,580 year-on-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 0.9% [9]. - The gross profit margin increased to 22.9% in H1 2024 from 22.3% in H1 2023, driven by improved margins in both 1P and 3P businesses [24]. - The 1P business gross margin was intentionally raised to 25.0% in H1 2024, up from 23.5% in H1 2023, through active pricing strategies and cost management [25]. - The company reported a significant non-cash item of investment property valuation loss amounting to HKD 8,550,000 in the first half of 2024 [12]. - Other operating expenses increased by HKD 130,500,000 to HKD 1,044,200,000 in the first half of 2024, up from HKD 913,700,000 in the first half of 2023 [49]. - Delivery costs accounted for 11.8% of the total completed order merchandise transaction value in the first half of 2024, up from 10.9% in the first half of 2023 [53]. Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively promoting two innovative business models: "Street Market Same-Day Delivery" and the global purchasing platform "Everuts," aiming to expand online shopping offerings [7]. - The company plans to invest in advertising and marketing to expand its user base beyond 1.6 million users and attract new customers [8]. - The company aims to increase customer loyalty and shopping frequency on HKTVmall through improved service offerings [35]. - The company is developing a fully automated retail store system, with the first store located in Manchester, UK, expected to enhance efficiency over the next one to two years [45]. - The company plans to allocate approximately HKD 200 million for the expansion of its electronic delivery center in Tseung Kwan O, expected to be completed by the end of 2023 [60]. Market Conditions and Challenges - The retail sales value in Hong Kong for the first half of 2024 decreased by 6.5%, while online retail sales value saw a slight decline of 0.3% compared to the same period last year [7]. - The company anticipates challenges in the retail environment in Hong Kong, maintaining a cautious yet flexible approach to manage its business [63]. - The company recognizes the need for innovation to maintain its unique advantages in the competitive landscape of Hong Kong's retail sector [7]. - The group incurred a loss of HKD 84,500,000 in the new exploration and technology segment for the first half of 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 48,000,000 in the same period of 2023 [56]. Cash Flow and Financial Position - Free cash flow improved significantly to HKD 47,250, compared to a negative HKD 26,560 in the same period last year, marking a 277.9% increase [9]. - Cash position increased by 33.4% to HKD 765,338 from HKD 573,593 at the end of December 2023 [10]. - The group generated a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 176,500,000 during the first half of 2024 [58]. - The company reported a significant increase in cash and cash equivalents, with a net increase of HKD 254,167,000 compared to a decrease of HKD 95,632,000 in the prior year [83]. - The total cash position increased primarily due to a net realization of financial assets of HKD 147,900,000 [58]. Shareholder Information - The company has a total of 2,165 full-time employees as of June 30, 2024, down from 2,214 as of December 31, 2023 [73]. - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023 [122]. - The board has adopted a dividend policy aimed at providing reasonable returns to investors while retaining sufficient capital for sustainable growth [165]. - The company expects to distribute dividends at 30% to 60% of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) based on current payout ratio guidelines [165].