Financial Performance - Union Asia Enterprise Holdings Ltd reported a comprehensive income of HKD 10 million for the fiscal year 2019/20, reflecting a decrease of 15% compared to the previous year[10]. - The company experienced a revenue decline of 12% year-on-year, totaling HKD 50 million for the fiscal year 2019/20[10]. - For the year ended March 31, 2020, the Group recorded a revenue of approximately HK$73.1 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.7% compared to approximately HK$69.8 million in the previous financial year[41]. - The loss attributable to owners of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2020, was approximately HK$42.6 million, a decrease of approximately HK$59.8 million compared to the profit of approximately HK$17.2 million in the previous year[41]. - Profit before tax decreased significantly from approximately HK$20.1 million for the year ended March 31, 2019, to a loss before tax of approximately HK$39.5 million for the year ended March 31, 2020, a decrease of approximately HK$59.6 million[67]. - Income tax increased by approximately HK$0.2 million or 6.7%, from approximately HK$3.0 million for the year ended March 31, 2019, to approximately HK$3.2 million for the year ended March 31, 2020[67]. - Total borrowings and lease liabilities as of March 31, 2020, were approximately HK$54.7 million, up from approximately HK$33.1 million as of March 31, 2019[71]. - Total assets as of March 31, 2020, were approximately HK$114.0 million, compared to approximately HK$68.8 million as of March 31, 2019, including cash and cash equivalents of approximately HK$58.1 million[72]. - Current ratio as of March 31, 2020, was approximately 1.4 times, up from approximately 1.2 times as of March 31, 2019[73]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 25% growth in that region over the next fiscal year[10]. - Union Asia is investing HKD 5 million in new product development, focusing on technology enhancements to improve user experience[10]. - The company has set a performance guidance of achieving a revenue growth of 10% for the upcoming fiscal year[10]. - Union Asia is exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to enhance its market position and diversify its product offerings[10]. - The management highlighted a strategic shift towards digital marketing, aiming to increase online sales by 30% in the next year[10]. - The Group aims to achieve sustainable growth and strengthen its competitiveness in the interior design industry in Hong Kong[150][151]. - The Group plans to maintain and strengthen its market position in Hong Kong, enhance brand recognition, and continue recruiting talents to support future growth[153]. Market Conditions - The economic outlook for Hong Kong is hindered by various unfavorable factors, including local social incidents and the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting multiple industries[42]. - The Company believes that the residential market in Hong Kong is likely to be supported by relatively low mortgage rates and continuous demand despite weakening market sentiment[42]. - Despite recent social events and the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hong Kong primary residential market remains resilient, supported by relatively low borrowing rates and ongoing demand[156]. Corporate Governance - Union Asia's board of directors confirmed their commitment to maintaining corporate governance standards and transparency in financial reporting[10]. - The Board comprises five Directors, including Mr. Chan Norman Enrique as Chairman & CEO, with an average age of 55 years[182]. - The Company has established a Board Diversity Guideline to enhance effectiveness through diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and professional experience[186][187]. - The Nomination Committee was established in March 2012 to oversee the appointment and re-election of Directors[196]. - One-third of the Directors must retire by rotation at each annual general meeting, ensuring that all Directors are subject to re-election at least once every three years[198]. - The Company emphasizes meritocracy in Board appointments, considering candidates against objective criteria while promoting diversity[188][192]. - No Board members have financial, business, family, or other material relationships with each other, ensuring independence[185][189]. - The Company believes its practices meet the objectives of the corporate governance code provisions[198]. Employee and Operational Insights - As of March 31, 2020, the Group had 67 employees, a decrease from 81 employees as of March 31, 2019, with total staff costs amounting to approximately HK$34.0 million, down from HK$35.5 million in the previous year[139][140]. - The Group entered into a key management life insurance policy with an investment element at a single premium of approximately HK$8,054,000, with a fair value of approximately HK$8,169,000 as of March 31, 2020[141][144]. - The Group does not have any concrete plans for material investments or capital assets for the coming year[143][146]. Shareholder and Financial Activities - The completion of the Share Offer on November 13, 2019, involved the issuance of 227,679,850 shares at an offer price of HK$0.19 per share, generating gross proceeds of approximately HK$43.2 million[91]. - Approximately HK$24.7 million of the gross proceeds from the Share Offer is allocated for professional fees related to the reverse takeover and new listing[91]. - The remaining balance of approximately HK$18.5 million from the gross proceeds will be used as general working capital, including potential repayment of loans exceeding HK$18 million[91]. - The company completed the acquisition of Absolute Surge Limited for HK$144.4 million, which was settled by the allotment and issuance of 760,000,000 new shares[103]. - The acquisition constituted a very substantial acquisition and a reverse takeover under Chapter 19 of the GEM Listing Rules[103]. - Upon completion of the acquisition on 13 November 2019, Absolute Surge Limited became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company[104].
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