Financial Performance - Revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 40,340,000, a decrease of 84.6% compared to HKD 262,134,000 for the previous year[7] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 2,308,000, down 88.4% from HKD 19,956,000[7] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 54,005,000, compared to a loss of HKD 33,796,000 in the previous year, indicating a 59.8% increase in losses[7] - The net loss attributable to owners of the company was HKD 52,879,000, compared to HKD 31,043,000 in the previous year, reflecting a 70.5% increase in losses[8] - Total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 52,070,000, significantly higher than HKD 23,281,000 from the previous year, marking a 123.5% increase[8] - The basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 5.55, compared to HKD 4.64 in the previous year, indicating a worsening of financial performance[8] - The company reported a net loss of approximately HKD 53.61 million for the year ending December 31, 2024[17] - The loss before tax for the period was HKD 54,005,000, compared to a loss of HKD 33,796,000 in the previous year, indicating a worsening financial performance[21] - The basic and diluted loss per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 55.55, compared to HKD 46.38 for the previous year[26] - The sales of single-sided PCB decreased by 99.8% to HKD 106 thousand, while double-sided PCB sales decreased by 84.0% to HKD 33.09 million[41] - The gross profit margin for the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, was approximately 5.7%, down from 7.6% in the previous year[48] - The net loss attributable to shareholders increased to approximately HKD 52.9 million, compared to HKD 31.0 million in the previous year[48] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to HKD 572,294,000 from HKD 529,860,000, representing an 8% growth[9] - Current assets decreased to HKD 105,883,000 from HKD 170,235,000, a decline of 37.8%[9] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 648,014,000 from HKD 666,805,000, a decrease of 2.8%[10] - The company's equity attributable to owners decreased to HKD 61,273,000 from HKD 65,321,000, a decline of 6.3%[10] - Current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HKD 542.13 million as of December 31, 2024[17] - The total assets as of December 31, 2024, were approximately HKD 678.2 million, a decrease from HKD 700.1 million in the previous year[49] - The current ratio as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 0.16, down from 0.26 in the previous year[49] - The total trade and other receivables, net of expected credit loss provisions, amounted to HKD 53,287,000, down from HKD 60,991,000 in the previous year[28] - The total trade payables decreased to HKD 34,748,000 in 2024 from HKD 45,522,000 in 2023, reflecting a reduction of about 23.8%[32] - The company's other payables increased to HKD 154,218,000 in 2024 from HKD 122,621,000 in 2023, representing a rise of approximately 25.7%[32] - The total assets pledged as collateral for bank financing increased to HKD 453,926,000 in 2024 from HKD 441,753,000 in 2023[39] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 4.24 million, ending at HKD 4.63 million as of December 31, 2024[15] - The company generated a net cash outflow of HKD 19.24 million from operating activities for the year ending December 31, 2024[15] - The company raised HKD 46.34 million through new share issuance during the financing activities[15] - The company reported a significant increase in cash flow from investing activities, totaling HKD 40.71 million from the withdrawal of pledged bank deposits[15] - New bank loans obtained in 2024 amounted to HKD 13,088,000, significantly lower than HKD 299,282,000 in 2023[35] - The company issued convertible bonds with a principal amount of HKD 16,065,967.80 at an annual interest rate of 8%, with an initial conversion price of HKD 0.10 per share, representing a premium of about 132.56% over the market price at the time of agreement[57] - The net proceeds from the issuance of convertible bonds amount to approximately HKD 15.80 million, with HKD 14 million allocated for repaying due loans and HKD 1.80 million for working capital[58] Operational Strategies - The company plans to focus on cost control measures to improve operational performance and cash flow[17] - The company is in discussions with potential long-term tenants for property rentals in mainland China[18] - The company emphasizes the importance of increasing R&D efforts to upgrade products, particularly focusing on high-value PCB products for clean environmental applications[59] - The company plans to focus on credit management and optimizing the collection of trade receivables in its LED division, targeting shorter and more profitable receivable cycles[59] - The group continues to adjust operations to overcome challenges posed by geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues, focusing on cost control and quality improvement[61] - The group aims to attract more sales orders through strategic pricing policies and active marketing efforts[61] Shareholder and Capital Structure - The total number of issued and paid-up shares as of December 31, 2024, was 1,133,298,000, reflecting a stable share count compared to previous periods[36] - The company has conditionally agreed to issue 133,883,000 shares at a subscription price of HKD 0.10 per share, representing approximately 20.00% of the issued share capital prior to the issuance and about 16.67% after[55] - The total gross proceeds from the first subscription amount to approximately HKD 13.4 million, with a net amount of about HKD 13.2 million, of which HKD 11.2 million is intended for repaying due debts and HKD 2 million for working capital[55] - A second subscription agreement was established for 330,000,000 shares at HKD 0.108 per share, equating to about 41.08% of the issued share capital prior to the issuance and approximately 29.12% after[56] - The total gross proceeds from the second subscription are approximately HKD 35.64 million, with a net amount of about HKD 33.14 million, allocated as HKD 27.14 million for repaying outstanding project payables and HKD 6 million for working capital[56] - The company’s major shareholders include Jiang Zhenhao with 23.57%, China Jianlai with 19.41%, and He Xiumei also with 19.41% of the issued share capital as of December 31, 2024[69] - The company’s total issued shares as of December 31, 2024, was 1,133,298,394 shares[71] Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, with some deviations noted[91] - The board of directors held regular meetings, typically more than four times a year, to review the company's performance and corporate actions[92] - The audit committee is composed of four independent non-executive directors as of December 31, 2024, ensuring compliance with listing rules[98] - The company faced non-compliance issues due to the resignation of independent non-executive directors but rectified these by appointing qualified replacements[95][96] - The audit committee has been authorized to investigate any activities within its scope and has reviewed the unaudited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[99] - The company has adopted the standard code for securities trading by directors, confirming compliance by all current directors[97] - The company has established arrangements for employees to report concerns regarding financial reporting and internal controls[99] Management Changes - The executive director, Guo Junhao, was appointed on November 15, 2024, indicating a leadership transition[100] - The company has undergone several board member changes, including the resignation of the vice chairman on May 31, 2024, and the CEO on June 26, 2024[100] - The audit committee has a new chairman, Zhu Peiqi, appointed on September 6, 2024[100] - The company has established a compliance committee chaired by Zhu Peiqi, reflecting a focus on regulatory adherence[100] Future Outlook - The company is committed to maintaining transparency and governance through various committees, including remuneration and nomination committees[100] - The group plans to invest in a 51% stake in Hunan Fruit Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., focusing on AI software development and related services[64] - The group has entered into a joint venture agreement to acquire a 51% stake in a company engaged in consumer goods trading and e-commerce for a total subscription price of HKD 510,000[65] - The group is actively pursuing opportunities in the AI sector and e-commerce to expand its market presence[64][65]
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