BOARDWARE INTEL-博维智慧(01204) - 2022 - 年度财报

Revenue Performance - Revenue from distribution and resale increased from HK $139.3 million in FY2021 to HK$ 223.3 million in FY2022, driven by large resale orders in China and fulfillment of outstanding wireless LAN product orders in Hong Kong[4] - Enterprise IT solutions revenue decreased from HK $395.0 million in FY2021 to HK$ 357.5 million in FY2022, primarily due to reduced professional IT services and IT equipment leasing revenues, partially offset by a HK $5.6 million increase in managed services[2] - Total revenue increased by approximately HK$ 46.5 million or 8.7% to HK $580.8 million in FY2022, driven by an HK$ 84.0 million increase in distribution and resale business revenue, offset by an HK $37.5 million decrease in Enterprise IT solutions revenue[36] - Revenue from the PRC surged from HK$ 0.2 million in FY2021 to HK $41.1 million in FY2022, reflecting the company's successful expansion in the region[33] - Revenue increased by 8.7% from HKD 534.3 million in FY2021 to HKD 580.8 million in FY2022[54] - Revenue increased from approximately HK$ 534.3 million in FY2021 to approximately HK $580.8 million in FY2022, representing an 8.7% increase[127] - Revenue from the PRC increased significantly from approximately HK$ 0.2 million in FY2021 to approximately HK $41.1 million in FY2022, demonstrating the company's successful expansion in the Greater Bay Area[135] - Revenue from Enterprise IT solutions decreased from HK$ 395.0 million in FY2021 to HK $357.5 million in FY2022, driven by a decrease in Professional IT services and IT equipment leasing revenues[181] - Distribution and resale revenue increased from HK$ 139.3 million in FY2021 to HK $223.3 million in FY2022, due to larger resale orders in China and fulfillment of outstanding orders in Hong Kong[185] - Revenue from China increased significantly from HK$ 0.2 million in FY2021 to HK $41.1 million in FY2022, reflecting the company's expansion in the Chinese market[183] R&D and Innovation - R&D expenses increased by HK$ 6.7 million in FY2022, mainly for new AIoT and BCI teams in China focusing on metaverse-related technologies like 3D reconstruction, haptic feedback, and iris recognition[8] - The company established AIoT and BCI teams in China in 2022, with 57 R&D employees as of December 2022, and expects further growth in R&D headcount in FY2023[21] - BCI technology is being developed for applications in healthcare, smart automobiles, smart homes, and wearable devices, with potential integration into the company's existing IT solutions[21] - The non-invasive BCI headband, a closed-loop control system, is being applied in medical rehabilitation, AIoT, and the metaverse industry, enhancing user interaction experiences[46] - The company tested metaverse-related technologies in various scenarios, including exhibitions, education, entertainment, and cultural tours, leveraging its "Metaverse Public Cloud Platform Space"[23] - R&D expenses increased by HKD 6.7 million, primarily due to the establishment of new AIoT and BCI teams in China[51] - The company developed an experimental BCI headset, aiming to commercialize it when the technology and operational environment mature[47] - The company developed an experimental BCI headband, a non-invasive brain-computer interface product, with plans to commercialize it once the technology and operating environment mature[149] - The company made progress in R&D for BCI technology, which is expected to become a future profit driver, particularly in the metaverse industry[150] - The company established an AIoT and BCI team in FY2022, focusing on brain-computer interaction and sensory-induced EEG signal acquisition technologies, with 57 R&D employees in China as of December 2022[162] - The company is developing a "Metaverse Public Cloud Platform Space" using self-developed 3D reconstruction and AI rendering algorithms, aiming to enhance user interaction in the metaverse[172] - The company's non-invasive BCI headband, a closed-loop control system, is being developed for applications in medical rehabilitation, AIoT, and the metaverse industry[173] Financial Position and Expenses - Other income and net gains increased by HK $3.6 million (289.5%) to HK$ 4.8 million in FY2022, primarily due to COVID-19 related subsidies in Hong Kong and rental subventions in China[6] - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to HK $105.5 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to HK$ 14.5 million in the previous year[14] - The company's gearing ratio decreased to 0% as of December 31, 2022, from 18.6% in the previous year[14] - Profit for the year decreased by HK $20.8 million (86.7%) to HK$ 3.2 million in FY2022, primarily due to reduced pre-tax profit[13] - Sales and distribution expenses increased by HK $5.5 million (8.9%) to HK$ 67.2 million in FY2022, mainly due to increased entertainment, travel, and depreciation costs[10] - Income tax expense decreased by HK $2.6 million (43.3%) to HK$ 3.4 million in FY2022, with an effective tax rate of 51.3%[13] - The company maintained a conservative treasury policy, focusing on credit risk assessment and maintaining adequate cash levels for operations[13] - Gross profit decreased by HK $11.7 million or 10.4% to HK$ 100.4 million in FY2022, primarily due to lower gross profit margin projects and increased contribution from lower-margin distribution and resale business[36] - Selling and distribution expenses increased by HK $5.9 million or 31.5% to HK$ 24.6 million in FY2022, driven by expanded sales and marketing teams and increased sponsorship activities[38] - Net financing costs decreased by 41.2% from HKD 1.7 million in FY2021 to HKD 1.0 million in FY2022[57] - Total staff costs increased from HKD 72.7 million in FY2021 to HKD 90.2 million in FY2022, with the number of employees rising from 189 to 249[63] - General and administrative expenses increased by HK $5.5 million (8.9%) to HK$ 67.2 million in FY2022, primarily due to higher entertainment, travel, and legal expenses related to the company's listing[188] - Sales and distribution expenses increased by HK $5.9 million or 31.5% to HK$ 24.6 million in FY2022, driven by expanded sales and marketing teams and increased sponsorship activities in Hong Kong and China[190] - Net finance costs decreased by HK $0.7 million or 41.2% to HK$ 1.0 million in FY2022, primarily due to increased finance income from bank deposits[193] - The Group had no borrowings as of 31 December 2022, compared to HK $31.5 million in 2021, with total lease liabilities of HK$ 12.2 million (2021: HK33.2 million utilized out of the planned HK $40.7 million[93] - 30.4% of the net proceeds were allocated to upfront costs of two Enterprise IT solution projects, with HK$ 28.3 million fully utilized[93] - 15.8% of the net proceeds were allocated to strengthening product development capabilities, with HK $10.2 million utilized out of the planned HK$ 14.7 million[93] - 10.0% of the net proceeds were allocated to general working capital, with HK $7.0 million utilized out of the planned HK$ 9.3 million[93] - The Group had no capital commitments as of 31 December 2022, compared to approximately HK $0.9 million as of 31 December 2021[87] - The Group has no other updates on the use of net proceeds beyond the disclosed allocations as of the date of the annual report[94] Leadership and Governance - Mr. Chao Ka Chon, Chairman and CEO, has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, including roles at HKBN JOS (Macau) Limited and Noveland Textiles Limited[81][82] - Ms. Chiu Koon Chi, Executive Director, has over 15 years of experience in marketing, including roles at IDT Telecom Asia Pacific Limited and Noveland Textiles Limited[84] Risk Management and Contingencies - No significant contingent liabilities were reported as of 31 December 2022 and 31 December 2021[64] - The company did not pledge any non-financial assets as of 31 December 2022, with restricted bank deposits of HKD 53,317,000[67] - The majority of the Group's monetary assets and liabilities are denominated in HK$ , MOP, and US$, with minimal foreign exchange risk due to currency pegs[86] COVID-19 Impact - The company faced adverse economic impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Macau, Hong Kong, and the PRC, yet still achieved revenue growth[127] - The company's distribution and resale business segment saw an increase in orders, contributing to revenue growth in FY2022 despite the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic[154]