Revenue and Profitability - Revenue increased by 8.1% to approximately HK$179.3 million[17] - Profit attributable to equity shareholders increased by 0.3% to approximately HK$86.4 million[17] - Total revenue from the pawn loan business increased to HK$79,559,000 in 2024, up 7.5% from HK$74,309,000 in 2023[20] - Revenue from mortgage loan business rose to HK$99,748,000 in 2024, representing an increase of 8.8% compared to HK$91,532,000 in 2023[20] - The Group's profit for FY2024 increased to approximately HK$86.4 million from approximately HK$86.1 million in FY2023, representing an increase of approximately HK$0.3 million or 0.3%[116] - Revenue increased by approximately HK$13.5 million in FY2024, contributing to the overall profit growth[116] Loan Performance - Revenue from mortgage loan receivables increased by 9.0% to approximately HK$99.7 million[17] - Total amount of new mortgage loans granted decreased by 42.8% to approximately HK$341.2 million[17] - Average amount of mortgage loans granted decreased by 33.6% to approximately HK$3.9 million[17] - The total new mortgage loans granted during FY2024 amounted to approximately HK$341.2 million, a decrease from approximately HK$596.5 million in FY2023[78] - The average month-end balance for gross mortgage loans receivables increased from approximately HK$791.2 million in FY2023 to approximately HK$821.9 million in FY2024[78] - The average loan-to-value ratio for first mortgages was approximately 54.1%, while the average for subordinary mortgages was about 52.7%[67] Financial Ratios - Net profit margin decreased by 3.7 percentage points to 48.2%[17] - Operating profit margin decreased to 61.0% in 2024 from 67.8% in 2023[22] - Return on total assets was 7.3% in 2024, a slight decrease from 7.5% in 2023[36] - Current ratio improved to 11.1 in 2024 from 11.9 in 2023, indicating better short-term financial health[22] - Gearing ratio decreased to 7.7% in 2024 from 9.3% in 2023, reflecting reduced reliance on debt[22] - The effective tax rate remained stable at approximately 16.3% in FY2024 compared to 16.2% in FY2023[115] Impairment and Losses - Impairment losses on loan receivables in FY2024 amounted to approximately HK$15.1 million, measured under HKFRS 9[101] - Impairment losses on pawn loan receivables were approximately HK$4.8 million in FY2024, related to four pawn loan agreements[104] - Impairment losses on mortgage receivables were approximately HK$10.3 million in FY2024, primarily from defaulted loans[105] - The net profit margin decreased from 51.9% in FY2023 to 48.2% in FY2024, mainly due to impairment losses recognized on loan receivables of approximately HK$15.1 million[145] Operational Developments - The Group launched a premier service center at East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, marking its first location in an MTR station[55] - A limited partnership fund was established with PACM Group to expand the loan portfolio overseas, targeting stable returns in a volatile market[56] - The Group maintained a cautious underwriting stance to build a resilient loan portfolio amid economic uncertainties[67] - The Group has established internal guidelines for granting pawn loans, with loan-to-value ratios typically ranging from 50% to 85%[159] - The Group's operational risk management includes regular identification and assessment of key operational exposures[165] Market Conditions - The Hong Kong economy is gradually recovering, which is expected to increase overall loan demand in the future[54] - Market conditions in Hong Kong, including economic conditions and property market trends, significantly impact the Group's business performance[166] - The residential property prices in Hong Kong declined by 6.8% in 2023, with the Group monitoring trends for potential investment opportunities[70] - Property prices in Hong Kong have adjusted to a relatively reasonable level, reducing business risk, according to the Directors[189][190] Staff and Expenses - Total staff costs for FY2024 were approximately HK$31.7 million, an increase from approximately HK$29.6 million in FY2023, with no change in the number of employees at 50[176][181] - Operating expenses increased by approximately HK$2.4 million or 4.2%, from approximately HK$57.1 million in FY2023 to approximately HK$59.5 million in FY2024[92] - Staff costs increased by approximately HK$2.1 million or 7.1%, from approximately HK$29.6 million in FY2023 to approximately HK$31.7 million in FY2024[93] Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of February 29, 2024, cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HK$170.6 million, representing a net increase of approximately HK$8.2 million compared to February 28, 2023[128] - The net cash generated from operating activities for the year ended February 29, 2024, was HK$72.1 million, slightly down from HK$73.1 million for the previous year[129] Strategic Initiatives - The Group will continue to integrate new technologies into the pawn sector to modernize the industry and maintain its leading position[188][190] - The Group strategically partnered with PACM Group (Holdings) Limited to establish a limited partnership fund, marking entry into the real estate private credit institutional investment management sector[189][190] - A new premium service center was launched at East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, along with a cutting-edge mobile app to enhance customer experience and streamline loan applications[188][190] Dividends - The final dividend recommended is HK$0.76 cents per ordinary share, representing 40.1% of the profit attributable to shareholders for FY2024[196]
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