Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 1.2 million, a decrease of 45.5% compared to HKD 2.2 million in the fiscal year 2022[1] - Gross profit for the fiscal year was approximately HKD 0.1 million, recovering from a gross loss of HKD 3.0 million in the previous fiscal year[2] - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 14,158,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023[6] - The loss for fiscal year 2023 decreased by approximately 34.9% to about HKD 14.2 million, compared to a loss of approximately HKD 21.8 million in fiscal year 2022, due to staff streamlining and reduced financing costs[34] - Basic and diluted loss per share for the fiscal year was HKD 0.54, compared to HKD 0.84 in the fiscal year 2022[2] Operating Expenses and Cost Management - Total operating expenses decreased to approximately HKD 10.9 million from HKD 23.5 million in the fiscal year 2022, representing a reduction of 53.7%[1] - Total employee costs for the year ended December 31, 2023, amounted to HKD 3,457,000, a significant decrease from HKD 14,874,000 in 2022, reflecting a reduction of approximately 76.8%[16] - The group is implementing cost control measures to enhance profitability and improve future cash flow from operations[6] Financial Position and Liabilities - Current liabilities totaled HKD 342.7 million, slightly increasing from HKD 330.9 million in the previous year[3] - As of December 31, 2023, the group's current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HKD 340,916,000, and total liabilities exceeded total assets by the same amount[6] - The total liabilities were approximately HKD 342.7 million, compared to approximately HKD 330.9 million in the fiscal year 2022[41] - The company reported short-term borrowings of HKD 41,494,000 in 2023, a slight decrease from HKD 42,704,000 in 2022, with accrued interest rising from HKD 14,937,000 to HKD 18,040,000[26] Cash and Liquidity - The company had cash and cash equivalents of HKD 599,000 as of December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 430,000 in the previous year[3] - Cash and bank balances were maintained at a low level of approximately HKD 599,000 as of December 31, 2023[6] - Cash and bank balances decreased significantly from HKD 3,293,000 in 2022 to HKD 599,000 in 2023, with restricted cash balances of HKD (2,863,000) in 2022 no longer present in 2023[23] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The board of directors does not recommend the payment of a dividend for the fiscal year 2023, consistent with the previous fiscal year[1] - There was no dividend declared or recommended for the years ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022[19] Restructuring and Future Plans - The company is in discussions with creditors regarding a restructuring plan to address overall debt issues[4] - A restructuring plan has been committed by a counterparty to reorganize a loan of approximately HKD 196,398,000, with no repayment required for the next twelve months unless the group secures funding from other sources[6] - The company is implementing a corporate rescue plan to alleviate debt and secure necessary funding for ongoing operations[59] Operational Developments - In December 2023, the group launched its own online retail platform and established two online stores on overseas platforms[6] - The group is actively re-establishing connections with potential customers and suppliers to restart operations, with gradual recovery expected in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024[36] - The company resumed operations in December 2023 and has returned to profitability as of June 30, 2024, with sales of "Oregon Scientific" electronic products[58] Legal and Compliance Issues - The company has been involved in several legal disputes and has not resolved most of these due to insufficient funds[53] - The independent auditor did not express an opinion on the financial statements due to the inability to obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence[55] - The board of directors acknowledged the significant uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern[56] Market and Customer Insights - The group had no significant customers contributing over 10% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 100% in 2022[15] - The group has received over HKD 70 million in orders, expected to be completed and delivered in Q3 2024[32]
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