Financial Performance - Revenue from continuing operations for 2020 was HK$2,041,553,000, a decrease of 4.7% compared to HK$2,141,380,000 in 2019[15]. - Gross profit from continuing operations increased by 4.3% to HK$394,322,000, with a gross profit margin of 19.3%, up from 17.6% in the previous year[15]. - Profit for the year rose by 36.8% to HK$148,254,000, compared to HK$108,344,000 in 2019[15]. - Basic earnings per share increased by 37.8% to 7.76 HK cents, while diluted earnings per share rose by 29.7% to 6.77 HK cents[15]. - Total equity increased by 16.3% to HK$1,645,571,000 from HK$1,415,072,000 in 2019[15]. - The Group's total sales volumes slightly grew by 1% year-on-year in 2020 despite challenges, with net profit increasing by 36.8% from HK$108,344,000 to HK$148,254,000[84]. - Basic earnings per Share rose by 37.8% to HK7.76 cents for the year, up from HK5.63 cents the previous year[90]. - The Group's net profit increased by 36.8% to HK$148,254,000, compared to HK$108,344,000 in the previous year[111]. Dividends - Proposed final dividend per share was increased by 50.0% to 1.5 HK cents, up from 1 HK cent in the previous year[15]. - The final dividend for 2020 was declared at HK1.5 cents per share, while the interim dividend was nil[18]. - The Board recommended a final dividend of HK1.5 cents per Share for the year ended 31 December 2020[94]. - The payment date for the final dividend is set for July 9, 2021[18]. Shareholder Information - As of the last trading day of 2020, the company had 1,899,024,556 shares outstanding and a market capitalization of HK$421,583,451[18]. - The closing share price on the last trading day of 2020 was HK$0.222[18]. - The total number of issued shares decreased to 1,899,024,556 shares as of December 31, 2020[153][155]. Management and Governance - The chairman of the company, Mr. Su Fanrong, has over 25 years of experience in the steel industry[22]. - Mr. Su's current monthly salary is HK$220,000, with remuneration based on company performance and market conditions[23]. - The Company’s directors are subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at the annual general meetings[31][37]. - Mr. Adam Touhig was appointed as a non-executive Director on January 15, 2021, and has over 30 years of experience in the tier 1 automotive industry[42][43]. - Mr. Lam has over 40 years of extensive experience in accounting, auditing, and business consulting, contributing to the Company's governance[58]. - The company emphasizes that the emoluments of directors are aligned with the company's profitability and market conditions[72]. Operational Highlights - The company aims to achieve an annual manufacturing capacity exceeding 300,000 tonnes of high-quality steel cords[7]. - The Group aims to add an additional 100,000 tonnes of steel cord production capacity through expansion plans at its Tengzhou plant[89]. - New brass wire production facilities commenced operation during the year, enhancing productivity and competitiveness[89]. - The Group is committed to implementing green practices in production to achieve sustainable development and fulfill social responsibilities[98]. Market Outlook - The Group expects promising business prospects in 2021, driven by increased global demand for logistics and tyres due to the mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic[95]. - The sales of steel cords are anticipated to bloom, supported by the Chinese government's domestic circulation policy and rising demand for electric vehicle tyres[95]. - The macro-economic environment in the PRC is expected to improve, leading to continuous sales growth in the automotive and tyre industry[194]. - Key tyre customers are ramping up production capacities, either by leasing unused machinery or expanding within or outside the PRC[194]. Financial Position - Gearing ratio improved significantly to 29.4%, down from 50.8% in 2019, indicating a reduction in financial leverage[15][16]. - The Group's net asset value increased by 17.8% to HK$0.867 per Share as at 31 December 2020, compared to HK$0.736 per Share at the end of 2019[90]. - The current ratio was 1.15 times at December 31, 2020, compared to 1.28 times at December 31, 2019[167]. - The Group had capital commitments of HK$223.16 million related to property, plant, and equipment as of December 31, 2020[174]. Challenges and Risks - The Group ceased operations of the copper and brass products segment, which contributed no revenue in 2020 and recorded a loss of HK$711,000[126]. - Other losses, net increased by 350.5% to HK$59,377,000, driven by impairment losses and fair value losses on Convertible Bonds[141][146]. - Distribution and selling expenses decreased by 6.5% to HK$84,149,000, primarily due to a decline in export sales of the steel cord segment[135]. - Administrative expenses rose by 2.8% to HK$55,956,000, mainly due to increased amortization of land use rights[137].
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