Financial Performance - The company's total revenue increased by 22.19% to HKD 1,224,000,000 for the year ended March 31, 2019, compared to HKD 1,002,000,000 in 2018[19] - The profit attributable to owners of the company rose by 12.60% to HKD 72,000,000 for the year ended March 31, 2019, up from HKD 64,000,000 in 2018[19] - The gross profit margin decreased to 21.62% in 2019 from 24.53% in 2018, while the net profit margin fell to 5.93% from 6.42%[19] - The basic earnings per share increased to HKD 0.27 in 2019 from HKD 0.24 in 2018[19] - The company's total comprehensive income for the year was HKD 71,138,000, compared to HKD 64,055,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 11%[131] - The company's profit before tax for the year ended March 31, 2019, was HKD 84,749,000, an increase of 13.6% from HKD 74,708,000 in the previous year[132] Revenue Breakdown - ODM business revenue grew by 7.86% to HKD 878,000,000 in 2019, accounting for 71.73% of the total revenue[19] - Revenue by region for 2019 was 43% from Europe, 25% from the USA, and 31% from Asia[16] - Revenue by business segment for 2019 was 72% from original design manufacturing, 16% from branded eyewear, and 11% from branded contact lenses[17] - The group's brand eyewear distribution business revenue increased by 9.04% to HKD 205 million, representing 16.75% of the total revenue[23] - The new contact lens business generated revenue of HKD 137 million, contributing 11.19% to the group's total revenue, with Asia accounting for 100% of this segment[21] Operational Challenges - The company is facing rising operational costs in China, with minimum wage increases of approximately 14% and 17% in Dongguan and Heyuan, respectively[19] - The company anticipates a challenging business environment due to political uncertainties and rising operational costs in Southern China[24] - The company aims to streamline operations across product development, production, logistics, and backend support to enhance procurement efficiency and reduce production cycles[26] Strategic Plans - The company plans to expand its ODM business in the USA and Europe, as well as its branded eyewear distribution in Asia[19] - The company plans to control costs and explore new procurement channels to lower material costs, while also focusing on improving production efficiency through automation[26] - The company plans to expand distribution channels and increase sales points in Asia, particularly in China[23] Corporate Governance - The board of directors consists of four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with the listing rules[38] - All independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence according to the listing rules[39] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for directors' securities transactions, confirming compliance for the fiscal year[37] - The company has not appointed a formal CEO, with the chairman also serving in that role, which deviates from corporate governance guidelines[42] - The remuneration committee has reviewed the compensation policies and evaluated the performance of directors, providing recommendations to the board[48] Risk Management - The board is responsible for maintaining a robust risk management and internal control system, which aims to manage risks rather than eliminate them[55] - The company has established a structured risk management framework that identifies, assesses, and monitors risks, with appropriate governance mechanisms in place[56] - The company identified key risks including market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, which may impact its operational and financial condition[68] Financial Position - As of March 31, 2019, the total bank borrowings amounted to approximately HKD 47 million, with a capital debt ratio of 4.88%[22] - The company's equity attributable to owners rose to HKD 953,417,000 in 2019, compared to HKD 937,817,000 in 2018, an increase of 1.9%[127] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 256,712,000 in 2019 from HKD 189,233,000 in 2018, marking a rise of 35.7%[126] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 358,768,000 in 2019 from HKD 391,383,000 in 2018, a decline of 8.3%[126] Shareholder Communication - The company maintains ongoing communication with shareholders and regularly reviews its shareholder communication policy[59] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.10 per share, amounting to approximately HKD 26,278,000, for shareholders on the register as of August 28, 2019[66] Compliance and Audit - The Audit Committee held two meetings during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019, with all members attending both meetings[50] - The total fees paid or payable to the auditor Deloitte amounted to HKD 1,198,000 for audit services, and additional fees of HKD 200,000, HKD 160,000, and HKD 65,000 for interim review, tax compliance and advisory services, and internal control review respectively[50] - The company is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and ensuring the statements are free from material misstatement due to fraud or error[116] Inventory and Receivables - Accounts receivable amounted to HKD 241,652,000, with a credit loss provision of HKD 3,668,000, resulting in a net impairment loss of HKD 339,000 for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019[111] - Inventory was valued at HKD 115,602,000, after deducting a provision of HKD 105,031,000, with a provision of HKD 14,129,000 recognized in the profit and loss for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2019[113] Accounting Policies - The company applies the equity method for investments in joint ventures, recognizing the initial investment at cost and subsequently adjusting for its share of profits or losses[169] - Revenue from customer contracts is recognized when control of goods or services is transferred to customers, in accordance with HKFRS 15[171] - The company recognizes a refund liability if it expects to return part or all of the consideration received from customers[172]
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