Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group's revenue was approximately HK$180,048,000, a decrease of 34.1% from HK$273,347,000 in 2017[19] - The Group recorded a loss of approximately HK$2,196,597,000 in 2018, compared to a profit of HK$87,449,000 in 2017, resulting in basic and diluted losses per share of HK56.82 cents[19] - The total shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2018, was HK$1,566,771,000, down from HK$4,180,232,000 in 2017, reflecting a decline of 62.5%[117] - The Group experienced a net fair value loss of approximately HK$387,569,000 on listed securities for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to a loss of HK$11,518,000 in 2017[30] - The profit attributable to the owners of the Company for 2018 was a loss of HK$2,199,094,000, compared to a profit of HK$82,274,000 in 2017[114] Segment Performance - The segment revenue from the operation of the P2P financing platform was approximately HK$63,154,000 in 2018, a decline of 61.6% from HK$164,730,000 in 2017[22] - The segment loss for the P2P financing platform was approximately HK$2,130,812,000 in 2018, compared to a segment profit of HK$151,055,000 in 2017[22] - The decrease in segment revenue and profit was primarily due to a reduction in the provision of P2P financing platform services during the year[22] - For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Group recorded segment revenue of approximately HK$63,154,000, a decrease from HK$164,730,000 in 2017, primarily due to reduced P2P financing platform services[27] Assets and Liabilities - As of December 31, 2018, the consolidated net assets of the Group were approximately HK$1,566,771,000, down from HK$4,180,232,000 in 2017[20] - As of December 31, 2018, the Group recorded net current assets of approximately HK$1,038,703,000, a decrease from HK$1,244,731,000 in 2017, and cash and bank balances of approximately HK$179,705,000[45] - The Group's current liabilities increased to HK$140,309,000 in 2018 from HK$125,176,000 in 2017[117] - The Group had cash and bank balances of approximately HK$179,705,000 as of December 31, 2018, down from HK$218,956,000 as of December 31, 2017[49] Corporate Governance - The Board is committed to high standards of corporate governance practices to enhance investor confidence and maximize shareholder returns[120] - The Company complied with the Corporate Governance Code provisions during the year, with some deviations noted[121] - The Board consists of three executive Directors, two non-executive Directors, and three independent non-executive Directors as of the report date[123] - The Company has established three board committees: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, and Nomination Committee, which are provided with sufficient resources to perform their duties[133] - The Company emphasizes strong corporate governance principles to ensure the Board operates independently and is well-informed on key strategic issues[131] Management and Leadership - Mr. Li Jiuhua has over 35 years of experience in the securities and finance industries, having been appointed as executive director and CEO in 2017[86][87] - Ms. Kuang Jiaying has 7 years of experience in investment and asset management, previously serving in various roles within the Group's peer-to-peer online financing platform[89] - The Group's management team includes experienced professionals with backgrounds in finance, business studies, and economics, enhancing its operational capabilities[88][90] Future Plans and Strategies - The Company aims to enhance its business operations and explore new opportunities in the financial services sector moving forward[21] - The Group plans to continue expanding its business varieties to broaden income sources and seek potential investment opportunities[44] - The Group aims to strengthen corporate governance and risk prevention mechanisms to improve overall system management and achieve steady growth[44] Shareholder Relations - The Group expresses gratitude to shareholders, customers, suppliers, and business partners for their continued support[84] - The Group did not recommend the payment of any dividend for the year ended December 31, 2018, consistent with the previous year[78] - The Group has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its shares during the year[83] Risk Management - The Group has not implemented any foreign currency hedging policy but continuously monitors foreign exchange exposure due to fluctuations in Renminbi[74] - The Group had no material contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2018[76] - The Group's strategic focus includes monitoring foreign exchange risks and considering hedging when significant impacts arise[80]
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