Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020, was HKD 1,297.686 million, a decrease from HKD 1,322.678 million in the previous year, representing a decline of 1.9%[9] - The pre-tax profit for the same period was HKD 444.930 million, down from HKD 524.122 million, reflecting a decrease of 15.1%[9] - The annual profit for the year was HKD 370.083 million, compared to HKD 437.254 million in the previous year, indicating a decline of 15.3%[9] - Earnings per share for the fiscal year was HKD 88.37, down from HKD 104.41, a decrease of 15.4%[9] - The group's revenue for the fiscal year was HKD 1,297,700,000, a decrease of 1.9% or HKD 25,000,000 compared to the previous fiscal year[18] - The pre-tax profit for the fiscal year was HKD 444,900,000, down HKD 79,200,000 from the previous fiscal year[18] - Net interest income for the fiscal year was HKD 1,047,400,000, a decrease of 0.7% or HKD 7,400,000 compared to the previous fiscal year[19] - Operating income for the fiscal year was HKD 1,225,200,000, a decrease of 1.6% or HKD 19,600,000 compared to the previous fiscal year[20] - Total comprehensive income for the year was HKD 307,151, a decrease of 34.3% compared to HKD 467,403 in 2019[151] Asset and Liability Management - Total assets as of February 29, 2020, were HKD 5,729.718 million, a decrease from HKD 6,180.684 million in the previous year[11] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 2,416.176 million from HKD 2,990.037 million, reflecting a reduction of 19.2%[11] - The total equity as of February 29, 2020, was HKD 3,313,500,000, compared to HKD 3,190,600,000 as of February 28, 2019[24] - The net debt to equity ratio improved to 0.4 as of February 29, 2020, from 0.7 as of February 28, 2019[18] - The company's total non-current liabilities amounted to HKD 1,173,689 thousand, a decrease from HKD 1,608,449 thousand in the previous year, showing a reduction of 27%[153] Credit and Risk Management - Credit card and personal loan sales decreased by 5.3% during the fiscal year due to adverse economic conditions[13] - The group recorded a 27.0% increase in impairment losses and provisions, rising to HKD 258,700,000 from HKD 203,700,000 in the previous fiscal year[23] - Private loan receivables decreased by 14.3% from HKD 1,197,200,000 to HKD 1,025,900,000 due to cautious credit assessment and weakened market demand[26] - Credit card receivables fell by 6.9% or HKD 263,200,000 from HKD 3,842,300,000 to HKD 3,579,100,000, impacted by ATM service suspension and social events[26] - Impairment provisions increased by 19,000,000 to HKD 262,500,000, reflecting deteriorating asset quality[26] - The company has implemented a bad debt warning program to manage credit risk more effectively[13] - The company adopted a prudent approach to increase credit while controlling asset quality amid challenging market conditions[13] Operational Strategy and Investments - The company plans to continue investing in digital projects to enhance productivity and expand its customer base through more attractive promotional activities[13] - The company plans to focus on controlling asset quality and will temporarily suspend loan promotion activities until market conditions improve[33] - The company aims to improve customer experience by providing multiple payment channels, including convenience stores and online banking[39] - The company plans to focus on enhancing operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities in the upcoming fiscal year[149] Employee and Training Initiatives - The number of employees decreased from 455 to 391, with 338 in Hong Kong and 53 in China as of February 29, 2020[37] - The company has implemented a comprehensive training program to enhance employee understanding of company values and compliance with legal regulations, including anti-money laundering measures[47] - The training programs saw a total of 66 courses conducted in 2019/20, down from 153 in 2018/19, with total training hours increasing from 985 to 4,938[59] - The number of employees trained increased from 1,501 in 2018/19 to 1,887 in 2019/20, with male participants rising from 51% to 56%[59] - The company maintained a zero fatality rate due to work-related incidents in both 2018/19 and 2019/20[62] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The board includes experienced members with over 30 years in marketing and finance, enhancing strategic decision-making capabilities[74][75][76][78][79] - The company has adopted a board diversity policy, recognizing the benefits of diversity in skills, experience, and perspectives, and aims to achieve a balanced board composition[85] - The company emphasizes high levels of corporate governance to balance the interests of shareholders, customers, employees, and other stakeholders[81] - The independent non-executive directors do not have any significant relationships with the company, ensuring their independence[87] - The company has established a risk management framework that includes credit, operational, market, liquidity, compliance, legal, and regulatory risks[103] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The total electricity consumption decreased by 131,613 kWh in the fiscal year 2019/20, representing a reduction of approximately 22.94% compared to the previous year[69] - The net greenhouse gas emissions from major sources decreased from 338.92 tons CO2 equivalent in 2018/19 to 321.549 tons CO2 equivalent in 2019/20[70] - The company has achieved a 34.27% adoption rate of electronic statements among customers, promoting a paperless office initiative[71] - The company has been awarded the "Caring Company" logo for thirteen consecutive years, reflecting its commitment to community support and environmental protection[67] - The company donated a total of HKD 630,000 to support educational projects through the AEON Scholarship, benefiting 85 students from various universities[65] Shareholder Engagement and Market Position - The company engages primarily in consumer financing, including credit card issuance, personal loan financing, payment processing services, and insurance agency and consultancy services[121] - The company has established various communication channels with shareholders, including annual general meetings and regular updates through reports and announcements[114] - The market capitalization of the company as of February 29, 2020, was HKD 2,508,000,000, with an issued share capital of 418,766,000 shares and a closing share price of HKD 5.99[116] - Cumulative revenue from the top five customers accounted for less than 30% of the total revenue for the year[124]
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