Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2019, the Group achieved an overall sales growth of approximately 22.9% in elastic fabric compared to the previous year[18]. - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019, amounted to approximately HK$3,637.8 million, representing a growth of approximately 13.2% compared to the previous year[27]. - Sales revenue of sportswear and apparel fabric materials registered a year-on-year growth of approximately 32.7%, increasing from approximately HK$939.9 million in 2018 to approximately HK$1,247.1 million in 2019[27]. - The overall net profit position was achieved by Trischel Fabric (Private) Limited during the year under review, while Best Pacific Textiles Lanka (Pvt) Ltd incurred a loss of approximately HK$33.9 million[42]. - Net profit for the year ended December 31, 2019, amounted to approximately HK$299.1 million, representing an increase of approximately 6.7% compared to approximately HK$280.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018[73][74]. - The Group recorded a lower net profit margin of approximately 8.2% for the year ended December 31, 2019, a decline of approximately 0.5 percentage points from the previous year[73][74]. - The Group's gross profit increased to approximately HK$872.8 million, up from approximately HK$792.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, reflecting a stable profitability[72][74]. Market Conditions - The GDP in the People's Republic of China expanded by 6.1% in 2019, down from 6.7% in 2018, marking the slowest growth rate since 1990[11]. - The U.S. GDP growth rate was 2.1% in the fourth quarter of 2019, a decrease from 2.9% in 2018, reflecting reduced consumer spending and business activities[12]. - The unemployment rate in Europe stood at 7.4% in December 2019, with GDP growth in the region at approximately 1.0% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, the weakest since 2013[12]. - The trade conflicts between the U.S. and China have negatively impacted trade activities and export demands, contributing to the slowdown in GDP growth[11]. Production and Capacity Expansion - The Group successfully completed Phase II of its production site in Vietnam and Phase I of its joint venture in Sri Lanka in the second half of 2019, enhancing production capacity[17]. - The establishment of the second production base in Vietnam and the joint venture with Brandix Lanka Limited in Sri Lanka were successfully completed in the second half of 2019[19]. - The internationalization plan initiated in 2017 has led to successful overseas expansions in Vietnam and Sri Lanka, although associated costs may negatively impact profitability in the short run[36]. - The Group's overall designed production capacities for elastic fabric, elastic webbing, and lace were approximately 197.7 million meters, 1,868.2 million meters, and 39.7 million meters, respectively, as of December 31, 2019[163]. - The Group expects its Vietnam facilities to contribute approximately 20% to 25% of the overall production capacities for elastic fabric and 10% to 15% for elastic webbing once fully ramped up[163]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group's internationalization blueprint has been executed smoothly, allowing it to capitalize on tariff concessions under various trade agreements[17]. - The Group's strategic initiatives have positioned it to promote high-quality products to customers benefiting from tariff concessions[17]. - The Group's strategy includes leveraging strong innovation and R&D capabilities to expand into the sportswear and apparel materials markets[49]. - The Group's partnership with leading Sri Lankan apparel manufacturers is expected to facilitate long-term growth despite initial losses from a non-wholly owned subsidiary[45]. Financial Management - The Group's cost of sales for the year ended December 31, 2019, was approximately HK$2,765.0 million, an increase of approximately HK$344.3 million or 14.2% compared to 2018, primarily due to increased sales volume[60]. - Finance costs increased by approximately 36.7% from approximately HK$66.4 million in 2018 to approximately HK$90.8 million in 2019[98]. - The effective tax rate decreased to approximately 11.2% for the year ended 31 December 2019, down from 15.3% in 2018[115]. - The Group's net gearing ratio increased to 59.1% as of December 31, 2019, compared to 51.0% in 2018, with net debt rising to approximately HK$1,546.7 million from HK$1,252.2 million[125]. Environmental and Compliance - The Group has achieved ISO14001:2004 certification, indicating effective environmental and energy management throughout the manufacturing process[191]. - The Group has onsite sewage treatment plants that treat wastewater from production processes, particularly dyeing and printing, ensuring compliance with environmental standards[191]. - The environmental protection department has set up monitoring equipment at the Group's sewage treatment plants to ensure compliance with discharge standards[191]. - The Group is committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations through continuous monitoring and appropriate measures[191]. - The Group's operations are compliant with relevant laws and regulations in the Cayman Islands, PRC, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam for the year ended December 31, 2019[196]. Employee and Remuneration - As of December 31, 2019, the Group employed a total of 7,437 full-time employees, an increase from 6,967 employees as of December 31, 2018, primarily due to overseas expansion[149]. - The Group's remuneration packages include salary, bonuses, allowances, and retirement benefits based on employee performance, skills, and knowledge[152]. - The Group's remuneration policy did not change significantly during the year, and it will continue to provide regular training and competitive remuneration packages[152].
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