Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, the company reported a revenue of approximately HKD 679.1 million, an increase of HKD 32.6 million or 5.0% compared to the previous year[16]. - The majority of revenue growth came from the maintenance services segment, which accounted for 24.2% of total revenue[16]. - Operating profit before tax was HKD 9.0 million, while net profit after tax was HKD 7.5 million, translating to earnings per share of HKD 0.0197, up from HKD 0.0109 in 2019[16]. - The company reported revenue of HKD 679.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2020, an increase of HKD 32.6 million or 5.0% compared to HKD 646.5 million in the previous year[22]. - Revenue from the Korean market contributed HKD 652.0 million, up HKD 30.5 million or 4.9% from HKD 621.5 million in the previous year[23]. - The public sector contributed HKD 330.9 million, an increase of HKD 53.9 million or 19.5%, while the private sector contributed HKD 348.1 million, a decrease of HKD 21.3 million[24]. - Gross profit decreased to HKD 76.9 million from HKD 87.0 million, representing a decline of approximately 11.6%[27]. - The company achieved a profit before tax of HKD 9.0 million, an increase of HKD 4.8 million or 111.9% compared to the previous year[27]. - Net profit for the year was HKD 7.5 million, an increase of HKD 3.5 million or 85.9% compared to HKD 4.0 million in the previous year[27]. - Other income increased by HKD 1.6 million or 31.8% to HKD 6.6 million, primarily due to foreign currency translation gains[27]. Cash Flow and Assets - The company generated positive cash flow from operating activities before tax payments of over HKD 18.7 million, slightly lower than HKD 21.6 million in 2019[17]. - Total cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 19.9 million to HKD 96.2 million, equating to approximately HKD 0.240 per share[17]. - As of December 31, 2020, the company's net assets increased by HKD 13.2 million to HKD 143.4 million, with equity per share at approximately HKD 0.358[17]. - Current assets decreased to HKD 235.3 million from HKD 255.7 million, a reduction of HKD 20.4 million, primarily due to a decrease in trade and other receivables and cash and cash equivalents[32]. - The company's cash position was maintained at HKD 96.2 million, with a current ratio decreasing from 69.0% in 2019 to 64.7% in 2020[32]. - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 148.7 million from HKD 168.2 million, a reduction of approximately HKD 19.5 million, mainly due to a decrease in trade and other payables[33]. - Non-current liabilities increased significantly by HKD 5.8 million or 260.5%, primarily due to bank loans granted to the company for property acquisition deposits[34]. - The company's net assets increased to HKD 143.4 million from HKD 130.1 million, an increase of HKD 13.2 million[35]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to utilize internal resources to support business expansion outside of the Korean and Hong Kong markets[17]. - The company aims to enhance its service offerings to compensate for lost profits from hiring engineers[16]. - The company anticipates a recovery in the second half of 2021, driven by increased online business demand[22]. - The company is expanding its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 10% market share by the end of the next fiscal year[64]. - A strategic acquisition of a local tech firm is anticipated to enhance the company's capabilities and is expected to close by Q3 2024[64]. - The company plans to implement a new customer engagement strategy aimed at improving user retention by 15%[64]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted new governance practices to enhance transparency and accountability, aligning with GEM listing rules[72]. - The board of directors consists of seven members, including four executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balanced governance structure[76]. - The audit committee held four meetings during the year ending December 31, 2020, to review the financial performance and reports of the group[88]. - The company has established three committees: the audit committee, remuneration committee, and nomination committee to oversee various aspects of corporate governance[85]. - The company has established an internal audit function to review financial and operational matters, ensuring effective risk management and internal controls[109]. - The company has adopted a dividend policy that considers financial performance, liquidity, funding needs, and shareholder interests when proposing dividends[120]. Market and Operational Challenges - The company faces significant risks related to rapid technological changes and evolving industry standards, which could impact its competitiveness[127]. - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relationships with existing clients and developing new relationships to secure future contracts[126]. - The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has not significantly adversely affected the group's operations and financial condition to date[169]. Employee and Talent Management - Employee costs totaled approximately 98.8 million HKD for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to 94.9 million HKD in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 4.1%[58]. - The group employed 220 staff as of December 31, 2020, up from 189 the previous year, due to the recruitment of more engineers in Korea[59]. - The company recognizes employees as valuable assets and offers competitive compensation to attract and retain suitable talent[131]. Future Outlook - The company has set a future outlook with a revenue guidance of $180 million for the next fiscal year, representing a 20% growth[64]. - The group anticipates a recovery in the global economy due to the successful rollout of vaccines, expecting to achieve profitability again in the fiscal year 2021[57].
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