Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2019, the revenue from publications and media advertising business amounted to approximately HK$7,498,000, representing a significant increase compared to the previous year[20]. - The Group recorded total revenue of approximately HK$20,605,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019, representing an increase of approximately 39% from HK$14,785,000 for the year ended 31 December 2018[26]. - Revenue generated from the publications and media advertising business amounted to approximately HK$7,498,000, a significant increase from approximately HK$1,311,000 for the year ended 31 December 2018[35]. - The Group's total gross profit for the year ended 31 December 2019 was approximately HK$9,204,000, up from approximately HK$3,365,000 for the year ended 31 December 2018[26]. - The net loss increased to approximately HK$39,476,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019, compared to approximately HK$38,681,000 for the year ended 31 December 2018[26]. - The revenue from the exhibition and trade show business amounted to approximately HK$13,107,000, slightly decreased from approximately HK$13,475,000 for the year ended 31 December 2018[38]. - Total revenue increased by approximately 39% to approximately HK$20,605,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to approximately HK$14,785,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, mainly due to geographical expansion into the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area[45]. - Gross profit from the exhibition and trade show business was approximately HK$3,918,000, while gross profit from publications and media advertising increased from a loss of approximately HK$953,000 to a profit of approximately HK$5,286,000[50][56]. Management and Strategy - The management change in November 2019 has led to improved financial performance for the Group[18]. - The financial performance improvement is attributed to the new management and strategic initiatives taken post-November 2019[20]. - The Group emphasizes the importance of formulating strategies to pursue steady development amidst economic uncertainties[21]. - The Group plans to closely monitor economic uncertainties and formulate strategies for steady development in 2020[39]. Market Presence and Distribution - As of the date of the annual report, Exmoo News has 641 distribution points in Macau, with a daily circulation of about 50,000 copies, making it one of the highest circulation publications in Macau[19]. - The Group has obtained exclusive rights to publish and distribute Exmoo News and Travel Macao, expanding its market presence in Hong Kong and Macau[19]. - The publications are distributed through an independent third-party business partner, enhancing their market reach[19]. - The Group's publications cover various lifestyle interests, targeting different market segments and age groups[34]. - The number of distribution points for Exmoo News in Macau reached 641, with a daily circulation of about 50,000 copies[37]. Shareholder and Stakeholder Engagement - The Group expresses gratitude to shareholders and partners for their continued support and trust[22]. - The Group's operations focused on minimizing environmental damage and ensuring employee well-being, with no recorded non-compliance in environmental and social aspects[149]. - Engagement with stakeholders highlighted key concerns including employee health and safety, labor standards, intellectual property rights, customer data protection, and anti-corruption[149]. Financial Management and Risks - The Group does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2019[26]. - The impairment loss recognized on trade and other receivables and loan receivables was approximately HK$22,710,000 as of December 31, 2019[54][60]. - Finance costs increased to approximately HK$1,541,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to HK$121,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to interest paid to an independent third-party borrower[55][61]. - The current ratio decreased to approximately 0.7 times as of December 31, 2019, from approximately 1.1 times as of December 31, 2018[70][72]. - Trade receivables increased from approximately HK$2,359,000 for the year ended December 31, 2018, to approximately HK$3,021,000 for the year ended December 31, 2019, while trade receivable turnover days decreased from approximately 58 days to approximately 54 days[76][82]. - The concentration of credit risk at the end of the reporting period was 23% from the largest customer and 51% from the largest five customers, compared to 24% and 73% in 2018 respectively[112]. - The Group's policy is to regularly monitor liquidity requirements and maintain sufficient cash and committed lines of funding from major financial institutions[114]. - The Group does not expect any significant currency risk that would materially affect its results of operations[102]. - The Group was exposed to fair value interest rate risk related to fixed-rate borrowings but does not expect significant impact on its results of operations[103][108]. - The total trade receivables of the Group were monitored on an ongoing basis to mitigate credit risk, with evaluations performed on major customers periodically[105]. Employee and Compensation - As of December 31, 2019, the Group's employee headcount increased to 32 from 19 in 2018, with total staff costs amounting to approximately HK$11,934,000, up from approximately HK$8,496,000 in 2018[90]. - The Group's remuneration packages are competitive, including annual performance reviews and bonuses based on financial performance[91]. - The compensation committee is responsible for recommending the compensation policy and structure for all directors and senior management, considering market competitiveness and individual performance[199]. Corporate Governance - The Group's internal control system is designed to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards[98]. - The Group will publish an Environmental, Social and Governance Report within three months after the annual report, detailing compliance with relevant laws and regulations[150]. - The Board's report and audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, are presented in the annual report[146]. Corporate Actions - The Group completed the disposal of 51% equity interests in Qihui Group (International) Limited during the year ended December 31, 2019[80]. - The Company completed the disposal of Qihui Group (International) Limited during the year, selling the entire equity to an independent third party[185]. - The Management Contract with Able Secretarial Services Limited, providing services for HK$40,000 per month, was terminated on 30 June 2019[195]. - The Group adopted a share option scheme on 16 February 2015, which will expire on 16 February 2025, with all share options granted as of 16 October 2019 being cancelled[197].
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