Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2020, the revenue from the publications and media advertising business amounted to approximately HK$21,478,000, representing a significant increase compared to the previous year[18]. - The Group recorded total revenue of approximately HK$29,866,000 for the year ended 31 December 2020, representing an increase of approximately 43.3% from approximately HK$20,838,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019[24]. - The total gross profit for the year ended 31 December 2020 was approximately HK$15,144,000, an increase of approximately 62.0% from approximately HK$9,349,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019[24]. - Revenue generated from the publications and advertising business amounted to approximately HK$21,478,000, increased from approximately HK$7,337,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019[33]. - Revenue from the outdoor advertising business increased to approximately HK$3,714,000 from approximately HK$54,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019[37]. - Revenue from the exhibition and trade show business and related services decreased to approximately HK$4,674,000 from approximately HK$13,447,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019[38]. - Total revenue increased by approximately 43.3% from approximately HK$20,838,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019 to approximately HK$29,866,000 for the year ended 31 December 2020, mainly due to the expansion of the customer base in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area[46]. - Gross profit increased by approximately 62.0% from approximately HK$9,349,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019 to approximately HK$15,144,000 for the year ended 31 December 2020, primarily due to the expansion of the publications and advertising business[49]. - The net loss decreased to approximately HK$3,036,000 for the year ended 31 December 2020 from approximately HK$39,701,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019[24]. - Loss from continuing operations attributable to owners of the Company decreased to approximately HK$2,847,000 from approximately HK$39,189,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019, mainly due to increased sales in the publications and advertising business[67]. Cost Control and Operational Efficiency - The Group implemented stringent cost control measures to improve profitability and minimize the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak[17]. - Operating expenses decreased by approximately 35.1% from approximately HK$23,720,000 for the year ended 31 December 2019 to approximately HK$15,401,000 for the year ended 31 December 2020, mainly due to effective cost control[56]. - The Group's management remains committed to reviewing existing business operations to enhance financial performance continuously[19]. Business Strategy and Future Outlook - The Company actively sought new contracts to maintain growth momentum and diversify overall business risks in billboard advertising and design[17]. - Looking forward to 2021, the Company will continue to identify potential business and investment opportunities to expand its income sources[19]. - The Group plans to actively seek potential business and investment opportunities to expand its revenue sources in 2021[22]. - The Group's business development plan includes strategies to expand into advertising planning agency and design and production[17]. - The Group has entered into contracts for billboard advertising spaces in Macau and Zhuhai, indicating a strategic move to diversify revenue streams[36]. COVID-19 Impact and Response - The outbreak of COVID-19 has caused severe disruption to the overall market, but the Group has taken measures to revitalize its business[17]. - The Group will closely monitor the developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and review its existing operations to improve business and financial conditions[22]. Shareholder and Corporate Governance - The Company expressed gratitude for the support of shareholders, business partners, and customers, emphasizing collaboration for continuous improvement[20]. - The Directors do not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2020[24]. - As of December 31, 2020, the Company had no reserves available for distribution to shareholders[128]. - The Company has been in compliance with the Corporate Governance Code (CG Codes) except for the provision that requires the roles of chairman and CEO to be separated, as there is currently no CEO[199]. - The Company will continue to review its corporate governance practices to enhance standards and comply with regulatory requirements[200]. Employee and Social Responsibility - The Group has made continuous efforts to minimize environmental damage and ensure employee well-being, with no recorded non-compliance in environmental and social aspects[119]. - Key material issues raised by stakeholders include employee health and safety, labor standards, intellectual property rights, customer data protection, and anti-corruption[119]. - As of December 31, 2020, the total employee headcount (excluding Directors) was 33, an increase from 32 in 2019[91]. - Total staff costs, including Directors' emoluments for the year ended December 31, 2020, amounted to approximately HK$9,477,000, down from approximately HK$12,020,000 in 2019, representing a decrease of about 21%[91]. Auditor and Compliance - Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu resigned as the auditor on January 24, 2020, and HLB Hodgson Impey Cheng Limited was appointed as the new auditor[192]. - The company confirmed compliance with the GEM Listing Rules regarding public float, maintaining at least 25% of shares held by the public[185]. - The company has complied with all disclosure requirements as per the GEM Listing Rules[183]. - The company has confirmed that there are no disagreements with the previous auditors regarding their resignation[193].
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