GAMEONE(HK:08282)2019-03-29 00:07Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of approximately HKD 24.6 million for the fiscal year 2018, compared to a net loss of approximately HKD 17.7 million in 2017, indicating an increase in losses[9]. - The increase in net loss was primarily due to impairment losses on intangible assets related to certain games launched in Q3 and Q4, which did not meet performance expectations[9]. - The company's revenue increased by approximately 32.4% from about HKD 79.6 million in 2017 to approximately HKD 105.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to increased game operation income from licensed mobile games[22]. - Revenue from licensed games accounted for 88.3% of total revenue in 2018, rising from 70.5% in 2017, while revenue from self-developed games decreased to 9.2% from 22.4%[24]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately 17.9% to about HKD 21.6 million, with the gross margin dropping by approximately 12.5 percentage points to about 20.5% due to rising royalty and channel costs[28]. - The company recorded a loss of approximately HKD 24.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared to a loss of about HKD 17.7 million in 2017, primarily due to decreased gross profit[33]. - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 24,634,000 for the year, compared to a loss of HKD 17,947,000 in 2017, indicating a deterioration in performance[183]. - Total assets decreased to HKD 68,488,000 from HKD 96,730,000 in 2017, reflecting a decline of 29.1%[183]. - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 21,132,000 from HKD 25,153,000 in 2017, a reduction of 16.0%[183]. - The net current assets were HKD 37,537,000, down from HKD 48,086,000 in 2017, showing a decrease of 22.5%[183]. Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to enhance its brand recognition by investing in talent, expanding the game development team, and upgrading software and hardware to meet increasing technical demands[10]. - To increase market share in the mobile gaming industry, the company intends to pursue organic growth and strategic partnerships with game developers and distributors[10]. - The company aims to integrate upstream and downstream services in the gaming industry value chain to improve its market position[14]. - The company will continue to implement key business strategies to expand its game portfolio, particularly in mobile gaming[15]. - The company plans to launch three new products in the upcoming quarter, aiming to capture a larger market share[66]. - Future guidance indicates an expected revenue growth of 20% for the next fiscal year, driven by new product launches and market expansion[66]. - The company is investing $10 million in research and development to enhance its technology capabilities[66]. - Market expansion efforts include entering two new international markets by the end of the year[66]. - The company has completed a strategic acquisition of a smaller competitor, which is expected to increase market presence and operational efficiency[66]. - The management team emphasized a focus on improving operational efficiency, targeting a 10% reduction in costs over the next year[66]. - The company has established a new partnership with a leading technology firm to enhance product offerings and innovation[66]. Corporate Governance - The board of directors is responsible for preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards and has confirmed no significant uncertainties affecting the group's ability to continue as a going concern as of December 31, 2018[76]. - The company has appointed three independent non-executive directors, constituting over one-third of the board, ensuring compliance with GEM Listing Rules[77]. - The remuneration committee reviewed the compensation of directors and senior management, deeming it fair and reasonable as of December 31, 2018[87]. - The nomination committee evaluates the composition and independence of the board, considering diversity factors such as gender, age, and industry experience[90]. - All directors attended at least one training course related to good corporate governance practices during the year[85]. - The company has established three board committees: the remuneration committee, nomination committee, and audit committee, each with clear written terms of reference[86]. - The chairman and CEO roles are separated to prevent power concentration in one individual, with Mr. Shi serving as chairman and Mr. Lin as CEO during the year[82]. - The board believes that the diverse experiences of its members provide a balanced approach to the group's operational skills and expertise[80]. - The independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence annually, aligning with the criteria set out in GEM Listing Rules[77]. - The company will provide timely and regular training for directors to ensure compliance with current GEM Listing Rules[85]. - The audit committee held 4 meetings during the year to review and comment on the company's annual performance for 2017, interim performance for 2018, and quarterly results[91]. - The board of directors held regular meetings to review the company's financial and operational performance, with a total of 5 meetings attended by executive directors[93]. - The company adopted a board diversity policy on December 28, 2018, recognizing the benefits of diverse board membership for achieving strategic goals[101]. - The company secretary has completed no less than 15 hours of relevant professional training to update skills and knowledge as of December 31, 2018[99]. - The audit committee confirmed that the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, comply with applicable accounting standards and GEM listing rules[91]. - The board is responsible for maintaining proper accounting records to monitor the overall financial position of the company[96]. - The company will report on the progress of measurable targets related to board diversity in its annual corporate governance report[104]. - The nomination committee will evaluate and recommend candidates for the board, considering various standards including skills and experience[109]. - The company has established a nomination policy to ensure a balanced composition of skills, experience, knowledge, and diverse perspectives on the board[106]. - The company has committed to ensuring that all directors act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders[96]. - The nomination committee will implement a formal procedure to regularly review its policy to ensure transparency and fairness, reflecting current regulatory requirements and good corporate governance practices[110]. - The summary of the nomination policy, including the procedures and standards adopted by the nomination committee for selecting and recommending director candidates, will be disclosed in the annual corporate governance report[111]. - The board adopted a dividend policy on December 31, 2018, which considers various factors such as the group's actual and expected financial performance, shareholder equity, and future capital requirements[113]. Risk Management - The board is responsible for monitoring the group's risk management and internal control systems, which are designed to manage significant risks rather than eliminate them[119]. - The group appointed Tianzhi Hong Kong Internal Control and Risk Management Limited to independently review and assess the effectiveness of its risk management and internal control systems[120]. - The group established its enterprise risk management framework in 2016, with the board ensuring effective internal controls while management is responsible for designing and implementing the internal control system[121]. - The risk management framework follows the COSO Enterprise Risk Management - Integrated Framework, allowing the board and management to effectively manage the group's risks[124]. - The company has established a risk register to track all identified major risks, which is updated at least annually following a risk assessment[125]. Shareholder and Investor Relations - Shareholder returns are expected to increase, with a proposed dividend of $0.50 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to investors[66]. - The company has adopted a shareholder communication policy to ensure timely and unbiased information is available to shareholders and potential investors[127]. - The company welcomes feedback from investors, stakeholders, and the public to enhance communication and relationships[129]. - The total reserves available for distribution to shareholders as of December 31, 2018, amounted to approximately HKD 35,102,000[147]. - The company does not recommend the distribution of a final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2018[137]. Compliance and Legal Matters - The company recognizes the importance of compliance with relevant laws and regulations and has not identified any significant non-compliance issues for the year ended December 31, 2018[132]. - The company maintained compliance with GEM listing rules regarding public float as of the report date[176]. - The independent auditor's report confirmed that the financial statements fairly reflect the group's financial position as of December 31, 2018[186]. - The company has confirmed compliance with non-competition agreements by key shareholders since the listing date[174]. - There were no equity-related agreements established during the year ended December 31, 2018, aside from those disclosed in the financial statements[177]. Employee and Operational Matters - The total employee cost for the year ended December 31, 2018, was approximately HKD 22.0 million, compared to approximately HKD 21.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017[49]. - The group employed 69 employees as of December 31, 2018, down from 82 employees as of December 31, 2017[49]. - Sales expenses decreased by approximately 9.6% to about HKD 18.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, mainly due to reduced advertising and promotional expenses[29]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 5.5% to about HKD 17.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to a reduction in legal and professional fees[30]. - Other expenses increased by approximately 94.6% to about HKD 10.9 million, mainly due to impairment losses on certain game intangible assets[31]. - The company has no outstanding stock options granted, exercised, expired, or lapsed under the stock option plan as of December 31, 2018[51]. - The company does not have an internal audit department and will continue to review the need for one at least annually[126]. - The company has implemented green initiatives and measures in its daily operations, including resource recycling and energy-saving practices[131]. Market and Customer Insights - Revenue from the top five customers accounted for less than 30% of the total annual revenue[150]. - Purchases from the top five suppliers represented approximately 60.1% of total annual purchases, with the largest supplier accounting for about 22.1%[150].