Credit Loss and Receivables - The expected credit loss recognized for trade and other receivables in the fiscal year 2023 amounted to approximately HKD 11,830,000, compared to HKD 3,899,000 for the fiscal year 2022, representing a significant increase [1]. - As of December 31, 2023, the total trade receivables were HKD 41,206,000, with a weighted average loss rate of 38.27%, up from 10.39% in the previous year [3]. - The aging analysis of trade receivables shows that overdue amounts over 360 days increased to HKD 21,664,000, accounting for 52.6% of total receivables, compared to 19.5% in 2022 [2]. - The company identified approximately HKD 3,502,000 in trade receivables as credit impaired, arising from 57 customers, primarily due to the impacts of COVID-19 and the global economic downturn [4]. - The weighted average loss rate for receivables overdue by 90 to 360 days rose to 16.54% in 2023, compared to 2.67% in 2022, indicating a deterioration in credit quality [3]. - The increase in impairment losses is attributed to longer aging of receivables and structural changes in the advertising market, leading to a higher volume of overdue receivables [4]. - The expected credit loss assessment utilized historical settlement data and macroeconomic factors to determine the probability of default [5]. Recovery Actions and Business Development - The company plans to continue pursuing overdue trade receivables to facilitate timely recovery of outstanding amounts [6]. - The company has implemented various recovery actions for overdue trade receivables, including phone reminders and legal actions if necessary [7]. - The company has recovered approximately HKD 2.2 million from overdue trade receivables as of the announcement date [6]. - The net proceeds from the share placement, after deducting related transaction costs, amounted to approximately HKD 14.2 million, which will be used for current business development expenditures [8]. - Approximately HKD 2.5 million of the net proceeds has been allocated for current business development, while HKD 3.7 million has been used for general working capital, including HKD 2.1 million for salaries [8]. - The company believes that reallocating the net proceeds will allow for more flexible management of its assets and liabilities, benefiting sustainable development [8]. - The company has not experienced any significant changes in its business nature, and the reallocation of proceeds will not adversely affect operations [8]. - The company is actively tracking overdue trade receivables at the end of each month to determine appropriate recovery actions [7]. Valuation and Assessments - The company employed independent valuation experts to assess the recoverable amounts of trade receivables as of December 31, 2023 [5]. - The company has engaged a professional valuation firm for ISO-9001 valuation consulting services [6]. - The company conducted credit assessments for each customer before entering sales agreements, which included background checks and reviews of financial documentation [4]. - The company confirms that the information in the announcement is accurate and complete, with no misleading or fraudulent elements [10]. Market Outlook - The company anticipates that the market performance will gradually recover, although significant challenges remain due to the economic environment [4].
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