Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 5,322.5 million, an increase of about 0.6% compared to HKD 5,291.6 million in the fiscal year 2023[3] - The group recorded a loss attributable to equity shareholders of approximately HKD 40.8 million for the fiscal year 2024, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 96.8 million in fiscal year 2023[3] - Total comprehensive income for the fiscal year 2024 was a loss of HKD 53.7 million, compared to a profit of HKD 92.3 million in the previous fiscal year[5] - The company's deferred tax liabilities decreased to HKD 4,045,000 from HKD 24,984,000, indicating a significant reduction of 83.8%[13] - The company recorded a net loss attributable to equity shareholders of HKD 40,774,000 in 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 96,775,000 in 2023[21] - Gross profit decreased by approximately 23.0% to about HKD 370.5 million in fiscal year 2024, with a gross margin of 7.0%, down from 9.1% in fiscal year 2023[29] Segment Performance - The air freight business reported a segment performance decrease of approximately 62.8% to about HKD 34.2 million, down from HKD 92.0 million in the previous fiscal year[3] - The sea freight business saw a segment performance increase of approximately 61.3% to about HKD 33.9 million, up from HKD 21.0 million in the previous fiscal year[3] - Air freight revenue increased significantly to HKD 3,272,682,000, up 24.4% from HKD 2,632,299,000 in 2023[11] - The logistics segment reported revenue of HKD 81,024,000, an increase from HKD 70,225,000, marking a growth of 15.5%[11] - Sea freight agency business contributed approximately 15.7% to total revenue in fiscal year 2024, with revenue increasing by about 28.9% to HKD 834.8 million[33] - International express and parcel services accounted for approximately 19.5% of total revenue in fiscal year 2024, with revenue declining by about 42.4% to HKD 1,039.1 million[35] - Other businesses recorded revenue of approximately HKD 94.9 million in fiscal year 2024, a decrease of about 31.7% from HKD 139.0 million in fiscal year 2023[36] Dividend and Equity - The board resolved not to declare a final dividend for the fiscal year 2024, compared to a final dividend of HKD 0.023 for the fiscal year 2023[3] - The company did not recommend a final dividend for the fiscal year 2024, contrasting with a final dividend of HKD 0.023 per share in 2023[24] - Total equity attributable to equity shareholders decreased to HKD 1,221.1 million in fiscal year 2024 from HKD 1,282.3 million in fiscal year 2023[7] Assets and Liabilities - Current assets decreased to HKD 1,661.1 million in fiscal year 2024 from HKD 2,046.5 million in fiscal year 2023[6] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 511.6 million in fiscal year 2024 from HKD 872.5 million in fiscal year 2023[7] - The average trade receivables decreased to HKD 734,159,000 from HKD 1,044,855,000, indicating a reduction of 29.8%[25] - As of December 31, 2024, the group's operating capital was approximately HKD 1,149.5 million, a decrease of about 2.1% from HKD 1,174.0 million on December 31, 2023[37] - The current ratio increased from approximately 2.35 times on December 31, 2023, to about 3.25 times on December 31, 2024[37] - The group's bank balances and cash amounted to approximately HKD 672.2 million as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of about 18.3% from HKD 823.0 million on December 31, 2022[37] Operational Developments - The company has expanded its international network to cover over 150 countries and regions across six continents by the end of the fiscal year 2024[27] - The company is focusing on enhancing service levels and adjusting business strategies to improve performance and long-term development outlook[30] - The company is actively expanding international express routes and supply chain services, targeting markets in Kazakhstan, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe[28] - The company is leveraging its partnerships with existing e-commerce platforms to enhance service capabilities and meet the growing demand for reliable international logistics services[50] - The company plans to enhance its operational efficiency and customer engagement through technology-driven solutions and integrated logistics services[48] Market Outlook - The global economic growth is projected at 3.3% for both 2025 and 2026, lower than the 3.7% average over the past two decades[44] - China's total import and export trade volume increased from RMB 32.16 trillion in 2020 to RMB 43.84 trillion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 8.0%[45] - Global air freight volume is expected to reach 72.5 million tons by 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 5.8%, and the Asia-Pacific region's airline demand is projected to grow by 14.5%[49] - China's cross-border e-commerce import and export total is projected to grow from RMB 1.63 trillion to RMB 2.63 trillion from 2020 to 2024, with a CAGR of 12.7%[50] Technological Advancements - The company is advancing its digital transformation by integrating emerging technologies such as AI, cloud computing, and big data into its operations[47] - The company aims to enhance its technological capabilities and transform into a technology-intensive logistics enterprise by increasing investment in R&D to improve management, communication, and value delivery efficiency[48] - The company is focusing on sectors such as apparel, automotive, semiconductors, and electronics to strengthen its global supply chain capabilities and expand its international market presence[51] Employee and Cost Management - The company reported a total employee cost of HKD 264,265,000, down from HKD 276,285,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of 4.4%[18] - As of December 31, 2024, the company employed approximately 1,119 staff, an increase from 978 staff in the previous year, with employee expenses around HKD 264.27 million[52]
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