Financial Performance - Revenue for FY2024 reached HK$25,995 million, a 4.3% increase from FY2023's HK$24,937 million[13] - Profit for the year in FY2024 was HK$1,317 million, a decrease of 63.3% compared to FY2023's HK$3,652 million[15] - Total equity as of December 31, 2024, was HK$30,750 million, up from HK$28,607 million in 2022, representing a 7.5% increase[17] - Total assets as of December 31, 2024, amounted to HK$55,350 million, an increase from HK$54,097 million in 2023[22] - For 2024, the Group recorded total revenue of HK$26.0 billion, representing an increase of 4.2% from the previous year, while profit for the year increased by 17.6% to HK$1.4 billion[25][28] - The overall gross profit margin of the Group for the year was 12.0%, up by two percentage points year-on-year[31][34] - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Group reported revenue of HK$26.00 billion and a profit attributable to ordinary shareholders of HK$1.31 billion, with a net profit per tonne of HK$187[45] - The earnings per share increased to HK30.56 cents for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to HK24.39 cents for the previous year[48] Production and Sales - Sales volume for packaging paper in FY2024 was 5,629,000 tons, a slight increase from 5,476,000 tons in FY2023[19] - Sales volume for tissue paper in FY2024 was 816,000 tons, up from 676,000 tons in FY2023, indicating a growth of 20.8%[21] - The company has a planned tissue paper production capacity of 100,000 tons in Guangxi Chongzuo Lee & Man[5] - The company operates multiple production facilities with a total annual paper production capacity of 5.59 million tons across various locations[5] - The packaging paper business remains the Group's core focus, supported by government policies aimed at reducing excessive plastic packaging[37][40] - The tissue paper business is expanding with the introduction of natural bamboo unbleached tissue paper to meet market demand for environmentally friendly products[38][40] - The annual production capacities of the company's plants in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Chongqing, Vietnam, and Malaysia account for nearly 70% of total production[171] Cost and Expenses - Distribution and selling expenses rose to HK$656 million, representing approximately 2.5% of revenue, up from 2.4% in the previous year[46] - General and administrative expenses increased to HK$1,297 million, accounting for about 5.0% of revenue, compared to 4.5% in the previous year[47] - Total finance costs for the year were HK$935 million, an increase from HK$831 million in the previous year, primarily due to higher bank borrowing amounts and interest rates[51] Corporate Governance - The Group is committed to high standards of corporate governance and has complied with the Code on Corporate Governance Practices during the year[65] - The Board comprises five executive directors and three independent non-executive directors as of December 31, 2024[73] - The Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer hold separate roles, with the Chairman overseeing the Board's effective functioning[71] - The Board's principal focus is on the overall strategic development and financial performance of the Group[74] - The Company has adopted a new remuneration committee scope effective from January 1, 2023, and reviewed its remuneration policies[68] - The Audit Committee reviewed the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024[86] - The Remuneration Committee was established in 2005 and is responsible for recommending remuneration packages for directors and senior management, ensuring a link to corporate performance[95] Risk Management and Compliance - The Group has established a risk management framework involving the Board, Audit Committee, and Risk Management Taskforce to monitor risks effectively[121] - Risk management and internal control reports are submitted to the Audit Committee and the Board at least annually, ensuring ongoing oversight[127] - The Group's risk management systems are designed to provide reasonable assurance against material misstatement or loss, rather than absolute assurance[128] - The Company emphasizes the importance of compliance management to ensure business operations meet regulatory requirements[196] Employee and Diversity Initiatives - The Group maintained a workforce of over 10,000 employees, with competitive salaries and internal training programs[62] - The Group had over 10,000 employees as of December 31, 2024, with approximately 19% being female, and senior management comprised about 40% female members[150] - The Company is committed to maintaining female representation on the Board and developing a pipeline of potential successors[150] - The Board regularly assesses the diversity profile of all employee levels to attract and retain a wide pool of talent[150] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Efforts - The company aims to reduce overall air emissions by 2%, wastewater by 1%, and non-hazardous waste by 2% by 2025, using 2019 figures as a baseline[180] - The company has been recognized with the "2024 Energy Efficiency Benchmark of Guangdong Paper Manufacturing Industry" and "Top 100 Green and Sustainable Enterprises 2024" awards[176] - The board is responsible for sustainable development, including evaluating risks and opportunities related to key ESG issues[175] - The company has invested in environmentally friendly production technologies, including ultra-low emission technology and biomass fuel[176] - The Group aims to enhance employee compensation and benefits to increase satisfaction and loyalty[196] - The ESG task force, led by senior management, identifies major ESG issues and monitors the Group's ESG performance regularly[187] - The Group has identified 31 significant ESG issues based on stakeholder assessments, with a focus on environmental concerns due to increased stakeholder interest this year[198]
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