Financial Performance - For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Playmates Holdings reported a global revenue of HKD 1.0922 billion, a decrease of 14.1% compared to HKD 1.2716 billion in 2023[10] - The operating profit before property revaluation loss was HKD 203 million, down from HKD 324.7 million in the previous year, representing a decline of 37.5%[10] - The group recorded a property revaluation loss of HKD 539.9 million, compared to a loss of HKD 184.1 million in 2023[10] - The net loss attributable to shareholders was HKD 382.3 million, contrasting with a profit of HKD 10.3 million in 2023, resulting in a basic loss per share of HKD 0.1848[10] - The net asset value per share as of December 31, 2024, was HKD 2.71, down from HKD 2.93 in 2023[10] - Global revenue for the toy segment was HKD 931 million, a decrease of 16% from HKD 1.119 billion in the previous year[15] - Gross profit margin for toy sales decreased to 54% from 57% in the previous year, attributed to higher discounts and a shift towards lower-margin products[15] - Operating profit for the toy segment was HKD 94 million, down from HKD 210 million in the previous year[16] - Net profit for the toy segment was HKD 132 million, compared to HKD 224 million in the previous year[16] Property Investment and Management - The property investment and management segment achieved a revenue of HKD 157.4 million, an increase of 1.3% from HKD 155.3 million in 2023[11] - Total rental income from investment properties was HKD 136 million, an increase of 1.8% compared to HKD 133.6 million in the previous year[12] - Overall occupancy rate decreased to 60.3% from 74% in the previous year[12] - The fair value of the group's investment properties was HKD 4.4 billion, down from HKD 4.9 billion in 2023[11] Future Outlook - The company anticipates challenges in 2025 due to the lack of benefits from the "Godzilla x Kong: New Empire" movie, which was expected to drive consumer interest[7] - A new "Power Rangers" product line is set to launch in summer 2025, which is expected to positively contribute to the business in the second half of the year[7] - The company expects the economic growth in Hong Kong to be stimulated by potential interest rate cuts, which may benefit future performance[8] Investment Portfolio - The investment portfolio's fair market value was HKD 109.1 million, an increase from HKD 95.3 million in the previous year, representing 1.8% of total assets[21] - The group recorded a net investment income of HKD 31.5 million in 2024, compared to HKD 12.9 million in 2023, representing a significant increase[22] - Dividend and interest income from the investment portfolio amounted to HKD 59.4 million in 2024, up from HKD 43.7 million in 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 36%[22] Corporate Governance - The audit committee consists of four non-executive directors, ensuring effective oversight of the company's audit and internal controls[86] - The company has adopted the corporate governance code and complies with all applicable provisions, except for the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[90] - The board consists of three executive directors and four non-executive directors, with three being independent non-executive directors, exceeding the requirement of one-third independence[98] - All independent non-executive directors confirmed their independence according to the listing rules, ensuring effective corporate governance[95] - The company has established a clear remuneration policy for non-executive directors, ensuring no performance-related equity compensation is granted to independent non-executive directors[110] Risk Management - The company has established a risk management and internal control system to identify current risks and implement necessary measures to mitigate them[34] - The board is responsible for maintaining a robust risk management and internal control system to protect shareholder interests and company assets[119] - The risk management framework is integrated into daily business activities, including business planning and internal controls[120] - The board conducted an annual review of the risk management and internal control systems, finding them effective and sufficient without identifying significant issues affecting financial, operational, compliance, and risk management functions[122] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report outlines the company's performance and measures in these areas for the year ending December 31, 2024[133] - The company is committed to continuous improvement in its environmental, social, and governance performance based on stakeholder feedback[141] - The company has established a corporate social responsibility policy focusing on four pillars: business, employees, community, and environment[137] - The company is actively monitoring climate-related risks and has developed a business continuity plan to mitigate impacts from climate-related disasters[177] Employee Management - The total number of employees at the end of the reporting period was 83[161] - The overall employee turnover rate for 2024 was 15.66%, with male turnover at 19.05% and female turnover at 12.20%[163] - Employee training hours totaled 357, with an average of 4.30 hours per employee, and 59.04% of employees receiving training[170] - The company emphasizes a healthy and safe work environment, with no known violations of safety regulations during the reporting period[164] Shareholder Communication - The company emphasizes the importance of effective communication with shareholders and has a shareholder communication policy that is reviewed annually[127] - The company provides monthly updates on business performance and outlook to all directors, supporting their decision-making responsibilities[100]
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