Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for 2024 was approximately HK$6.1 billion, with a profit attributable to owners of the Company of approximately HK$53.7 million[14]. - The Group's total revenue increased by approximately HK$620.4 million or approximately 11.4%, from approximately HK$5,445.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately HK$6,066.0 million for the Reporting Period[63]. - Revenue from building construction works rose by approximately HK$711.5 million or approximately 15.1%, from approximately HK$4,703.0 million to approximately HK$5,414.5 million, driven by new and existing projects[64]. - Revenue from RMAA works decreased by approximately HK$16.7 million or approximately 3.2%, from approximately HK$528.7 million to approximately HK$512.0 million, due to existing projects nearing completion[65]. - Revenue from environmental operations fell by approximately HK$74.4 million or approximately 34.8%, from approximately HK$213.9 million to approximately HK$139.5 million, primarily due to decreased revenue from construction and rehabilitation services[66]. - Net profit decreased by approximately HK$18.2 million or 25.2% to approximately HK$54.0 million, with net profit margin declining from 1.3% to 0.9%[92]. - Finance costs increased by approximately HK$13.2 million to approximately HK$65.8 million due to higher average bank loan balances[90]. - Income tax expense increased by approximately HK$13.9 million or 109.4% to approximately HK$26.6 million, primarily due to the absence of tax loss utilization[91]. Project Development - The Group won tenders for a total of 20 new projects during the Reporting Period, with an aggregate original contract sum of approximately HK$8.8 billion for newly awarded projects[14]. - The Group's subsidiary, ZCIEE, had 2 projects with an aggregate original contract sum of approximately HK$5.4 million and 21 projects related to service concession arrangements and operation services during the Reporting Period[15]. - The Malaysia company undertook its first large-scale project in renewable energy power stations, while the UK company's residential project in Manchester set a new record for the Group's largest single contract value in the UK market[14]. - The Yongkang Agricultural Wastewater Treatment Project marked the Group's successful expansion into a new market in Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province[15]. - As of December 31, 2024, the Group had 52 projects on hand with an aggregate original contract sum of approximately HK$33.1 billion[35]. - During the Reporting Period, the Group was awarded 20 new projects with an aggregate original contract sum of approximately HK$8.8 billion and completed 12 projects totaling approximately HK$3.2 billion[35]. Business Strategy and Expansion - The Group continued to expand its business in the environmental market in the UK, Malaysia, and Mainland China, enhancing its diversified business structure[15]. - The Group's strategic focus remains on optimizing development strategies across both construction and environmental sectors[15]. - The Group plans to consolidate and develop markets in Malaysia and the United Kingdom, leveraging its state-owned enterprise background for expansion[28]. - The Group aims to deepen its diversified development strategy by enhancing R&D and promoting smart building technology[30]. - The establishment of a new subsidiary, NET, marks the Group's entry into the new energy industry, with 7 energy storage projects expected to commence in 2025[43]. Technological Innovation and Safety - The Group is committed to achieving high-quality development and raising profitability through technological research and development[18]. - The Group upgraded its Smart Site Safety System (4S) and obtained ISO27001 certification, enhancing safety and efficiency on construction sites[20]. - The Group developed a Safety Tracking Watch for real-time monitoring of site workers' location and health status, improving safety measures[20]. - The Group has placed significant emphasis on technological innovation, with total research and development expenditure of approximately HK$20.1 million[46]. - The Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Hong Kong Centre for Construction Robotics to enhance collaboration in smart construction technology and innovation[50]. Awards and Recognition - The Group received the "Top 10 Construction Contractors in Hong Kong" award for the third consecutive year and the "Most Outstanding Construction Engineering Service of the Year" in the HKCT Business Awards 2024[19]. - The Centralised General Research Laboratory Complex project at the Chinese University of Hong Kong won multiple awards, including the Silver Prize in the Considerate Contractors Site Award Scheme[19]. - The Group has been recognized for its contributions to environmental protection and innovation, receiving the "2024 Xihu District Government Quality Award"[44]. Management and Governance - The company has a strong leadership team with extensive experience in the construction industry, enhancing its operational capabilities and strategic direction[135][140][147]. - The company has adopted the Corporate Governance Code and has complied with all applicable code provisions during the Reporting Period[194]. - The Board is responsible for overall leadership and has delegated day-to-day management to senior management[195]. - The company emphasizes the importance of independent oversight in its governance structure[157]. Financial Stability and Commitments - As of December 31, 2024, the group's gearing ratio was approximately 30.2%, a decrease from approximately 42.3% in 2023, indicating improved financial stability[111]. - The group had capital commitments of approximately HK$1.2 million as of December 31, 2024, down from approximately HK$16.2 million in 2023[108]. - Performance bonds amounted to approximately HK$2,100.0 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to approximately HK$1,800.1 million in 2023, indicating an increase in contractual obligations[109]. - The Group's liquidity position is healthy, financed mainly by internal and external resources[116].
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