Financial Performance - The group recorded revenue of approximately HKD 345.9 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, an increase of about 1.0% compared to HKD 342.4 million in the previous year[11]. - The group achieved a profit of approximately HKD 48.9 million for the fiscal year, representing an increase of approximately 28.7% from HKD 38.0 million in the previous year[12]. - The company recorded revenue from property management services of approximately HKD 210.3 million in the current year, representing a growth of about 13.2% compared to HKD 185.7 million in the previous year[19]. - The environmental hygiene business recorded revenue of approximately HKD 129.6 million, a decrease from HKD 147.4 million in the previous year, primarily due to a reduction in non-tender contracts[22]. - The comprehensive development business saw a revenue decline to approximately HKD 5.9 million, down about 28.9% from HKD 8.3 million in the previous year[41]. - The gross profit for the year was approximately HKD 97.3 million, an improvement from HKD 85.2 million in the previous year, with a gross margin increase to about 28.1%[47]. - The net profit for the year was approximately HKD 48.9 million, up from HKD 38.0 million in the previous year, primarily due to improved gross profit and effective cost control measures[49]. - The environmental hygiene business's gross profit increased to approximately HKD 32.4 million, with a gross margin improvement to about 25.0%[47]. - The comprehensive development business's gross profit decreased to approximately HKD 5.0 million, but the gross margin improved to about 85.0%[48]. Property Management and Expansion - The total managed building area by the property management group was approximately 8.5 million square meters as of December 31, 2024, a decrease from approximately 11.8 million square meters in the previous year[15]. - The group successfully expanded its property management portfolio, resulting in increased revenue from newly acquired projects during the fiscal year[15]. - The group plans to pursue a robust expansion strategy, considering both acquisition and organic growth opportunities despite challenges from the economic slowdown in China[11]. - The company has entered into an agreement to acquire 47 commercial units in the Zijing Yuhua Center, with a total estimated construction area of approximately 2,563 square meters, expected to be delivered by December 31, 2024[16]. - The planned completion date for the acquisition of the commercial units has been delayed due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental policies in China[16]. - The company is expected to receive a full refund of approximately RMB 22.9 million (equivalent to about HKD 24.3 million) from Dongsheng Real Estate following the termination of the acquisition agreement[16]. Challenges and Strategies - The company faced challenges in collecting service fees due to the ongoing economic situation in China, impacting cash flow[23]. - The company has improved its ability to meet strict service standards set by the Chinese government, which has reduced penalties and partially offset the decrease in contract revenue[22]. - The group aims to enhance operational efficiency and optimize workflows to reduce administrative and operational costs in the coming years[24]. - The company plans to enhance its environmental hygiene services by incorporating advanced cleaning technologies and sustainable practices to meet customer needs[20]. - The group anticipates a recovery in outbound tourism services as China resumes international travel, prompting a reassessment of the surrounding business environment[32]. Corporate Governance and Management - The company operates as an investment holding company with subsidiaries engaged in property management and leasing services, environmental hygiene, integrated development, and diversified tourism products and services[94]. - The company has established procurement procedures to manage its supply chain responsibly, ensuring fair competition in the market[100]. - The company emphasizes the importance of maintaining positive relationships with employees, viewing them as valuable assets for long-term success[99]. - The company has appointed new executive directors, including Mr. Xue Fei and Ms. Hao Ying, effective June 28, 2024[136]. - The company has arranged appropriate directors' liability insurance for its board members during the year[139]. - The independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence as per the listing rules, and the company still considers them independent as of the report date[140]. - The company has established a robust corporate governance framework and regularly reviews its governance practices to ensure compliance with regulations[178]. Shareholder and Equity Information - The company proposed a share consolidation on October 31, 2024, merging every 50 existing shares into one new share with a par value of HKD 0.25[57]. - Following the share consolidation approved on December 2, 2024, the company's issued share capital became HKD 100 million, divided into 400 million consolidated shares[58]. - Major shareholder Dongsheng Holdings owns approximately 62.09% of the company's shares, totaling 160,465,320 shares[151]. - The total equity held by Dongsheng Holdings includes 157,889,897 shares and convertible securities convertible into 2,575,423 shares as of December 31, 2024[153]. - The total distributable reserves available to equity shareholders as of December 31, 2024, is approximately HKD 109,471,000, down from HKD 183,876,000 in 2023[127]. Employee and Operational Information - The total number of employees as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 2,100, down from about 2,200 in 2023, with employee costs around HKD 98.8 million[72]. - The group provides employee medical insurance and mandatory provident fund plans as part of employee benefits[143]. - The group has no further liability for employee retirement benefits beyond monthly contributions to the retirement plans[144]. - The company encourages senior management to participate in external seminars and internal training to improve their professional knowledge[187]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company aims to maintain a robust and effective risk management and internal control system to safeguard assets and ensure reliable financial reporting[192]. - The audit committee meets at least twice a year to review internal audit findings and report to the board regarding risk management and internal control effectiveness[193]. - The group has established effective risk management and internal control systems to safeguard its assets, with no significant internal control deficiencies identified[194]. - The auditor's fees for statutory audit services amounted to approximately HKD 1.7 million, with an additional HKD 0.03 million for non-audit services[197].
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