Financial Performance - The Group recorded a revenue of approximately HK$75.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2024, a decrease of 16.5% compared to HK$90.2 million for the year ended 31 December 2023[12]. - The loss before tax for the year was approximately HK$83.2 million, an improvement from a loss of approximately HK$133.8 million for the year ended 31 December 2023[12]. - The net loss after income tax for the year was approximately HK$83.2 million, compared to a net loss of approximately HK$133.9 million in the previous year[13]. - Basic loss per share attributable to owners of the Company for the year was approximately HK$0.49 cent, improved from a loss of approximately HK$0.80 cent in the previous year[13]. - The Group recorded a net other comprehensive gain of approximately HK$1.6 million for the year, compared to a loss of HK$221.7 million the previous year[97]. - The Group's loss for the year was HK$83,163,000, compared to a loss of HK$133,851,000 in the previous year, showing an improvement of 37.8%[141]. Revenue Sources - Revenue from Debt Capital Market (DCM) services was approximately HK$5.5 million, down from HK$39.5 million in the previous year, reflecting a significant decline due to a challenging operating environment[12]. - Commission income from securities dealing was approximately HK$5.5 million, slightly up from HK$5.3 million in the previous year, while interest income from securities margin increased significantly to approximately HK$25.1 million from HK$9.2 million[23]. - Interest income from money lending business was approximately HK$30.1 million, while interest income from securities margin was approximately HK$25.1 million[96]. Economic Outlook - The Hong Kong economy is expected to maintain growth momentum, with GDP growth for the year at 2.5%, following a contraction of 3.2% in 2023[14]. - Hong Kong's economy is expected to face slower growth due to challenges from China's economic slowdown and high interest rates[90]. Asset Management - As of December 31, 2024, assets under management reached approximately US$210.2 million, down from US$234.3 million as of December 31, 2023[33]. - The Group's net asset value as of December 31, 2024, was approximately HK$733.1 million, down from HK$776.7 million as of December 31, 2023[97]. - The total assets of the Group as of December 31, 2024, were HK$1,027,697,000, a slight decrease from HK$1,040,024,000 in 2023[143]. - Total liabilities increased to HK$294,570,000 in 2024 from HK$263,340,000 in 2023, reflecting a rise of 11.67%[143]. - The net assets of the Group decreased to HK$733,127,000 in 2024 from HK$776,684,000 in 2023, indicating a decline of 5.58%[143]. Loan Portfolio - The Group has 11 outstanding loans to individual customers totaling approximately HK$406,911,400, with interest rates ranging from 5% to 7%[43]. - There are 6 outstanding loans to corporate customers totaling approximately HK$144,700,000, with an interest rate of 7%[43]. - The total gross loan receivable amounted to approximately HK$521.0 million, an increase from HK$438.6 million as of December 31, 2023[88]. - The Group's five largest loan receivables accounted for approximately HK$330.9 million or 63.5% of total loan receivables, down from 75.7% in the previous year[88]. - Interest income from the money lending business during the year was approximately HK$30.1 million[88]. - The Group recognized expected credit loss allowances (ECLs) on loan receivables amounting to approximately HK$20.6 million, a significant increase from HK$0.1 million in the previous year[89]. Credit Policy and Risk Management - The Group will maintain a prudent credit policy and risk management approach to achieve a sustainable business environment[23]. - The company has established a Credit Committee to oversee credit policies and procedures[57]. - Credit assessments include verification of identity, financial situation, and repayment capabilities[59]. - For significant lending transactions (5% or more of total assets), a detailed credit review is conducted[60]. - The company considers factors such as borrower credibility and loan amount when determining loan terms[66]. - All existing customers are either business contacts or referrals from executive Directors to minimize default risks[67]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group aims to diversify investment portfolios in response to market opportunities, focusing on fixed income instruments and offshore US dollar-denominated bonds issued by Chinese institutions[32]. - The Group plans to focus future investments on shares in leading global AI companies, indicating a strategic shift towards technology-related sectors[91]. - The Group will actively seek opportunities for business expansion despite the challenging external environment[91]. Acquisitions - The acquisition of Target Company 1 was agreed for a total consideration of HK$60 million, representing 100% of its issued share capital, and is expected to be completed by 31 March 2025[113][118]. - The acquisition of Target Company 2 was agreed for a total consideration of HK$60 million, representing 51% of its issued share capital, and is expected to be completed by 31 March 2025[119][121]. - The financial results of Target Company 1 will be consolidated with the Group for the year ending 31 December 2025 following its acquisition completion[119]. - The financial results of Target Company 2 will also be consolidated with the Group for the year ending 31 December 2025 following its acquisition completion[121]. Share Options and Capital Structure - The 2013 Share Option Scheme was terminated on June 8, 2023, with no further options to be granted under it[176]. - A new 2023 Share Option Scheme was adopted on June 8, 2023, to provide incentives to eligible participants[177]. - As of January 1, 2024, there were 157,595,046 options available for grant under the 2023 Share Option Scheme[178]. - The total number of shares that may be issued upon exercise of all share options under the scheme must not exceed 1,723,404,550 shares[179]. - As of December 31, 2024, the number of share options available for grant under the 2023 Share Option Scheme was nil[180]. - The total number of share options outstanding is 3,193,830,000, with 1,880,999,596 granted during the year[184]. - The weighted average exercise price of options granted in 2023 is HK$0.027, with a total of 1,182,990,000 options remaining unexercised[184]. - The total number of share options exercised during the year is 524,499,596, with 159,600,000 lapsing[184]. - The company has set performance targets for grantees of share options, which must be met for options to vest[185]. Corporate Governance - No directors or chief executives had any interests or short positions in the shares or underlying shares of the Company as of December 31, 2024, except as disclosed[191]. - There were no rights granted to directors or their family members to acquire shares or debentures of the Company during the year[193]. - The issued share capital of Golden Horse Hong Kong Investment Limited was wholly owned by Future World Holdings Limited, which is deemed to be interested in the shares[198].
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