Financial Performance - The group's revenue increased from approximately HKD 63.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 65.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing an increase of about 3.0%[16] - Revenue from the design and renovation business accounted for 93.4% of total revenue in 2024, amounting to HKD 61.3 million, compared to 100% in 2023[18] - The group's cost of sales and services decreased by approximately 4.1% to about HKD 46.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024[19] - Administrative expenses remained stable at approximately HKD 34.1 million for both 2023 and 2024[20] - The loss for the year ended December 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 10.8 million, a reduction from a loss of approximately HKD 17.6 million in 2023[21] - As of December 31, 2024, the company's equity attributable to owners was approximately HKD -10.9 million, compared to HKD 6,000 in 2023[23] Business Strategy and Outlook - The management remains optimistic about the long-term prospects of the design and renovation business despite economic uncertainties[15] - The group plans to continue seeking new orders and customers to strengthen its client base in the design and renovation sector[15] - The board is optimistic about the prospects of the Hong Kong listed equity securities market, believing that the new securities investment business will enhance financial performance and shareholder value[15] - The group will actively monitor its performance and implement appropriate strategies in response to economic conditions[15] Cash and Debt Management - As of December 31, 2024, the group's unencumbered bank balance and cash amounted to approximately HKD 53.6 million, an increase of about 104.6% compared to HKD 26.2 million in 2023[24] - The debt-to-asset ratio as of December 31, 2024, was approximately 83.9%, up from 64.5% in 2023, primarily due to bond issuance during the year[25] - The group will regularly assess its financial condition and consider reducing leverage when appropriate[25] Investments and Acquisitions - The group held significant equity investments totaling approximately HKD 14 million, with notable investments including HSBC Holdings Limited and China Ping An Insurance Group[27] - System Return Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary, agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Haotian Design and Construction Limited for HKD 8 million, to be settled through the issuance of shares[32] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a new logo following the name change effective December 17, 2024[31] - The company has not entered into any management or administrative contracts related to its entire business or any significant part thereof during the year[105] - The company has provided indemnity insurance for its directors and senior officers during the year[107] - The company has established various committees, including the audit committee, to effectively oversee different aspects of the company's affairs[195] Risk Management - The company faces risks related to contract acquisition, management team reliance, and supplier performance, which could significantly impact financial performance[89] - The company has established a risk management system that includes risk assessment processes to identify and prioritize key risks affecting strategic objectives[188] - The audit committee assists the board in overseeing the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems[190] Shareholder Information - The company has not declared a final dividend for the year, indicating a focus on financial stability and reinvestment[86] - The company has zero distributable reserves as of December 31, 2024, consistent with the previous year[94] - The company will suspend share transfer registration from June 24 to June 27, 2025, to determine eligibility for voting at the annual general meeting[124] Director and Management Changes - Liu Kejun was appointed as an independent non-executive director on December 12, 2024, with an annual director's fee of HKD 120,000[102] - Tang Zhichao was appointed as an independent non-executive director on December 30, 2024, with an annual director's fee of HKD 120,000[103] - The company is in the process of appointing a new CEO to separate the roles of Chairman and CEO, as per governance guidelines[138] Audit and Compliance - The company faced a qualified opinion from auditors regarding the consolidated financial statements due to the loss of control over a former subsidiary, ACE, as of November 8, 2023[54] - The audit committee reviewed the management's position regarding the qualified opinion and agreed with the management's rationale[57] - The company has not provided certain comparative figures in the financial statements due to the inability to audit the former subsidiary's records[56] Employee and Workplace Culture - The company emphasizes the importance of employee talent and provides a harmonious work environment to foster creativity in interior design projects[82] - The company has allocated sufficient resources and training to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, with no significant violations reported this year[78]
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