Financial Performance - Revenue for 2024 reached RMB 131,245,000, representing a 50.3% increase from RMB 87,307,000 in 2023[20] - Profit attributable to owners of the Company surged to RMB 54,873,000, a remarkable increase of 224.2% compared to RMB 16,926,000 in the previous year[20] - Total assets increased significantly by 116.7% to RMB 221,827,000 from RMB 102,367,000[20] - Cash and cash equivalents saw a substantial rise of 229.7%, reaching RMB 54,604,000 compared to RMB 16,561,000 in 2023[20] - Net assets grew by 213.0% to RMB 172,386,000 from RMB 55,075,000[20] - Basic earnings per share slightly decreased by 0.24% to 28.93 RMB cents from 29.00 RMB cents[20] - For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Group's revenue was approximately RMB 131.2 million, profit before income tax was RMB 82.6 million, and profit attributable to owners was RMB 54.6 million[34] - The Group's cash and cash equivalents increased by 229.7% year-on-year to approximately RMB 54.6 million, with net assets rising to RMB 172.4 million from RMB 55.1 million in 2023[35] - Revenue from financial service platforms amounted to approximately RMB120.9 million, reflecting an increase of approximately 44.9% year-on-year[49] - Interest income for the year was approximately RMB10.3 million, representing a year-on-year increase of approximately 165.7%[49] - Profit attributable to the owners of the Company was approximately RMB54.9 million, a significant increase from RMB16.9 million in the previous year[57] Dividends and Share Issues - No interim dividend was paid, and no proposed final dividend was mentioned for the year[20] - The company raised approximately HK$25.95 million through the subscription of 36,042,067 new shares at a price of HK$0.72 per share, with net proceeds of approximately HK$23.95 million[68] - Of the net proceeds, approximately HK$10 million is allocated for the development and operation of a financial service platform, approximately HK$5 million for debt repayment, and approximately HK$8.95 million for general working capital[69] - In 2024, the company issued 14,134,143 subscription shares at HK$0.315 per share, raising gross proceeds of approximately HK$4.45 million and net proceeds of approximately HK$4.4 million[74] - The Company proposes to raise up to approximately HK$63.6 million through a rights issue of 254,414,580 Rights Shares at a Subscription Price of HK$0.25 each[80] - The estimated net proceeds from the Rights Issue, after deducting expenses, are approximately HK$60.3 million[81] - The Rights Issue is conditional upon Independent Shareholders' approval at the EGM, as it will increase the total number of issued Shares by more than 50% within a 12-month period[85] Business Strategy and Future Outlook - The Company is focused on expanding its market presence and enhancing product offerings in the upcoming fiscal year[20] - Future strategies include potential market expansion and investment in new technologies[20] - The management remains optimistic about sustaining growth momentum in the next fiscal year[20] - The Group has been actively exploring new business opportunities, particularly in the Greater Bay Area, to enhance shareholder returns[25] - The Group plans to invest approximately HKD1.5 million to HKD2.0 million in R&D for a new data security-related business[42] Financial Management and Risk - The gearing ratio of the Group was approximately 0.6%, representing a year-on-year decrease of approximately 0.9%[35] - The Group's total borrowings were approximately RMB 1 million, down from RMB 1.5 million in 2023, resulting in a debt-to-asset ratio of approximately 0.5%, compared to 1.5% in 2023[67] - The Group faces foreign exchange risk primarily due to fluctuations between the Hong Kong dollar and the Renminbi, with no hedging arrangements currently in place[121] - The Group adopts a conservative approach to treasury policies, focusing on credit risk evaluation and liquidity management[116] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted and complied with the Corporate Governance Code during the year ended December 31, 2024[150] - The Board is responsible for leadership and control, promoting the success of the Group and enhancing shareholder value[159] - The Company has established three Board committees: Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, and Remuneration Committee, to assist in efficient governance[199] - The Company has formalized written terms on the division of functions reserved to the Board and those delegated to management, retaining decision-making on major matters[178] - The Company has not established a corporate governance committee; the Board performs all corporate governance duties[180] Employee and Director Information - As of December 31, 2024, the Group had a total of 23 staff, an increase from 22 in 2023, with total staff costs approximately RMB 5.2 million, unchanged from 2023[123] - The remuneration of Directors is reviewed by the remuneration committee, considering experience, responsibility, and the Group's operating results[125] - The Board currently consists of four members, including one Executive Director and three Independent Non-executive Directors, achieving gender diversity with two female Directors[166] Compliance and Regulatory Matters - The Group has complied with all relevant laws and regulations regarding environmental and social responsibilities, ensuring sustainable business development[94] - The Company has not utilized any financial instruments for hedging purposes during the review period[67] - The Company will continue to review its corporate governance practices to meet rising expectations of shareholders and investors[150]
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