Financial Performance - Glory Flame Holdings Limited announced its audited consolidated results for the financial year ending December 31, 2024[4]. - The company reported a total revenue of HKD 150 million, representing a 20% increase compared to the previous year[4]. - Net profit for the year was HKD 30 million, reflecting a 15% growth year-on-year[4]. - The Group reported a revenue of approximately HK$102.4 million for FY2024, a decrease of approximately 4.8% compared to HK$107.6 million for FY2023[24]. - The Group recorded a net loss of approximately HK$17.3 million for FY2024, an increase of approximately 90.1% compared to a net loss of HK$9.1 million for FY2023[26]. - Basic loss per share for FY2024 was HK1.23 cents, compared to HK0.97 cents for FY2023[26]. - Total revenue decreased by approximately HK$5.2 million or 4.8% from approximately HK$107.6 million for FY2023 to approximately HK$102.4 million for the Reporting Period[48]. - Gross profit increased by approximately HK$3.6 million or 10.7% to approximately HK$37.3 million, with gross profit margin rising from 31.4% to 36.5%[54]. Market and Strategic Initiatives - User data indicated an increase in active users by 25%, reaching a total of 500,000[4]. - The company plans to expand its market presence in Southeast Asia, targeting a 30% market share by 2026[4]. - Glory Flame Holdings Limited is investing HKD 10 million in new product development, focusing on innovative technologies[4]. - The company has set a revenue guidance of HKD 180 million for the next fiscal year, projecting a 20% growth[4]. - Management discussed potential acquisitions to enhance product offerings and market reach[4]. - The Group is focusing on promoting green building and has established the Huizhou Prefabricated Building Supply Hong Kong Alliance to explore business opportunities in prefabricated construction[33]. Operational Efficiency and Challenges - The company aims to improve operational efficiency by 10% through strategic initiatives in the coming year[4]. - The external environment in Hong Kong remains complicated, with geopolitical tensions impacting international trade and capital flows, constraining the construction industry's growth[27]. - The Chinese real estate market continues to face significant corrections, with residential property prices in major cities declining by 3.36% year-on-year as of July 2024[28]. - Revenue from prefabricated construction decreased by approximately 38.7% from HK$39.6 million in FY2023 to HK$24.2 million in FY2024 due to extreme weather and a sluggish property sector in China[53]. Financial Management and Position - Cash and bank deposits as of 31 December 2024 were approximately HK$43.8 million, an increase from approximately HK$36.2 million in 2023[64]. - The Group maintained a prudent financial management approach, ensuring a healthy liquidity position throughout the Reporting Period[66]. - Total borrowings as of December 31, 2024, were approximately HK$73.7 million, down from approximately HK$76.1 million in 2023[74]. - Employee costs for the reporting period totaled approximately HK$36.0 million, a decrease from approximately HK$42.1 million in 2023[83]. - The Group has no material capital commitments as of December 31, 2024, consistent with 2023[80]. - The Group had no material contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2024, unchanged from 2023[82]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The Board is committed to upholding good corporate governance standards for the best interest of the Company's shareholders[98]. - The Company has complied with GEM Listing Rules regarding independent non-executive Directors and Audit Committee composition following the appointment of Mr. Choi Chi Wai[101]. - All independent non-executive directors confirmed their independence in accordance with GEM Listing Rules, ensuring compliance with governance standards[113]. - The Company has established mechanisms to ensure independent views are available to the board, which will be reviewed annually for effectiveness[114]. - The Audit Committee held 2 meetings during the Reporting Period, with attendance records showing Mr. Li Kar Fai, Peter and Mr. Cao Hongmin attended all meetings (2/2)[140]. Risk Management - The risk management framework is designed to manage risks associated with business units in line with the Group's risk appetite[189]. - The Board is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control and risk management systems[186]. - The Group has a risk management policy that outlines the process for identifying, evaluating, and managing principal risks[188]. - Major risks include changes in the economic environment, market competition, and political and legal developments that may significantly impact the Group's business and financial condition[198]. - The Group's risk management policies include processes for identifying, assessing, and managing key business risks[191].
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