Revenue Performance - The Group's overall revenue decreased by approximately 13.3% to HK$31.5 million in FY2024, primarily due to the cessation of revenue from non-advertising segments, particularly e-commerce[7]. - Revenue from core advertising services recorded a slight decrease of approximately 3.0% compared to 2023, reaffirming it as the Group's primary revenue driver[7]. - The advertising revenue generated from Recruit Magazine decreased by 26.5% year-on-year to HK$23.9 million in 2024, down from HK$32.5 million in 2023[24]. - Revenue from advertising services was approximately HK$31.5 million for 2024, representing a slight decrease of approximately 3.0% compared to 2023[53]. - The Group recorded nil revenue in the medical and health products segment for 2024, down from HK$373,000 in 2023, due to loss of control over its subsidiary KK Wecheck[54]. - E-commerce segment revenue also dropped to nil in 2024 from HK$2.9 million in 2023, as the Group focused on recovering investments rather than developing new business[58]. - The gross profit decreased by approximately 10.5% from approximately HK$20.3 million in 2023 to approximately HK$18.2 million in 2024, mainly due to reduced revenue from the e-commerce segment[60]. - Other income decreased by approximately 15.2% from approximately HK$1.9 million in 2023 to approximately HK$1.6 million in 2024, mainly due to the absence of e-cigarette sales and waived loans[66]. Financial Performance - The Group recorded a loss before income tax of approximately HK$12.5 million in 2024, representing an improvement of approximately 65.5% compared to a loss of approximately HK$36.2 million in 2023[8]. - The gross profit margin remained stable at approximately 57.8% in 2024, compared to approximately 56.0% in 2023[64]. - Selling and distribution costs decreased by approximately 3.2% from HK$10.6 million in 2023 to HK$10.2 million in 2024, mainly due to reduced revenue from the advertising business[67]. - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 32.5% from HK$34.8 million in 2023 to HK$23.5 million in 2024, primarily attributed to a reduction in staff costs[68]. - Loss on disposal of a subsidiary was approximately HK$186,000 in 2024, significantly lower than the loss of HK$3.8 million in 2023[69]. - Finance costs increased by approximately 104.4% from HK$67,000 in 2023 to HK$137,000 in 2024, mainly due to an increase in lease liabilities[70]. - As of December 31, 2024, the Group had net current assets of approximately HK$30.7 million, with a current ratio of 3.5 compared to 4.5 in 2023[79]. - Total cash and bank balance increased to approximately HK$37.0 million in 2024 from HK$30.0 million in 2023[79]. - The Group had no bank loans or other borrowings as of December 31, 2024, maintaining a gearing ratio of 0%[80]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group plans to expand its promotional services into Mainland China, leveraging its strong track record in organizing job fairs and promotional events in Hong Kong[14]. - An in-house production team has been established in Mainland China to enhance cost efficiency and quality through vertical integration of event-related production[14]. - The Group is focusing on enhancing its digital initiatives and has broadened its presence in Mainland China by leveraging popular digital platforms like Douyin[15]. - Continued investment in content creation and platform optimization is essential for driving traffic growth and enhancing profitability[15]. - The Group aims to restore normal operations and resume trading on the Stock Exchange, supported by a solid financial foundation and experienced team[16]. - The Group plans to deepen its presence in Mainland China's advertising market, leveraging the growing demand for digital engagement and localized content[31]. - The Group is actively exploring advertising opportunities in Mainland China, particularly through digital platforms like Douyin[40]. - The Group is expanding its promotional services and event management operations into Mainland China, responding to rising demand for high-quality promotional campaigns[45]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - Trading in the Company's shares has been suspended since April 2, 2024, pending fulfillment of the Resumption Guidance from the Stock Exchange[127]. - The former auditor, BDO Limited, resigned effective May 6, 2024, and Confucius International CPA Limited was appointed as the new auditor from June 6, 2024[128]. - The Company is required to conduct an independent forensic investigation into audit issues and demonstrate adequate internal controls as part of the Resumption Guidance[129]. - The Company has engaged Zhonghui Anda Risk Services Limited to conduct an independent review of internal control procedures, with considerable progress reported[143]. - The Company will publish announcements regarding the key findings of the internal control review and remedial actions in due course[143]. - The Group's Environmental, Social and Governance Report for the year ended December 31, 2024, will be published on August 25, 2025[109]. Shareholder Information - The Board does not recommend any payment of final dividend for the reporting period, consistent with 2023[90]. - The Group did not recommend any final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2024, consistent with 2023[168]. - The Company maintained a share option scheme, which allows for the issuance of options to eligible participants as incentives[196]. - The maximum number of shares issuable under share options to each eligible participant in any 12-month period shall not exceed 1% of the issued share capital[198]. - The total number of shares that may be issued upon exercise of all share options must not exceed 10% of the shares of the Company in issue as of 29 December 2015[198]. - The maximum number of shares that may be allotted and issued upon exercise of all outstanding options shall not exceed 30% of the share capital of the Company in issue[199]. - The Directors' report indicates that there are no interests or short positions in shares held by Directors or chief executives as of 31 December 2024[192].
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