Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended April 30, 2025, decreased by 20.2% to approximately HKD 26.4 million, down from HKD 33.1 million in the previous year[6]. - The net loss for the year was approximately HKD 44.9 million, compared to a net loss of HKD 32.1 million in the previous year, reflecting a significant increase in losses[7]. - Revenue from LED decorative lighting products in Canada was approximately HKD 19.8 million, a decrease of 7.91% from HKD 21.5 million in the previous year[11]. - Revenue from U.S. customers decreased to approximately HKD 2.7 million, down from HKD 4.5 million in the previous year, primarily due to tightening monetary policy by the U.S. Federal Reserve[12]. - The revenue from LED decorative lights decreased by approximately HKD 6.7 million or 20.2% to about HKD 26.4 million for the year ending April 30, 2025, primarily due to reduced sales to customers in Canada and the United States[15]. - The net loss for the year ending April 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 44.9 million, an increase of about HKD 12.8 million compared to the previous year, mainly due to decreased revenue and gross profit[23]. - The sales cost decreased by approximately HKD 5.6 million or 19.8% to about HKD 22.7 million for the year ending April 30, 2025, consistent with the overall decline in total revenue[17]. - Gross profit decreased by approximately HKD 1.1 million or 22.8% to about HKD 3.7 million for the year ending April 30, 2025, with a gross margin reduction from approximately 14.6% to 14.0%[18]. - Inventory write-downs for the year ending April 30, 2025, amounted to approximately HKD 19.2 million, compared to HKD 9.0 million for the previous year[24]. Cash and Assets - Cash and bank balances as of April 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 16.1 million, up from HKD 1.9 million the previous year[27]. - The current ratio as of April 30, 2025, was approximately 1.75, down from 3.5 the previous year[27]. - The total payroll cost for the year ending April 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 6.0 million, down from HKD 9.0 million the previous year, with a reduction in the number of employees from 89 to 71[32]. Corporate Governance - The company emphasizes good corporate governance to maintain transparency and accountability[47]. - The board is responsible for leading, controlling, and managing the company, ensuring effective operations and growth[48]. - The board composition includes three independent non-executive directors, complying with GEM Listing Rules[49]. - The board members possess skills and experience relevant to the group's business needs and objectives, ensuring effective governance and independent judgment[50]. - The board's independence assessment mechanism is deemed effective for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025, with all independent non-executive directors confirmed as independent[51]. - The company has a structured process for the appointment and re-election of directors, with a two-year term for each director and a rotation policy for one-third of the board at each annual general meeting[54]. - The attendance record for board meetings shows that the Chairman attended 9 out of 10 meetings, while the CEO attended all 10 meetings during the fiscal year[56]. - The company has adopted trading standards for directors in compliance with GEM Listing Rules, with all directors confirming adherence for the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025[59]. Risk Management - The board is responsible for evaluating and determining the nature and extent of risks acceptable to achieve strategic objectives, maintaining an effective risk management and internal control system[74]. - The risk management and internal control system is reviewed annually, covering financial reporting, internal audit functions, and employee qualifications[76]. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - The company has complied with the "comply or explain" provisions of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting guidelines during the reporting period[87]. - The board is responsible for overseeing the implementation of ESG management measures and has engaged independent consultants for materiality assessments[88]. - The company has established key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring and comparing ESG performance[89]. - The company emphasizes the importance of good ESG practices in enhancing corporate investment value and delivering long-term returns to stakeholders[88]. - The company achieved a total greenhouse gas emission of 191.4 tons during the reporting period, a decrease from 203.2 tons in the previous year, with a target of 815 tons set for 2025[106]. - The company reported a 1% reduction in its greenhouse gas emission target from 823 tons to 815 tons for the reporting period[106]. - The company utilized 227,637 MWh of electricity in the reporting period, representing a 6.44% decrease from 243,295 MWh in the previous year[113]. - The company has implemented measures to reduce emissions and promote energy-saving practices among employees[110]. Employee Management - The total employee count as of April 30, 2025, is 112, with 56% being full-time employees and 44% part-time seasonal employees[120]. - The employee turnover rate for the reporting period is 37%, with a turnover rate of 15% for part-time employees and 22% for full-time employees[128]. - All employees received training totaling 896 hours, averaging 8 hours per employee[137]. - The company has established a systematic performance evaluation system to assess employee performance based on work ability, attitude, and professional knowledge[126]. Production and Operations - The company has purchased 7 new automatic welding machines to enhance the automation level and efficiency of its LED decorative light series[36]. - A total of 54 existing machines have been upgraded to increase the production capacity of LED light beads[36]. - The company has automated production lines for LED decorative lighting products, enhancing capacity and productivity[148]. - The company plans to enhance its product development capabilities by hiring and training more design and technical professionals[102]. - The company aims to improve production efficiency by upgrading existing production facilities and investing in energy-efficient equipment[100]. Shareholder Communication - The company emphasizes the importance of effective communication with shareholders to enhance investor relations and ensure timely and transparent disclosure of information[79]. - The company has established a shareholder communication policy to facilitate dialogue on various matters affecting the company[79]. - The board has reviewed the communication policy and believes it has been effectively implemented as of the fiscal year ending April 30, 2025[79]. Compliance and Legal Matters - The group has not recorded any significant violations of intellectual property laws during the reporting period[150]. - There were no incidents of non-compliance with data protection laws that had a significant impact on the group during the reporting period[151]. - The group has established a whistleblowing mechanism to report misconduct and corruption, with all reports handled confidentially[152]. - The company confirms compliance with the GEM Listing Rules regarding the disclosure of related party transactions[183].
濠亮环球(08118) - 2025 - 年度财报