Financial Performance - Revenue for the year 2021 was HKD 482,878,000, down 27.5% from HKD 665,709,000 in 2020[5][12] - The loss attributable to equity shareholders for 2021 was HKD 194,724,000, a 65.4% reduction compared to HKD 562,586,000 in 2020[10] - Basic loss per share for 2021 was HKD 0.572, improved from HKD 1.654 in 2020[10] - The group reported a net foreign exchange loss of HKD 2,000,000 in 2021, compared to a net gain of HKD 7,800,000 in 2020[44] - The operating loss for the year was HKD 202.6 million, compared to a loss of HKD 376.9 million in the previous year[132] - The company reported a loss attributable to equity shareholders of HKD 194.72 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, compared to a loss of HKD 562.59 million in 2020[89] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.04 per share for 2021, compared to no dividend in 2020[11] - The company made charitable donations totaling HKD 1,060,439 during the year, down from HKD 4,127,111 in 2020[92] Asset and Financial Position - The company's total assets as of December 31, 2021, were HKD 5,579,024,000, a decrease of 3.0% from HKD 5,754,526,000 in 2020[5] - As of December 31, 2021, the group's cash, bank balances, and short-term bank deposits amounted to HKD 1,176,000,000, indicating a stable financial position[48] - The total value of hotel properties mortgaged to banks was HKD 1,958,400,000 as of December 31, 2021, down from HKD 2,108,600,000 in 2020[135] - Bank loans accounted for 27% of total assets as of December 31, 2021, compared to 26% in 2020[135] - The leverage ratio increased to 37% in 2021 from 35% in 2020[135] - Interest coverage ratio based on deposits and cash was 36 times in 2021, up from 29 times in 2020[135] Operational Performance - Rental income from Macau properties decreased slightly to HKD 85,800,000 in 2021 from HKD 93,600,000 in 2020, primarily due to a decline in occupancy rates[13] - The occupancy rate for residential properties fell from 91% in 2020 to 79% in 2021, while office properties saw a slight increase from 91% to 93%[13] - Total revenue for the hotel business in 2021 decreased to HKD 380.4 million, down 31.7% from HKD 557.3 million in 2020[22] - The group's revenue from Vietnam decreased by 46.4% to HKD 186.2 million in 2021, down from HKD 347.3 million in 2020[28] - The ongoing pandemic continues to impact the operational environment, particularly in the hotel sector, with recovery expected to be slow and uneven[12] Hotel Performance Metrics - Wuhan Qinchuan Holiday Hotel's room revenue increased by 23.3% to RMB 20.1 million in 2021, compared to RMB 16.3 million in 2020[24] - Average room rate for Wuhan Qinchuan Holiday Hotel rose to RMB 397 per night in 2021, up from RMB 346 per night in 2020[24] - Saigon Sheraton Hotel's occupancy rate increased to 18.7% in 2021, compared to 14.8% in 2020, with an average room rate of USD 90 per night[30] - New York Sofitel Hotel's occupancy rate was 4% in 2021 after reopening in November, down from 15.2% in 2020, with an average room rate of USD 338 per night[38] - Osaka Shinsaibashi Westin Hotel's occupancy rate dropped to 9.5% in 2021, down from 16.9% in 2020, with an average room rate of JPY 5,899 per night[33] Corporate Governance - The company has committed to high corporate governance standards, believing it essential for protecting shareholder rights and enhancing corporate value[156] - The board has adhered to most principles outlined in the Corporate Governance Code during 2021, with some deviations noted[157] - The company has established four committees: Audit and Compliance Committee, Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, and Risk Management Committee[196] - The Audit and Compliance Committee was established in 1999 and consists entirely of independent non-executive directors[198] - The committee reviewed the financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2021, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and practices[199] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives - The group has implemented various energy and water-saving measures, including replacing old lighting with LED, adopting solar energy, and installing water-saving facilities[74] - The group actively participates in community investment and social sustainability initiatives, focusing on areas such as support for vulnerable groups and environmental protection[71] - The group has established a robust ESG governance framework to ensure ESG issues are integrated into high-level discussions and adequately resourced for implementation[64] - The company has implemented sufficient measures and monitoring systems to comply with ESG strategies, with no reported incidents of non-compliance with relevant laws and regulations in 2021[85] Employee and Labor Practices - The group employed approximately 1,192 employees as of December 31, 2021, with a localized hiring policy[128] - The group emphasizes the importance of attracting and retaining loyal employees, providing a respectful and safe work environment[68] - The group adheres to local labor laws and ensures that all employees are of legal working age, preventing child labor and forced labor[66] Investments and Acquisitions - The group aims to continue seeking investments that create long-term value for shareholders, with a focus on potential acquisitions in industries and regions where it has expertise[49] - The company has indirect investments amounting to $8,965,000, representing a 55% equity stake in Hubei Qingchuan Hotel Co., Ltd.[102] - The company has a total of 56,675,000 shares in Jinshan Development Co., Ltd., with an equity percentage of 80.96%[103]
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