Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for 2022 decreased to approximately HK$561.8 million, representing a decrease of approximately 25.1% compared to 2021[13][16] - Loss attributable to equity holders increased to approximately HK$34.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 10.2% compared to 2021[13][16] - Revenue from the Apparel Supply Chain Servicing Business was approximately HK$561.8 million in 2022, down from HK$750.5 million in 2021[14][17] - Loss from the Apparel Supply Chain Servicing Business was approximately HK$34.5 million in 2022, compared to a loss of HK$31.3 million in 2021[14][17] - Revenue decreased by 25.1% to approximately HK$561.8 million in 2022, down from HK$750.5 million in 2021, primarily due to a decrease in sales from existing customers[37] - Gross profit decreased by 12.7% to approximately HK$42.6 million in 2022, with a gross profit margin increase to approximately 7.6% from 6.5% in 2021, attributed to effective cost control measures[38] - The company recorded a loss of approximately HK$34.5 million in 2022, compared to a loss of HK$31.3 million in 2021, mainly due to increased impairment losses on financial assets[39] - Income tax expense for 2022 was approximately HK$2.4 million, compared to a tax credit of HK$7.0 million in 2021[55] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of December 31, 2022, were HK$319.9 million, a decrease of 26.8% from HK$437.3 million in 2021[26] - Total liabilities decreased by 22.8% to HK$244.4 million from HK$316.6 million in 2021[26] - Net current assets decreased by 38.5% to HK$44.9 million from HK$73.1 million in 2021[26] - The current ratio remained stable at 1.2 for both 2022 and 2021[26] - The return on assets for 2022 was -9.1%, compared to -6.7% in 2021[26] - The return on equity for 2022 was -35.1%, an increase from -23.1% in 2021[26] Operational Strategies - The Group plans to enhance product innovation and creativity to explore new business opportunities with existing and potential customers[19] - The Group aims to improve operational efficiency by streamlining production processes to shorten product delivery times[19] - The Group will collaborate closely with customers to consolidate production for better pricing on bulk material procurement, enhancing cost competitiveness[19] - The Group intends to simplify its organizational structure and operational processes to save costs[19] - The Group will closely monitor the property market to formulate suitable investment strategies for property investment and development[19] - The Group will seek suitable property investment and development projects believed to enhance shareholder returns[19] Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code provisions, except for the separation of the roles of chairman and chief executive officer, which are both held by Mr. Huang Chih Shen[122] - The Company is committed to enhancing corporate governance principles and practices to balance the interests of shareholders, customers, and employees[121] - The Company will continue to consider the feasibility of appointing a separate chief executive officer to comply with governance standards[122] - The Board believes that good corporate governance is key to the Company's success and effective decision-making[121] - The Company has a strong management team with diverse backgrounds in finance, law, and education[117][119] - The Company recognizes the importance of adhering to corporate governance standards and is actively working towards compliance[122] Board Composition and Meetings - The Board of Directors currently consists of six members, including two executive directors and four independent non-executive directors[128] - All directors confirmed compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions from January 1, 2022, to the date of the Board meeting approving the annual results announcement for 2022[126] - The attendance rate for Board meetings in 2022 was 100% for all directors, with each attending all five meetings held[131] - The Company has established clear guidelines for matters requiring Board decision, including capital, financing, financial reporting, internal controls, and corporate governance[143] - The Company has adhered to the Listing Rules throughout 2022, including compliance with rules regarding the independence of non-executive directors[144] Risk Management and Internal Controls - The Audit Committee conducted an annual review of the Group's risk management and internal control systems, finding them effective and adequate for the year ended December 31, 2022[193] - The risk management system is designed to manage risks rather than eliminate them, providing reasonable assurance against material misstatement or loss[188] - The Group adopts a bottom-up approach for risk management, including risk identification, assessment, evaluation, and treatment[189] - The internal audit function reviews the effectiveness of the risk management and internal control systems, providing recommendations for control weaknesses[190] - The Group's risk management and internal control systems are continuous, proactive, and systematic processes[189] Diversity and Inclusion - As of December 31, 2022, the gender distribution among all staff (including senior management) was 31.1% male and 68.9% female[168] - The Company has adopted a board diversity policy, which was amended in December 2018, focusing on various diversity perspectives including gender, age, and ethnicity[164] - The Company has established measurable objectives for workforce diversity, aiming to maintain gender diversity in recruitment[168] Financial Management - The Group's liquidity position was described as healthy, supported by both internal resources and bank borrowings[68] - The Group had bank borrowings of approximately HK$108.3 million as of December 31, 2022, with HK$102.4 million repayable within one year[64] - The Group's audit services fee paid to PricewaterhouseCoopers for the year ended December 31, 2022, amounted to HK$1,550,000[183]
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