Financial Performance - In FY2021, the revenue from the recruitment media business increased by 62.6% to approximately HK$29.6 million[12]. - Revenue from the medical and health services segment grew to approximately HK$5.3 million in FY2021[16]. - The turnover for the recruitment advertising business increased by 62.6% from approximately HK$18.2 million in 2020 to approximately HK$29.6 million in 2021[25]. - The turnover for the medical and health services business recorded a 194.7% increase from approximately HK$1.8 million in 2020 to approximately HK$5.3 million in 2021[26]. - The total turnover for the year ended December 31, 2021, was approximately HK$34.9 million, representing a 74.0% increase from HK$20.0 million in 2020[35]. - The gross profit margin improved from 44.2% in 2020 to 72.8% in 2021 due to a change in sales mix[35]. - Other income decreased by 31.4% to approximately HK$4.4 million in 2021 from HK$6.5 million in 2020[36]. - Administrative and other operating expenses increased by 18.6% to approximately HK$29.7 million in 2021 from HK$25.0 million in 2020[37]. Economic Context - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong decreased from around 7% at the end of 2020 to 3.9% in the same period of 2021, while the underemployment rate fell from 3.8% to 1.7%[12]. - The GDP growth in Q4 2021 was around 4.8%, compared to a contraction of 3.0% in the same period of 2020[7]. - The IHS Markit Hong Kong Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) fell to 42.9 in February 2022 from 48.9 a month earlier, indicating a sharp contraction in the economy[19]. Business Strategy and Operations - The company plans to focus on existing businesses and push for the rollout of a new business despite challenges posed by the pandemic[19]. - Stringent cost control measures have been implemented to avoid further layoffs during challenging economic conditions[8]. - The company has shifted its business model from print to digital, enhancing efficiency and marketing power[12]. - The pandemic's impact on the company's operations has been moderated, but uncertainty remains regarding future performance due to external factors[19]. - The group plans to diversify its business and expand its revenue base through various business partnerships[65]. - The management aims to pursue strategic investments in the e-commerce sector, focusing on both upstream and downstream participants[67][68]. - The company intends to operate as a brand e-commerce retail and/or wholesale solution provider in China, targeting fast-moving consumer goods[67][68]. Financial Position - As of December 31, 2021, the Group had net current assets of approximately HK$96.7 million, with a current ratio of 6.5[45]. - The Group's gearing ratio as of December 31, 2021, was 0.02, indicating low leverage[46]. - The total cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2021, were approximately HK$89.2 million[50]. - The capital debt ratio was 0.02 as of December 31, 2021, indicating a low level of debt relative to equity[50]. - As of December 31, 2021, the Group had no significant capital commitments, consistent with 2020[75][76]. - The Group had no contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2021, similar to the previous year[78][79]. Shareholder and Investment Activities - The company raised approximately HK$103.6 million from the placement of 74 million shares at HK$1.40 per share, with net proceeds of approximately HK$103 million[57]. - As of December 31, 2021, approximately HK$82 million of the net proceeds remained unutilized, with plans to revise the allocation for potential investments and working capital[62][63]. - The Company aims to allocate capital to securities investments to diversify risk and enhance overall shareholder value[157][158]. - The Company held a significant investment in one security valued at approximately HK$24,996,000 as of December 31, 2021, with no dividends received during the year[156][159]. - The Board does not recommend any payment of a final dividend for the reporting period, which was also nil in 2020[82][83]. - No significant fundraising activities occurred during FY2021[71]. Corporate Governance and Management - The Directors will continuously assess the plans for the use of unutilized net proceeds to adapt to changing market conditions[70]. - The Company did not identify any specific targets for acquisitions or enter into any definitive agreements as of the report date[69]. - During the financial year ended December 31, 2021, there were no significant transactions involving Directors or entities connected to them[184]. - Mr. William Keith Jacobsen has been an Independent Non-executive Director since September 8, 2015, with extensive experience in corporate finance[195]. - Mr. Chan Chiu Hung Alex was appointed as Independent Non-executive Director on March 31, 2016, and has 18 years of experience in accounting and financial management[198]. - Ms. Chan Sin Mei, General Manager of the recruitment advertising division, has over 25 years of experience in the advertising industry[200]. Acquisitions and Disposals - The Company entered into a sale and purchase agreement to sell Fullmoon Global Limited for a total consideration of HK$34,750,000[161]. - The consideration will be satisfied in three tranches, each amounting to HK$11,583,333, with the first tranche consisting of 57,916,665 Purchaser Shares issued upon completion[162]. - The second tranche is contingent upon the extension of the Hong Kong Made Contract for three years to June 30, 2023, and will also involve the issuance of 57,916,665 Purchaser Shares[165]. - The third tranche, also HK$11,583,334, requires further extensions of contracts for Hong Kong Made and Ample Success, with 57,916,670 Purchaser Shares to be issued[165]. - The disposal was completed on June 6, 2019, and the Company received the First Tranche Consideration Shares[168]. - The consideration was determined based on an arm's length basis, taking into account the equity interest of Hong Kong Made and Ample Success[168]. - The Supplemental Agreement amended the definitions of the Second and Third Tranche Consideration Shares Issue Dates to provide more flexibility in timing[171]. - The Company is focused on ensuring the conditions for the second and third tranches are met to secure the full consideration[167]. - The total consideration reflects a premium over the net asset value of the Target Group as of December 31, 2018[168]. - The terms regarding the payment dates for the Second and Third Tranche Consideration Shares were revised due to uncertainties caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in the PRC[179].
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