Financial Performance - For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Group's revenue was HK$1,504,439,000, a decrease from HK$1,714,549,000 in 2021, representing a decline of approximately 12.2%[61] - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for 2022 was HK$74,844,000, down from HK$131,139,000 in 2021, indicating a decrease of about 43%[61] - The Group's EBITDA for 2022 was HK$183,767,000, compared to HK$248,716,000 in 2021, reflecting a decline of approximately 26.1%[61] - Basic earnings per share decreased to 8.37 HK cents in 2022 from 14.67 HK cents in 2021, a drop of about 43.5%[61] - The total dividends per share for 2022 were 2.3 HK cents, down from 4.0 HK cents in 2021, representing a reduction of 42.5%[61] - The Group's gross profit decreased by approximately 28.2% to HK$335,334,000, with a gross profit margin of approximately 22.3% compared to 27.3% in 2021[88] - The consolidated profit attributable to owners of the Company reduced to approximately HK$74,844,000, representing a drop of 42.9% compared to HK$131,139,000 in 2021[88] Cash and Financial Position - As of December 31, 2022, the group's net cash position was HKD 176,207,000, an increase from HKD 138,551,000 in 2021, with a current ratio of approximately 2.4[32] - The Group's net cash as of December 31, 2022, was HK$176,207,000, an increase from HK$138,551,000 in 2021, showing a growth of approximately 27.2%[52] - The current ratio improved to approximately 2.4 in 2022 from 2.1 in 2021, indicating better short-term financial health[53] - As of December 31, 2022, the Group had bank and cash balances of approximately HK$246,013,000, a decrease from HK$282,712,000 in 2021[168][170] - The principal sources of working capital during the year were cash flows generated from operating activities and bank borrowings[168][170] Acquisitions and Investments - The group has completed the acquisition of Bestgrand Enterprises Limited for HKD 7,534,000, which owns properties in Shenzhen, China[26] - The Group completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital of Baiheng Enterprises Limited for HKD 7,534,000 on December 19, 2022[40] - The Group has not made any significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals during the year[39] Market and Growth Strategy - The group is optimistic about the growth prospects in the automotive lightweight market and aims to leverage its production capacity and industry experience to increase market share[9] - The group is actively developing the entire magnesium industry chain and exporting intelligent manufacturing solutions to create new growth drivers[13] - The Group plans to establish a leading R&D and production development platform for lightweight solutions, aiming for vertical upstream integration to ensure raw material supply and quality[71] - The Group aims to minimize its environmental footprint and enhance safety through sustainable business growth and renewable production processes[84] - The Group plans to strategically expand its manufacturing base outside of China to mitigate risks associated with geopolitical conflicts and supply chain disruptions[85] - The group plans to develop products in the sustainable energy and energy storage sector, anticipating this will provide new growth momentum[135] - The group is actively exploring business expansion in Central Asia, the Middle East, and North America to mitigate geopolitical risks[162] Employee and Management - As of December 31, 2022, the Group had approximately 3,750 full-time employees, a decrease from 4,200 employees as of December 31, 2021[42] - The Group's remuneration policy is based on market trends, individual performance, and the financial performance of the Group[42] - The Group provides competitive salary packages, including retirement schemes and medical benefits, to attract and retain high-caliber staff[42] - The Group organizes various training programs and recreational activities to promote staff interaction and a healthy lifestyle[43] - The Group's Chairman, Mr. Lee Yuen Fat, has over 40 years of experience in the die casting industry and is responsible for formulating overall business strategies[46] Research and Development - The group is collaborating with domestic and international R&D institutions to develop high-strength, high-toughness, and high-flow magnesium alloys for automotive applications[7] - The group has developed a high thermal conductivity magnesium alloy material with a thermal conductivity coefficient of 100 W/(m • K), which is over double that of conventional magnesium alloys[130] - The Group's innovative technologies in lightweight materials have secured long-term partnerships with leading brands in the personal computer and automobile sectors[81] - The group aims to enhance the application of lightweight materials in new energy vehicle parts through its self-developed low-floor LPG extended-range minibus[158] Share Options and Awards - The Company granted a total of 40,210,000 share options on October 31, 2022, representing approximately 4.50% of the issued share capital[186] - As of December 31, 2022, the number of options available for grant under the Share Option Scheme was 49,166,140, representing approximately 5.5% of the total issued share capital[185] - The Share Option Scheme allows for the issuance of options not exceeding 10% of the shares in issue at the date of approval[180] - The closing price of a share on the date of grant for the options was HK$0.385[189] - The share award scheme for staff expired on January 9, 2023[42] - The Share Award Scheme is managed by an administrative committee and allows for shares to be awarded without cost to the participants[196] - The share options granted do not have performance targets associated with them[193] - The Group's financial statements include information on the measurement of the fair value of share options[191] Risk Management - The Group has not established any financial instruments for hedging against foreign exchange risks, but it is closely monitoring its overall foreign exchange risk exposure[33] - The Group has not entered into any financial instruments for hedging foreign currency risks but will monitor its exposure closely[55] - There were no significant contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2022[34] - As of December 31, 2022, the Group had no material contingent liabilities and none of its assets were pledged[56][57] Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) - The Group emphasizes the importance of ESG for sustainable development as part of its new business opportunities[167][169] - The Group is committed to a "Four New" strategy focusing on new materials, new business, new markets, and new opportunities for long-term development[128]
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