Business Focus and Operations - The Group has fully transitioned to a business focused solely on gold processing and trading, ceasing operations in outsourced business process management for electronic gaming machines and money lending[11]. - The Group's principal activity is gold processing in the People's Republic of China[179]. - The Group has entered into lease agreements for four gold processing plants in Henan province, which commenced operations during the Year[31]. - The Group has entered into lease agreements for several gold processing plants in Henan Province to maintain business momentum and has commenced operations, generating significant revenue and profits during the year[105]. - The establishment of a self-owned gold ore processing plant remains a long-term goal, but construction has been delayed due to pending responses from local government regarding land-use approvals[14]. - The establishment of a new gold ore processing plant in Luanchuan County, Henan Province, with a designed annual processing capacity of 600,000 tonnes has faced delays due to land acquisition issues[99]. - The Group is considering establishing the new plant in other locations, such as Yunnan Province, and is currently conducting feasibility studies and preliminary preparations[106]. Financial Performance - The Group recorded revenue of approximately HK$363.8 million for FY2023, a significant increase of approximately 152.4% compared to HK$144.1 million in FY2022[25]. - Revenue from gold ore processing during the Year was approximately HK$228.7 million, contributing significantly to the overall revenue growth[31]. - Revenue from gold-laden carbon processing was approximately HK$134.7 million, showing stability compared to HK$137.2 million in FY2022[26]. - The Group's trading of gold and other precious metals contributed approximately 0.1% or HK$0.4 million of the revenue, a significant drop from approximately 4.8% or HK$6.9 million in FY2022[32]. - The outsourced business process management revenue decreased by approximately 77.4% from HK$31.5 million in FY2022 to HK$7.1 million in FY2023 due to limited operation time[33]. - The money lending business generated revenue of approximately HK$0.5 million in FY2023, down from approximately HK$6.4 million in FY2022[38]. - The significant increase in revenue was mainly attributed to the commencement of operations in gold ore processing in Henan[25]. - Revenue from gold processing and trading business increased to approximately HK$363.8 million, a rise of 152.4% compared to FY2022's HK$144.1 million[53]. - Cost of sales rose by approximately HK$206.6 million or 167.4%, from approximately HK$123.4 million in FY2022 to approximately HK$330.0 million for the Year[58]. - Gross profit increased by approximately HK$13.1 million or 63.3%, from approximately HK$20.7 million in FY2022 to approximately HK$33.8 million for the Year[59]. - Gross profit margin decreased from approximately 14.4% in FY2022 to 9.3% for the Year due to lower gold content supplied and reduced trading revenue[59]. - Administrative and other operating expenses increased by approximately HK$7.7 million or 50.2%, from approximately HK$15.3 million for FY2022 to approximately HK$23.0 million for the Year[65]. - The Group reported a net profit attributable to owners of the Company of approximately HK$0.8 million for the Year, down from HK$2.0 million in FY2022[69]. Market Outlook - The Group anticipates rising demand and prices for gold in 2023 due to increasing recession and geopolitical risks, which are expected to drive gold as a safe-haven asset[12]. - The Group expects gold prices to remain stably high and rise further in the coming years, focusing on gold processing and trading as its core business to diversify income streams and increase shareholder returns[98]. Shareholder Value and Investments - The Group plans to leverage its experience and business networks to capture market opportunities and deliver sustainable returns to shareholders[19]. - The Group will proactively explore other investment opportunities to expand its gold processing portfolio, maximizing shareholder value[20]. - The Group aims to explore other investment opportunities to expand its existing gold processing portfolio for maximum shareholder value[22]. - The net proceeds from the Rights Issue were approximately HK$67.2 million, intended for financing the costs of preparation and construction of a new processing plant with an annual capacity of 600,000 tonnes[89]. Risk Management - The Group's management is actively monitoring financial risks, including liquidity risk, foreign exchange rate risk, and credit risk, to ensure operational stability[133]. - The Group will conduct regular reviews and follow-up actions on overdue amounts to minimize credit risk exposure[51]. - If loan defaults persist beyond three months, collection procedures will commence, including engaging lawyers for recovery actions[52]. - The Group's credit assessment includes evaluating repayment ability and creditworthiness of potential clients[50]. - The management conducts feasibility assessments and projections to manage strategic enterprise risks related to economic and political instability[125]. Compliance and Governance - The Group has complied with relevant laws and regulations that significantly impact its business and operations during FY2023[116]. - The Group's management collaborates with external professionals to ensure compliance with applicable local laws and regulations, mitigating compliance risk[135]. - The Group emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relationships with business partners, suppliers, and customers to achieve short-term and long-term goals[121]. - The company emphasizes the importance of a robust governance framework to support its operational and financial objectives[160]. Management and Employees - The company has a diverse management team with significant financial and operational experience[160]. - The management structure includes a mix of executive and independent non-executive directors to ensure governance and oversight[159]. - The company is focused on maintaining strong leadership with experienced professionals in key positions[160]. - The management team has a background in finance, investment, and technology sectors, enhancing the company's strategic direction[160]. - The Group has identified high staff turnover rates, particularly among key operational staff, as a significant operational risk[131]. - As of March 31, 2023, the Group employed approximately 68 employees, an increase from 60 in the previous year[113]. Financial Statements and Dividends - The audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, are presented in the annual report[178]. - For the financial year ended March 31, 2023, the Directors do not recommend any dividend payment, consistent with the previous year[180]. - The Company currently has no pre-determined dividend payout ratio, with the Board considering various financial factors before recommending dividends[181]. - As of March 31, 2023, there are no distributable reserves available for the Company[192]. - The board does not recommend any dividend payment for the year ended March 31, 2023, similar to the previous year[186].
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