Revenue Growth - Revenue from wood-related business increased from approximately HK$104.4 million in 2021 to approximately HK$133.0 million in 2022, representing a growth of about 27.5%[13]. - Revenue generated from the processing and distribution of furniture wood amounted to approximately HK$120.4 million in 2022, up from approximately HK$104.4 million in 2021[18]. - The manufacturing and sales of antique-style wood furniture and other wooden products generated approximately HK$12.6 million in 2022, compared to HK$0 in 2021, indicating a successful market entry[20]. - The Group recorded a revenue of approximately HK$145.4 million for the year ended 31 December 2022, representing a 25% increase from approximately HK$116.1 million in 2021[53]. - The turnover from wood-related business increased from approximately HK$104.4 million in 2021 to approximately HK$133.0 million in 2022[53]. Business Strategy and Expansion - The company aims to expand its business into the eco-friendly wood industry, which is expected to benefit both society and the Group in the long term[12]. - The Group's core wood-related business includes wood management, distribution, and processing, with a focus on antique-style wood furniture manufacturing[11]. - The Group has established a wholly-owned subsidiary, China Wood Green Resources (Shenzhen) Co., Limited, to enhance its core wood-related business operations[17]. - The company is diversifying its product offerings to include affordable indoor wood products, targeting a broader customer base[19]. - The Group's strategic focus on high-end antique-style wood furniture aims to attract both general consumers and art collectors[19]. - The Group plans to increase market penetration of its antique-style wooden furniture and other wooden products by diversifying sales and distribution channels[33]. - Additional marketing and promotional expenses will be deployed to enhance brand awareness across various online platforms in the PRC[33]. - The Group is exploring strategic cooperation opportunities with market players in the mid-stream to downstream of the industry value chain, including real estate developers and high-end furniture retailers[34]. Financial Performance - Cost of sales and services rendered grew by approximately 19% from approximately HK$101.7 million in 2021 to approximately HK$121.3 million in 2022[54]. - Gross profit increased by approximately 67% to approximately HK$24.1 million in 2022, with the gross profit margin rising from 12.4% in 2021 to 16.6% in 2022[55]. - Other income improved from net losses of approximately HK$48.2 million in 2021 to a net gain of approximately HK$3.1 million in 2022[60]. - Allowances for expected credit losses on trade, loan, and other receivables totaled approximately HK$35.6 million in 2022, significantly up from HK$2.9 million in 2021[61]. - Selling and distribution expenses increased from approximately HK$0.4 million in 2021 to approximately HK$1.0 million in 2022[68]. - Administrative expenses rose by approximately 42% from approximately HK$15.8 million in 2021 to approximately HK$22.4 million in 2022[69]. - Finance costs decreased from approximately HK$117.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2021 to approximately HK$113.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2022, representing a reduction of about 2.5%[70][74]. - The Group recorded an income tax expense of approximately HK$3.9 million for the year ended 31 December 2022, a significant increase from approximately HK$0.2 million in 2021, primarily due to operating profits from the wood products business in the PRC[71][75]. Corporate Governance - The Company acknowledges the importance of good corporate governance practices and has adopted the Code Provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix 14 to the Listing Rules[143]. - The Board comprises one executive Director, one non-executive Director, and three independent non-executive Directors, ensuring a balance of skills and experience[146]. - The Company failed to meet the Listing Rules requirements for independent non-executive directors during specific periods in 2022, but has since complied after appointing Mr. Chan Lik Shan on January 27, 2023[155]. - The Company received annual confirmations of independence from all independent non-executive directors, confirming their independent status[156]. - The Board is responsible for overseeing the overall strategy and development of the Company, as well as monitoring internal control policies and evaluating financial performance[145]. - The Company has maintained compliance with applicable code provisions for the year ended December 31, 2022[144]. - The roles of chairman and chief executive officer are held by the same individual, Mr. Lyu NingJiang, to enhance responsiveness and efficiency in business strategy formulation[151]. - The Company’s audit committee is composed solely of non-executive directors and meets the minimum requirement of three members as per Listing Rules[158]. - The Board reviews its corporate governance practices at least annually to ensure continuous compliance with the Code[144]. - The Company emphasizes accountability to all shareholders as a core element of its corporate governance principles[143]. Restructuring and Financial Stability - The Company is undergoing a financial restructuring process under a court-supervised provisional liquidation regime in the Cayman Islands[38]. - A restructuring agreement was entered into on 16 February 2022, involving capital reorganization and an investor's subscription[44]. - The Scheme was approved by the requisite statutory majorities of the creditors at the Scheme Meeting held on 11 March 2022[45]. - The Group's liquidity and financial position were discussed, indicating a focus on maintaining financial stability amid market challenges[89]. - As of December 31, 2022, the Group's current assets decreased to HK$136.1 million from HK$162.6 million in 2021, while current liabilities increased to HK$1.59 billion from HK$1.49 billion, resulting in a current ratio decline from 0.11 to 0.09[90]. - The Group's total bank and other borrowings rose to approximately HK$846.9 million in 2022 from HK$798.0 million in 2021, leading to an increase in the gearing ratio from 345.71% to 431.74%[94]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased to approximately HK$4.1 million in 2022 from HK$2.5 million in 2021[92]. - The Group is confident in having sufficient financial resources to meet its debt repayment and operational financing needs for the foreseeable future[91]. Employment and Human Resources - The Group employed a total of 64 employees as of December 31, 2022, up from 16 in 2021, with total employee costs amounting to approximately HK$6.9 million compared to HK$4.3 million in the previous year[115]. - A total of 15 senior management members received remuneration below HK$1,000,000, while 1 member received between HK$1,000,001 and HK$1,500,000[169]. Shareholder and Market Information - The Board does not recommend the payment of any dividend for the year ended December 31, 2022, consistent with 2021[114]. - The Company has no material acquisition or disposal of subsidiaries or associates during the year ended December 31, 2022, and no specific plans for major investments or acquisitions[116]. - The company's shares have been suspended from trading since October 22, 2021, and will remain suspended until further notice, with a resumption plan submitted to the stock exchange[122]. - The company anticipates the removal of the "Disclaimer of Opinion" regarding its going concern in the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2023, contingent upon successful restructuring[123]. - The company appointed joint provisional liquidators for restructuring purposes and will provide updates to shareholders regarding developments in this matter[124].
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