Financial Performance - The annual results for the Group were announced on May 31, 2022, with no interim or final dividends declared[8]. - The Group recorded total revenue of HK$535.43 million for the Year, representing an increase of approximately 92.89% compared to HK$277.58 million in 2020[32]. - Revenue from the manufacturing segment amounted to HK$551.76 million, up from HK$461.03 million in 2020, reflecting a sales increase of approximately 19.68%[39]. - The Group reported a loss before income tax of approximately HK$390.42 million, significantly reduced from HK$1,036.99 million in 2020[33]. - Loss attributable to owners of the Company for the Year was approximately HK$451.59 million, compared to HK$1,029.97 million in the previous year[34]. - The gross profit margin for the manufacturing segment increased from 9.45% in 2020 to 10.44% in 2021[39]. - The treasury investments segment recorded a loss of approximately HK$314.40 million, a substantial decrease from HK$926.80 million in 2020[41]. Market Challenges - The worldwide chip shortage began in Q4 2021 and is expected to persist until the end of 2022, impacting order volumes from major customers, particularly in the automobile sector[15]. - The regulated activities in Hong Kong and the PRC are facing challenges due to the complex market environment[20]. - The Group's financial services segment continues to face difficulties in developing its business amid adverse market conditions[20]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group aims to mitigate uncertainties by seeking more business opportunities domestically and in Asia[16]. - The strategic upgrade and new strategic plan implementation are in response to changes in major shareholders, focusing on diversifying business and enhancing traditional PCB manufacturing[22]. - The Group plans to explore new investment opportunities, including applications of artificial intelligence in telecommunications and financial technology[22]. - The Group will focus on risk management and compliance while exploring opportunities in asset management and financial services[24]. - The Group plans to enhance cash flow and improve recoverability of trades amid ongoing pandemic challenges[24]. Asset Management and Investments - The total assets under management reached approximately HK$2.62 billion, with 12 investment funds established, including 8 related to the One Belt One Road initiative[51]. - The Group made total original capital contributions of approximately HK$1.38 billion to the funds, unchanged from 2020[52]. - The Group's financial services subsidiaries actively engaged in asset management and corporate finance advisory services during the Year[46]. - The Group's investment strategy focuses on long-term capital appreciation through various financial instruments, including equity and debt securities[144][156]. - The Group aims to achieve long-term capital appreciation through investments in various sectors, including high-tech industries and energy resources[127]. Impairment and Credit Risk - The Group has recognized a significant impairment loss of HK$15.49 million for trade receivables from the Bond Issuer, with total accumulated impairment losses on bond receivables reaching HK$60.41 million[83]. - The Bond Issuer failed to meet repayment deadlines, resulting in increased credit risk and the classification of trade receivables as credit-impaired under HKFRS 9[83]. - The Group's management is considering debt restructuring or litigation against the Bond Issuer if no substantial progress is made in the coming months[78]. - The Group recognized an additional significant impairment loss of HK$15.49 million for trade receivables from the bond issuer due to increased credit risk, resulting in a carrying amount of zero as of December 31, 2021[84]. - The total cumulative impairment loss for receivables held by the partner fund amounted to HK$60.41 million[84]. Debt and Financing - The Group's net debts amounted to approximately HK$1,575.85 million, resulting in a gearing ratio of 67.64%, compared to 54.71% in 2020[59]. - The Group's net current assets decreased to approximately HK$10.95 million from HK$880.40 million in 2020, with a current ratio of 1.01, down from 1.81[60]. - Bank loans increased to approximately HK$144.42 million, with fixed interest rates ranging from 2.36% to 3.85% per annum[66]. - Trade payables rose to approximately HK$231.20 million, with creditors turnover days increasing to approximately 171 days from 121 days in 2020[62]. - The Group's inventories increased to approximately HK$56.70 million, with inventory turnover days at approximately 42 days[62]. Investments in Funds - The Group contributed HK$340.00 million to the Huarong Fund, which was used to acquire shares worth up to HK$2.23 billion in Fullshare Holdings Limited[86]. - As of December 31, 2021, the fair value of the investment in the Huarong Fund was zero, reflecting substantial fair value losses from adverse market price changes[91]. - The Group contributed HK$220.00 million and HK$375.00 million to the Natural Resource Fund on May 14, 2017, and March 12, 2018, respectively[92]. - The Group became the sole limited partner of the Natural Resource Fund on May 16, 2019, following the withdrawal of the first-tier limited partner, consolidating its assets, liabilities, and performance into the Group's financial statements[98]. - The Group aims to enhance investment quality and is actively seeking a new first-tier limited partner to expand fund investment activities[105]. Equity Investments - The Group's listed equity investments amounted to HK$115.87 million as of December 31, 2021, down from HK$173.13 million in 2020[166]. - The Group's investment in SuperRobotics is expected to generate returns due to the robust development of the robotic industry in China[174]. - The Absolute Return Fund, in which the Group holds a 100% interest, aims to generate returns by investing in equity securities of companies in the in-flight wireless network engineering and services industry[179]. - The Group's acquisition of a 75% interest in the Absolute Return Fund was completed for HK$160 million, with a fair value of HK$186.03 million at the time of acquisition[175]. - The High-Tech Investment Fund aims to generate high risk-adjusted returns by investing in equity and debt securities related to high-tech industries in Hong Kong[184][187].
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