Market Overview - The Chinese health market reached a scale of RMB 13 trillion in 2020, making it the second largest globally[23]. - In 2021, China's GDP per capita was RMB 80,976, equivalent to approximately USD 12,551, surpassing the global average[23]. Company Strategy and Investments - The company has strategically invested in Yinguang Biotechnology and established Meikang in 2020 to enhance its position in cell therapy and immune therapy[26]. - The company is focusing on skin health management, developing effective skincare products and combining them with medical aesthetics[24]. - Yinguang Biotechnology has made significant progress in stem cell drug development, establishing multiple product pipelines for various diseases[27]. - The company has received a new invention patent for a CAR-T technology that shows improved binding and efficacy compared to traditional methods[28]. - The Shenzhen government has prioritized legislation for cell and gene industries, indicating strong local support for the sector[26]. - The company is positioned to leverage its first-mover advantage in the cell therapy industry as supportive policies are implemented[27]. - The company aims to drive growth through technological advancements and professional services in health and beauty[24]. - The company is committed to long-term development in the health industry, aligning with national strategies like "Healthy China 2030" and the 14th Five-Year Plan[24]. Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021, was HKD 253.0 million, a decrease of approximately 4.6% from HKD 265.1 million in 2020[43]. - Gross profit for the year was HKD 100.9 million, down 9.3% from HKD 111.3 million in 2020, with a gross margin decline from 42.0% to 39.9%[44]. - Other income and net gains decreased by 32.2% to HKD 21.9 million, primarily due to unfavorable foreign exchange impacts, shifting from a gain of HKD 5.2 million in 2020 to a loss of HKD 9.9 million in 2021[46]. - Total operating expenses were HKD 42.7 million, a reduction of 15.3% from HKD 50.4 million in 2020, mainly due to the sale of clinics in Hong Kong and Shanghai[47]. - Financing costs decreased by 38.7% to HKD 8.4 million, attributed to a reduction in average bank loan balances compared to 2020[48]. - Profit after tax for the year was HKD 60.5 million, a decrease of 28.9% from HKD 85.1 million in 2020, primarily due to the absence of one-time gains recorded in the previous year[49]. Business Segments - Revenue from the industrial hemp business increased by 4.3% to HKD 26.5 million, with segment profit rising 35.0% to HKD 5.4 million[51]. - Revenue from healthcare-related businesses decreased by 48.0% to HKD 28.5 million, with segment profit declining 14.9% to HKD 12.0 million[52]. - Trade business revenue increased by 9.6% to HKD 146.8 million, but segment profit decreased by 35.0% to HKD 14.7 million due to various financial impacts[54]. Asset and Liabilities - The group's non-current assets increased to HKD 861.3 million as of December 31, 2021, from HKD 742.7 million in 2020, primarily due to an increase in fair value investments[64]. - Total current assets decreased to HKD 875.7 million as of December 31, 2021, from HKD 960.2 million in 2020, mainly due to a reduction in prepayments and other receivables[64]. - The group's total liabilities increased to HKD 306.3 million as of December 31, 2021, from HKD 299.6 million in 2020, primarily due to an increase in bank loans[64]. - The group's net asset value increased to HKD 1,430.7 million as of December 31, 2021, from HKD 1,403.3 million in 2020, driven by a profit of HKD 60.5 million for the year[65]. Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash used in operating activities was HKD 83.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily for working capital needs[67]. - The net cash generated from investing activities was HKD 161.6 million, mainly from fund and financial product investments[70]. - The group has 100% ownership of a residential development project in Australia, with approximately 80% of the civil works completed as of December 31, 2021[58]. - The group's investment portfolio increased to HKD 315.0 million as of December 31, 2021, up from HKD 193.1 million in 2020, reflecting a strategic focus on health-related investments[84]. Employee and Governance - The employee count increased to 138 as of December 31, 2021, from 116 in 2020, reflecting growth in operations[87]. - The company emphasizes the importance of employee relations, offering competitive compensation and continuous training programs[101]. - The company has adopted a stock option plan to attract and retain key employees[101]. - The company has established service contracts with its directors, with terms ranging from one to three years, allowing for termination with written notice[141]. - The company has not established a corporate governance committee; thus, the board is responsible for executing corporate governance functions[190]. Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2021, the total shares held by Mr. Zhou Xuzhou amounted to 2,251,534,761 shares, representing 53.43% of the issued shares[144]. - Dr. Zeng Wentao holds 75,000,000 shares, which accounts for 1.78% of the issued shares[144]. - The major shareholder U-Home Group International Limited holds 964,172,530 shares, representing 22.88% of the issued shares[153]. - The total amount of distributable reserves as of December 31, 2021, was HKD 361,216,000, an increase from HKD 342,662,000 in 2020[131]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code principles and complied with all applicable code provisions during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021[184]. - The board held four meetings during the fiscal year to discuss and formulate the overall strategy and review financial performance[189]. - All independent non-executive directors have confirmed their independence in accordance with the listing rules[188]. - The company has a policy in place for reviewing dividend policies[196].
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