Financial Performance - Atlinks Group Limited's revenue decreased from approximately €34.1 million in 2021 to about €30.0 million in 2022, representing a decline of approximately 12.1%[15]. - The gross profit margin fell from approximately 31.1% in 2021 to about 26.6% in 2022[16]. - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately €29.96 million, a decrease of about 12.3% compared to €34.07 million in 2021[24]. - The company recorded a loss of approximately €0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a profit of approximately €0.2 million in 2021[35]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to approximately €2.5 million as of December 31, 2022, down from about €5.0 million in 2021[42]. - The net current assets decreased from approximately €4.3 million as of December 31, 2021, to approximately €3.5 million as of December 31, 2022[43]. - Cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2022, were approximately €2.5 million, down from €5.0 million as of December 31, 2021, representing a decrease of approximately €2.5 million[43]. - The net debt-to-equity ratio increased to approximately 56% as of December 31, 2022, compared to approximately 48% as of December 31, 2021, primarily due to increased bank borrowings and shareholder loans[44]. Sales Performance - Sales of home phones for the year ended December 31, 2022, were approximately €22.1 million, a decrease of about 10.8% compared to the previous year[19]. - Sales of elderly products decreased by approximately €1.2 million or 19.9% year-on-year[20]. - Sales to France decreased by approximately 22.5% to about €14.4 million, accounting for 48.1% of total revenue[25][29]. - Sales to other European countries decreased by approximately 18.6% to about €7.2 million, representing 24.1% of total revenue[26]. - Sales to the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions remained stable at approximately €3.8 million, while sales to Latin America increased by approximately 54.6% to about €4.5 million[28]. Strategic Focus - The company plans to continue focusing on the elderly market, particularly developing products for individuals with vision and hearing impairments under the Swissvoice and Amplicomms brands[11]. - The company aims to expand its product range for elderly users and enhance its brands, Swissvoice and Amplicomms, through optimized products and increased sales territories[30]. - The company plans to launch new alternative product solutions in the first quarter of 2023 to address supply chain issues and improve gross margins[29]. Sustainability and Awards - The company received the Ecovadis sustainability leadership award in the advanced manufacturers category, achieving the highest platinum certification[11]. - The group emphasizes the importance of environmental management and is committed to social welfare, focusing on ecological design and reducing emissions and resource usage[146]. - The company received the "Sustainability Rating: Platinum Certification" and "Sustainability Leadership Best Regional Performance (AMEA)" from EcoVadis in October 2022[194]. Governance and Compliance - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code principles and applicable provisions for the year ending December 31, 2022[68]. - The board is responsible for strategy formulation, performance monitoring, and risk management, with four established committees[69]. - The company aims to maintain high standards of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests[66]. - The board includes independent directors who regularly review the company's compliance with governance codes[67]. - The company has a commitment to high levels of business ethics and governance practices[66]. Risk Management - The risk management committee conducted an annual review of the group's risk management and internal control systems, which were found to be effective and adequate[85]. - The board believes that the risk management and internal control systems are effective in managing business risks[107]. - The company has established a risk management committee to enhance internal risk management functions, meeting at least twice a year to monitor sanction risks[108]. Employee and Training - The overall employee turnover rate increased to 17% in the fiscal year 2022, up from 5% in 2021[177]. - The company maintained a zero workplace injury record for three consecutive years, with no reported incidents during the reporting period[180]. - The group conducted a total of 112 hours of training during the reporting period, with an average training time of 2.43 hours per employee[182]. - 76% of employees participated in training, with male employees averaging 2.48 hours and female employees averaging 2.39 hours[182]. Environmental Impact - Total greenhouse gas emissions for the reporting period were 30.96 tons of CO2 equivalent, a significant decrease from 34.79 tons in 2021[149]. - Scope 2 emissions decreased to 14.84 tons of CO2 equivalent in 2022 from 34.79 tons in 2021, indicating a reduction of approximately 57.3%[149]. - The total amount of non-hazardous waste generated was 0.121 tons in 2022, significantly reduced from 0.95 tons in 2021[154]. - The company aims to reduce the generation density of hazardous and non-hazardous waste by 1% by 2030 through ongoing review of waste reduction measures[153]. Customer Relations - The group has established an online customer interface and a customer hotline to enhance customer service[189]. - The group ensures compliance with labor laws, prohibiting child labor and forced labor, with no significant violations reported during the period[183].
ATLINKS(08043) - 2022 - 年度财报