Financial Performance - Interest and service income decreased by 25.0% to HKD 713,939,000 in 2020 from HKD 951,290,000 in 2019[7] - The company reported a loss attributable to owners of HKD 1,216,632,000, an increase of 84.1% compared to a loss of HKD 661,021,000 in the previous year[7] - Basic loss per share increased by 87.4% to HKD (5.94) in 2020 from HKD (3.17) in 2019[7] - The company reported a total loss for the year of HKD 1,357,368,000, compared to a loss of HKD 426,477,000 in 2019, representing an increase in loss of 219%[183] - The impairment loss on financial instruments for 2020 was HKD 1,269,496,000, which is a 105% increase from HKD 618,453,000 in 2019[183] - The company recognized a goodwill impairment loss of HKD 127,820,000 in 2020, with no such loss reported in 2019[183] - The company's total comprehensive loss for the year was HKD 1,260,442,000, compared to HKD 495,401,000 in 2019, marking a substantial increase in total comprehensive loss[186] Economic Impact - The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the global economy, with China's GDP growth slowing to 2.2% year-on-year[10] - The unemployment rate in Hong Kong rose from 3.3% in December 2019 to 6.2% in June 2020, the highest in 15 years, impacting business activities[83] - The company's main business is loan services, primarily generating income from mortgage loans, which faced challenges due to reduced credit demand in mainland China and Hong Kong[83] Corporate Governance - The board of directors consists of nine members, including two executive directors and four independent non-executive directors[19] - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and has adopted the principles of the corporate governance code[13] - The board consists of at least three independent non-executive directors, representing one-third of the board, ensuring compliance with listing rules[23] - The company has established four committees: Audit Committee, Remuneration Committee, Nomination Committee, and Business Risk Committee, each with clearly defined written terms of reference[35] - The company ensures that all directors have access to necessary information and can seek independent professional advice at the company's expense[27] - All independent non-executive directors confirmed their independence in accordance with the guidelines set out in the listing rules[23] - The company has arranged appropriate liability insurance for directors and senior officers against legal actions arising from company activities[29] Risk Management - The company is focusing on risk management and stabilizing its operations in response to recent challenges, particularly in Beijing[10] - The board is responsible for assessing and maintaining effective risk management and internal control systems[62] - The Audit Committee assists the board in overseeing the management's design and implementation of risk management and internal control systems[63] - The company has established clear risk management procedures to protect assets and ensure the reliability of financial data[64] - The management team coordinates with department heads to assess risk probabilities and monitor risk management processes[66] - The company has a continuous risk assessment approach to identify and evaluate inherent risks affecting its objectives[64] Business Development - The company launched an online fintech platform named Oyster Pie in late 2020, enabling a fully digital loan application, approval, and disbursement process[10] - The company is actively trying to expand its business presence in Chengdu, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen[10] - The company is actively pursuing business diversification in Chengdu, Hong Kong, and Shenzhen to mitigate the impact of the event on its Beijing operations[86] Financial Position - The company's total liabilities included approximately HKD 1,619,401,000 in borrowings and loans, indicating a significant leverage position[95] - The company's non-current assets included goodwill valued at approximately HKD 500,726,000, reflecting its investment in acquisitions[94] - The company's total assets decreased from HKD 4,626,095 thousand in 2019 to HKD 2,925,184 thousand in 2020, a decline of approximately 37.0%[188] - The company's net asset value decreased from HKD 3,205,199 thousand in 2019 to HKD 1,229,192 thousand in 2020, a decline of approximately 61.7%[190] - The company's total equity decreased from HKD 2,527,961 thousand in 2019 to HKD 1,229,192 thousand in 2020, a decline of approximately 51.5%[190] Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2020, Zhang Xiaolin holds 1,720,044,240 ordinary shares, representing 55.27% of the issued share capital[132] - Lu Yun, as a beneficial owner, also holds 506,842,000 ordinary shares, contributing to the same 55.27% ownership[132] - Zhonghe SME Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd. holds 605,180,000 ordinary shares, accounting for 14.46% of the issued share capital[132] - The total number of shares available for issuance under the 2014 share option plan is 342,908,633 shares, which represents 8.19% of the existing issued share capital[138] - The company has a new share option plan adopted on May 20, 2014, which will last for ten years unless revoked or amended[135] Auditor and Financial Reporting - The independent auditor's fees for the review year totaled HKD 4,685,000, with HKD 4,070,000 for audit services and HKD 615,000 for non-audit services[72] - The financial statements reflect the group's financial position as of December 31, 2020, and the performance for the year ended on that date, prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards[160] - The independent auditor's responsibility includes ensuring the financial statements are free from material misstatement due to fraud or error[177] - The assessment of goodwill impairment involved evaluating future cash flows and key assumptions such as discount rates and growth rates[168]
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