Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 119,894,000, a decrease of 52.7% compared to HKD 253,031,000 in 2021[37] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 66,761,000, down 33.8% from HKD 100,929,000 in the previous year[37] - The company reported a net profit of HKD 17,780,000 for 2022, a decline of 70.7% from HKD 60,456,000 in 2021[37] - Basic earnings per share for 2022 were HKD 0.43, compared to HKD 1.42 in 2021, reflecting a significant decrease[37] - The company reported a segment profit of HKD 26,032,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a loss of HKD 32,065,000 in 2021[46] - The company’s total equity decreased to HKD 1,327,085,000 in 2022 from HKD 1,430,645,000 in 2021, representing a decline of approximately 7.2%[40] - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders for 2022 was HKD 17,822,000, a decrease of 70.4% compared to HKD 60,323,000 in 2021[91] - The after-tax profit for the year ended December 31, 2022, was HKD 17.8 million, a decrease of 70.6% from HKD 60.5 million in 2021, mainly due to reduced gross profits in property-related and trading businesses[149] Revenue and Profitability - The company reported a loss from joint ventures and associates of HKD 14,774,000 for the year[37] - The fair value gain from investment properties was HKD 13,581,000, down from HKD 15,190,000 in the previous year[37] - The property-related business generated revenue of HKD 29.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of 43.5% from HKD 51.3 million in 2021, largely due to a downturn in the mainland Chinese real estate market[154] - The company reported a significant loss in its property-related business, shifting from a profit of HKD 18.2 million in 2021 to a loss of HKD 32.1 million in 2022, driven by adverse market conditions[155] - Revenue decreased by approximately 52.6% from HKD 253.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, to HKD 119.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to a downturn in the real estate market in mainland China[167] - Gross profit decreased by HKD 34.1 million, mainly due to declines in property-related and trading businesses, which saw gross profit reductions of HKD 20.0 million and HKD 18.1 million, respectively[168] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current liabilities increased to HKD 247,238,000 in 2022 from HKD 195,489,000 in 2021, representing a rise of 26.4%[22] - The company’s total assets decreased to HKD 1,574,323,000 in 2022 from HKD 1,626,134,000 in 2021, reflecting a decline of approximately 3.2%[39] - The company’s total liabilities increased to 384,176 thousand HKD in 2022 from 306,349 thousand HKD in 2021, representing an increase of about 25.4%[74] - The total bank loans amounted to HKD 243.4 million, up from HKD 168.7 million in the previous year, primarily used for working capital[186] - The company's asset-liability ratio was 5.3%, compared to -4.5% in the previous year, indicating a shift towards a more leveraged position[194] Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 210,987,000 in 2022 from HKD 272,591,000 in 2021, a reduction of about 22.6%[39] - The financing costs for the year ended December 31, 2022, were HKD 11.4 million, an increase of 35.7% from HKD 8.4 million in 2021, primarily due to higher average bank loan balances[148] - The interest expense on bank loans rose to HKD 11,113,000 in 2022 from HKD 8,277,000 in 2021, marking an increase of 34.0%[82] - The group has approximately HKD 23.5 million of unutilized net proceeds from share placements, expected to be fully utilized by December 31, 2023[192] - The group has allocated funds for investment in various financial products to enhance liquidity and interest income[199] Strategic Initiatives and Market Outlook - The health industry in China is projected to expand significantly, with a market size expected to reach RMB 16 trillion by 2030[102] - The company has made strategic investments in cell therapy, including a stake in a national high-tech enterprise and the establishment of a new entity focused on cell immunotherapy[104] - The company launched a new skincare brand, "肌小簡," which combines medical aesthetics and skincare, promoting a 60% light medical aesthetic and 40% simplified skincare approach[110] - The company is actively pursuing international expansion, enhancing brand building and channel development to foster new business growth points[114] - The health industry received strong governmental support, with total health expenditure in China reaching RMB 2.2542 trillion in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 17.8%[130] - The company aims to integrate online and offline services in the skincare sector, focusing on scientific skincare and high-efficiency products[112] - The company has established partnerships with international ingredient suppliers to enhance its product offerings in the skincare market[111] - The company continues to invest in skin health management, striving to reshape skincare habits and industry dynamics through innovation[112] - The company has received approval for clinical trials of its Class I biological product, "Human Umbilical Cord Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injection," indicating progress in its R&D efforts[134] - The company has filed over 50 patents, including nearly 10 international patents, showcasing its commitment to innovation in the cell therapy sector[134] - The company has established a flagship store for its "Jixiao Jian" light medical beauty brand, which has received positive customer feedback for its integrated skincare solutions[139] - The company is expanding its market presence in Australia with the launch of a new luxury townhouse project in Yarrabend, Melbourne[141] - The company is focusing on the commercialization of cell therapy products and aims to synergize its health management business with other segments[136] - The company anticipates a new era post-COVID-19, with both opportunities and challenges arising from changes in the international environment and the overall improvement of China's economic situation[142] Operational Efficiency - Administrative expenses decreased to HKD 29,682,000 from HKD 37,394,000, a reduction of 20.8%[37] - Operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022, totaled HKD 35.7 million, a decrease of 16.4% from HKD 42.7 million in 2021, attributed to effective cost control measures[148] - The company recorded a foreign exchange loss of HKD 5,565,000 in 2022, an improvement from a loss of HKD 9,936,000 in 2021[81] - The impairment loss on trade receivables was reported at 239 thousand HKD, a decrease from 919 thousand HKD in the previous year, showing a reduction of approximately 74.0%[64] - The provision for trade receivables increased to HKD 2,638,000 in 2022 from HKD 2,534,000 in 2021, reflecting a rise of 4.1%[94]
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