Financial Performance - The company's revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 24,493,000, an increase of 14.5% compared to HKD 21,436,000 in 2022[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 15,642,000, representing a 23.0% increase from HKD 12,700,000 in the previous year[5] - Operating loss decreased to HKD 11,594,000 from HKD 21,878,000, showing an improvement of 47.0% year-over-year[5] - The net loss attributable to owners of the company from continuing operations was HKD 11,591,000, compared to HKD 21,945,000 in 2022, reflecting a 47.3% reduction[6] - The total comprehensive loss for the year was HKD 9,335,000, down from HKD 21,971,000 in the prior year, indicating a 57.5% improvement[8] - The company reported a total loss before tax from continuing operations of HKD 12,484,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 22,152,000 in 2022[39] - The basic loss per share for 2023 was HKD 8,542, an improvement from HKD 21,869 in 2022, indicating a reduction in overall losses[59] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 3,198,000 from HKD 4,445,000, a decline of 28.1%[10] - The group recorded a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD 4,898,000[74] - Cash and cash equivalents totaled HKD 3,198,000, against current liabilities of HKD 11,886,000, raising concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern[74] - The group recorded a net cash inflow from investing activities of HKD 5,700,000 in 2023, compared to no inflow in 2022, highlighting a positive cash flow from asset sales[58] Liabilities and Assets - The company's total liabilities exceeded total assets by HKD 4,561,000, compared to a net asset position of HKD 4,774,000 in 2022[11] - The total assets of the company decreased to HKD 8,703,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HKD 19,570,000 in 2022[41] - The total liabilities decreased to HKD 13,264,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HKD 14,796,000 in 2022, reflecting improved financial management[42] - As of December 31, 2023, the group's total assets were approximately HKD 8,703,000, with total liabilities of approximately HKD 13,264,000, resulting in a debt ratio of approximately 152.4%[91] Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to HKD 11,396,000 from HKD 8,585,000, marking a 32.5% rise[5] - Research and development expenses for the year were HKD 11,396,000, up from HKD 8,585,000 in the previous year, indicating a focus on innovation[44] Business Strategy and Future Plans - The company plans to continue expanding its software platform services and mobile game development in the upcoming year[13] - The company plans to continue leveraging its technology and software services to expand its market presence and enhance customer contracts[35] - The newly launched advertising e-commerce platform aims to enhance advertising efficiency for SMEs, leveraging data-driven solutions and AI[89] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted a securities trading code that complies with GEM Listing Rules, ensuring no known violations by directors or employees[102] - The company has maintained high standards of corporate governance, adhering to the GEM Listing Rules, except for a specific provision regarding the separation of roles between the chairman and CEO[103] - The board consists of experienced members who ensure balanced power and authority, with plans to appoint a new CEO when deemed appropriate[103] Shareholder Actions - The board proposed a rights issue at a subscription price of HKD 0.12 per share, aiming to raise up to approximately HKD 30,543,000 before expenses by issuing a maximum of 254,528,000 rights shares[20] - The board proposed a capital reorganization involving a share consolidation where every 10 existing shares of HKD 0.04 each will be consolidated into 1 share of HKD 0.4[100] - Following the capital reduction, the par value of each consolidated share will be reduced from HKD 0.4 to HKD 0.01, and the excess will be used to offset accumulated losses[100] Employee Costs - Employee costs, including director remuneration, increased to HKD 18,074,000 in 2023 from HKD 17,438,000 in 2022, representing a rise of 3.7%[52] - Employee costs, including director remuneration, amounted to approximately HKD 18,074,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to HKD 17,438,000 in 2022, reflecting an increase of about 3.66%[98] Impairment and Adjustments - The company reported a significant impairment loss on goodwill of HKD 1,728,000, down from HKD 18,508,000 in the previous year[5] - The company recognized impairment losses on goodwill amounting to HKD 1,728,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023[44] - The application of revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards resulted in an increase in cost of sales by HKD 10,000 and an increase in administrative expenses by HKD 15,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023[27] Market Performance - The Hong Kong IT market has shown continuous growth, with the real GDP of the information and communication sector increasing for 15 consecutive years, from approximately HKD 66.2 million in 2008 to about HKD 101.0 million in 2023[88]
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