Financial Performance - The company reported revenue of HKD 12,712 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, a slight increase from HKD 12,630 million in 2022[19]. - The company recorded a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 1,590 million for 2023, compared to a loss of HKD 7 million in 2022[19]. - Basic loss per share was HKD 200.49 for 2023, significantly down from HKD 0.85 in 2022[7]. - Total assets decreased to HKD 16,355 million in 2023 from HKD 17,592 million in 2022[7]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 7,255 million in 2023 from HKD 6,712 million in 2022[7]. - The company’s equity attributable to shareholders decreased to HKD 8,098 million in 2023 from HKD 9,984 million in 2022[7]. - The group recorded financial costs of HKD 108 million in 2023, up from HKD 74 million in 2022, and a net foreign exchange loss of HKD 20 million[57]. - The fair value of equity securities held in Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. decreased to HKD 700,000 in 2023 from HKD 2 million in 2022[51]. - The fair value of the debt securities investment portfolio decreased to HKD 331 million in 2023 from HKD 497 million in 2022, with a net loss of HKD 94 million recorded for the year[52]. - The company reported a significant increase in revenue, achieving a total of $1.2 billion, representing a 15% year-over-year growth[80]. Business Segments - For the year ending December 31, 2023, the net profit attributable to the group from its construction and sewage treatment segment was HKD 276,000,000, an increase from HKD 246,000,000 in 2022[33]. - The total revenue for the construction segment was HKD 12,507,000,000, reflecting a slight increase of 0.7% from HKD 12,423,000,000 in the previous year, with a net profit of HKD 474,000,000, up 9% year-on-year[33]. - The construction contracts revenue totaled HKD 12,300,000,000, providing significant revenue assurance for the next two years with a total contract backlog of HKD 28,600,000,000[34]. - The construction materials segment recorded revenue of HKD 591,000,000, a substantial increase from HKD 473,000,000 in 2022, with net profit rising to HKD 65,000,000 from HKD 23,000,000[41]. - The asphalt business recorded moderate profits in 2023 due to reduced operating costs at the Blue Stone Quarry during the extension period, but continues to face intense competition from aggressive pricing strategies by industry rivals[43]. - The stone quarry segment reported revenue of HKD 197 million in 2023, down from HKD 205 million in 2022, with net profit decreasing to HKD 12 million from HKD 36 million[46]. - The performance of the stone quarry segment in 2024 will heavily depend on the volume of large stones imported to the Blue Stone Quarry, as production is significantly reliant on this input[46]. Investments and Acquisitions - Road King has successfully acquired four Indonesian highways and plans to continue identifying highway projects in the Asia-Pacific region with reasonable investment returns in 2024[30]. - Road King Infrastructure Limited has entered into an agreement to sell its entire mainland highway business for RMB 4,411,800,000, with an estimated after-tax gain of approximately HKD 1,500,000,000 expected to be reflected in the 2024 financial statements[29]. - Road King completed acquisitions to diversify future revenue sources, including a HKD 800,000,000 investment in a city redevelopment project in Shenzhen and a HKD 369,000,000 acquisition of a project company in Tseung Kwan O[35][39]. - The company is considering strategic acquisitions to enhance its market position, with a budget of $100 million set aside for potential deals[86]. Market Outlook and Strategy - Future outlook indicates a projected revenue growth of 15% for the next fiscal year, driven by new product launches and market expansion strategies[73]. - The company plans to introduce three new products in the next quarter, which are expected to generate an additional $2 million in revenue[78]. - Market expansion efforts include entering two new international markets, aiming for a 20% increase in market share by 2025[75]. - The company is enhancing its digital marketing strategy, aiming for a 40% increase in online engagement by the end of the fiscal year[75]. - The company provided an optimistic outlook for the next quarter, projecting a revenue increase of 10% to $1.32 billion[82]. Corporate Governance - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance, adhering to the corporate governance code, with a focus on accountability and risk management[150]. - The board consists of nine members, including three executive directors, two non-executive directors, and four independent non-executive directors, ensuring a diverse and balanced composition[161]. - The company has adopted a code of conduct regarding securities trading for directors, ensuring compliance with the standard code throughout the year ending December 31, 2023[196]. - The board has mechanisms in place to encourage independent and objective opinions from directors, including regular meetings with independent non-executive directors[162]. - The company has committed to appointing a new independent non-executive director to comply with governance code requirements, as three current independent directors have served for over nine years[170]. Employee and Social Responsibility - The group had a total of 3,736 employees as of December 31, 2023, an increase from 3,529 employees in 2022, with total staff costs amounting to HKD 1,802,000,000, up from HKD 1,652,000,000 in the previous year[147]. - The company made charitable donations of approximately HKD 167,000 during the year[145]. - The company emphasizes a competitive compensation structure based on individual responsibilities, qualifications, experience, and performance, with discretionary bonuses linked to company performance[147]. - The company aims to increase the proportion of female employees, acknowledging challenges due to the male-dominated nature of the construction and mining industries[166]. Risk Management - The company faced various risks and uncertainties as outlined in the annual report, impacting its business outlook[100]. - The board is aware of its responsibilities to disclose insider information and publish financial data in a timely manner[198].
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