Financial Performance - Total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 320.841 million, a decrease from HKD 335.50 million in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 4.9%[4] - Gross profit for the year was HKD 9.198 million, compared to HKD 6.375 million in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 44.5%[4] - The company reported a loss before tax of HKD 20.367 million, significantly improved from a loss of HKD 74.661 million in the previous year, reflecting a reduction of approximately 72.7%[4] - The total comprehensive loss for the year was HKD 20.367 million, compared to HKD 74.661 million in 2023, showing a decrease of approximately 72.7%[4] - Basic loss per share for the year was HKD 28.48, improved from HKD 123.7 in 2023[4] - Revenue from external customers for the year ending December 31, 2024, totaled HKD 20,841,000, a decrease from HKD 23,550,000 in 2023, representing a decline of approximately 11.5%[24][31] - The group reported a total loss before tax of HKD 20,367,000 for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 74,661,000 in 2023, indicating a significant improvement[24][26] - The loss attributable to the owners of the company for the year ending December 31, 2024, was approximately HKD 19,791,000, compared to a loss of HKD 73,721,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023[65] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets decreased to HKD 1.109 million in 2024 from HKD 2.278 million in 2023, a decline of approximately 51.3%[5] - Current assets decreased to HKD 27.377 million in 2024 from HKD 38.747 million in 2023, a decline of approximately 29.2%[5] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 67.215 million in 2024 from HKD 70.709 million in 2023, a reduction of approximately 5.3%[5] - The company's capital deficit increased to HKD 38.729 million in 2024 from HKD 29.684 million in 2023, an increase of approximately 30.5%[6] - Current liabilities exceeded current assets by HKD 39,838,000 as of December 31, 2024[18] - Total liabilities exceeded total assets by HKD 38,729,000, indicating significant uncertainty regarding the group's ability to continue as a going concern[18] - The total assets of the group decreased from HKD 41,025,000 in 2023 to HKD 28,486,000 in 2024, reflecting a reduction of approximately 30.5%[29] Financial Condition and Liquidity - The board has taken measures to alleviate cash flow pressure and improve financial conditions, including cash flow forecasts for at least the next twelve months[19] - The board believes that the group will have sufficient working capital to meet its financial obligations in the next twelve months based on successful implementation of its plans[19] - The group is assessing its ability to generate sufficient funding and operational cash flow to continue its business[20] - The group is negotiating favorable terms with its contractor to settle liabilities of approximately HKD 37,489,000 due to the early termination of a subcontract agreement[21] - The group is actively negotiating with lenders to extend the repayment period of its loans, including principal and interest[21] - The group is in discussions with external parties to secure new funding sources to improve its working capital situation[21] - The board has implemented several measures to improve the group's liquidity and financial condition, including negotiations with contractors and lenders[106] - Management believes that the group will have sufficient operating funds to meet its financial obligations for at least the next twelve months[107] Accounting and Reporting Standards - The company adopted new Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2024, which did not result in significant changes to the financial statements[7] - The group plans to implement revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards when they become effective[9] - The financial statements have been prepared on a historical cost basis, reflecting the fair value of assets and liabilities[13] - The group has not applied any new or revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards that would have a significant impact on the financial statements for the current or prior years[12] - Significant accounting policies and estimates have been applied in preparing the financial statements, which may affect the reported amounts[15] - The independent auditor's report stated that they were unable to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements due to significant uncertainties[103] Revenue Streams - Revenue from the publication and advertising business increased from approximately HKD 9,109,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 13,207,000 for the year ending December 31, 2024[68] - Revenue from luxury goods sales increased from approximately HKD 3,120,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 6,950,000 for the year ending December 31, 2024[73] - Revenue from online sales of beauty and cosmetics decreased from approximately HKD 11,321,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 684,000 for the year ending December 31, 2024[70] - Other income increased from approximately HKD 154,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023, to approximately HKD 639,000 for the year ending December 31, 2024, primarily due to a government subsidy of HKD 629,000[77] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company did not declare any final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2024, consistent with 2023[42] - The company does not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024[65] - No dividends are proposed for the year ending December 31, 2024, as the group intends to retain sufficient capital for business expansion[98] - The company plans to closely monitor economic uncertainties and maintain vigilance in strategy formulation to pursue stable development and provide substantial returns to shareholders in 2025[74] Operational Costs and Expenses - Operating expenses increased by approximately 3% from about HKD 11,360,000 for the year ending December 31, 2023, to about HKD 11,688,000 for the year ending December 31, 2024[81] - The group’s financing costs increased from HKD 1,198,000 in 2023 to HKD 1,803,000 in 2024, an increase of approximately 50.4%[35] - The group incurred a loss of HKD 9,889,000 due to the forfeiture of a deposit related to advertising positions, which will be recorded as other losses for the year ended December 31, 2023[51] Trade Receivables and Payables - Trade receivables decreased from HKD 41,206,000 in 2023 to HKD 40,176,000 in 2024, with a significant increase in credit loss provisions from HKD 15,770,000 to HKD 31,578,000[50] - The aging analysis of trade receivables shows that overdue amounts over 365 days increased from HKD 25,166,000 in 2023 to HKD 35,404,000 in 2024[53] - The total trade payables increased from HKD 24,550,000 in 2023 to HKD 26,660,000 in 2024, with accrued expenses rising significantly from HKD 3,894,000 to HKD 5,785,000[56] Business Expansion and Acquisitions - The group acquired 50.1% of the issued share capital of Sun Peak Limited for a total consideration of HKD 1, aiming to diversify its business and product portfolio[61]
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