Financial Performance - Revenue for 2023 reached 89.1million,asignificantincreaseof62.2millioncomparedto26.9 million in 2022[48] - The company reported a profit of 7.1millionfor2023,reversingfromalossof89.4 million in 2022[48] - The group reported external revenue of 89,059thousandfortheyearendedDecember31,2023,comparedto26,873 thousand in the previous year, representing a significant increase[156] - The total comprehensive income for the year was 4,934 thousand USD, compared to a loss of 89,631 thousand USD in the prior year[138] - The company reported a pre-tax profit of 7,087thousandfor2023,asignificantrecoveryfromalossof89,434 thousand in 2022[140] Investment Activities - The group held non-listed private equity fund investments with a total book value of 53,398,000in2023,upfrom36,966,000 in 2022[16] - The group invested 62.3millioninunlistedfinancialassets,primarilyinunlistedinvestmentfundsandequityinvestments[60]−Thecompanycommitted30 million to subscribe for 30 million units in the Sixty Degree Capital Fund III, focusing on long-term capital appreciation in healthcare and technology sectors[102] - The group invested in three non-listed hedge funds with a total value of 5,048,000asofDecember31,2023,downfromtenfundsvaluedat60,521,000 in 2022[200] - The fair value of non-listed private equity funds held by the company was 256,951,000,downfrom290,247,000 in the previous year[198] Revenue Sources - Interest income from bank deposits totaled 8,608,000in2023,comparedto4,860,000 in 2022, representing a significant increase[4] - Other income for the year was 25.1million,asubstantialincreasefrom9.1 million in 2022, primarily driven by interest income from fixed income investments[30] - The company reported a foreign exchange loss of 1,851thousandin2023,comparedtoagainof2,370 thousand in 2022[140] - Total revenue for 2023 was 29,939thousandininterestincome,56,711 thousand in dividend income, and 957thousandincommissionincome,comparedto13,930 thousand, 10,107thousand,and1,388 thousand respectively in 2022[144] Expenses and Costs - Total employee costs for 2023 amounted to 4,778,000,adecreaseof16.45,716,000 in 2022[7] - Administrative expenses decreased to 7.5millionfrom10.9 million in the previous year, attributed to effective cost control measures implemented by the company[32] - The expected credit loss on financial assets was 2,643,000in2023,comparedto1,904,000 in 2022, indicating an increase in credit risk[4] - The expected credit loss provision for outstanding receivables was 18,000,asignificantreductionfrom897,000 in 2022, indicating improved credit quality[41] Asset Management - The group’s non-current assets increased to 743.6millionin2023from593.7 million in 2022, a rise of 149.9million,mainlyduetoanincreaseinlong−termdepositsamountingto200.0 million[95] - The group’s total equity attributable to owners was 1,536.8million,withnosignificantchangesincapitalstructuresinceJune30,2023[98]−Thegroupmaintainedacapital−to−debtratioofzeroasofDecember31,2023,withnooutstandingbankborrowings[97]−Thegroup’scashandcashequivalentsdecreasedby722.1 million in 2023, compared to a decrease of 48.9millionin2022[96]MarketandStrategicFocus−Thecompanyplanstomaintainacautiousapproachinitsinvestmentstrategy,focusingonfixedincomeassetstoprovideasafetynetforitsoverallinvestmentportfolio[33]−Thecompanyaimstooptimizeexistingproductofferingswhileactivelyseekingnewopportunitiestoexpanditsqualitycustomerbase[56]−Thegroupisactivelyseekinginvestmentopportunitiesinhigh−endcommercialpropertiesinHongKongandotherregions,includingNorthAmericaandEurope,followingtheliftingoftravelrestrictions[93]−Thegroupplanstoexplorenewbusinessopportunitiesandmaintainalowcreditrisklevelwhilecloselymonitoringthemarketasglobaleconomicactivitiesandconsumerspendinggrow[122]DividendsandShareholderReturns−TheproposedfinaldividendforthefiscalyearendingDecember31,2023,is0.12 per share, consistent with the previous year[26] - The company paid dividends of 6,901thousandtoshareholdersin2023,slightlydownfrom6,913 thousand in 2022[140] Employee and Corporate Governance - As of December 31, 2023, the group employed 42 staff members, offering competitive compensation and benefits, including salaries, medical plans, group insurance, and performance bonuses[125] - The company has adopted and complied with all applicable codes of corporate governance as per the listing rules[114]