Financial Performance - For the six-month period ended June 30, 2020, the Group recorded sales revenue of HK$4.47 billion, a decrease of 9.6% compared to the same period last year[9]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period was HK$58.8 million, representing a decline of 33.5% year-on-year[9]. - Overall sales volume reached 662,000 metric tons, a growth of 5.4% compared to the same period last year, while sales revenue fell 9.6% year-on-year to approximately HK$4.47 billion due to a drop in raw material prices and product selling prices of solvents[20]. - The overall gross profit margin increased by 0.8 percentage points to 14.6% year-on-year[20]. - Coatings business sales revenue dropped to approximately HK$629 million, a decline of 22.7% year-on-year due to pandemic impacts on construction projects and retail operations[27]. - Inks business sales revenue was approximately HK$525 million, representing a year-on-year decline of 12.0%, with operating profit decreasing by 61.3% to approximately HK$17 million[28]. - Lubricants business sales revenue was approximately HK$81.4 million, down 25.0% year-on-year, with an operating loss of approximately HK$9.3 million compared to an operating profit of HK$6.8 million in the previous year[30]. - The profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$58,803, down from HK$88,388, representing a decrease of 33.5%[95]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$1,104, significantly lower than HK$108,397 in the prior year[95]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - An interim dividend of HK$0.06 per share was declared, down from HK$0.07 per share in the same period last year[10]. - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2020, is HK6 cents per share, down from HK7 cents per share for the same period in 2019[78]. - The interim dividend will be payable on or about October 8, 2020, to shareholders on the register as of September 18, 2020[79]. Operational Developments - The Group donated over 230 metric tons of antiseptic alcohol valued at approximately RMB1.8 million during the COVID-19 pandemic[9]. - The corporate restructuring for the spin-off and separate listing of the Group's inks business incurred one-off expenditures totaling HK$21 million[9]. - The new plant in Southern China is progressing well, with land purchase completed and expected to be operational by the end of next year[25]. - The Group is focusing on expanding its distribution channels for lubricants and leveraging price advantages to capture market share[30]. - The Group has increased its stake in Damai to 61%, becoming the largest controlling shareholder, to support the expansion of car maintenance services across China[30]. Financial Position and Liquidity - The Group's gearing ratio improved to 29.2%, down from 47.6% in the same period last year[10]. - The Group recorded a net cash inflow of HK$251,760,000 for the first half of 2020, compared to HK$94,385,000 in the same period of 2019, indicating a substantial increase in operating cash flow[42]. - The Group's total bank borrowings amounted to HK$1,695,525,000 as of June 30, 2020, down from HK$1,979,400,000 at the end of 2019[42]. - The Group's total assets less current liabilities amounted to HK$2,121,111, a decrease from HK$2,245,672 as of December 31, 2019, representing a decline of approximately 5.5%[99]. - The equity attributable to owners of the Company was HK$2,854,008, down from HK$2,941,479, indicating a decrease of about 3%[99]. Risk Management and Challenges - The company acknowledges the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions, impacting business prospects[13]. - The Group's overall credit status remained good, with bad debts under control[10]. - The management is committed to pursuing quality growth and adopting ambitious yet prudent strategies to enhance value for the Group and its shareholders[37]. - The Group implemented various remedial measures to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on its operations[9]. Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee comprises three independent non-executive directors and one non-executive director as of 30 June 2020[82]. - The company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code during the six months ended 30 June 2020[82]. - The Group aims for sustainable development with a vision of becoming a respected century-old corporation[82]. - The company has adopted the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors and all directors confirmed compliance during the six months ended 30 June 2020[82]. Segment Performance - The solvents segment saw a sales volume growth of 7.5% to approximately 540,000 metric tons, with operating profit increasing by 47.3% year-on-year to approximately HK$151 million[20]. - The solvents segment generated revenue of HK$3,187,851,000, while the coatings segment contributed HK$628,603,000[150]. - The inks segment reported revenue of HK$524,949,000, and lubricants generated HK$81,152,000[150]. Share Options and Ownership - The total number of share options outstanding as of January 1, 2020, is not specified in the provided documents[60]. - The New Share Option Scheme was approved on May 25, 2012, and will expire on May 24, 2022, replacing the Old Share Option Scheme[62]. - As of June 30, 2020, the total outstanding share options for eligible persons was 3,340,000 after accounting for 220,000 options that lapsed[64].

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