Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the year ended June 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 352.9 million, an increase from HKD 336.5 million in 2023, representing a growth of about 4.2%[1] - The gross profit margin for the year ended June 30, 2024, was approximately 18.0%, down from 23.6% in 2023[1] - The group's profit before tax for the year ended June 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 43.0 million, a decrease from HKD 54.6 million in 2023, reflecting a decline of about 21.5%[1] - The net profit for the year ended June 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 35.8 million, down from HKD 43.8 million in 2023, indicating a decrease of about 18.2%[1] - Basic earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 0.0878, compared to HKD 0.1367 in 2023, a decline of about 35.7%[1] - The total comprehensive income for the year declined from approximately HKD 43.8 million to about HKD 35.8 million, a decrease of approximately 18.3%[30] Revenue Sources - Revenue from passive fire engineering services for the year ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 352.7 million, compared to HKD 336.2 million in 2023, showing an increase of about 4.2%[8] - Revenue from public projects for the year ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 298.2 million, significantly up from HKD 142.4 million in 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 109%[8] - Revenue from public projects rose significantly, driven by large-scale public infrastructure projects, while revenue from private projects dropped from approximately HKD 193.7 million to approximately HKD 54.5 million, a decline of 71.9%[21] Expenses and Costs - The group's gross profit decreased from approximately HKD 79.5 million to approximately HKD 63.6 million, a reduction of about 20.0% due to increased service costs[24] - The gross profit margin fell from approximately 23.6% to about 18.0%, primarily due to rising subcontractor costs and construction material expenses[24] - Administrative expenses increased from approximately HKD 14.6 million to about HKD 20.8 million, a rise of approximately 42.5% due to higher employee costs and professional fees[26] - Total employee costs for the fiscal year 2024 amounted to HKD 21,742,000, up from HKD 20,086,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of 8.2%[12] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The board proposed a final cash dividend of HKD 0.172 per ordinary share for the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to no dividend in 2023[1] - The proposed final dividend for the fiscal year 2024 is HKD 0.172 per share, totaling HKD 70,000,000, pending shareholder approval[14] - Major shareholder Wang Guiying holds 306,000,000 shares, representing 75% of the total shares[54] - The annual general meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2024, in Hong Kong[48] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets less current liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 294.1 million, an increase from HKD 256.9 million in 2023[4] - The group's total equity as of June 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 292.7 million, up from HKD 256.9 million in 2023, reflecting an increase of about 14%[5] - Trade receivables, net of credit loss provisions, decreased to HKD 11,205,000 in 2024 from HKD 17,220,000 in 2023, a decline of 34.9%[17] - Trade payables increased to HKD 9,305,000 in 2024 from HKD 8,366,000 in 2023, reflecting an increase of 11.2%[18] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed and approved the audited consolidated financial statements for the year[62] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code throughout the year, with a review of governance policies planned[55] - The company has maintained the minimum public float required by the listing rules as of June 30, 2024[61] - The company has confirmed that its controlling shareholders do not have any competing business interests[59] Future Outlook and Plans - The company remains cautiously optimistic about its medium to long-term business prospects despite facing challenges in the construction industry[20] - The expected timeline for utilizing unspent funds is subject to change based on market conditions[44] - The company has delayed the upgrade of its IT systems, originally scheduled for July 2023, due to delays in progress and hardware delivery[45] - The company has not made any significant investments or acquisitions during the year and has no major plans for capital asset acquisitions as of June 30, 2024[42][41] Miscellaneous - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the year[60] - There have been no significant events affecting the group after June 30, 2024, up to the date of this announcement[60] - The annual report for the year will be sent to shareholders and made available on the company's website[64]

Financial Performance - The unaudited condensed consolidated financial results for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were presented, showing a comparison with the corresponding period in 2022[11] - The Group's revenue increased from approximately HK$172.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022, to approximately HK$176.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, representing an increase of approximately 2.4%[17] - The profit and total comprehensive income increased from approximately HK$24.0 million for the six months ended 31 December 2022 to approximately HK$24.7 million for the six months ended 31 December 2023, representing an increase of approximately 2.9%[22] - Profit before taxation decreased by approximately 1.0% from approximately HK$30.3 million for the six months ended 31 December 2022 to approximately HK$30.0 million for the six months ended 31 December 2023[22] - The Group's gross profit decreased from approximately HK$41.9 million for the six months ended 31 December 2022 to approximately HK$38.7 million for the six months ended 31 December 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 7.6%[20] - The gross profit margin decreased from approximately 24.2% for the six months ended 31 December 2022 to approximately 21.9% for the six months ended 31 December 2023[20] Revenue Sources - The revenue growth was primarily driven by sizeable public sector projects, including a public infrastructure project involving a passenger terminal at an airport in Hong Kong and a sports park at Kai Tak[17] - The Group's revenue from passive fire protection works for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HK$176,812,000, representing an increase from HK$172,674,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a growth of approximately 2.6%[77] - Revenue from passive fire protection information services for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HK$105,000, compared to HK$170,000 for the same period in 2022, indicating a significant decline[77] - The Group's total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HK$176,917,000, compared to HK$172,844,000 for the same period in 2022, showing an overall increase of approximately 2.4%[77] Market Outlook - The passive fire protection works industry in Hong Kong is expected to reach a market size of approximately HK$1,247.4 million by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6.1% from 2022 to 2026[16] - The total number of construction and development projects in the passive fire protection works market in Hong Kong is expected to increase, supported by a stable pipeline of projects in residential, commercial, and industrial sectors[16] - The company aims to expand its market presence in the passive fire protection sector[11] Operational Highlights - The company focuses on passive fire protection works, which include design, supply, installation, maintenance, alteration, and addition of fire protection materials[11] - Major objectives of passive fire protection include fireproofing, compartmentation, and firestopping, aimed at preventing fire development and spread[11] - The company emphasizes the use of chemical materials for fireproofing, such as intumescent paint, to enhance fire resistance[11] - Compartmentation strategies involve the strategic placement of fire-rated doors and barriers to inhibit the passage of flame and smoke[11] - Firestopping practices include filling cavities between building partitions and structures to prevent fire spread[11] Financial Position - As of 31 December 2023, the Group had total bank balances and cash of approximately HK$113.4 million[25] - As of December 31, 2023, total assets amounted to HK$294,087,000, an increase of 6.3% from HK$277,292,000 as of June 30, 2023[44] - Total equity increased to HK$281,558,000, up 9.6% from HK$256,883,000 as of June 30, 2023[46] - The company reported a net cash used in operating activities of HK$13,845,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net cash generated of HK$8,951,000 for the same period in 2022[54] Shareholder Information - The Group's shares were listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange on May 9, 2023, with 102,000,000 new shares issued at an offer price of HK$1.28 per share[14] - The net proceeds from the listing amount to approximately HK$89.1 million as of December 31, 2023[35] - As of 31 December 2023, Mr. Ng Wing Woon Dave holds 306,000,000 shares, representing a 75% shareholding in the Company through Lofty Profit Investments Limited[122] Corporate Governance - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code for the six months ended December 31, 2023[135] - The roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are held by Mr. Ng Wing Woon Dave, which the Board believes is beneficial for business operations[135] - The Company has three independent non-executive Directors, ensuring a balance of power and authority on the Board[135] Employee Information - The company employed a total of 62 full-time employees as of December 31, 2023, compared to 50 employees a year earlier, marking a 24% increase[40] - The total staff cost incurred for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HK$9.1 million, an increase from HK$7.6 million in the corresponding period of 2022, reflecting a rise of 19.7%[40] Related Party Transactions - Related party transactions included purchases of direct materials totaling HK$450,000 from Warwick Building Material Limited and HK$136,000 from Goldin Innovation Development Company Limited during the six months ended December 31, 2023[116]

Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 176.9 million, compared to HKD 172.8 million for the same period in 2022, representing a growth of 1.3%[3] - The gross profit margin for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately 21.9%, down from 24.2% in 2022[3] - The group's profit before tax for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 30.0 million, slightly decreasing from HKD 30.3 million in 2022[3] - The net profit for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 24.7 million, compared to HKD 24.0 million in 2022, indicating an increase of 2.9%[3] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were approximately HKD 0.0605, down from HKD 0.0783 in 2022, reflecting a decrease of 22.5%[3] - Total revenue for the group for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 176,917,000, compared to HKD 172,844,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a slight increase of 2.0%[18] - Profit before tax for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 24,675,000, up from HKD 23,956,000 in the same period of 2022[24] - Total comprehensive income increased from approximately HKD 24.0 million to approximately HKD 24.7 million, representing a growth of about 2.9%[47] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board of directors did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, 2023, consistent with the previous year[3] - The company does not plan to pay an interim dividend for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to zero in 2022[60] - The group did not declare or pay any dividends during the reporting periods[25] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities as of December 31, 2023, amounted to HKD 281.7 million, an increase from HKD 256.9 million as of June 30, 2023[7] - The group's total equity as of December 31, 2023, was approximately HKD 281.6 million, up from HKD 256.9 million as of June 30, 2023[8] - The group's cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were approximately HKD 113.4 million, down from HKD 128.5 million as of June 30, 2023[7] - Trade payables decreased to HKD 5,338,000 as of December 31, 2023, from HKD 8,366,000 as of June 30, 2023[30] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from passive fire engineering for the six months ended December 31, 2023, was HKD 176,812,000, a 2.6% increase from HKD 172,674,000 in the same period of 2022[18] - Revenue from passive fire information services decreased to HKD 105,000 from HKD 170,000 year-on-year[18] Costs and Expenses - Service costs rose from approximately HKD 131.0 million to approximately HKD 138.2 million, an increase of about 5.5%, attributed to rising raw material costs and subcontracting fees[40] - Gross profit decreased from approximately HKD 41.9 million to approximately HKD 38.7 million, a decline of about 7.6%, primarily due to increased service costs[41] - Administrative expenses rose from approximately HKD 5.7 million to approximately HKD 9.1 million, an increase of about 59.6%, due to higher employee and professional costs[44] - Income tax expense decreased from approximately HKD 6.4 million to approximately HKD 5.3 million, due to the absence of non-deductible listing expenses in the latter period[46] Employee and Operational Metrics - The total employee costs incurred by the group for the six months ended December 31, 2023, were approximately HKD 9.1 million, an increase from approximately HKD 7.6 million for the corresponding period in 2022[59] - The company employed 62 full-time employees as of December 31, 2023, up from 50 full-time employees as of December 31, 2022[59] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee, established on April 12, 2023, consists of three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the interim financial results for the six months ending December 31, 2023[78] - The interim financial results for the six months ending December 31, 2023, have been approved by the audit committee and are in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[78] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules during the reporting period[68] Future Outlook and Plans - The passive fire protection engineering market in Hong Kong is expected to reach approximately HKD 1,247.4 million by 2026, with a compound annual growth rate of about 6.1% from 2022 to 2026[36] - The company plans to upgrade its IT systems, with expected delays in completion and delivery of hardware components[58] Miscellaneous - The company has no major capital commitments or contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2023[51] - There were no significant investments, acquisitions, or disposals of subsidiaries and associates during the six months ended December 31, 2023[52] - The company has not entered into any derivative contracts to hedge foreign exchange risks, as all revenues and transactions are settled in HKD[50] - The company has maintained the minimum public float required by the listing rules as of the announcement date[77] - There were no purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities during the six months ending December 31, 2023[76] - The company expresses gratitude to the management team, employees, shareholders, investors, and business partners for their support and contributions[81] - The interim report for the six months ending December 31, 2023, will be sent to shareholders and made available on the company's and the stock exchange's websites[80]

Revenue and Financial Performance - The Group's total revenue for the year ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HK$336.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 39.9% compared to HK$240.5 million for the year ended June 30, 2022[30]. - Total revenue for the year ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HK$336.2 million, representing an increase from HK$240.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2022, which is a growth of approximately 40.0%[34]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company before listing expenses was approximately HK$55.6 million, while after accounting for these expenses, the profit was approximately HK$43.8 million[24]. - The profit and total comprehensive income increased from approximately HK$28.8 million in 2022 to approximately HK$43.8 million in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 52.0%[43]. - Profit before taxation rose approximately 46.5% from HK$37.3 million in 2022 to HK$54.6 million in 2023[41]. - Gross profit increased from approximately HK$61.9 million in 2022 to approximately HK$79.5 million in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 28.4%[37]. - Other income surged from approximately HK$0.5 million in 2022 to approximately HK$1.59 million in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 210.8%[37]. - The Group's net profit margin increased from approximately 12.0% for the year ended June 30, 2022, to approximately 13.0% for the year ended June 30, 2023[101]. Customer Concentration and Risks - The Group's revenue for the year ended 30 June 2023 was significantly concentrated, with the largest customer accounting for approximately 32.9% of total revenue, while the five largest customers collectively accounted for about 82.1%[2]. - The Group identified key risks, including customer concentration, which poses a risk to its revenue stability[2]. - The Group's financial condition and operational results may be adversely affected if it fails to secure new contracts or if there is a significant decrease in available projects for bidding in the future[3]. Corporate Governance and Board Structure - The Board consists of five directors, including two executive directors and three independent non-executive directors, ensuring a balance of skills and experience[116]. - The independent non-executive directors represent more than half of the board, exceeding the requirement of at least one-third as per the Listing Rules[118]. - The company has adopted a Board Diversity Policy and will set measurable objectives to implement it[125]. - The Nomination Committee will regularly review the structure, size, and composition of the Board to ensure a balance of expertise and diversity[133]. - The company has a Nomination Policy that aims to ensure a balance of skills, experience, and diversity of perspectives on the Board[157]. - The presence of three independent non-executive directors ensures a balance of power and authority within the Board[153]. Dividend Policy - The Board did not recommend the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 30 June 2023, consistent with the previous year where no dividend was paid[2]. - The Company established a Dividend Policy on April 12, 2023, to balance sufficient capital for business development and rewarding shareholders[164]. - The Board will consider factors such as operating results, profitability, and working capital requirements when proposing dividends[164]. - The Group's liquidity position and future expansion plans will be considered in dividend decisions[164]. Operational Highlights and Future Outlook - The Group's business is primarily derived from recurrent projects, which may lead to variability in revenue and difficulty in forecasting future business volumes[3]. - The company is optimistic about securing new opportunities in the passive fire protection industry due to its long experience and strong relationships with suppliers and customers[18]. - The passive fire protection works industry in Hong Kong is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 6.1%, reaching a market size of approximately HK$1,247.4 million by 2026[18]. - The demand for installation and renovation of passive fire protection systems is driven by sustainable development in the construction industry and strict fire safety requirements[58]. - The Group's experience in the industry and familiarity with various passive fire protection materials position it favorably for future opportunities[58]. Financial Position and Cash Flow - As of June 30, 2023, the company's distributable reserves available for distribution to shareholders are approximately HK$83.4 million, compared to nil in 2022[6]. - The current ratio improved from 4.6 times in 2022 to 10.7 times in 2023[40]. - The Group's bank balances and cash amounted to approximately HK$128.5 million and approximately HK$1.03 million as of June 30, 2023, compared to approximately HK$35.1 million and zero as of June 30, 2022[78]. - The net proceeds from the Listing amounted to approximately HK$89.1 million, which will be applied in accordance with the disclosure in the Prospectus[80]. Challenges and Market Conditions - The Group faces challenges such as labor shortages and rising operational costs in Hong Kong, impacting future project acquisition and tender success rates[24]. - The group had 61 contracts on hand as of June 30, 2023, with a total original contract value of approximately HK$375.2 million, down from HK$411.8 million in 2022[17]. - The number of construction and development projects available for bidding in the Hong Kong passive fire protection market is expected to increase[58]. Management and Workforce - The Group's management team has shown dedication and commitment to achieving growth in a demanding year[13]. - The total staff cost incurred by the Group for the year ended June 30, 2023, was approximately HK$20.1 million, compared to approximately HK$17.3 million for the year ended June 30, 2022[85]. - As of June 30, 2023, 16.7% of the Directors and approximately 31.1% of the total workforce were females, reflecting the company's commitment to gender diversity[126].

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