Financial Performance - Revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 384,121,000, a decrease of 10.5% compared to HKD 429,140,000 for the same period in 2023[2] - Operating profit for the period was HKD 24,689,000, down 66.1% from HKD 72,677,000 in the previous year[2] - Net profit for the period was HKD 5,313,000, a significant decline of 90.3% compared to HKD 54,869,000 in the same period last year[3] - The group reported a net profit of HKD 54,869,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 62,814,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of approximately 12.5%[12] - The group’s profit for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 34,000, compared to HKD 50,743,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a significant decrease[18] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,024,336,000, down from HKD 1,056,457,000 at the end of 2023[4] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 490,752,000 from HKD 519,906,000 at the end of 2023, indicating improved liquidity management[5] - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,024,336,000, with total liabilities of HKD 526,419,000, resulting in a net asset position[10] - The fair value of convertible bonds as of June 30, 2024, was HKD 219,070,000, an increase from HKD 209,049,000 as of December 31, 2023[25] - The capital debt ratio (total loans to total assets) was approximately 21.4% as of June 30, 2024, up from 19.8% as of December 31, 2023[42] Cash Flow and Expenses - Cash and cash equivalents increased slightly to HKD 201,847,000 from HKD 198,111,000 at the end of 2023, reflecting stable cash flow[4] - Employee benefits expenses decreased to HKD 166,547,000 from HKD 203,808,000, showing cost-cutting measures[2] - The group’s depreciation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 12,213,000, compared to HKD 11,773,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 3.7%[12] - Interest expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, totaled HKD 10,264,000, slightly higher than HKD 10,120,000 in the previous year, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 1.4%[13] Business Segments - Operating profit for the security, insurance, and infrastructure business was HKD 49,344,000, while the aviation and logistics business reported an operating profit of HKD 2,950,000, contributing to a total operating profit of HKD 24,689,000 for the group[10] - The security, insurance, and infrastructure business generated total revenue of HKD 250,200,000 for the period, accounting for about 65% of the group’s total revenue[31] - The aviation segment's revenue increased by HKD 56,524,000 to HKD 103,863,000, with net profit rising from HKD 3,744,000 to HKD 15,115,000, attributed to improved aircraft utilization[34] - The logistics segment's revenue from Shanghai Logistics increased approximately 19% to HKD 60,528,000, while maintaining a loss of HKD 1,401,000[36] - The healthcare segment generated total revenue of HKD 6,144,000, down from HKD 10,022,000, resulting in a net loss of HKD 118,000, as cross-border operations and online medical applications underperformed[37] Acquisitions and Investments - The acquisition of DeWe Group involved a cash payment of HKD 200,000,000 and potential share issuance based on profit targets, with 58,567,221 shares issued during the first relevant period[23] - The first target profit for DeWe Group was HKD 50,000,000, but the reported profit was HKD 38,069,000, leading to no shares issued for the second relevant period due to unmet minimum profit targets[23] - The fair value of the contingent consideration for the acquisition was estimated at HKD 135,055,000, based on expected profit scenarios[23] - The group has been actively seeking new investment opportunities to expand its revenue base and improve profitability[47] Legal Matters - The group is involved in a legal dispute with Aircraft Engine Leasing Finance Inc., with claims totaling approximately $5,800,000 (around HKD 45,500,000) related to a purchase agreement and repayment agreement[48] - The group has filed a claim exceeding €10,000,000 (approximately HKD 83,300,000) against the claimant for breach of contract and other legal responsibilities[49] - Shanghai Logistics, a wholly-owned subsidiary, is facing a claim of RMB 28,700,000 (approximately HKD 31,800,000) while counterclaiming RMB 11,400,000 (approximately HKD 12,700,000) against the same customer[49] - The potential liability for Shanghai Logistics is estimated at RMB 1,440,000 (approximately HKD 1,600,000), significantly lower than the claim amount[50] Employee Information - As of June 30, 2024, the group employed a total of 2,386 employees, an increase from 1,998 employees as of June 30, 2023[57] - Employee benefit expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 166,547,000, compared to HKD 203,808,000 for the same period in 2023[57] Dividend and Shareholder Information - The company does not recommend any interim dividend for the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[19] - The average number of ordinary shares issued during the six-month period ended June 30, 2024, was 2,403,385,881, an increase from 2,369,918,898 in the previous year[18] - The net asset value per share (excluding non-controlling interests) was approximately HKD 0.16 as of June 30, 2024, consistent with the value as of December 31, 2023[42] Financial Reporting and Compliance - The group expects that the recent amendments to the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards will not have a significant impact on its financial statements[8] - The group anticipates that the new accounting standards effective from January 1, 2024, will not materially affect its operations or financial reporting[7] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2024[58] - The interim report will be published on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website, containing all information required by the listing rules[60]
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