Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 12,290,690, an increase of 8.1% from HKD 11,369,355 in the same period of 2023[7]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 5,469,042, slightly up from HKD 5,461,429, indicating stable profitability[7]. - Profit before tax decreased to HKD 3,664,178, down 7.1% from HKD 3,942,351 in the previous year[7]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 2,665,782, a decrease of 6.5% compared to HKD 2,851,135 in 2023[7]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 0.3688, down from HKD 0.3865 in the same period last year[7]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 2,259,527, significantly up from HKD 934,897 in the previous year, reflecting a substantial recovery[8]. - The company's profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 2,665,782, a decrease of 6.5% compared to HKD 2,851,135 for the same period in 2023[8]. - The pre-tax profit for the consolidated group for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 3,664,178, a decrease of 7.1% from HKD 3,942,351 in the same period of 2023[22]. - The net profit for the consolidated group for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 2,665,782, a decrease of 6.5% from HKD 2,851,135 in the same period of 2023[22]. - The unaudited consolidated profit attributable to owners for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 2.411 billion, a decrease of 4.6% compared to HKD 2.527 billion in the same period last year[80]. Expenses and Costs - Total operating expenses, including selling and administrative expenses, decreased to HKD 1,501,480 from HKD 1,636,782, reflecting cost control measures[7]. - The total finance costs for the period amounted to HKD 646,553, an increase from HKD 586,302 in the previous year[30]. - The effective tax expense for the period was HKD 998,396, down from HKD 1,091,216 in the same period of 2023[34]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 85,505,815 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 84,688,161 at the end of 2023, indicating a growth in asset base[9]. - Current assets decreased slightly to HKD 54,324,280 from HKD 55,277,811, primarily due to changes in inventory and properties held for sale[9]. - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 80,562,132 from HKD 81,936,347, indicating effective management of obligations[10]. - The company's equity increased to HKD 59,267,963 as of June 30, 2024, up from HKD 58,029,625, reflecting a stronger financial position[10]. - The total assets of the company reached HKD 43,117,947,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 41,802,210,000 at the start of the year, indicating a growth of approximately 3.14%[11]. - The company's total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 80,562,132, down from HKD 81,936,347 as of December 31, 2023[25]. - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 27,244,841, a decrease from HKD 28,576,924 as of December 31, 2023[45]. - Current liabilities amounted to HKD 25,856,851, down from HKD 27,193,739 as of December 31, 2023[45]. Cash Flow - Net cash inflow from operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 4,875,738, an increase of 12% from HKD 4,353,697 in the same period of 2023[13]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 12,361,739, down from HKD 13,685,986 at the end of June 2023, a decrease of 10%[14]. - The net increase in cash and cash equivalents for the six months was HKD 1,044,227, compared to HKD 5,209,539 in the same period last year, indicating a significant decline[14]. - The financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 1,528,835, contrasting with a net inflow of HKD 2,326,172 in the same period of 2023[13]. Segment Performance - Water resources segment revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 7,051,438, a decrease of 11.3% from HKD 7,950,125 in the same period of 2023[19]. - Property investment and development segment revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 3,582,522, an increase of 114.5% from HKD 1,673,223 in the same period of 2023[19]. - The hotel operations and management segment reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 60,216 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from HKD 91,160 in the same period of 2023[21]. - The water resources segment generated revenue of HKD 6,653,978, down 12.0% from HKD 7,567,492 in the previous year[29]. - The property investment and development segment saw a significant increase in revenue to HKD 2,890,506, up 171.5% from HKD 1,064,468[29]. Dividends - The interim dividend declared is HKD 0.2397 per share, to be distributed around October 30, 2024[3]. - The interim dividend declared was HKD 23.97 cents per share, an increase from HKD 18.71 cents per share in the previous year[35]. - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.2397 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2024, an increase from HKD 0.1871 per share in 2023[133]. Strategic Focus - The company plans to maintain its focus on market expansion and new product development in the upcoming quarters[7]. - The company plans to continue expanding its investment in infrastructure projects in mainland China, focusing on roads and bridges[18]. - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and service offerings[24]. - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness through strategic transformation and a focus on high-quality development[112]. - The company is actively pursuing high-value business opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area[114]. Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code during the six months ended June 30, 2024[123]. - The company has no purchases, sales, or redemptions of its listed securities during the six months ended June 30, 2024[127].
粤海投资(00270) - 2024 - 中期财报