Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 1,260,697,000, representing a 2.1% increase from HKD 1,235,047,000 in the same period of 2023[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 197,835,000, up 9.8% from HKD 180,106,000, with a gross margin of 15.7%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points[5] - Profit for the period increased by 36.6% to HKD 42,523,000 compared to HKD 31,140,000 in the previous year[5] - Basic earnings per share rose by 37.3% to HKD 0.0217 from HKD 0.0158[5] - Total revenue, including rental income, was HKD 1,260,697,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,235,047,000 for the same period in 2023, showing an increase of about 2.1%[34] - The net profit for the period was HKD 42,523,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 31,140,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of approximately 36%[31][32] Assets and Liabilities - Net assets as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 1,717,609,000, a 1.7% increase from HKD 1,689,673,000 at the end of 2023[5] - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 3,441,995, up from HKD 3,312,149 at the end of 2023[14][15] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 1,692,870 from HKD 1,594,603, indicating a rise in short-term obligations[15] - Total liabilities, including accounts payable and notes payable, amounted to HKD 880,606,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 795,445,000 at the end of December 2023, reflecting an overall increase of about 10.7%[52] - Bank loans reached HKD 522,489,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 487,537,000 at the end of December 2023, marking an increase of approximately 7.1%[56] Cash Flow - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 88,274, compared to HKD 50,609 for the same period in 2023, representing a 74.4% increase[19] - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 36,739 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 20,505 in the same period of 2023, indicating an increase in investment expenditures[19] - The financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 31,958 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, reversing a net outflow of HKD 30,813 in the same period of 2023[19] Market Position and Strategy - The company aims to become one of the top three manufacturers in the steel cord industry in China, with a target annual production capacity of over 300,000 tons[2] - The company is focused on building a strong "Eastern" brand in the steel cord industry based on principles of integrity, pragmatism, and efficiency[2] - The company continues to explore market expansion opportunities and new product development strategies to drive future growth[13] Shareholder Information - The company proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, totaling approximately HKD 19,584,000, to be paid in July 2024[46] - Total issued shares as of June 30, 2024, were 1,958,381,828, a decrease from 1,968,903,828 shares as of December 31, 2023[73] Research and Development - Research and development expenses for the period were HKD 52,192, slightly down from HKD 53,995, suggesting a focus on cost management[13] - The company’s research and development expenses increased to HKD 53,995,000, up from HKD 52,192,000 in the previous year[71] Corporate Governance - The company has adhered to all principles and provisions of the corporate governance code as of June 30, 2024[86] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring oversight of financial reporting and risk management[87] Foreign Exchange and Financial Instruments - The company reported a foreign exchange loss of HKD 14,587, compared to a loss of HKD 26,920 in the previous year, indicating improved currency stability[13] - The company reported a net foreign exchange gain of HKD 5,369,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,699,000 in 2023, indicating a significant increase in foreign exchange gains[36] Employee Expenses - Employee benefits expenses, including directors' remuneration, rose to HKD 161,526,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 146,363,000 in 2023, marking an increase of approximately 10.4%[37] - Employee welfare expenses totaled approximately HKD 161.5 million during the review period[79]
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