Revenue and Profit Growth - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, increased to RMB 1,978,056 thousand, up 32.4% compared to RMB 1,494,386 thousand in the same period last year[2] - Net profit attributable to owners of the parent company grew to RMB 340,036 thousand, up 53.7% from RMB 221,258 thousand in the same period last year[2] - Revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 1,978.056 million, compared to RMB 1,494.386 million for the same period in 2023, representing a 32.4% increase[14][15] - Sales revenue increased by 32.4% to approximately RMB 1,978,056 thousand, with net profit rising by 53.7% to RMB 340,036 thousand[27] - Profit for the period increased by 53.7% to approximately RMB 340,036 thousand, an increase of RMB 118,778 thousand compared to the same period last year[39] Gross Profit and Margin - Gross profit rose to RMB 634,943 thousand, a 53.3% increase from RMB 414,077 thousand in the prior year period[2] - Gross profit margin increased by 4.4 percentage points to 32.1%, and net profit margin rose by 2.4 percentage points to 17.2%[27] - Gross profit increased by 53.3% to RMB 634,943 thousand, driven by cost reduction and efficiency improvements[31] Earnings Per Share - Basic earnings per share increased to RMB 0.90, compared to RMB 0.58 in the prior year period[2] - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were RMB 0.90, based on a profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of RMB 340.036 million, compared to RMB 0.58 for the same period in 2023[20] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, stood at RMB 3,075,948 thousand, up 3.8% from RMB 2,963,018 thousand as of March 31, 2024[3] - Inventory increased to RMB 968,719 thousand as of September 30, 2024, up 13.0% from RMB 857,075 thousand as of March 31, 2024[3] - Trade receivables and bills rose to RMB 1,141,877 thousand, a 16.3% increase from RMB 981,537 thousand as of March 31, 2024[3] - Cash and bank balances decreased to RMB 948,520 thousand, down 14.6% from RMB 1,111,063 thousand as of March 31, 2024[3] - Trade receivables and notes as of September 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 1,141.877 million, a 16.3% increase from RMB 981.537 million as of March 31, 2024[21] - Trade payables and notes as of September 30, 2024, were RMB 459.253 million, a 14% decrease from RMB 533.783 million as of March 31, 2024[23] - Net current assets increased to RMB 2,364,532 thousand, with a current ratio of 4.3 times, and capital expenditure for the period was approximately RMB 31,466 thousand, mainly for factory buildings and equipment[41] Equity and Dividends - Total equity attributable to owners of the parent company increased to RMB 2,900,224 thousand, up 7.4% from RMB 2,701,589 thousand as of March 31, 2024[5] - The company declared an interim dividend of HK$0.45 per ordinary share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HK$0.40 per ordinary share for the same period in 2023[18] - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.45 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024[25] - The company will pay an interim dividend of HK$0.45 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase from HK$0.4 in 2023[51] Expenses and Costs - Sales and distribution expenses increased by 22.3% to RMB 93,057 thousand, mainly due to higher employee salaries and after-sales service costs[33] - Administrative expenses rose by 58.0% to RMB 85,633 thousand, primarily due to increased salaries and development costs[34] - Other expenses decreased by approximately RMB 6,795 thousand to RMB 750 thousand, mainly due to reduced net foreign exchange losses[35] - Net loss on financial assets impairment was approximately RMB 70 thousand, compared to a net gain of RMB 1,326 thousand in the same period last year, primarily due to increased provisions for receivables and notes[36] - Financing costs decreased to RMB 402 thousand from RMB 606 thousand, mainly due to reduced bank bill discount interest[37] - Income tax expenses increased by 44.5% to approximately RMB 151,455 thousand, driven by higher income and pre-tax profits[38] Production and Capacity Expansion - The company continued to expand production capacity, with the new factory in Pinghu completed and operational in the second half of the fiscal year[29] - The company invested approximately RMB 31,466 thousand in fixed assets, including RMB 20,046 thousand in buildings and RMB 5,669 thousand in machinery, to expand production capacity[43] - The company completed the construction of two new factory buildings in the fifth plant area, with a planned investment of approximately RMB 130 million, expected to increase production capacity by 3,000 to 4,000 CNC precision machine tools[43] Industry and Market Trends - The domestic CNC machine tool industry showed signs of recovery, with downstream manufacturing demand rebounding after a period of stagnation[26] - The company expects to enter a new growth cycle, with demand for CNC machine tools in industries such as new energy vehicles, industrial automation, and medical sectors expected to remain strong[47] Financial Reporting and Governance - The company adopted revised International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) during the period, including amendments to IFRS 16 and IAS 1, which did not have a material impact on the financial statements[10] - The company's audit committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed interim financial results for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and discussed audit, risk management, internal control, and financial matters with management[58] - The company's external auditor, Ernst & Young, has reviewed the unaudited condensed interim financial results in accordance with Hong Kong Standard on Review Engagements 2410[58] - The company has deviated from the Corporate Governance Code by having the same individual serve as both Chairman and CEO, but believes this arrangement benefits the company by ensuring consistent leadership and efficient execution of business strategies[56] - The company has adopted the Standard Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers and confirmed that all directors have complied with the code during the review period[57] - The company maintained a public float of not less than 25% as required by the Listing Rules[54] - The company has not purchased, sold, or redeemed any of its listed securities during the six months ended September 30, 2024[53] - The company's financial condition and business operations have not undergone any significant changes since the publication of the latest annual report for the year ended March 31, 2024[50] - The company will suspend the registration of share transfers from December 9, 2024, to December 12, 2024, to determine eligibility for the interim dividend[52] - The company's interim report will be published on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited website and the company's website at an appropriate time[59] Product Sales Performance - Revenue from sales of high-precision CNC machine tools in mainland China for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 1,684.905 million, a 35% increase from RMB 1,248.770 million in the same period in 2023[15] - Overseas revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was RMB 293.151 million, a 19.3% increase from RMB 245.616 million in the same period in 2023[15] - Precision lathe sales increased by 36.1% to RMB 1,717,388 thousand, contributing the most to revenue growth[30] - Precision machining center sales grew by 8.7%, and precision grinding machine sales increased by 5.4%[30]
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