Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company's revenue was HKD 2,594.4 million, a decrease of 5.8% compared to HKD 2,753.7 million in 2023[8]. - Gross profit increased by 3.3% to HKD 744.6 million, with a gross margin of 28.7%, up 2.5 percentage points from 26.2%[8]. - Operating profit decreased by 20.6% to HKD 216.5 million, resulting in an operating margin of 8.3%, down 1.6 percentage points from the previous year[8]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 165.9 million, a decline of 19.1%, with a net profit margin of 6.4%, down 1.1 percentage points[8]. - The company reported a decrease in earnings per share to HKD 10.9, down 26.8% from HKD 14.9 in the previous year[8]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 173,742,000, significantly up from HKD 35,800,000 in the previous year, driven by a foreign exchange gain of HKD 7,819,000[79]. - The profit attributable to equity holders of the company was HKD 156,204,000, compared to HKD 35,800,000 in the prior year, indicating a substantial increase[79]. - Operating cash flow for the period was negative at HKD 166,811,000, a decline from a positive cash flow of HKD 175,721,000 in the same period last year[86]. Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets increased by 2.2% to HKD 11,145.4 million, while net assets rose by 0.8% to HKD 4,049.1 million[8]. - Total liabilities rose to HKD 7,096,298,000, compared to HKD 6,889,724,000, indicating an increase of 3.0%[73]. - The company’s equity totaled HKD 4,049,114,000, up from HKD 4,016,099,000, marking a growth of 0.8%[71]. - The total outstanding borrowings amounted to HKD 1,709.0 million, with approximately 86.8% classified as short-term loans[27]. - The company’s total liabilities include both secured and unsecured bank borrowings, with unsecured borrowings at HKD 1,501,127,000 as of September 30, 2024[175]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by 26.5% to HKD 1,746.7 million, indicating a significant reduction in liquidity[8]. - The company recorded cash and cash equivalents of HKD 1,746.7 million as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 2,375.2 million on March 31, 2024[27]. - The company raised new bank loans amounting to HKD 572,034,000 during the period, while repaying HKD 656,415,000 in bank loans[86]. - The company incurred capital expenditures of HKD 261,962,000 for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment, compared to HKD 171,066,000 in the previous year[86]. Business Segments - The company’s die-casting business revenue was HKD 1,622.8 million, a decline of 18.7%, while injection molding revenue increased by 30.1% to HKD 881.3 million[16]. - The CNC machining center business generated revenue of HKD 90.4 million, an increase of 13.7% compared to the same period last year[20]. - The group reported segment performance with die-casting machines generating HKD 169,093,000, injection molding machines HKD 51,265,000, and CNC machining centers HKD 5,708,000, totaling HKD 226,066,000[118]. Employee and Shareholder Information - The total employee cost for the review period was HKD 544.4 million, compared to HKD 511.4 million in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 6.4%[31]. - As of September 30, 2024, the company had 5,294 full-time employees, indicating a stable workforce size[31]. - The major shareholders include Girgio, holding 849,078,004 shares, representing 62.23% of the total equity[42]. - The company has provided various employee benefits, including mandatory provident funds and stock option plans, to enhance employee retention and performance[31]. Stock Options and Incentive Plans - The company granted a total of 27,540,000 stock options to 390 employees on September 24, 2021, as part of its stock option plan[30]. - The exercise price for the stock options was set at HKD 18.9, with a market price of HKD 19.86[55]. - The stock option plan is effective for 10 years from September 8, 2016, aimed at incentivizing eligible individuals for their contributions to the group's performance[157]. - The total number of stock options held as of September 30, 2023, is 25,520,000, with no options exercised or forfeited during the period[163]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The company anticipates a recovery in market conditions in the second half of the fiscal year 2024/25, supported by easing inflation and lower financing costs[14]. - The company aims to deepen its globalization strategy, having successfully opened production bases in the USA, Japan, Mexico, and Europe, with plans to expand further in Southeast Asia[22]. - The company plans to continue its market expansion strategy, focusing on new product development and technology advancements[54]. - The company has outlined a strategic plan for potential mergers and acquisitions to bolster its market position[54]. Research and Development - The company is focusing on the development of magnesium alloys, aluminum alloys, and high-performance composite materials to lead innovations in the manufacturing of new energy vehicles[25]. - Employee costs for R&D activities amounted to HKD 67,492,000, up from HKD 60,234,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 20.5%[196]. - The research costs incurred were HKD 55,342, significantly higher than HKD 26,862 in 2023, representing a growth of 105.5%[196]. Compliance and Governance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as set out in the listing rules during the review period[63]. - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information for the six months ended September 30, 2024[64]. - The board confirmed compliance with the standard code for securities transactions by directors throughout the review period[63].
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