Financial Performance - For the nine months ending November 30, 2024, the company reported a total revenue of HKD 1,304,551,000, an increase from HKD 1,192,889,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 9.36%[2] - The net interest income for the current period was HKD 1,008,263,000, compared to HKD 928,720,000 in the previous year, reflecting an increase of about 8.58%[2] - Operating income for the nine months was HKD 1,217,802,000, up from HKD 1,115,111,000, indicating a growth of approximately 9.19%[2] - The company reported a profit before tax of HKD 328,748,000, slightly down from HKD 339,443,000, showing a decrease of about 3.06%[2] - The net profit for the period was HKD 275,307,000, compared to HKD 282,263,000 in the previous year, a decline of approximately 2.93%[2] - The basic earnings per share decreased to HKD 65.74 from HKD 67.40, reflecting a decline of about 2.47%[2] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 267,664,000, an increase from HKD 243,410,000, representing a growth of approximately 9.97%[16] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets as of November 30, 2024, were HKD 2,042,612,000, compared to HKD 2,007,847,000, indicating an increase of about 1.73%[20] - The company’s total liabilities were HKD 2,322,924,000, up from HKD 1,677,543,000, reflecting a significant increase of approximately 38.54%[20] - The net amount of current assets was HKD 3,539,623,000, down from HKD 3,875,842,000, indicating a decrease of about 8.66%[20] - Total equity increased to HKD 4,134,649 thousand as of November 30, 2024, compared to HKD 4,067,993 thousand in the previous period, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.64%[24] - The total liabilities decreased to HKD 5,582,235 thousand from HKD 5,883,689 thousand, indicating a reduction of approximately 5.11%[24] Cash Flow - For the nine months ending November 30, 2024, the net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 24,855,000, compared to a net cash outflow of HKD 559,966,000 for the same period in 2023[26] - The cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HKD 229,386,000, down from HKD 284,126,000 at the end of the previous year[26] - The company reported a net cash outflow from investment activities of HKD 38,385,000 for the nine months ending November 30, 2024, compared to HKD 85,961,000 in the same period of 2023[26] - The company incurred a net cash outflow of HKD 44,694,000 for lease liabilities and paid interest during the nine months ending November 30, 2024[26] Customer Loans and Receivables - The total customer loans and receivables as of November 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 7,354,369,000, with HKD 5,458,623,000 in customer loans and HKD 7,135,907,000 in receivables[47] - The total customer loans and receivables balance as of November 30, 2024, was HKD 7,354,369,000, representing a 5.7% increase from HKD 6,960,859,000 as of February 19, 2024[53] - The first stage loans, which have not shown significant increases in credit risk, accounted for 95.6% of total customer loans and receivables as of November 30, 2024[53] - The second stage loans, indicating a significant increase in credit risk, represented 0.9% of total customer loans and receivables as of November 30, 2024[54] - The third stage loans, which have experienced credit loss events, accounted for 3.5% of total customer loans and receivables as of November 30, 2024[55] Impairment and Provisions - The company reported a decrease in impairment provisions for receivables, with HKD 268,200,000 as of November 30, 2024, compared to HKD 247,091,000 as of February 29, 2024[49] - The total expected credit loss remeasurement during the period was HKD 338,885,000, with significant contributions from the third stage loans[51] - Impairment losses and provisions increased by 28.8% or HKD 76.1 million to HKD 340.2 million, up from HKD 264.1 million in the previous year[79] Marketing and Business Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its services and improving its product offerings to enhance market presence[35] - The marketing strategy focused on targeted promotional activities to attract customers and drive local and international sales growth[62] - The group successfully implemented targeted marketing plans, leading to continuous growth in credit card and personal loan receivables despite slow local consumer recovery[71] - The company has prioritized the digitization of operations, enhancing call center capabilities and developing data analytics tools to improve marketing and credit management[64] Economic Outlook - The economic outlook in mainland China has improved, which is expected to enhance consumer confidence and positively impact local market sentiment[60] - The overall business environment in Hong Kong is gradually improving due to U.S. interest rate cuts and stimulus measures in mainland China[93] - The local consumption market is expected to continue a slow recovery, with a focus on overseas and online sales growth[94] Sustainability and Innovation - The company is committed to reducing carbon footprint and energy consumption through digital payment solutions and energy-saving measures[95] - The new credit card design reflects the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability, incorporating contactless payment and recycled plastic features[64] - The introduction of online private loan confirmation programs will enhance customer convenience and reduce paper consumption[95]
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