Financial Performance - Revenue reached HKD 1,263.1 million, an increase of 12.9% compared to HKD 1,118.5 million in 2023[4] - Profit attributable to owners of the company was HKD 82.7 million, up 3.4% from HKD 80.0 million in 2023[4] - Basic earnings per share increased to HKD 14.29, a rise of 4.1% from HKD 13.73 in 2023[4] - Gross profit was HKD 480.1 million, compared to HKD 515.1 million in 2023[5] - Operating expenses increased to HKD 256.6 million from HKD 241.2 million in 2023[5] - Profit before tax was HKD 162.1 million, slightly up from HKD 157.2 million in 2023[5] - Net profit for the year was HKD 126.0 million, compared to HKD 122.2 million in 2023[5] - Other income and gains amounted to HKD 6.2 million, up from HKD 4.2 million in 2023[5] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased to HKD 40.3 million from HKD 51.5 million in 2023[5] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 373,487 million in 2024, slightly up from HKD 370,433 million in 2023, indicating a growth of approximately 0.6%[7] - Current assets increased to HKD 582,125 million in 2024 from HKD 524,102 million in 2023, marking a growth of about 11.1%[7] - The company’s total liabilities increased to HKD 582,125 million in 2024, reflecting ongoing investments and operational costs[7] - As of December 31, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 715,761,000, an increase from HKD 617,573,000 in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 15.9%[8] - The total current liabilities decreased to HKD 239,851,000 in 2024 from HKD 276,962,000 in 2023, a reduction of about 13.4%[8] - The non-current liabilities totalled HKD 61,659,000 in 2024, up from HKD 48,295,000 in 2023, indicating a rise of approximately 27.8%[8] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash and cash equivalents increased significantly to HKD 267,235 million in 2024, compared to HKD 227,250 million in 2023, representing a growth of around 17.6%[7] - The group maintained a zero leverage ratio as cash and cash equivalents exceeded total liabilities[71] - The group actively monitors its liquidity risk and maintains sufficient cash and cash equivalents to meet its obligations[68] - The group has increased its investment in new business and emerging market development, laying the groundwork for future profit release[65] Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for 2024 reached HKD 1,263,129,000, an increase of 13.0% compared to HKD 1,118,514,000 in 2023[22] - Testing services revenue amounted to HKD 795,024,000, up 11.0% from HKD 716,422,000 in the previous year[22] - Certification services revenue increased to HKD 358,397,000, representing a growth of 17.9% from HKD 303,933,000 in 2023[22] - Revenue from the Greater China region was HKD 695,513,000, up 6.9% from HKD 650,368,000 in 2023[22] - Revenue from Singapore and other countries/regions reached HKD 567,616,000, an increase of 21.3% compared to HKD 468,146,000 in 2023[22] Shareholder Information - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.0174 per share for 2023, down from HKD 0.0272 per share in 2022, representing a decrease of about 36.5%[33] - The company does not recommend the distribution of a final dividend for the year ending December 31, 2024, maintaining the previous year's dividend of HKD 0.0174 per share[34] - The controlling shareholders have increased their stake from approximately 52.7% at the time of listing to about 61.0% currently, indicating strong confidence in the company's long-term value[46] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[6] - The company is advancing its third development strategy, focusing on clean energy, low-carbon transformation, and other ESG-related business areas[47] - The company plans to prioritize AI technology applications in 2025, aiming to leverage opportunities in the AI industry and enhance its capabilities[48] - The company is focusing on mergers and acquisitions to accelerate global expansion and strengthen its international service network[49] Compliance and Reporting - The company has adopted revised International Financial Reporting Standards, which may impact the classification of certain liabilities[10] - The financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024, have been confirmed to be consistent with the preliminary announcement by Ernst & Young[91] - The audit committee has reviewed the consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2024[90]
力鸿检验(01586) - 2024 - 年度业绩