Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2023, the company's revenue was HKD 2,753,733,000, a decrease of 3.7% compared to HKD 2,860,238,000 in 2022[4] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 720,488,000, down 8.4% from HKD 786,158,000, resulting in a gross margin of 26.2%, a decline of 1.3% year-on-year[4] - Operating profit decreased by 20.5% to HKD 272,858,000, with an operating margin of 9.9%, down 2.1% from the previous year[4] - Net profit attributable to shareholders was HKD 205,202,000, reflecting a 24.3% decrease from HKD 271,193,000, with a net profit margin of 7.5%, down 2.0%[4] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were both HKD 14.9, compared to HKD 19.7 in the same period last year[84] - The group reported total revenue of HKD 2,753,733,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 2,860,238,000 for the same period in 2022, reflecting a decrease of 3.7%[120] - The operating profit for the group for the six months ended September 30, 2023, was HKD 234,394,000, down from HKD 324,230,000 in the same period of the previous year, indicating a decline of 27.8%[120] - The group’s segment performance showed a profit of HKD 253,578,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 361,147,000 in the same period of 2022, a decrease of 29.9%[120] Assets and Liabilities - The total assets increased to HKD 8,662,312,000, a growth of 1.4% year-on-year, while total borrowings rose by 8.0% to HKD 1,771,639,000[4] - Total assets as of September 30, 2023, amounted to HKD 8,662,312, an increase from HKD 8,539,878 as of March 31, 2023[81] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 4,831,108 from HKD 4,684,162, reflecting a rise in current liabilities[81] - The group reported trade payables of HKD 1,103,143,000 as of September 30, 2023, down from HKD 1,192,733,000 as of March 31, 2023[164] - The group has a total of HKD 1,771,639,000 in borrowings as of September 30, 2023, compared to HKD 1,641,046,000 as of March 31, 2023[158] Cash Flow and Investments - The company maintained a strong cash flow position, with cash and cash equivalents increasing by 10.1% to HKD 666,635,000[4] - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to HKD 666,635,000, an increase from HKD 605,365,000 as of March 31, 2023[22] - Operating cash flow for the six months was HKD 175,721,000, a significant improvement from a cash outflow of HKD 83,363,000 in the same period last year[94] - The company made significant investments in property, plant, and equipment totaling HKD 171,066,000 during the period[94] - The company plans to utilize the remaining HKD 8,602,000 for purchasing property, plant, and equipment in the next six months[55] Market and Segment Performance - The demand for die-casting machines remained stable, with sales revenue reaching HKD 1,996,628,000, a decrease of 2.6% year-on-year[10] - The injection molding segment showed a significant recovery, achieving sales revenue of HKD 677,626,000, an increase of 27.5% compared to the second half of 2023[12] - CNC segment revenue decreased to HKD 79,479,000, a year-on-year decline of 47.1% due to underperformance in overseas markets[14] - The company anticipates improved performance in the CNC segment as downstream market demand recovers and delivery cycles are realized[16] Strategic Initiatives - The company is actively expanding its overseas market presence and improving internal management to adapt to changing market conditions[9] - The company plans to expand its overseas market presence by establishing new R&D and service centers in the US, Germany, Mexico, and India[18] - A strategic cooperation agreement for the 16,000T super-large intelligent die-casting unit has been signed, marking a significant advancement in integrated die-casting technology[18] - The introduction of high-quality strategic investors is expected to enhance the company's global competitiveness in the die-casting machine market[21] Employee and Shareholder Information - Employee costs increased to HKD 511,355,000, up from HKD 462,309,000 in the previous year[28] - A total of 27,540,000 stock options were granted to 390 employees under the stock option plan as of September 24, 2021[39] - The company adopted a share award plan on October 28, 2015, aimed at rewarding employees and retaining talent[46] - The interim dividend declared is HKD 0.045 per share, an increase from HKD 0.04 per share in the previous year[65] Compliance and Governance - The audit committee has reviewed the interim financial data for the six months ending September 30, 2023, confirming compliance with relevant accounting standards[71] - The company has maintained compliance with the corporate governance code throughout the review period[68] - The company will hold a special general meeting on December 22, 2023, to seek shareholder approval for the equity incentive plan[62] Risk Management - The company has not made any significant changes to its risk management policies since the last reporting period[107] - The financial risk factors include market risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk, which the company continues to monitor closely[106]
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