Financial Performance - Total revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, was HKD 18,798,633, an increase of 5.7% from HKD 17,788,864 in the previous year[5] - Gross profit for the fiscal year was HKD 7,248,027, representing a gross margin of 38.5%, compared to HKD 6,678,267 and a margin of 37.5% in the previous year[5] - Net profit for the year was HKD 2,396,002, up 29% from HKD 1,858,178 in the previous year[5] - Earnings per share (EPS) increased to HKD 59.09 from HKD 48.80, reflecting a growth of 21%[7] - Total revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, was HKD 18,411,197,000, with external sales from sofas and related products contributing HKD 12,658,825,000[22] - The total profit before tax was HKD 2,864,475,000, reflecting the overall operational efficiency of the company[22] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the company was HKD 2,302,366 thousand, an increase of 20.2% compared to the previous year[40] - The company's operating profit before tax was HKD 2,354,872,000, showing a robust performance despite various financial costs[24] Assets and Equity - Total assets as of March 31, 2024, amounted to HKD 19,807,520, a slight increase from HKD 19,640,488 in the previous year[10] - Total equity rose to HKD 13,075,669, compared to HKD 12,527,770 in the previous year, indicating a growth of 4.4%[10] Expenses and Costs - The company reported a decrease in administrative expenses to HKD 956,000 from HKD 1,046,952, a reduction of approximately 8.7%[5] - Financial costs totaled HKD 200,500,000, and goodwill impairment was recorded at HKD 12,268,000[22] - Depreciation and amortization expenses totaled HKD 684,515,000, which is a critical factor in assessing the company's operational efficiency[26] - Employee costs rose by 15.5% from approximately HKD 1,779,759 thousand in FY2023 to HKD 2,055,123 thousand in FY2024[60] - Selling and distribution expenses decreased by 0.1% to approximately HKD 3,314,346 thousand in FY2024, accounting for about 18.0% of revenue[62] - Administrative and other expenses decreased by 8.7% to approximately HKD 956,000 thousand in FY2024, representing about 5.2% of revenue[63] Market Performance - Revenue from external sales in the China market (including Hong Kong and Macau) reached HKD 12,257,665,000, up from HKD 11,388,618,000 in the previous year, indicating a growth of approximately 7.6%[28] - The North American revenue was HKD 4,284,307,000, slightly increasing from HKD 4,188,848,000, reflecting a growth of about 2.3%[28] - Sales from the Chinese market accounted for over 65% of total revenue, with main business income reaching HKD 11,986,885 thousand, an increase of 8.1% year-on-year[41] - The company has seen a significant increase in the penetration rate of functional sofas in the Chinese market, rising from 7.2% to 9.7%[41] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company plans to declare a final dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, totaling approximately HKD 581,631 thousand, subject to shareholder approval[34] - The board proposed a final dividend of HKD 0.15 per share, with total dividends for FY2024 accounting for approximately 50.7% of profit attributable to equity holders[66] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[12] - The company aims to leverage its long-term accumulated product, brand, and channel advantages to achieve continuous market share growth in China's stock market[88] - The company continues to seek acquisition opportunities in the furniture sector to accelerate its development[81] Corporate Governance - The company emphasizes the importance of effective corporate governance to enhance group performance and protect shareholder interests[92] - The audit committee consists of four independent non-executive directors, ensuring compliance with professional qualifications and financial management expertise[97] Share Repurchase - The company repurchased a total of 44,842,800 ordinary shares at a total cost of approximately HKD 228,565,371 during the fiscal year 2024[89] - In May 2023, the company repurchased 15,000,000 shares at a price range of HKD 5.26 to HKD 5.59, totaling HKD 80,911,500[89] - In December 2023, the company repurchased 15,842,800 shares at a price range of HKD 4.99 to HKD 5.23, totaling HKD 80,938,111[89] - In January 2024, the company repurchased 14,000,000 shares at a price range of HKD 4.50 to HKD 4.97, totaling HKD 66,715,760[89] Compliance and Audit - The financial statements for the year ending March 31, 2024, have been audited by PwC, confirming the accuracy of the reported figures[101] - The company is currently evaluating the potential impact of new accounting standards and amendments that will be mandatory from April 1, 2024[19] - The company has adopted several revised standards effective from April 1, 2023, which did not have a significant financial impact on the consolidated financial statements[16]
敏华控股(01999) - 2024 - 年度业绩