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京东方精电(00710) - 2020 - 中期财报
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Company Overview and Financial Summary Financial Summary The Group's H1 2020 revenue grew 18.1% to HK$1.898 billion, with a strong Q2 rebound offsetting initial COVID-19 impacts Financial Summary (HK$ million) | Financial Summary (HK$ million) | For the 6 months ended June 30, 2020 | For the 6 months ended June 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 1,898 | 1,607 | | EBITDA | 89.8 | 88.3 | | Profit Attributable to Shareholders | 18.2 | 17.3 | | Cash and Time Deposits Balance | 1,502 | 1,294 | | Basic Earnings Per Share | 2.5 HK cents | 2.4 HK cents | - As of June 30, 2020, the Group maintained a strong cash position with cash and time deposits of HK$1.502 billion and no bank loans4 - Despite Q1 impacts from COVID-19, a recovery in the China market enabled a rapid response to customer demand in Q2, driving an 18.1% increase in overall revenue for the period4 Chairman's Statement Performance Review and Analysis Revenue growth was driven by TFT and touch display modules, with manufacturing integration enhancing operational efficiency - Revenue growth was primarily driven by the mass production of TFT and touch display modules, with the TFT module business accounting for approximately 75% of total revenue5 - EBITDA saw a slight increase of 1.7% due to reduced staff costs and operating expenses, while manufacturing integration with BOE Group improved operational efficiency and operating profit5 - The Board of Directors resolved not to declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 20206 Business Review Both automotive and industrial display segments achieved significant growth, driven by TFT module sales in specific markets Automotive Display Business The automotive display business revenue grew 13% to HK$1.386 billion, driven by strong demand in China, Korea, and Japan Business Segment Performance | Business Segment | H1 2020 Revenue (HK$ million) | H1 2019 Revenue (HK$ million) | YoY Growth | Share of Total Revenue | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Automotive Display Business | 1,386 | 1,231 | 13% | ~73% | - The China automotive market recovered significantly in Q2, leading to a surge in orders from Chinese customers and a substantial increase in revenue from NEV touch display modules7 - The Korean and Japanese markets recorded significant revenue growth due to several TFT module projects that commenced mass production in late 20197 Industrial Display Business The industrial display business revenue grew 36% to HK$512 million, led by sales for education and high-end appliances Business Segment Performance | Business Segment | H1 2020 Revenue (HK$ million) | H1 2019 Revenue (HK$ million) | YoY Growth | Share of Total Revenue | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Industrial Display Business | 512 | 376 | 36% | ~27% | - Revenue growth was primarily driven by sales of TFT display modules for education-related applications in China and for a world-renowned high-end home appliance brand8 Business Outlook The Group is optimistic about continued growth in H2 2020, particularly in the China market for both automotive and industrial segments - Based on existing orders, the Group expects the TFT and touch display module business to continue growing in H2 2020, especially in the China market9 - Automotive Outlook: The Group has secured over 50% of order share among major Chinese automakers and will co-develop smart cockpit products like AMOLED and AR-HUDs, though the European market outlook remains uncertain10 - Industrial Outlook: The Group will continue promoting display products to industrial and high-end consumer clients, aiming to increase TFT and touch module sales and introduce AMOLED products, but recovery in European and US markets is expected to be slow11 Development Strategy and R&D The Group is strategically transitioning to a smart cockpit display system provider, focusing R&D on advanced technologies like AR-HUD and AMOLED - Strategic Transition: The Group is committed to transforming from a display solution provider to a "smart cockpit display system assembly solution provider"13 - Market Position: According to market research, the company achieved a 10% share of the global automotive display market in Q1 202012 - R&D Progress: - AR-HUD: Secured a development order from a renowned Chinese NEV manufacturer - Integrated Display: Won a project for an integrated instrument display from another NEV company - Glasses-free 3D: Completed R&D for the first large-size full HD glasses-free 3D automotive instrument - Curved Display: Dual-curved and triple-curved display products have been verified and are ready for mass production - AMOLED: Initial development of flexible automotive AMOLED technology is complete, with mass production of small-sized AMOLEDs for a well-known NEV brand underway131415 Consolidated Financial Statements Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the company recorded revenue of HK$1.898 billion and profit attributable to shareholders of HK$18.18 million Key Figures (HK$ thousand) | Item (HK$ thousand) | For the 6 months ended June 30, 2020 | For the 6 months ended June 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 1,898,299 | 1,607,173 | | Operating Profit | 19,936 | 20,537 | | Profit Before Tax | 18,784 | 20,074 | | Profit for the Period Attributable to Owners | 18,182 | 17,250 | | Basic Earnings Per Share | 2.5 HK cents | 2.4 HK cents | Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2020, the company had total assets of HK$2.937 billion, total liabilities of HK$899 million, and total equity of HK$2.557 billion Key Figures (HK$ thousand) | Item (HK$ thousand) | As at June 30, 2020 | As at December 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current Assets | 519,460 | 559,547 | | Current Assets | 2,936,711 | 2,973,622 | | Current Liabilities | 882,579 | 761,502 | | Non-current Liabilities | 16,346 | 20,232 | | Net Assets | 2,557,246 | 2,751,435 | | Total Equity | 2,557,246 | 2,751,435 | Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity Total equity decreased from HK$2.751 billion to HK$2.557 billion, mainly due to dividend payments and currency exchange differences - Opening total equity was HK$2,751,435 thousand, and closing total equity was HK$2,557,246 thousand22 - Key equity movements include: profit for the period (+HK$18,182 thousand), changes in exchange reserve (-HK$21,646 thousand), and payment of prior year dividends (-HK$191,146 thousand)22 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For H1 2020, the company experienced net cash outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities, with period-end cash at HK$1.494 billion Key Figures (HK$ thousand) | Item (HK$ thousand) | For the 6 months ended June 30, 2020 | For the 6 months ended June 30, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash Used in Operating Activities | (6,513) | (28,559) | | Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (23,091) | (51,308) | | Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | (3,715) | (4,246) | | Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (33,319) | (84,113) | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 1,493,954 | 1,255,437 | Notes to the Unaudited Interim Financial Report 3. Revenue and Segment Reporting The Group operates as a single segment, with China being the largest geographical market, contributing over 50% of H1 2020 revenue - The Group's business is classified as a single reportable segment: the design, manufacturing, and sale of liquid crystal displays and related products27 Revenue from External Customers (HK$ thousand) | Revenue from External Customers (HK$ thousand) | H1 2020 | H1 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | China (place of domicile) | 1,003,751 | 591,037 | | Europe | 545,956 | 685,365 | | The Americas | 78,227 | 113,136 | | Korea | 106,985 | 63,146 | | Others | 163,380 | 154,489 | | Consolidated Revenue | 1,898,299 | 1,607,173 | 15. Significant Related Party Transactions Significant transactions with parent company BOE Technology Group included purchases of goods totaling HK$980 million, reflecting deeper business integration Transactions with BOE Group (HK$ thousand) | Transactions with BOE Group (HK$ thousand) | H1 2020 | H1 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Purchases of goods | 979,604 | 472,068 | | Rental of properties, plant and equipment (income) | 6,681 | 5,256 | - As of June 30, 2020, amounts due to BOE Group for purchase costs and other expenses totaled HK$244 million46 17. Non-adjusting Events After the Reporting Period Post-period, the Group invested RMB 50.1 million to establish a new subsidiary, Ruihe Technology Co, Ltd, holding a 50.1% equity interest - After the reporting period, the company invested RMB 50.1 million through a subsidiary to establish a new joint venture, "Ruihe Technology Co, Ltd", holding a 50.1% stake and consolidating it as a subsidiary47 Other Information Liquidity and Financial Resources The Group maintained a strong financial position with HK$1.502 billion in cash, zero bank loans, a zero gearing ratio, and a liquidity ratio of 3.3 Financial Indicators | Financial Indicator | As at June 30, 2020 | As at December 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Equity (HK$ million) | 2,557 | 2,751 | | Current Ratio | 3.3 | 3.9 | | Cash and Time Deposits (HK$ million) | 1,502 | 1,546 | | Bank Loans (HK$ million) | 0 | 0 | | Gearing Ratio | 0% | 0% | | Inventory Turnover Ratio (times) | 6.6 | 5.0 | | Trade Receivables Turnover (days) | 73 | 82 | Directors' and Chief Executive's Interests in Shares As of June 30, 2020, BOE Technology Group was the controlling shareholder with a 54.41% stake, and several directors held share options Major Shareholders | Name of Major Shareholder | Number of Shares Held | Approx. Percentage of Issued Share Capital | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | BOE Technology Group Co, Ltd | 400,000,000 | 54.41% | | Ko Chun Shun | 50,551,000 | 6.88% | | Rockstead Technology Limited | 37,951,000 | 5.16% | - Several directors held share options granted on January 24, 2019, with an exercise price of HK$2.00 per share60 Corporate Governance The company complied with the Corporate Governance Code, with its Audit, Remuneration, and Nomination Committees chaired by independent directors - The company has complied with the code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code71 - The Audit Committee, comprising three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed this interim financial report73 - Independent non-executive directors form the majority in both the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee7475