Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2021, Karrie International Holdings Limited reported total assets of HKD 4,454,837,000, an increase of 22% from HKD 3,651,437,000 as of March 31, 2021[6] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2021, was HK$1,909,904, representing a 29.6% increase from HK$1,472,297 in 2020[10] - Gross profit for the same period was HK$525,048, with a gross profit margin of approximately 27.5%[10] - Operating profit increased significantly to HK$434,536, up from HK$223,358, marking a 94.5% growth year-over-year[10] - Profit for the period attributable to equity shareholders was HK$253,327, compared to HK$152,082 in 2020, reflecting a 66.6% increase[10] - Basic earnings per share rose to 17 HK cents, up from 12.6 HK cents, indicating a 34.1% increase[11] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$275,934, compared to HK$190,643 in the previous year, a growth of 44.7%[13] Assets and Liabilities - The company's current assets rose to HKD 3,452,365,000, up 26% from HKD 2,749,957,000 in the previous period[6] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 990,367,000, up 23% from HKD 803,798,000[8] - The net current assets improved to HKD 1,377,547,000, up from HKD 1,161,469,000, indicating a positive liquidity position[8] - Bank borrowings rose to HKD 316,949,000, reflecting a 5% increase from HKD 301,010,000[8] - Total bank borrowings increased to $1,100,864,000 as of September 30, 2021, from $917,466,000 as of March 31, 2021, reflecting a rise of approximately 19.9%[70] Investments and Cash Flow - Net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended 30 September 2021 was HKD 114,692,000, compared to HKD 22,280,000 for the same period last year, representing a significant increase[20] - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD 114,912,000, up from HKD 34,394,000 in the previous year, indicating increased investment expenditures[20] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 166,289,000 from HKD 123,723,000, reflecting a net increase of HKD 20,688,000[20] Dividends - The company paid dividends of HK$141,259 during the period[15] - An interim dividend of HK 4.5 cents per share was declared, up from HK 4.0 cents per share in the previous year[95] - The final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2021 was $141,259,000, representing an increase from $99,882,000 in 2020[93] Operational Focus and Strategy - Karrie International is focusing on expanding its market presence and enhancing product development strategies[6] - The company is actively exploring potential mergers and acquisitions to drive growth and innovation[6] - The Group's operating segments include metal and plastic business, electronic manufacturing services, and real estate business, indicating a diversified operational focus[22] Employee and Management - Employee benefit expenses rose to $236,106,000, up 27.9% from $184,465,000 in the previous year[77] - The Group's employee count increased from approximately 3,400 to 3,690, reflecting a strong reputation in the local community and effective recruitment strategies[180][183] - Employee remuneration packages are aligned with market standards and performance, with bonuses awarded based on audited business performance[181][183] Real Estate and Development - The Group's real estate business recorded revenue of HK$400,322,000 for the period, a significant increase from HK$175,820,000 for the same period last year, with a total area of 12,236 square meters sold at an average price of approximately RMB29,700 per square meter[153] - The construction of the new "Karrie Craftsmanship Building" is progressing well, having completed the topping-out phase, and is designed with environmentally friendly materials to reduce energy consumption[151] - The renovation of the factory in Thailand has been completed, with trial production expected to commence in the first quarter of next year, despite delays in machinery shipment due to global trade transportation issues[152] Financial Position and Risk Management - The Group's financial position is considered healthy, with a non-current assets to total equity ratio of approximately 64%[171][176] - The Group actively manages foreign currency risk, primarily in HKD, USD, and RMB, and may use foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against fluctuations[173][177] Shareholding Structure - Directors and chief executives hold significant interests in the company, with Mr. Ho Cheuk Fai holding 72.66% of the issued share capital[186][188] - The total number of shares in the Ho Family Trust is 817,608,000[200] - The ownership structure indicates a concentration of shares within the Ho family[200]
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