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鹰美(02368) - 2020 - 中期财报
EAGLE NICEEAGLE NICE(HK:02368)2019-11-25 08:47

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 1,891,994 thousand, a 28.1% increase from HKD 1,476,600 thousand in the same period of 2018[1] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 361,972 thousand, up from HKD 235,000 thousand, representing a 53.8% increase[1] - Profit before tax increased to HKD 214,254 thousand, a 68.5% rise compared to HKD 127,137 thousand in the previous year[1] - Net profit for the period was HKD 161,847 thousand, compared to HKD 101,122 thousand, marking a 60.0% increase[1] - Basic earnings per share for the company owners was HKD 29.90, up from HKD 20.24, reflecting a 47.5% increase[1] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 76,031 thousand, significantly higher than HKD 25,492 thousand in the prior year[3] - For the six months ended September 30, 2019, the group reported a pre-tax profit of HKD 159,082,000, an increase from HKD 101,122,000 in the same period of 2018, representing a growth of approximately 57.3%[37] - The profit attributable to the company's owners for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 159,100,000, a significant increase of 57.3% compared to HKD 101,100,000 in the same period last year[64] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 1,182,714 thousand as of September 30, 2019, slightly down from HKD 1,206,960 thousand as of March 31, 2019[4] - Current assets increased to HKD 1,277,862 thousand from HKD 1,226,784 thousand, indicating a growth in liquidity[4] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 1,022,745 thousand from HKD 1,055,221 thousand, showing improved financial stability[6] - The company's equity attributable to owners increased to HKD 1,341,366 thousand from HKD 1,298,760 thousand, reflecting a positive trend in shareholder value[6] - The company's total assets increased by HKD 22,071,000 due to the adoption of the new accounting standard[22] - The company's total liabilities also increased by HKD 22,071,000, reflecting the new lease liabilities recognized[22] Cash Flow - Net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2019, was HKD 204,807,000, compared to a net cash flow of HKD (127,417,000) for the same period in 2018[10] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by HKD 90,841,000, resulting in a total of HKD 250,637,000 at the end of the period, compared to HKD 198,696,000 at the end of the same period in 2018[10] - The cash flow used in investing activities was HKD (38,471,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to HKD (155,167,000) in the previous year[10] - Cash flow used in financing activities was HKD (75,495,000) for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to HKD 273,900,000 in the same period of 2018[10] - The total cash and bank balances at the end of the period included HKD 228,595,000 in cash and bank balances and HKD 22,042,000 in non-pledged time deposits with original maturities of less than three months[10] Dividends - The group declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.20 per share for the six months ended September 30, 2019, compared to HKD 0.14 per share in 2018, reflecting a 42.9% increase in dividend per share[36] - The company plans to declare an interim dividend of HKD 0.20 per share, compared to HKD 0.14 per share in the previous year[64] Accounting Standards - The company adopted the new Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard 16 for leases, which requires all leases to be recognized on the balance sheet[16] - The company has chosen to apply the practical expedient for short-term leases, not recognizing right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less[19] - The company will continue to classify investment properties at fair value under HKAS 40, even after the adoption of HKFRS 16[20] - The adoption of HKFRS 16 resulted in an increase of right-of-use assets by HKD 157,038,000 and a decrease in prepaid land lease payments by HKD 130,270,000 as of April 1, 2019[22] - The total lease liabilities increased by HKD 22,071,000, reflecting the new accounting policy's impact on the financial statements[23] Operational Highlights - The operating income from the China segment was HKD 806,253,000, a substantial increase from HKD 447,571,000 in the previous year[29] - The contribution from newly acquired factories in Vietnam and Hubei was HKD 590 million in sales, enhancing overall profitability[60] - Domestic sales revenue nearly doubled, contributing 43% to total revenue, despite a slight decrease in revenue from U.S. orders from 28% to 27%[59] - The company is actively developing domestic mid-to-high-end sportswear brands to utilize excess capacity from domestic factories[59] - The company believes it can overcome international economic challenges to achieve revenue and profit growth[58] Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code as per the listing rules, with a noted deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO[80] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors, ensuring proper financial oversight[82] - The board believes that the current management structure does not compromise the balance of power and authority within the company[80] - The board of directors consists of six executive directors and three independent non-executive directors[88] - The company is committed to ensuring the accuracy of the information provided in its reports[88] - The report highlights the importance of transparency in financial disclosures[88] - The company aims to enhance shareholder value through strategic initiatives[88] - The board is focused on long-term growth and sustainability[88] - The company is actively monitoring market trends to inform its strategies[88] - The report emphasizes the role of effective communication with stakeholders[88] Employee and Shareholder Information - The group employs approximately 13,500 employees as of September 30, 2019, down from about 14,000 as of March 31, 2019[71] - As of September 30, 2019, Time Easy holds 72,650,000 shares, representing 13.66% of the issued share capital[74] - Excel Skill owns 32,320,000 shares, accounting for 6.08% of the total issued shares[74] - Wealthplus Holdings Limited, Pou Hing Industrial Co. Ltd., and Yuanyuan collectively control 192,000,000 shares, which is 36.09% of the issued share capital[74]