Financial Performance - The financial highlights for the six months ended November 30, 2017, indicate a significant change in performance compared to the previous period[12]. - The company reported a total revenue of HKD X million, reflecting a Y% increase/decrease year-over-year[14]. - The Group recorded an unaudited revenue of approximately HK$52.2 million for the six months ended 30 November 2018, representing an increase of approximately 45.7% compared to the corresponding period in 2017[15]. - The Group's unaudited profit for the six months ended 30 November 2018 was approximately HK$14.4 million, an increase of approximately HK$7.8 million or 116.2% compared to the same period in 2017[15]. - Earnings per share for the six months ended 30 November 2018 was HK$1.79, representing an increase of 102.2% from HK$0.89 in the same period of 2017[15]. - The profit for the period attributable to owners of the company was HK$6,976,000 for the six months ended 30 November 2018, compared to HK$24,613,000 for the same period in 2017, showing a decline of approximately 71.7%[48]. - The total comprehensive income for the period was HK$14,343,000, a significant decrease from HK$24,917,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decline of approximately 42.3%[48]. - For the six months ended 30 November 2018, profit attributable to owners of the Company was HK$14,333,800, compared to HK$6,976,000 for the same period in 2017, representing a 105.5% increase[104]. - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended 30 November 2018 was HK$1.79, up from HK$0.89 in 2017, reflecting a 100% increase[104]. Revenue Sources - Revenue from visual display solution services for the six months ended 30 November 2018 was HK$52,189,000, an increase of 45.5% compared to HK$35,830,000 for the same period in 2017[74]. - Equipment rental income for the three months ended 30 November 2018 was HK$22,783,000, compared to HK$18,689,000 for the same period in 2017, reflecting a growth of 21.2%[74]. - Revenue from Hong Kong for the six months ended November 30, 2018, was HK$13,187,000, up 20% from HK$10,988,000 in 2017[79]. - Revenue from the PRC for the six months ended November 30, 2018, was HK$26,178,000, representing a 27.5% increase from HK$20,588,000 in 2017[79]. - The Group's revenue from Macau for the six months ended November 30, 2018, was HK$9,913,000, significantly up from HK$4,102,000 in 2017, marking an increase of 142.5%[79]. Operational Efficiency - The increase in profit was primarily due to improved operational efficiency, a decrease in bank borrowing interest, and a reduction in imputed interest on payables for equipment[15]. - The management emphasized the importance of maintaining operational efficiency to support long-term growth objectives[14]. - The Group's gross profit margin improved due to better utilization of visual display equipment[15]. Future Outlook and Strategies - The company has outlined a future outlook with a projected revenue growth of A% for the next fiscal year[14]. - New product development initiatives are underway, focusing on innovative technologies expected to launch in the upcoming quarters[14]. - Market expansion strategies include targeting new geographic regions, aiming for a B% increase in market share[14]. - The company plans to continue its market expansion and product development strategies to enhance future growth prospects[49]. Financial Position - Total assets as of 30 November 2018 were HK$158.2 million, an increase from HK$149.6 million as of 31 May 2018[25]. - The Group's total equity as of 30 November 2018 was HK$121.5 million, compared to HK$107.1 million as of 31 May 2018[25]. - The company reported a total equity of HK$121,781,000 as of 30 November 2018, compared to HK$149,600,000 as of 31 May 2018, indicating a decrease of about 18.6%[43]. - The total liabilities as of 30 November 2018 amounted to HK$36,685,000, a decrease from HK$42,453,000 as of 31 May 2018, representing a reduction of about 13.6%[43]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$38,311,000, down from HK$47,380,000 at the end of the previous period, reflecting a decline of approximately 19.5%[66]. - The retained earnings as of 30 November 2018 stood at HK$56,236,000, compared to HK$30,955,000 as of 30 November 2017, indicating an increase of approximately 81.5%[48]. Expenses and Liabilities - Administrative expenses for the six months ended 30 November 2018 were HK$10.4 million, an increase from HK$8.2 million in the same period of 2017[18]. - The Group's total expenses for the six months ended November 30, 2018, were HK$34,940,000, up from HK$26,576,000 in 2017, indicating a rise of 31.5%[85]. - The Group's bank borrowings as of 30 November 2018 were HK$9,224,000, down from HK$10,998,000 as of 31 May 2018, representing a decrease of about 16.1%[43]. - The interest rates on bank loans ranged from 5.6% to 5.9% per annum for the six months ended November 30, 2018, compared to 4.0% to 6.0% per annum for the same period in 2017[132]. - The total payables for equipment as of 30 November 2018 were HK$6,506,000, down from HK$8,318,000 as of 31 May 2018, reflecting a decrease of 21.7%[123]. Shareholder Returns - The Board does not recommend the payment of a dividend for the six months ended 30 November 2018[15]. - The Group does not recommend the payment of dividends for the six months ended 30 November 2018, consistent with the previous year[99].
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