Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of HKD 3,318,795, representing a 40.9% increase compared to HKD 2,353,952 in the same period last year[1]. - The operating profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 214,549, a significant increase from HKD 59,163 in the previous year[1]. - The net profit attributable to equity holders was HKD 174,067, compared to HKD 39,059 in the same period last year, marking a 345.5% increase[2]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to HKD 24.27 from HKD 5.45, reflecting a substantial growth in profitability[1]. - Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 3,318,795, an increase from HKD 2,353,952 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of approximately 41%[11]. - Revenue from property agency business reached HKD 3,312,127, up from HKD 2,346,819, indicating a growth of about 41%[12]. - The company reported a segment performance of HKD 237,935 for the property agency business, significantly up from HKD 44,294 in the prior year, marking an increase of around 436%[12]. - The reported segment performance for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 239,277, up from HKD 78,687 in the previous year[15]. - The company reported a profit attributable to equity holders of approximately HKD 174 million for the interim period, an increase of 346% compared to HKD 39 million in the same period last year[31]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 5,051,894, up from HKD 3,569,187 at the end of 2023, indicating a 41.5% increase[3]. - The total liabilities rose to HKD 4,212,571 from HKD 2,911,996, representing a 44.7% increase[4]. - The company’s equity attributable to equity holders increased to HKD 839,323 from HKD 657,191, a growth of 27.7%[4]. - The total assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 4,688,229, compared to HKD 3,054,148 as of December 31, 2023[17]. - The total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 3,824,419, an increase from HKD 2,724,912 as of December 31, 2023[17]. - Accounts receivable increased significantly to HKD 3.78 billion as of June 30, 2024, from HKD 2.31 billion at the end of 2023[29]. - The group’s accounts receivable from loans amounted to HKD 3,715,890,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,238,916,000 on December 31, 2023[42]. - The total debt-to-equity ratio increased to 43.0% as of June 30, 2024, from 25.9% on December 31, 2023, primarily due to increased bank borrowings for short-term financing needs[42]. Cash Flow and Financing - The company's cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 664,582 from HKD 532,147, showing a growth of 25%[3]. - The group’s cash and bank deposits amounted to HKD 664,582,000, up from HKD 532,147,000 on December 31, 2023[41]. - The group's interest-bearing borrowings as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 361,000,000, compared to HKD 169,890,000 on December 31, 2023[41]. - Financing costs rose to HKD 15.83 million in 2024 from HKD 14.69 million in 2023, driven by increased interest on bank borrowings[23]. - Deferred tax increased significantly to HKD 27.82 million in 2024 from HKD 8.1 million in 2023, indicating potential future tax liabilities[24]. Business Operations and Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its property agency services in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Macau, focusing on enhancing its market presence[5]. - The management highlighted ongoing investments in new technology and product development to drive future growth and operational efficiency[5]. - The company operates primarily in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Macau, focusing on property agency services, leasing, immigration consulting, lending, and mortgage referral services[10]. - The company has implemented strategic measures in mainland China, including a new sales management team and business model repositioning, leading to significant improvements in operational performance despite a challenging environment[31]. - The group is focusing on new sales strategies targeting mainland buyers in response to market changes following policy adjustments[39]. - The group has been actively expanding its digital marketing tools, resulting in increased usage of digital platforms by frontline employees[40]. - The group’s online sales platform has improved the mobility and flexibility of frontline staff, enhancing overall sales productivity[40]. Market Conditions - Revenue from external customers in Hong Kong and Macau was HKD 3,182,422, while revenue from Mainland China was HKD 136,373 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 2,194,491 and HKD 159,461 respectively in the same period of 2023[19]. - Revenue from residential properties amounted to HKD 3,290,690, while revenue from commercial properties and shops was HKD 21,437, contributing to a total segment revenue of HKD 3,312,127[13]. - Rental income for the period was HKD 730, down from HKD 1,096, indicating a decrease of approximately 33%[11]. - Interest income from loans was HKD 51, a significant decrease from HKD 888 in the previous year, representing a decline of about 94%[11]. - The rental market showed strong performance, with rents rising for three consecutive months from March to May 2024[38]. - The private property price index fell by 1.32% in May 2024 after two months of increases[38]. - Retail sales in April 2024 decreased by 16.5% year-on-year, indicating a significant decline in consumer spending[34]. - The local purchasing power weakened due to high interest rates, which were raised by 525 basis points from 2021 to 2023[34]. Employment and Dividends - As of June 30, 2024, the company employed 4,670 full-time employees, a decrease from 4,731 employees as of December 31, 2023[47]. - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[25]. - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the period ending June 30, 2023[48]. Compliance and Audit - The audit committee has reviewed and discussed the unaudited interim financial information for the interim period[50]. - The company has not made any provisions for potential liabilities as of June 30, 2024, due to high uncertainty surrounding ongoing legal proceedings[46]. - The company has not adopted any new or revised standards that are not yet effective, anticipating no major impact on financial performance[8].
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