Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 198,726,000, a decrease of 0.17% compared to HKD 200,069,000 for the same period in 2023[1] - The company reported a profit before tax of HKD 26,944,000, compared to a loss of HKD 36,424,000 in the previous year, showing a turnaround in performance[1] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 22,404,000, down from HKD 89,925,000 in the prior year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 75%[2] - The profit before tax for the group was HKD 26,944,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a profit of HKD 146,400,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant decline[10] - The company reported a profit attributable to owners of approximately HKD 29,060,000 for the period ending June 30, 2024, a significant decrease from HKD 110,007,000 for the same period last year, representing a decline of about 73.6%[22] Earnings Per Share - Basic earnings per share decreased to HKD 7.58 from HKD 27.92, representing a decline of about 72.9%[2] - The basic earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 0.076, down from HKD 0.279 for the same period in 2023[16] - Basic earnings per share for the review period were HKD 0.0758, down from HKD 0.2792 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of approximately 72.9%[22] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 1,142,134,000, down from HKD 1,273,979,000, indicating a reduction of approximately 10.3%[3] - Current assets increased to HKD 978,146,000 from HKD 862,034,000, marking an increase of about 13.5%[3] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 618,519,000 from HKD 635,078,000, reflecting a reduction of approximately 2.6%[4] - The company's equity attributable to owners increased slightly to HKD 1,472,506,000 from HKD 1,469,072,000, showing a marginal growth[4] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from contracts with customers for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 198,726,000, compared to HKD 200,069,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a decrease of 0.67%[8] - The segment revenue from electroplating equipment was HKD 198,726,000, while property investment and fund management contributed HKD 5,118,000 and HKD 16,729,000, respectively, totaling HKD 220,573,000[9] - Revenue from the printed circuit board business increased from HKD 76,880,000 to HKD 127,300,000, representing a growth of 65.6% year-over-year[47] Expenses and Costs - Sales and distribution costs increased by 6.0% due to heightened sales activities during the review period[28] - Administrative expenses decreased by 4.0% as the company continued efforts to control operating costs[29] - Financial costs included bank loan interest of HKD 614,000, up from HKD 567,000 in the previous period, and lease liabilities interest of approximately HKD 112,000, down from HKD 145,000[31] Investment and Financial Activities - The company has established an investment committee to enhance internal organization based on business nature, focusing on electroplating equipment, property investment, and fund management[9] - The investment strategy focuses on a balanced approach to explore favorable short-term and long-term investments, aiming for a diversified portfolio[40] - The group plans to report its business activities in three segments starting in 2024: electroplating equipment, property investment, and fund management[46] Foreign Exchange and Credit Loss - The company experienced a net loss from foreign exchange of HKD 21,563,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024[14] - The expected credit loss model recognized a loss of HKD 1,394,000 during the period, contrasting with a reversal of HKD 113,173,000 for the same period in 2023[17] - Expected credit loss provisions for trade receivables were HKD 4,018,000, while provisions for deferred consideration were HKD 1,394,000, indicating a significant change in credit risk assessment[30] Dividends and Share Repurchase - The company declared a final dividend of HKD 0.02 per share, totaling HKD 7,653,000, for the year ended December 31, 2023[15] - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2024, is HKD 0.01 per share, consistent with the previous year[61] - The company repurchased a total of 11,320,000 ordinary shares from the open market at an average price of HKD 0.995 per share, which were subsequently cancelled on August 16, 2024[76] Market and Economic Conditions - Global smartphone shipments are projected to increase by 9% year-over-year in Q2 2024, reaching approximately 292.2 million units[48] - The global printed circuit board market is expected to reach approximately USD 79.37 billion by 2024, driven by demand from consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and IoT devices[49] - The average rent in Hong Kong is expected to decline further in the second half of 2024 due to high vacancy rates[55] Corporate Governance - The audit committee reviewed the financial statements for the six months ending June 30, 2024, in accordance with the relevant accounting principles and practices[71] - The company’s remuneration committee is responsible for establishing the executive director remuneration policy and evaluating their performance[72] - The investment committee is tasked with reviewing and monitoring any investment projects or financial activities, with a two-tier approval structure for significant transactions[74] - All directors confirmed compliance with the standard code of conduct for securities trading during the six-month period ending June 30, 2024[75]
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