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卡森国际(00496) - 2024 - 中期业绩
KASENKASEN(HK:00496)2024-08-30 10:38

Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 423,868,000, an increase of 11.1% compared to RMB 381,786,000 for the same period in 2023[1] - Gross profit for the same period was RMB 160,622,000, up 22.4% from RMB 131,246,000 year-on-year[1] - Profit before tax increased to RMB 49,474,000, compared to RMB 24,952,000 in the previous year, representing a growth of 98.5%[2] - The net profit for the period was RMB 23,331,000, slightly down from RMB 23,538,000 in the previous year, a decrease of 0.9%[2] - Total comprehensive income for the period was RMB 26,025,000, compared to RMB 28,139,000 in the same period last year, a decline of 7.5%[3] - The basic and diluted earnings per share were RMB 1.93, down from RMB 2.30 in the previous year, a decrease of 16.1%[4] - The net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 23,331 thousand, slightly down from RMB 23,538 thousand in the same period of 2023[14] - The net profit attributable to the owners of the company was approximately RMB 27.8 million, a decrease of about RMB 4.9 million or 15.0% compared to RMB 32.7 million in the same period last year[28] - In the first half of 2024, the company's net profit attributable to owners was approximately RMB 27,800,000, a decrease from RMB 32,700,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decline of about 15.5%[34] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of June 30, 2024, amounted to RMB 1,751,700,000, an increase from RMB 1,612,591,000 as of December 31, 2023[5] - Current assets totaled RMB 4,263,701,000, a slight decrease from RMB 4,370,187,000 at the end of 2023[5] - The company's net asset value increased to RMB 3,920,350,000 from RMB 3,813,450,000, reflecting a growth of 2.8%[6] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to RMB 390,372,000 from RMB 567,542,000, a decline of 31.2%[5] - Trade and bills receivables as of June 30, 2024, totaled RMB 86,806,000, an increase of 13.5% from RMB 76,507,000 at the end of 2023[23] - Trade and bills payables as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 226,541,000, down 13.9% from RMB 263,089,000 at the end of 2023[24] - The capital commitments for property, plant, and equipment as of June 30, 2024, were RMB 2,738,005,000, slightly up from RMB 2,732,347,000 at the end of 2023[25] - The capital debt ratio was approximately 17.5% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 19.4% as of December 31, 2023, showing an improvement in financial leverage[35] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the manufacturing segment was RMB 240,446 thousand, while the property development segment generated RMB 140,130 thousand, and other services contributed RMB 44,704 thousand[12][15] - Revenue from software furniture sales was RMB 240,446 thousand, while property sales contributed RMB 140,130 thousand, and tourism services generated RMB 20,176 thousand[12][15] - The manufacturing segment reported a profit of RMB 35,895 thousand, while the property development segment incurred a loss of RMB 12,687 thousand[14] - The total revenue from services, including tourism, dining, and property management, was RMB 43,292 thousand, down from RMB 61,458 thousand in the previous year[15] - The property development segment's revenue was significantly impacted, with a decrease from RMB 75,261 thousand in 2023 to RMB 140,130 thousand in 2024[13][15] - The land and property development segment reported revenue of approximately RMB 140.1 million, an increase of approximately 86.1% compared to RMB 75.3 million in the same period last year[31] Expenses and Costs - The total depreciation and amortization amounted to RMB 37,319,000, a decrease of 10.5% compared to RMB 41,632,000 for the same period in 2023[18] - The cost of inventory recognized as expenses in the manufacturing segment was RMB 157,734,000, down from RMB 176,070,000 in the previous year, indicating a reduction of 10.4%[18] - The total income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was RMB 26,143,000, significantly higher than RMB 1,414,000 for the same period in 2023[19] - The group's selling and distribution costs decreased to approximately RMB 25.0 million, down from RMB 36.2 million in the previous year, with the ratio of selling and distribution costs to revenue decreasing to about 5.9% from 9.5%[33] - Administrative expenses were approximately RMB 80.0 million, a decrease of about RMB 9.9 million compared to RMB 89.9 million in the previous year[33] - Financing costs for the group were approximately RMB 20.7 million, a slight decrease from RMB 22.1 million in the previous year[33] Strategic Plans and Market Position - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new product development to drive future growth[10] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency and explore strategic acquisitions to strengthen its market position[10] - The group is confident in the development prospects of its furniture manufacturing and trading business, with a focus on enhancing production efficiency and optimizing costs at its Cambodia manufacturing base, which is set to fully commence operations in 2024[43] - The group plans to leverage government policies promoting tourism consumption in China to enhance its water park and hotel operations, aiming to improve visitor satisfaction and service quality[43] - The group is actively developing infrastructure in the Cambodia Gokong Zhejiang Economic Zone, aiming to create a quality platform for Chinese enterprises to invest in Cambodia[43] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has adopted the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing rules and believes it has complied with the code, with some deviations noted[44] - The audit committee, composed of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the group for the six months ending June 30, 2024, and recommended strengthening internal controls and risk management effectiveness[47] - The remuneration committee, primarily composed of independent non-executive directors, is responsible for formulating and reviewing the remuneration policies for all directors and senior management[48] - The nomination committee, also mainly consisting of independent non-executive directors, is tasked with nominating directors and reviewing the board's structure and composition[49] Other Notable Events - The company has not experienced any significant events after the reporting date of June 30, 2024[50] - The company agreed to sell a 49% stake in Koh Kong Zhejiang Sez Co., Ltd. for HKD 338 million, with payment made in cash and through the issuance of convertible bonds[51] - The company issued the first batch of convertible bonds amounting to HKD 49,810,229 with a conversion price of HKD 0.36 per share, potentially increasing the share capital by approximately 9.59% as of June 30, 2024[52] - The second batch of convertible bonds was issued for HKD 33,800,353, also at a conversion price of HKD 0.36 per share, which could increase the share capital by about 6.50% as of June 30, 2024[52] - Upon full conversion of both batches of convertible bonds, a total of up to 232,251,616 shares may be issued, representing approximately 16.09% of the issued share capital as of June 30, 2024[52] - The company did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ending June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous period[53] - There were no purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities by the company or its subsidiaries during the six months ending June 30, 2024[54] - The company maintained sufficient public float as per the listing rules during the six months ending June 30, 2024[55] - All information required by the listing rules for the interim report for the six months ending June 30, 2024, will be published on the company's website and sent to shareholders[56]