Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 133,344,000, a decrease of 2.3% compared to HKD 136,885,000 in the same period of 2023[1] - Gross profit increased to HKD 25,103,000, up 22.6% from HKD 20,486,000 year-on-year[1] - Other income surged to HKD 146,442,000, compared to HKD 2,071,000 in the previous year, indicating a significant increase[1] - The net profit for the period was HKD 24,789,000, a turnaround from a loss of HKD 153,774,000 in the same period last year[2] - Total comprehensive income for the period reached HKD 57,541,000, compared to a loss of HKD 198,565,000 in the previous year[2] - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 0.94, compared to a loss of HKD 5.81 per share in the same period of 2023[2] - The group recorded a net loss of HKD 53,881 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of HKD 92,289 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a reduction in losses of about 41.5%[18] - The group reported a profit before tax of approximately HKD 24.79 million, compared to a loss of HKD 153.21 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a gain of HKD 83.41 million from the sale of a subsidiary[35] Revenue Breakdown - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, total revenue from external customers was HKD 133,344, a decrease from HKD 136,885 in the same period of 2023, representing a decline of approximately 3.7%[15] - The manufacturing segment generated revenue of HKD 120,853, down from HKD 138,407 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 12.6%[17] - Revenue from Europe was HKD 56,112 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, down from HKD 62,765 in the previous year, a decrease of approximately 10.5%[15] - Revenue from the manufacturing segment was approximately HKD 120.85 million, down 12.69% from HKD 138.41 million in the same period of 2023, with a gross margin decrease from 15.94% to 10.44%[36] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 823,143,000 as of June 30, 2024, down from HKD 839,005,000 at the end of 2023[3] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 1,649,585,000 from HKD 1,784,796,000 at the end of 2023, indicating improved financial management[3] - Cash and cash equivalents were HKD 9,016,000, down from HKD 23,877,000 at the end of 2023, reflecting liquidity challenges[3] - The total liabilities increased to HKD 1,112,425,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,195,468,000 at the end of 2023, indicating a decrease in overall liabilities[30] - The company's trade receivables as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 141,934,000, a decrease from HKD 150,275,000 at the end of 2023, with an allowance for doubtful debts of HKD 95,508,000[24] Debt and Financing - The company is actively negotiating with lenders for debt restructuring and refinancing to ensure operational funding[6] - The group is actively exploring various financing sources, including asset sales and asset pledges, to enhance profitability[8] - The net debt amounted to approximately HKD 1,592.95 million as of June 30, 2024, up from HKD 1,483.39 million as of December 31, 2023, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 103.04%[41] - The company has approximately HKD 834.90 million in loans due within the next twelve months, reflecting an increase from HKD 812.08 million as of December 31, 2023[43] Impairment and Credit Risk - The group reported a significant impairment loss of HKD 47,677 on receivables for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 61,665 in the same period of 2023, indicating a decrease of about 22.6%[12] - The company recognized impairment losses related to financial assistance of approximately HKD 47.68 million during the period, compared to HKD 61.66 million for the six months ending June 30, 2023[61] - The company anticipates that economic downturns may continue to impact borrowers' repayment capabilities, potentially leading to additional impairment losses[62] - The company has implemented a credit risk management process to assess potential recoverability issues for borrowers[63] Corporate Governance and Future Plans - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code as per the listing rules during the reporting period[110] - The board is committed to enhancing shareholder value through transparency, accountability, and independence[110] - The company aims to improve long-term business returns for shareholders by focusing on strong financial performance[111] - The company is actively pursuing business diversification, including the application of artificial intelligence in telecommunications and the development of smart cities and financial technology[106] Employee and Operational Metrics - As of June 30, 2024, the group had 710 employees, down from 752 employees as of December 31, 2023, with total employee costs amounting to HKD 40.15 million, a decrease from HKD 43.46 million in 2023[75] - The group has significant capital commitments of approximately HKD 38,000 for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 33,000 as of December 31, 2023[78] Legal and Compliance Issues - The company’s auditor expressed a qualified opinion regarding the recoverability of receivables amounting to approximately HKD 671,047,000 as of June 30, 2024, and HKD 733,051,000 as of December 31, 2023[84] - The company is in the process of hiring legal advisors and recalculating accrued interest on loans[81] - The company has received a fifth demand letter from the lender indicating the intent to pursue legal action if obligations are not met[79] - The company is working to extend the repayment schedule with the lender[81]
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