Financial Performance - The Group's revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was approximately US$77.6 million, a decrease of approximately 16.5% from US$92.9 million for the same period in 2023[3]. - Gross profit for the same period was approximately US$17.5 million, representing an increase of approximately 3.3% from US$17.0 million in 2023[3]. - Net profit attributable to owners of the Company was approximately US$4.8 million, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to US$4.8 million in 2023[3]. - Earnings per share remained stable at US$0.15 cent for both the six months ended June 30, 2024, and the same period in 2023[3]. - Profit before taxation for the period was US$6.1 million, an increase from US$5.3 million in 2023[5]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was US$1.3 million, compared to US$0.8 million in 2023[6]. - The company reported accumulated losses of US$115,379,000, reflecting ongoing challenges in profitability[9]. - The company achieved a net profit of US$4.8 million for the first half of 2024, a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to the same period last year[69][70]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from sales of equipment related to land and offshore drilling rigs decreased to $37,859,000, a decline of 33.8% compared to $57,292,000 in 2023[15]. - Revenue from assets management and engineering service fee income increased to $12,802,000, up 49.5% from $8,557,000 in 2023[15]. - Revenue from external customers for the Equipment manufacturing segment was $38,247,000, down from $57,594,000 in the previous year, representing a decrease of approximately 33.5%[23]. - Revenue from external customers for the Supply chain and integration services segment was $14,526,000, a decrease from $17,249,000, reflecting a decline of about 15.5%[23]. - Revenue from supply chain and integration services decreased by 15.8% to US$14.5 million, primarily due to ongoing projects in Mexico and a decline in completed orders[81]. - Revenue from assets management and engineering services increased by 37.6% to US$24.8 million, driven by business related to managing and leasing diving support and construction vessels[82]. Expenses and Costs - The Group's cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was US$60.1 million, compared to US$75.9 million in 2023[5]. - Selling and distribution expenses were US$1.1 million for the period, slightly increasing from US$1.1 million in 2023[5]. - Other income, gains, and losses decreased by $1.9 million from $1.8 million in the first half of 2023 to $(0.1) million in the first half of 2024, primarily due to increased foreign exchange losses[87]. - Selling and distribution, general and administrative expenses decreased by approximately 3.1% from $12.0 million in the first half of 2023 to $11.6 million in the first half of 2024[87]. - Finance costs decreased by $0.7 million from $0.8 million in the first half of 2023 to approximately $0.1 million in the first half of 2024[88]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2024, total assets less current liabilities amounted to US$194,406,000, a slight decrease from US$197,960,000 as of December 31, 2023[7]. - Net current assets increased to US$121,432,000 from US$116,514,000, indicating improved liquidity[7]. - Non-current liabilities decreased from US$22,136,000 to US$17,315,000, reflecting a reduction in lease liabilities[8]. - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company rose to US$176,310,000 from US$175,041,000, showing a positive trend in shareholder equity[8]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to US$234,724,000 from US$244,855,000, indicating a reduction in available cash[7]. - Trade and other payables decreased from US$60,185,000 to US$47,535,000, suggesting improved management of payables[7]. - Contract liabilities decreased from US$34,165,000 to US$25,891,000, indicating a reduction in deferred revenue[7]. Strategic Initiatives - The company has established a five-year strategic plan focusing on "Hydrogen, Machinery, Electricity" to enhance its green energy product offerings[60]. - The "R&D and Industrialization of Off-grid High-performance Alkaline Hydrogen Generation Equipment" project won a gold prize in a global competition, highlighting the company's innovation in hydrogen technology[63]. - The company aims to become a leading provider of technologically innovative green energy and equipment services in the industry[62]. - The company is actively expanding its green energy industry layout, focusing on new hydrogen-based fuels such as green methanol and green ammonia[113]. Market Outlook - The outlook for global economic growth in 2024 remains weak, with challenges such as insufficient effective demand and increasing deflationary pressure[60]. - The performance of the green hydrogen market in the first half of 2024 was below expectations, primarily due to the gradual operation of large-scale projects by state-owned enterprises[109]. - The hydrogen industry is projected to see global direct investments reach $320 billion by 2030, driven by strong growth in the sector[107]. Corporate Governance - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2024, confirming compliance with applicable accounting standards[160]. - The Company has maintained compliance with the Corporate Governance Code during the six months ended June 30, 2024[164]. - The company is committed to high standards of corporate governance to safeguard shareholder interests[164]. - The company has undergone changes in its board composition, with several resignations and appointments in 2024[178].
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