Customer Base and Market Focus - The Group's customer base exceeds 300, including manufacturers in telecommunications, data processing, technology, automotive, and medical equipment sectors[5] - The Group focuses on the high-end segment of the magnetics industry, offering both customized and standard magnetic components[5] - The Company designs and manufactures a variety of magnetic components, including transformers, inductors, and magnetics for medical devices[9] - The Group's products are utilized in advanced electronic equipment across various markets, including telecommunications, industrial equipment, and medical devices[11] - The Group's manufacturing capabilities are tailored to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring high levels of customization[5] Quality and Innovation - The Group's products meet or exceed multiple performance and safety standards, including IATF: 16949 and ISO9001[11] - The Group's world-class design and manufacturing capabilities provide a competitive advantage in delivering customized solutions[6] - The Company emphasizes the importance of quality, service, and value in its customer relationships, as evidenced by numerous awards received[2] - The Company is committed to innovation and development in the magnetics sector, focusing on energy savings and power conversion applications[9] Financial Performance - Datronix reported revenue of HK$96.8 million for the first half of 2024, down 12% from HK$110.2 million in the same period of 2023[15] - The gross margin for the first six months of 2024 was 26.5%, a slight decrease from 27.4% in the comparable period of 2023[15] - The operating loss for the first half of 2024 was HK$13.3 million, an increase of 7% compared to the same period in 2023[16] - The net loss for the first half of 2024 was HK$15.1 million, an increase of HK$1.1 million from the same period of 2023[16] - The communication segment contributed HK$18.9 million in sales, a decrease of 14% compared to HK$21.9 million in the same period of 2023[17] - The data processing segment reported sales of HK$16.8 million, down 22% from HK$21.6 million in the first half of 2023[17] - The industrial application segment sales were HK$32.2 million, a decrease of 5% compared to HK$34.0 million in the same period of 2023[17] - The High Precision and Reliability Segment reported sales of HK$28.9 million for the first half of 2024, down from HK$32.7 million in the same period of 2023, contributing 30% of total sales[19] - Group sales for the six months ended 30 June 2024 were HK$96.8 million, a decrease of 12% compared to HK$110.2 million in the same period of 2023[19] - Gross profit for the first half of 2024 was HK$25.7 million, down from HK$30.3 million in the first half of 2023, with a gross margin decrease from 27.4% to 26.5%[19] - The operating loss increased to HK$13.3 million in the first half of 2024 from a loss of HK$12.4 million in the same period of 2023[19] - Net loss for the first half of 2024 was HK$15.1 million, compared to a net loss of HK$14.0 million for the same period in 2023[19] Cash Flow and Assets - The cash balance as of June 30, 2024, was HK$154.8 million, with no bank loans issued[16] - As of 30 June 2024, total equity was approximately HK$792.1 million, down from HK$813.3 million as of 31 December 2023[19] - Cash and cash equivalents amounted to approximately HK$154.8 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to HK$145.2 million as of 31 December 2023[19] - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HK$16,430,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HK$11,248,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 46.5%[27] - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were HK$154,792,000, up from HK$145,176,000 at the beginning of the period, marking an increase of about 6.4%[27] - The company reported a net cash used in investing activities of HK$5,860,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to HK$4,160,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase of about 40.8%[27] - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HK$832,720,000, a decrease from HK$854,706,000 as of December 31, 2023, representing a decline of approximately 2.8%[22] - Net current assets as of June 30, 2024, were HK$233,324,000, down from HK$249,361,000 at the end of 2023, indicating a decrease of about 6.4%[22] Corporate Governance and Management - The Company has complied with the Corporate Governance Code throughout the accounting period, with some deviations noted[53] - Mr. Siu Paul Y. serves as both Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, which is a deviation from the Corporate Governance Code[53] - The audit committee reviewed the unaudited interim results and discussed the financial reporting process and internal control system of the Group[53] - There were no changes in directors' information since the 2023 annual report, except for Mr. Chung Pui Lam's retirement as an independent non-executive director[56] - All directors confirmed compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions throughout the review period[55] - Mr. Zhong Peilin resigned as an independent non-executive director of Java Holdings Limited, effective from May 24, 2024[57] - No other changes to director information have been disclosed since the company's 2023 annual report[57] Dividends and Shareholder Information - The company did not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, same as in 2023[41] - The Company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to nil in 2023[51] - As of June 30, 2024, the total shares held by Mr. Siu Paul Y. in the Company amounted to 231,412,000 ordinary shares[48] - The Company has not been notified of any substantial shareholders other than directors or chief executives as of June 30, 2024[51] - No purchases, sales, or redemptions of the Company's listed securities were made during the six months ended June 30, 2024[51] Revenue and Taxation - The Group's revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HK$96,438,000, a decrease of 12.3% compared to HK$109,930,000 for the same period in 2023[36] - Revenue from the United States was HK$84,621,000, down 11.5% from HK$95,557,000 in the previous year[36] - The Group's geographical revenue breakdown shows that revenue from the PRC was HK$5,261,000, up 12.2% from HK$4,690,000 in 2023[36] - The Group reported a loss before income tax expense of HK$5,000,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HK$3,000,000 in the same period of 2023[37] - Current tax provision for the period was HK$1,748,000, an increase from HK$1,559,000 in the previous year[38] - The company reported a loss before income tax expense of HK$13,315,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HK$12,419,000 for the same period in 2023[40] - The income tax expense for the period was HK$1,748,000, an increase from HK$1,559,000 in the previous year[40] Other Financial Metrics - The company incurred a total comprehensive loss of HK$19,936,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HK$13,978,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a worsening of approximately 42.6%[25] - Non-current liabilities, specifically lease liabilities, decreased to HK$922,000 as of June 30, 2024, from HK$1,430,000 as of December 31, 2023, a reduction of about 35.5%[23] - Total equity as of June 30, 2024, was HK$792,068,000, down from HK$813,282,000 at the end of 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 2.6%[23] - The total cost of additions to property, plant, and equipment during the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HK$4,231,000, down from HK$4,826,000 in the same period of 2023[41] - Trade receivables as of June 30, 2024, amounted to HK$16,756,000, a decrease from HK$31,783,000 as of December 31, 2023[42] - Trade payables increased to HK$10,050,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HK$7,132,000 as of December 31, 2023[44] - The company has capital commitments contracted but not provided for in the financial statements amounting to approximately HK$2,600,000 as of June 30, 2024[47] - There were no material contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[47] - The fair value changes of equity instruments designated at fair value through other comprehensive income resulted in a gain of HK$4,473,000 for the period[25] - The company experienced an exchange loss of HK$10,431,000 on translating foreign operations during the period[25] Reporting and Compliance - The Group adopted new/revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards effective from January 1, 2024, with no material impact on reported results[31] - The Group's rental income under operating lease remained stable at HK$1,080,000 for both periods[34] - The Group's total other revenue and gains for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HK$4,195,000, an increase of 8.1% from HK$3,880,000 in 2023[34] - The interim report for Datronix Holdings Limited was released on August 16, 2024[58]
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