Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was HKD 514,096 thousand, a slight decrease of 0.3% compared to HKD 518,673 thousand in the same period of 2023[3] - Gross profit for the period was HKD 37,124 thousand, down 54.0% from HKD 80,683 thousand year-on-year[3] - The company reported a net loss of HKD 31,657 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 3,102 thousand in the same period of 2023[4] - The group reported a loss before tax of HKD 30,895 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a profit before tax of HKD 7,321 thousand in the same period last year[22] - The company reported a loss attributable to shareholders of HKD 18,833,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to a loss of HKD 20,922,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease in losses of approximately 10.1%[28] - The group recorded a loss attributable to owners of approximately HKD 18.8 million, a decrease of about 10.0% compared to HKD 20.9 million in the previous year[52] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities amounted to HKD 139,673 thousand as of June 30, 2024, down from HKD 172,553 thousand as of December 31, 2023[6] - The company’s total liabilities as of June 30, 2024, were HKD 1,020,404 thousand, indicating a significant financial obligation[8] - The company’s total assets were reported at HKD 1,151,081 thousand as of June 30, 2024[8] - Total current assets were approximately HKD 433,854,000, while total current liabilities were about HKD 577,015,000, indicating a tight liquidity position[57] - The total liabilities of the company increased to HKD 382,750,000 as of June 30, 2024, compared to HKD 344,280,000 as of December 31, 2023, indicating a rise of about 11.2%[32] Cash Flow - For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash outflow from operating activities of HKD (35,797) thousand, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 10,844 thousand for the same period in 2023[14] - The net cash inflow from investing activities was HKD 18,656 thousand, a decrease from HKD 33,978 thousand in the previous year[14] - The net cash inflow from financing activities was HKD 7,839 thousand, contrasting with a net cash outflow of HKD (24,092) thousand in the prior year[14] - As of June 30, 2024, the company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 18,939 thousand from HKD 28,024 thousand, a decline of 32.5%[5] Revenue Breakdown - Sales of silicone and related products reached HKD 118,369 thousand, up 10.5% from HKD 106,866 thousand in the previous year[22] - The online marketing solutions service generated revenue of HKD 335,308 thousand, down 12.2% from HKD 381,827 thousand in the previous year[22] - The healthcare and hotel services segment reported no revenue, compared to HKD 50 thousand in the same period last year[22] - The retail business achieved sales revenue of approximately HKD 60,419,000, significantly up from HKD 29,930,000 in the previous year[40] Expenses and Costs - The cost of goods sold for the period was HKD 125,513 thousand, an increase from HKD 102,244 thousand in the same period last year[27] - Selling and distribution expenses were approximately HKD 12.8 million, down 44.8% from HKD 23.2 million in the previous year[51] - Administrative expenses decreased by approximately 5.5% to HKD 63.4 million from HKD 67.1 million in the previous year[51] Equity and Shareholder Information - The company’s total equity decreased to HKD 40,149 thousand from HKD 67,576 thousand, indicating a significant reduction in shareholder value[6] - The total equity attributable to the owners of the company as of June 30, 2024, was HKD 130,677 thousand, with accumulated losses amounting to HKD (1,001,571) thousand[8] - The company does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023[30] Operational Strategies and Risks - The group aims to adapt its operational strategies in response to unpredictable international trade policies, high inflation, and currency fluctuations, preparing for potential operational risks[43] - The company is exposed to risks from raw material price fluctuations and competition in its business segments, which could impact performance[55][56] Workforce and Employment - The company employed 771 staff members as of June 30, 2024, an increase from 717 as of December 31, 2023, reflecting growth in workforce[64]
大洋集团(01991) - 2024 - 中期财报