Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 48,804,000, a decrease of 7.9% compared to HKD 52,977,000 in the same period of 2023[25] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 21,860,000, down 11.9% from HKD 24,816,000 year-on-year[25] - Operating profit decreased by 18.5% to HKD 10,525,000 from HKD 12,911,000 in the previous year[25] - Profit before tax was HKD 10,525,000, reflecting an 18.4% decline compared to HKD 12,906,000 in 2023[25] - Net profit for the period was HKD 9,191,000, a decrease of 15.3% from HKD 10,847,000 in the prior year[25] - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased by 14.9% to HKD 1.89 from HKD 2.22[28] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 9,564,000, compared to HKD 10,637,000, a decline of 10.1%[33] - The profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 9,066,000, a decrease of 15% compared to HKD 10,648,000 for the same period in 2023[111] - The overall gross profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 21.9 million, a decrease of about 11.7% from HKD 24.8 million for the same period in 2023, with a gross profit margin of approximately 44.8%[142] Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 48,804,000, down from HKD 52,977,000, representing a decrease of 7.8%[29] - Sales of electronic payment terminals and related equipment amounted to HKD 11,553,000, a decrease of 19.5% from HKD 14,370,000 in the previous year[65] - Revenue from system support and software solution services was HKD 37,251,000, slightly down from HKD 38,607,000, indicating a decrease of 3.5%[65] - Revenue from external customers for Hong Kong was HKD 40,963,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of 5.6% from HKD 45,233,000 for the same period in 2023[93] - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was approximately HKD 48.8 million, a decrease of about 7.9% compared to HKD 53.0 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to a decline in sales of electronic payment terminals and related equipment[139] - Sales of electronic payment terminals and related equipment generated revenue of approximately HKD 11.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down about 19.4% from HKD 14.4 million in the previous year[139] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased by 3.4% to HKD 131,615,000 from HKD 127,235,000 as of March 31, 2024[25] - Total assets rose by 1.3% to HKD 159,438,000 compared to HKD 157,454,000 at the end of the previous reporting period[25] - The net current assets amounted to HKD 114,626,000, reflecting a 2.1% increase from HKD 112,266,000[25] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 16,989,000, up from HKD 14,969,000 as of March 31, 2024[78] - Total non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 26,713,000, down from HKD 29,603,000 as of March 31, 2024[92] - The company maintained a net current asset value of approximately HKD 114.6 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 112.2 million as of March 31, 2024, with cash and bank balances of approximately HKD 81.8 million[148] Cash Flow and Investments - The net cash generated from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 28,976,000, compared to HKD 10,206,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 184.5%[55] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 81,808,000 from HKD 62,525,000, an increase of 30.9%[37] - The net cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period increased to HKD 81,808,000 from HKD 72,552,000, marking an increase of 12.4%[55] - The group incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 142,000, significantly improved from HKD 1,061,000 in the previous year[55] - The group’s financing activities resulted in a cash outflow of HKD 9,602,000, slightly improved from HKD 9,732,000 in the same period last year[55] - The group’s total cash and cash equivalents increased by HKD 19,232,000 during the period, compared to a decrease of HKD 587,000 in the same period of 2023[55] Employee and Operational Costs - Total employee benefit expenses, including directors' remuneration, amounted to HKD 14,150,000, up 25.5% from HKD 11,242,000 in the previous year[104] - Employee costs increased to approximately HKD 14.2 million for the reporting period, up from HKD 11.3 million in the previous year, due to an increase in the number of employees and wages[144] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The audit committee has been established to oversee the integrity of the company's financial statements and internal controls[188] - The company has adopted a code of conduct for securities trading by directors, ensuring compliance with GEM listing rules[183] - The board of directors is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance and risk management[185] - The company will continue to monitor and review its corporate governance practices[186] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company is committed to enhancing its product offerings and exploring market expansion opportunities in the upcoming periods[1] - The company continues to focus on the electronic payment terminal market, providing sales and support services, and aims to maintain its leading position[163] - The company anticipates significant growth opportunities in the digital payment market, particularly in QR code payments and e-wallet systems[165] - The company is committed to enhancing its capabilities and providing diversified, high-quality integrated services to expand market share[165] Shareholder Information - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, totaling HKD 4,800,000, payable on December 13, 2024[107] - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, totaling HKD 4.8 million, payable on December 13, 2024[158] - The company has no formal dividend policy or fixed payout ratio, with dividends subject to board discretion and shareholder approval[158] - As of September 30, 2024, Mr. Lau holds 350,640,000 shares, representing 73.05% of the issued share capital[169] - Ms. Lam, as Mr. Lau's spouse, is deemed to have an interest in 355,245,000 shares, representing 74.01% of the issued share capital[170]
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