Revenue and Profitability - The group's revenue increased by 7.7% to HKD 3,535,600,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[2]. - Battery business revenue rose by 8.8% to HKD 2,780,300,000, driven by a sales increase of HKD 233,400,000 in disposable batteries[10]. - The gross profit margin improved from 27.4% to 29.4%, with gross profit rising from HKD 898,300,000 to HKD 1,038,800,000[4]. - The company's profit attributable to equity shareholders surged by 648.3% to HKD 26,100,000, with earnings per share at HKD 2.86 compared to HKD 0.38 in the previous year[2][8]. - The unaudited consolidated profit for the period was HKD 81.7 million, compared to HKD 39.9 million in the same period last year, representing a growth of 104.5%[27]. - The basic earnings per share for the period was HKD 2.86, significantly up from HKD 0.38 in the previous year[27]. - The company recorded a pre-tax profit of HKD 73,729,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 213,438,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a significant decrease[50]. Dividends - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.015 per share, compared to no dividend in the previous year[2]. - The final dividend for the year ending March 31, 2024, was HKD 0.01 per share, amounting to approximately HKD 9,155,000, paid on September 20, 2024[83]. Expenses and Costs - Distribution expenses rose by 6.2% to HKD 431,600,000, primarily due to increased global shipping costs[4]. - Administrative costs increased by 8.0% to HKD 468,400,000, mainly due to rising operational and R&D costs for the new generation of rechargeable batteries[5]. - The company incurred other expenses totaling HKD 10,646,000, compared to HKD 5,906,000 in the prior period, reflecting an increase of approximately 80.5%[47]. - Total financial costs amounted to HKD 117,175,000, slightly down from HKD 120,583,000, a decrease of approximately 2.0%[49]. Assets and Liabilities - As of September 30, 2024, total assets amounted to HKD 3,752,976,000, an increase from HKD 3,678,862,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 2%[31]. - The group's current liabilities exceeded current assets by approximately HKD 426.2 million, primarily due to the reclassification of non-current loans as current liabilities[21]. - Current liabilities increased to HKD 4,179,165,000 from HKD 3,696,376,000, indicating a rise of approximately 13%[36]. - The company's net asset value as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 2,188,516,000, compared to HKD 2,154,530,000 as of March 31, 2024, representing an increase of about 1.6%[33]. - The total equity attributable to owners of the company decreased to HKD 1,104,077,000 from HKD 1,204,730,000, a decline of about 8.3%[33]. Investments and Financial Instruments - The fair value of the investment in Xuan Yu Technology Group was assessed at HKD 92,300,000 as of September 30, 2024, with a recognized fair value loss of HKD 175,500,000 during the period[16]. - The fair value of financial assets classified as equity instruments at fair value through profit or loss was HKD 538,000 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 1,267,000 in March 2024[70]. - The fair value of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value was HKD 92,300 thousand, a significant decrease from HKD 267,825 thousand as of March 31, 2024[74]. - The company recognized a government grant of HKD 27,788,000, up from HKD 19,185,000, representing an increase of approximately 44.8% year-over-year[46]. Business Segments - The audio business revenue grew by 14.7% to HKD 510,400,000, reflecting successful strategies to enhance market share and customer engagement[2][11]. - The audio segment generated revenue of HKD 755,388,000, up from HKD 729,458,000, reflecting a growth of about 3.5% year-over-year[44]. - The battery segment reported revenue of HKD 2,780,247,000, compared to HKD 2,554,262,000, marking an increase of approximately 8.8%[44]. Debt and Financing - As of September 30, 2024, the group's net bank loans rose by HKD 148.4 million to HKD 2,397.3 million, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.10, up from 1.04 on March 31, 2024[19]. - The issuance of perpetual bonds amounted to USD 11,000,000 (approximately HKD 85,400,000), with an initial distribution rate of 9.5% for the first year[66]. - The group reported unsecured short-term bank loans and commercial credit of HKD 1,578,963,000 as of September 30, 2024, slightly up from HKD 1,555,333,000 in March 2024[63]. Market Outlook and Strategy - The group anticipates stable demand for battery products, while the demand for electronic and audio products may grow slowly due to ongoing global economic challenges[22]. - The opening of KEF's experience center in London is expected to enhance demand for KEF speakers, supported by strong product plans and expanded distribution channels[22]. - The group plans to accelerate the sale of non-core assets, including vacant land and buildings, to strengthen its capital structure and liquidity[24]. - The group is increasing investments in rechargeable energy storage solutions for large data centers and smart cities, focusing on the development of next-generation nickel-zinc batteries[22]. Related Party Transactions - The company recognized related party transactions involving the subscription of perpetual bonds amounting to HKD 7,767 thousand and HKD 19,415 thousand from directors[80]. - The group sold goods to associates amounting to HKD 133,437,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 154,704,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 13.7%[81]. - Purchases from associates totaled HKD 258,455,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, slightly up from HKD 258,014,000 in the previous year, indicating a marginal increase of 0.2%[81]. - Management fee income from associates was HKD 1,889,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, down from HKD 2,741,000 in the same period of 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 30.9%[81]. Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with the corporate governance code, with the roles of chairman and CEO being separated, although the current structure is deemed appropriate by the board[86]. - The audit committee, consisting of four independent non-executive directors and one non-executive director, reviewed the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the six months ended September 30, 2024[87].
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