Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 104,620,000, an increase from HKD 67,139,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of approximately 55.7%[1] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 25,034,000, compared to HKD 16,494,000 in the previous year, indicating a year-over-year increase of about 51.6%[1] - The company recorded a net profit of HKD 6,264,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, recovering from a loss of HKD 6,972,000 in the same period last year[1] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 7,032,000, down from HKD 9,974,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 29.5%[4] - Basic earnings per share for the period was HKD 1.33, compared to a loss per share of HKD 1.46 in the same period last year[6] - The group reported revenue of HKD 104,620,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 67,139,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 56%[19] - The group achieved a segment profit of HKD 25,034,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 16,494,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating an increase of approximately 51%[19] - The pre-tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 79,586,000, compared to HKD 50,645,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 56.9%[28] - The group’s net profit for the reporting period was approximately HKD 6.3 million, compared to a net loss of approximately HKD 7.0 million in the previous period[50] Revenue Sources - Revenue from the manufacturing and trading of rock drilling tools was HKD 102,949,000, while revenue from the trading of rock drilling equipment was HKD 1,671,000[17] - Revenue from external customers for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 104,620,000, compared to HKD 67,139,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 55.7%[22] - The revenue generated in Hong Kong during the reporting period was approximately HKD 95.0 million, accounting for about 90.8% of total revenue[41] - The revenue from the Macau market increased to approximately HKD 1.2 million, representing about 1.2% of total revenue[41] - The manufacturing and trading of down-the-hole drilling tools accounted for approximately 98.4% of total revenue during the reporting period[42] Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses for the period were HKD 18,094,000, compared to HKD 17,894,000 in the previous year, showing a slight increase[1] - Sales and distribution expenses increased by approximately HKD 2.1 million or 54.3% to about HKD 6.1 million due to increased business activities[47] - Administrative expenses rose by approximately HKD 0.2 million or 1.1% to about HKD 18.1 million, mainly due to increased rental and maintenance costs[49] - The total finance costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024, were HKD 691,000, compared to HKD 864,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease of approximately 20%[26] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 165,884,000, an increase from HKD 160,017,000 as of March 31, 2024[8] - The net value of current assets was HKD 151,652,000, compared to HKD 144,355,000 in the previous reporting period[8] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 44,728,000, a decrease from HKD 53,284,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved collection efficiency[36] - The company’s total liabilities decreased from HKD 864,000,000 in the previous year to HKD 691,000,000, showing a reduction of approximately 20%[26] - The asset-to-liability ratio decreased to approximately 13.4% as of September 30, 2024, down from 21.9% as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to a reduction in bank borrowings[56] Future Outlook - The company has not disclosed specific future outlook or guidance in the provided content[1] - The company anticipates continued growth in revenue and profitability driven by its core business operations in rock drilling tools and equipment[19] - The group maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for the construction market and its business in Hong Kong and internationally[52] - The group plans to continue capturing opportunities in the Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas markets[52] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company maintains a high level of corporate governance to enhance shareholder value and protect their interests[74] - The Audit and Compliance Committee has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the reporting period and believes that the company has adopted appropriate accounting policies[79] - The Audit and Compliance Committee consists of three members, all of whom are independent non-executive directors[79] Share Capital and Dividends - The issued share capital of the company was HKD 38 million as of September 30, 2024, with a total of 380 million ordinary shares issued[57] - Following the completion of a placement on October 30, 2024, the total number of ordinary shares increased to 456 million[57] - The company did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[33] - The board does not recommend the distribution of an interim dividend for the reporting period[72] Employment and Workforce - As of September 30, 2024, the group employed 91 employees, an increase from 87 employees as of September 30, 2023[71] Financial Position - The group maintained a satisfactory financial and liquidity position, ensuring sufficient funds to meet working capital requirements[61] - The company had no major investments, acquisitions, or disposals during the reporting period[65] - The company reported no significant contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2024[62] - The net proceeds from the placement completed on October 30, 2024, amounted to approximately HKD 6.14 million after deducting related costs[69] - The company's legal share capital was approved to increase from HKD 50 million to HKD 2 billion on November 15, 2024[70]
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