Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 236,532 thousand, an increase from HKD 213,973 thousand in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of approximately 10.5%[3] - Gross profit decreased to HKD 82,899 thousand from HKD 93,926 thousand, reflecting a decline of about 11.8% year-over-year[3] - Operating profit increased to HKD 13,714 thousand, compared to HKD 12,363 thousand in the previous year, marking an increase of approximately 10.9%[3] - Net profit attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 8,886 thousand, up from HKD 8,411 thousand, indicating a growth of about 5.6%[3] - The comprehensive income for the period amounted to HKD 8,785,000, compared to HKD 8,563,000 in the previous period, indicating an increase of about 2.58%[12] - The company reported a profit of HKD 8,886,000 for the current period, an increase from HKD 8,411,000 in the previous period, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.63%[12] - The group gross profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 82,899,000, down from HKD 93,926,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a decrease of approximately 11.8%[33] - Operating profit for the group was HKD 13.7 million, a 10.9% increase from HKD 12.4 million in the previous year[80] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 690,032 thousand, down from HKD 711,095 thousand as of March 31, 2024, a decrease of approximately 3.0%[10] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 185,754 thousand from HKD 215,602 thousand, reflecting a reduction of about 13.9%[10] - Cash and cash equivalents were HKD 50,719 thousand, down from HKD 57,377 thousand, a decline of approximately 11.5%[10] - Total assets for the reportable segments amounted to HKD 380,913 thousand, while total liabilities were HKD 137,906 thousand[27] - The group's total assets decreased to HKD 690,032,000 from HKD 711,095,000, a decline of approximately 2.9%[33] Equity and Earnings - As of September 30, 2024, total equity increased to HKD 504,278,000 from HKD 496,715,000 as of April 1, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 1.14%[12] - The retained earnings as of September 30, 2024, reached HKD 274,522,000, up from HKD 260,522,000 as of April 1, 2023, representing a growth of approximately 5.37%[12] - Basic and diluted earnings per share remained stable at 1.2 HKD cents, unchanged from the previous year[6] - Basic earnings per share for the period ending September 30, 2024, is 8,886 HKD, compared to 8,411 HKD for the same period in 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 5.6%[45] Cash Flow and Expenditures - The company reported a decrease in the provision for impairment of accounts receivable, with a reduction from 1,886 HKD to 1,903 HKD[49] - Capital expenditures for the period amounted to approximately 4,823,000 HKD, down from 6,809,000 HKD for the six months ending September 30, 2023, indicating a decrease of about 29%[48] - The group’s cash and cash equivalents, along with deposits maturing in over three months, amounted to approximately HKD 84.3 million as of September 30, 2024[81] Market and Economic Conditions - The Hong Kong GDP grew by 1.8% year-on-year in Q3 2024, a slowdown from 3.2% growth in Q2 2024, attributed to a downturn in re-export trade[63] - The geopolitical tensions and inflationary pressures are expected to impact consumer confidence and spending behavior in Hong Kong, potentially leading to a decrease in retail sales[62] - The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has significantly affected global economic conditions, particularly in commodity and agricultural sectors, leading to increased costs for imported goods and energy[59] - The company anticipates that changes in U.S. trade policy could create new trade tensions with China, which may adversely affect Hong Kong's re-export business[60] - The company noted that rising production costs and inflation could directly impact the local economy in Hong Kong due to increased prices for raw materials and energy[59] - The company is facing challenges from a cautious consumer attitude, which may lead to reduced spending on non-essential goods and a focus on savings[62] Sustainability and Corporate Governance - The company is committed to sustainable development, aiming to create sustainable value in economic, environmental, and social aspects through a dedicated sustainability policy[95] - The company is actively working to minimize pollution and reduce resource usage and waste generation, promoting environmental awareness among employees[96] - The company has established specific environmental and social policies to communicate with suppliers and subcontractors, focusing on sustainable development expectations[99] - The board of directors confirmed compliance with corporate governance codes, with no internal audit department established due to the current scale of operations[101] Employee and Operational Insights - Employee benefits expenses increased to HKD 31,565,000 from HKD 30,921,000 year-over-year, reflecting a rise of approximately 2.1%[37] - As of September 30, 2024, the company recorded a total employee count of 133, a slight decrease from 134 as of March 31, 2024[98] - Total employee costs for the period amounted to HKD 31.6 million, compared to HKD 30.9 million for the six months ending September 30, 2023, reflecting an increase of approximately 2.3%[98] Future Outlook - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and product offerings in the upcoming fiscal year[22] - The company maintains a cautious optimism for the business outlook for the fiscal years 2024/2025, despite market uncertainties and challenges, focusing on improving and expanding market share[91]
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