Financial Performance - Revenue for the first half of 2024 increased by approximately 5.3% to about HKD 352.3 million, compared to HKD 334.5 million in the first half of 2023[2] - Gross profit for the first half of 2024 rose by approximately 20.9% to about HKD 75.1 million, up from HKD 62.1 million in the first half of 2023[2] - Gross margin increased by approximately 2.7% to about 21.3%, compared to 18.6% in the first half of 2023[2] - Net profit attributable to the company's owners for the first half of 2024 increased by approximately HKD 6.1 million to about HKD 27 million, compared to HKD 20.9 million in the first half of 2023[2] - Earnings per share attributable to the company's owners increased by approximately HKD 0.015 to about HKD 0.066, compared to HKD 0.051 in the first half of 2023[2] - Operating profit for the first half of 2024 was HKD 33.3 million, compared to HKD 25.7 million in the first half of 2023[5] - The company reported a net profit of HKD 26,980,000 for the period, which is a decrease from HKD 28,511,000 in the previous year, representing a decline of approximately 5.4%[19] - The total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 27,047,000, which includes a foreign exchange gain of HKD 67,000[19] Dividends - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share for the first half of 2024, compared to HKD 0.02 per share in the first half of 2023[3] - The company paid dividends of HKD 12,259,000 for the year 2023/2024, reflecting a commitment to return value to shareholders[19] - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 16,345,000, compared to HKD 12,259,000 in the previous year, reflecting a higher payout per share[47] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 423.9 million, compared to HKD 371.3 million as of March 31, 2024[14] - Total liabilities as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 152.2 million, compared to HKD 115.9 million as of March 31, 2024[17] - As of September 30, 2024, total equity reached HKD 274,117,000, an increase from HKD 260,854,000 as of March 31, 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.4%[19] - The trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 106,058,000, with a provision for impairment of HKD 10,659,000[69] - The total lease liabilities as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 20,919,000, with current liabilities at HKD 4,039,000 and non-current liabilities at HKD 16,880,000[56] Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 20,873,000, compared to HKD 51,846,000 for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease of about 59.8%[21] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 154,524,000 as of September 30, 2024, up from HKD 147,528,000 a year earlier, marking a growth of about 4.3%[21] - The cash flow from financing activities showed a net outflow of HKD 3,591,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 4,118,000 in the previous year, indicating a decrease of about 12.7%[21] Operational Highlights - The company operates primarily in the United States, with revenue from the U.S. amounting to HKD 274,151 thousand in 2024, a slight decrease from HKD 281,736 thousand in 2023, representing a decline of about 2.1%[37] - Revenue from Canada increased significantly to HKD 28,497 thousand in 2024 from HKD 22,538 thousand in 2023, marking a growth of approximately 26.4%[37] - Revenue from the Netherlands surged to HKD 12,317 thousand in 2024, up from HKD 2,540 thousand in 2023, indicating a substantial increase of about 384.5%[37] - The company’s production base in Cambodia accounts for about 90% of its total production capacity, enhancing efficiency and profitability[94] - The management believes that Cambodia will remain a preferred production base due to its relatively low labor costs and stable political environment compared to other Southeast Asian countries[93] Market Conditions and Risks - The company anticipates continued volatility in the economic outlook due to global economic slowdown and geopolitical tensions[88] - The U.S. consumer market, which accounts for over 80% of total revenue, may be impacted by high interest rates and inflation, increasing downside risks[89] - The company expects ongoing fluctuations in the global economy, exacerbated by rising raw material prices due to the energy crisis from the Russia-Ukraine conflict[88] - The company is facing challenges from ongoing trade disputes between China and the U.S., which may affect operations[90] Employee and Management - The total remuneration for key management personnel was HKD 5,774,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, slightly down from HKD 5,899,000 in the same period last year[86] - The group employed a total of 4,483 employees as of September 30, 2024, an increase from 4,273 employees as of March 31, 2024[129] Compliance and Governance - The company has adopted the standard code of conduct for securities trading by directors as per the listing rules, confirming compliance for the first half of 2024[142] - There were no interests in competing businesses reported by directors or controlling shareholders for the first half of 2024, ensuring no conflicts of interest[143] - The Audit Committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the first half of 2024[145] - The company emphasizes high transparency levels to strengthen investor relations, providing timely disclosures through various communication channels[146] - The board expresses gratitude to management and employees for their contributions amid current challenges, highlighting a commitment to innovation and sustainable development[147]
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