Revenue Growth - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 629.3 million, a 55.2% increase from HKD 405.7 million in the same period of 2023[2] - Semiconductor distribution revenue reached HKD 606.5 million, up from HKD 381.4 million, reflecting a significant growth of 59.2%[2] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, reached HKD 629,302,000, compared to HKD 405,739,000 in the previous year, indicating an increase of 55.2%[42] - Semiconductor distribution revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 606,461,000, up from HKD 381,487,000 in the same period last year, representing a growth of 59.1%[42] Profitability - The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 56.3 million, compared to HKD 31.6 million in the previous year, marking an increase of 78.1%[2] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 6.20, compared to HKD 3.48 in the previous year, representing an increase of 78.4%[6] - The group reported a total of HKD 50,999,000 in trade payables, including HKD 31,947,000 in trade payables and HKD 16,046,000 in accrued expenses as of September 30, 2024[79] - The group’s profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 56,317,000, compared to HKD 31,639,000 for the same period in 2023, representing an increase of 78.2%[58] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 1,942.3 million, up from HKD 1,872.1 million as of March 31, 2024, indicating a growth of 3.7%[4] - Total liabilities increased to HKD 177,081 thousand, a rise of 19.06% from HKD 148,713 thousand as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in bank borrowings[13] - The total current liabilities were HKD 177.1 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 148.7 million on March 31, 2024[133] - The total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,751.4 million, compared to HKD 1,709.5 million as of March 31, 2024[124] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 95.8 million from HKD 76.3 million, showing a growth of 25.5%[4] - The current ratio decreased to 141.7% from 150.8%, indicating a slight decline in liquidity position[4] - The group’s cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 31,112,000 as of September 30, 2024, from HKD 31,632,000 as of March 31, 2024[72] - The debt-to-equity ratio increased to 4.1% from 2.1%, reflecting a rise in borrowings and lease liabilities to HKD 71.9 million from HKD 36.2 million[4] Foreign Exchange and Investments - The company recorded a foreign exchange gain of HKD 3.7 million, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 2.3 million in the prior year[10] - The company recorded a net foreign exchange gain of HKD 5,583,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024[51] - The total investment in joint ventures was reported at HKD 1,493,395,000, indicating a strategic focus on collaborative growth[40] Future Outlook and Strategy - The company plans to continue expanding its semiconductor distribution and consumer products segments, focusing on innovation and market penetration[29] - The group aims to continue focusing on its core semiconductor distribution business while adapting to major industry trends driven by advancements in artificial intelligence and the growing e-commerce sector[119] - The company aims to enhance its product offerings and market presence through ongoing research and development initiatives[42] Market Trends - Global semiconductor revenue is projected to grow by 19% in 2024, reaching USD 630 billion, driven by demand for AI-related semiconductors[93] - The memory storage chip market is expected to grow by 20.5% in 2025, reaching USD 196.3 billion, supported by demand for high-performance memory solutions[93] - The demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) is expected to surge by 284% in 2024, indicating strong growth potential in the AI server market[93] Employee and Operational Metrics - The company employed approximately 140 full-time employees as of September 30, 2024, an increase from 134 employees on March 31, 2024[136] - The company maintained a prudent policy in managing its financial resources to seize business growth opportunities[133]
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