Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,112,211,000, an increase of 24.5% compared to HKD 893,308,000 for the same period in 2023[5] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 211,132,000, up 17.0% from HKD 180,448,000 in 2023[7] - Profit before tax decreased to HKD 10,407,000, down 47.0% from HKD 19,646,000 in the previous year[9] - Net profit for the period was HKD 9,366,000, slightly down from HKD 9,455,000 in 2023[11] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 1.34, compared to HKD 1.16 in the same period last year, reflecting a 15.5% increase[14][15] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 17,845,000, compared to a loss of HKD 6,502,000 in 2023[21] - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, reached HKD 1,112,211, an increase from HKD 893,308 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of approximately 24.6%[42] - The pre-tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 106,434, compared to HKD 112,225 for the same period in 2023, indicating a decrease of about 5.5%[45] - The total tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,041, a significant decrease from HKD 10,191 in the same period of 2023[45] - The group recorded an unaudited consolidated profit attributable to the parent company of approximately HKD 6,400,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 5,500,000 for the same period in 2023, showing relative stability[57] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, totaled HKD 3,653,482,000, a slight decrease from HKD 3,655,363,000 as of March 31, 2024[24] - Current assets increased to HKD 1,105,664,000 from HKD 922,086,000, representing a growth of 19.9%[26] - Current liabilities rose to HKD 906,633,000, up from HKD 784,731,000, indicating a 15.5% increase[26] - Total equity as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 2,014,223,000, a marginal increase from HKD 2,013,058,000 as of March 31, 2024[26] - Trade receivables as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 339,520, up from HKD 304,563 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 11.5%[49] - The net value of trade receivables after impairment was HKD 301,600 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 272,076 as of March 31, 2024, showing an increase of about 10.9%[51] - The company’s trade payables as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 70,507, an increase from HKD 57,502 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a rise of approximately 22.5%[54] - As of September 30, 2024, the total outstanding debt amounted to approximately HKD 1,648,600,000, an increase from HKD 1,544,700,000 as of March 31, 2024[73] - The debt-to-equity ratio as of September 30, 2024, was approximately 81.8%, up from 76.7% as of March 31, 2024[73] Revenue Breakdown - Total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,171,397,000, with external sales contributing HKD 1,112,211,000[39] - The non-patent bus segment generated revenue of HKD 863,755,000, with a profit of HKD 59,481,000[39] - The luxury car segment reported revenue of HKD 196,693,000, achieving a profit of HKD 9,314,000[39] - The public minibus segment incurred a loss of HKD 4,214,000, with total revenue of HKD 112,595,000[39] - The mainland China business segment generated revenue of HKD 81,940,000, with a profit of HKD 1,598,000[39] - Other services contributed HKD 800,000 in revenue, resulting in a loss of HKD 1,187,000[39] - Revenue from non-patented bus services was approximately HKD 798,000,000, a 26.4% increase from approximately HKD 631,500,000 in the previous period, driven by the recovery of the domestic tourism industry and MICE tourism[60] - Revenue from luxury car services was approximately HKD 140,800,000, a significant increase of 53.4% from approximately HKD 91,800,000 in the previous period, primarily due to increased traffic from Macau[61] - Revenue from patented bus and public minibus services was approximately HKD 104,300,000, a 12.2% increase from approximately HKD 93,000,000 in the previous period, despite rising operational costs[63] - Revenue from mainland China operations was approximately HKD 67,800,000, a decrease of 10.7% from approximately HKD 75,900,000 in the previous period, although positive contributions were noted from specific tourism and hotel operations[64] Corporate Governance and Management - The group did not have any supplier financing arrangements, which had no impact on the interim financial data[34] - The accounting policies adopted for the interim financial data are consistent with those applied in the annual financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024[32] - The group’s financial position and performance were unaffected by the recent amendments to the Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards[33] - The group adopts a prudent financing and financial management policy to minimize financial risks, relying on internal cash flow and bank credit for future investments[74] - The group has complied with the corporate governance code as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regulations during the reporting period[77] - No purchases, redemptions, or sales of the company's listed securities were made by the company or its subsidiaries during the reporting period[78] - Ms. Zhang has been appointed as an independent non-executive director with an annual director's fee of HKD 285,000, effective from December 1, 2024, for a term of two years[84] - Ms. Zhang has confirmed her independence according to the listing rules and has no financial or other interests in the group's business[86] - The board welcomes Ms. Zhang to her new role, indicating a commitment to governance and oversight[87] Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - The group is exploring business transformation opportunities and has replaced all old diesel buses in Nanzhang County with electric buses, receiving positive feedback from the local government and community[68] - The group has applied for a second round of the transport industry labor importation scheme to maintain operational capacity in response to increasing service demand[60] - The management believes that the post-pandemic recovery in domestic tourism will enhance the attractiveness of the Bifengxia scenic area, which is expected to draw more visitors[65] - The group maintains a cautiously optimistic outlook for the second half of the year, influenced by external risks and uncertainties, including global fuel price fluctuations and wage pressures[70] - The group is actively exploring autonomous electric bus services, with the first autonomous public transport system in Hong Kong expected to commence operations in Q4 2025[71] - The group has secured contracts for autonomous electric bus services in the West Kowloon Cultural District, with operations expected to start in Q4 2025[71] - Key infrastructure projects, such as the Kai Tak Sports Park and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, are anticipated to boost domestic tourism and facilitate business growth in the Greater Bay Area[70] - The group employs approximately 4,580 employees as of September 30, 2024, an increase from 4,440 employees as of March 31, 2024[75]
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