Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 1,811,320, a decrease of 11.5% compared to HKD 2,046,848 for the same period in 2023[2] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 282,935, down from HKD 307,420, reflecting a gross margin of 15.6% compared to 15.0% in the previous year[2] - The net profit attributable to the owners of the company was HKD 28,808, a decline of 23.6% from HKD 37,709 in the prior year[4] - Basic earnings per share decreased to HKD 3.42 from HKD 4.48, representing a drop of 23.6%[4] - Total comprehensive income for the period was HKD 16,481, significantly up from HKD 4,784 in the previous year, driven by lower other comprehensive expenses[6] - The pre-tax profit for the period was HKD 33,920 thousand, down from HKD 48,330 thousand in the previous year, marking a decline of about 29.8%[25] - The company reported a net profit of HKD 27,475 thousand for the period, compared to HKD 37,697 thousand in the previous year, reflecting a decline of about 27.2%[25] - Total tax expenses for the period amounted to HKD 6,445,000, down from HKD 10,633,000 in the previous year, representing a reduction of about 39.5%[36] - EBITDA decreased by 11.5% to HKD 146.5 million, with EBITDA margin remaining stable at 8.1%[58] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets totaled HKD 928,402 as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 953,419 as of March 31, 2024[8] - Current assets increased to HKD 1,799,298 from HKD 1,667,509, indicating a growth of 7.9%[8] - The company's total equity amounted to HKD 1,359,851, slightly down from HKD 1,384,437 as of March 31, 2024[11] - The total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 2,727,700 thousand, an increase from HKD 2,620,928 thousand as of the previous year, representing a growth of approximately 4.1%[25] - Trade receivables at the end of the reporting period totaled HKD 517,865,000, showing an increase from HKD 509,376,000 as of March 31, 2024[42] - Cash and bank balances were reported at HKD 217,110,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 226,699,000 as of March 31, 2024[44] - Trade payables and notes payable amounted to HKD 828,581,000 at the end of the reporting period, up from HKD 745,346,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of approximately 11.1%[45] - Total interest-bearing bank borrowings amount to HKD 147.0 million, primarily consisting of loans repayable within one year[77] - The company maintains a net cash position of HKD 70.1 million after deducting total interest-bearing bank borrowings[77] Revenue Segments - Revenue from external customers for the control solutions segment was HKD 1,638,557 thousand, compared to HKD 1,844,431 thousand in the same period last year, representing a decrease of approximately 11.1%[25] - The brand business segment reported revenue of HKD 172,763 thousand, down from HKD 202,417 thousand, indicating a decline of about 14.6%[25] - Revenue for the first half of fiscal year 2024/25 decreased by 11.5% to HKD 1,811.3 million, down from HKD 2,046.8 million in the same period last year[52] - Revenue from the control solutions segment decreased by 11.2% to HKD 1,638.6 million, impacted by previous backlog shipments and reduced demand in HVAC[64] - Brand business revenue fell by 14.6% to HKD 172.8 million, attributed to warmer weather and a slowdown in new housing construction[66] Strategic Focus and Development - The company continues to focus on research and development of electronic control devices, emphasizing smart and sustainable living solutions[15] - The company’s growth strategy focuses on advancing smart and sustainable living solutions, including zero-carbon homes and expanding water-saving product lines[71] - Investment in R&D has led to the development of AI products that can reduce energy costs by up to 25%[73] - Strategic initiatives and new product launches are expected to positively impact performance in the second half of the fiscal year[66] - The company has established production facilities in Romania and is preparing a production base in Vietnam to enhance its global influence[67] Employee and Governance - As of September 30, 2024, the group employed approximately 4,006 full-time employees, with total employee costs amounting to HKD 326.6 million[84] - The group provided year-end double pay, discretionary bonuses, medical insurance, provident fund, education assistance, and training for its employees[84] - The company has maintained high standards of corporate governance, adhering to the corporate governance code, with a noted deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO being held by the same individual since April 13, 2022[98] - The audit committee consists of three independent non-executive directors and has reviewed the accounting principles and financial reporting matters, including the interim performance[103] Share Award Plan - The 2023 Share Award Plan was approved on September 7, 2023, allowing for a total of 14,300,000 awards to be granted, of which 1,600,000 have vested and 1,200,000 have lapsed[89] - The total number of awards available under the 2023 Share Award Plan decreased from 78,254,000 at the beginning of the period to 71,154,000 at the end, representing about 8.45% of the company's issued share capital[89] - The 2023 Share Award Plan is valid for ten years and aims to reward and retain eligible participants contributing to the group's growth and development[86] - The maximum number of shares that can be awarded to selected participants under the 2023 Share Award Plan is capped at 1% of the total issued shares[86] - The board approved the conditional grants of 5,100,000 awards to the chairman and 3,200,000 awards to an executive director on April 26, 2024[87] - The awards granted under the 2023 Share Award Plan are subject to performance targets, including financial and management objectives[93] Miscellaneous - The group did not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[37] - The board does not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the current period, consistent with the previous half-year[96] - There were no purchases, sales, or redemptions of the company's listed securities during the period[97] - The company has no significant contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2024[81] - The group has not pledged any bank deposits or other assets as collateral for bank financing as of September 30, 2024[82] - There have been no significant events affecting the group from the end of the reporting period to the announcement date[102] - The interim report will be sent to shareholders and published on the stock exchange and the company's website at an appropriate time[104] - The board expresses gratitude to the management and staff for their efforts and contributions during the period[106]
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