Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 714,234, a decrease of 13.1% compared to HKD 822,032 for the same period in 2023[2] - Gross profit increased by 8.6% to HKD 43,786, with a gross margin of 6.1%, up from 4.9% in the previous year[2] - Operating profit for the period was HKD 10,703, down from HKD 13,203, reflecting a decrease of 19.0%[4] - The net profit attributable to equity holders for the period was HKD 9,233, a decrease of 4.1% from HKD 9,623 in the same period last year[4] - The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share of HKD 1.8, down from HKD 1.9 in the previous year[4] - The group's profit attributable to equity holders for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 9,233,000, a slight decrease of 4.0% from HKD 9,623,000 in the same period of 2023[30] - Profit attributable to equity holders decreased by approximately HKD 0.4 million or 4.1% to about HKD 9.2 million, mainly due to reduced revenue from government clients[47] Assets and Liabilities - Accounts receivable increased significantly to HKD 355,001 from HKD 260,031, indicating a rise of 36.5%[6] - Total current assets decreased slightly to HKD 714,120 from HKD 728,486, a decline of 2.0%[6] - Current liabilities decreased to HKD 209,861 from HKD 224,978, a reduction of 6.7%[6] - Non-current assets totaled HKD 107,526, a slight decrease from HKD 109,346 as of March 31, 2024[6] - The aging analysis of accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024, showed total accounts receivable of HKD 356,498,000, an increase from HKD 262,368,000 as of March 31, 2024[34] - The group reported a total of HKD 22,139,000 in accounts payable as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 18,006,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating an increase of 16.8%[38] - Cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 314.9 million, down from HKD 427.0 million, while the current ratio improved to about 3.4 times from 3.2 times[63] - The group's capital debt ratio was approximately 2.8%, a decrease from 4.3% as of March 31, 2024, indicating improved financial stability[66] - The group had no capital commitments as of September 30, 2024, maintaining a stable financial position[70] Revenue Sources and Business Operations - The group's revenue from cleaning, sanitation, and related services for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 714,234,000, a decrease of 13.2% from HKD 822,032,000 for the same period in 2023[20] - The company secured multiple large street cleaning contracts exceeding HKD 2 billion, with services expected to commence from October to December 2024[48] - The company has expanded its client base to include various government departments, obtaining cleaning contracts from the Correctional Services Department and the Environmental Protection Department[49] - The waste transportation business experienced significant revenue growth due to new contracts, leading to improved profitability[49] - The company successfully obtained a large integrated service contract from a public hospital, marking entry into a new market segment[49] - The company has established a professional security service team and obtained ISO certifications, achieving significant progress in government contracts[52] - The company plans to continue expanding its business structure by developing new services in pest management and security[52] Cost Management - Service costs for the same period were approximately HKD 670.4 million, accounting for about 93.9% of the group's revenue, down from 95.1% in the previous year, primarily due to a reduction in overall labor costs[54] - The overall gross profit margin increased from approximately 4.9% to 6.1%, primarily due to a reduction in overall labor costs during the period[47] - Administrative expenses rose to approximately HKD 38.7 million, an increase of HKD 6.1 million or 18.8%, mainly due to enhancements in the business and operational teams[57] Dividends and Financial Reporting - The group did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the same period in 2023[27] - The board did not declare any interim dividends for the period, consistent with the previous year[76] - The interim financial data for the period has been reviewed by the audit committee and independent auditor, ensuring compliance with Hong Kong standards[80] - The interim results announcement is available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the company's website, with the 2024/25 interim report expected by the end of December 2024[81] Leadership and Acknowledgments - The executive directors include Dr. Li Zhuang (Vice President) and the non-executive directors include Mr. Xie Hui (Chairman) and others, ensuring a diverse leadership team[84] - The board expresses gratitude to shareholders, investors, business partners, and employees for their support and efforts[82] Compliance and Evaluation - The group is currently evaluating the impact of the new Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard No. 18 on the presentation and disclosure of financial performance in its consolidated financial statements[18] - The company continues to focus on providing clean and related services, with no specific new product or technology developments mentioned in the report[10]
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