Revenue and Profitability - Revenue increased from approximately HKD 726.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, to approximately HKD 810 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, representing an increase of about 11.5%[3] - Net profit decreased from approximately HKD 12.3 million to approximately HKD 9.6 million, a decline of about 22.0%[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share decreased from HKD 1.23 to HKD 0.96, a decrease of approximately 21.9%[5] - Profit for the period attributable to owners decreased to HKD 9,616,000 from HKD 12,301,000, a decline of 21.9%[38] - The company reported a decrease in the impairment loss on trade receivables, with a reversal of HKD 190,000 compared to a loss of HKD 1,274,000 in the previous year[13] Gross Profit and Expenses - Gross profit decreased from approximately HKD 29.3 million to approximately HKD 24.4 million, a decline of about 16.7%[3] - Selling and distribution expenses increased from approximately HKD 0.8 million to approximately HKD 1.3 million, an increase of about 66.0%[5] - Total employee costs rose to HKD 5,345,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 4,562,000, an increase of 17.1%[35] - Administrative and other operating expenses slightly decreased by 5.5% to approximately HKD 12,100,000 from approximately HKD 12,800,000 in the corresponding period[62] - Financing costs decreased by 4.9% to approximately HKD 684,000 from approximately HKD 719,000 in the corresponding period, mainly due to the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts[64] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets less current liabilities increased from approximately HKD 223.4 million to approximately HKD 233.8 million, an increase of about 4.0%[7] - Cash and cash equivalents increased from approximately HKD 34.2 million to approximately HKD 56.1 million, an increase of about 64.1%[7] - Trade and other receivables decreased from approximately HKD 90.3 million to approximately HKD 72.3 million, a decrease of about 20.0%[7] - Total equity increased from approximately HKD 220.0 million to approximately HKD 229.6 million, an increase of about 4.5%[9] - The group's current liabilities were approximately HKD 57,200,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 49,800,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of about 14.4%[73] Cash Flow and Investments - The company’s operating cash flow before changes in working capital was HKD 14,893,000, down from HKD 21,475,000 in the previous year, reflecting operational challenges[13] - The net cash used in investing activities was HKD 17,475,000, a decrease from HKD 7,661,000 in the previous year, indicating a shift in investment strategy[13] - The company raised HKD 4,000,000 in bank borrowings during the period, down from HKD 7,000,000 in the same period last year[15] Revenue Sources and Market Expansion - Diesel sales contributed HKD 768,280,000, up 12.1% from HKD 685,333,000 in the previous year[25] - The company’s revenue from Vietnam increased significantly to HKD 1,046,000 from HKD 203,000, indicating successful market expansion efforts[27] - The company plans to enhance its positioning in the logistics sector by providing customized fleet card solutions to help manage costs[50] - The company is exploring overseas markets, particularly in Southeast Asia and other emerging regions, to diversify revenue sources[52] Other Income and Financial Position - Other income decreased from approximately HKD 1.8 million to approximately HKD 0.8 million, a decline of about 56.0%[5] - Total other income for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 816,000, compared to HKD 1,820,000 for the same period in 2023, representing a decrease of 55.2%[30] - Bank interest income increased slightly to HKD 299,000 from HKD 293,000 year-on-year[30] - The group recognized government subsidies of HKD 214,000 under the Technology Voucher Programme, supporting productivity improvements[30] Fleet Management and Customer Accounts - The group managed a total of 50,392 fleet card accounts as of September 30, 2024, down from 54,897 accounts in 2023, a decrease of 8.2%[47] - Major customers contributing over 10% of total revenue included Customer A1 with HKD 194,064,000, an increase of 39.9% from HKD 138,809,000 in the previous year[28] Dividends and Capital Commitments - The group did not recommend any interim dividend for the six months ending September 30, 2024, compared to no dividend for the same period last year[71] - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures during the period[71] - The group had no significant capital commitments outside the balance sheet as of September 30, 2024[76]
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