Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 310,905 thousand, a slight increase of 0.3% compared to HKD 310,031 thousand in the same period of 2023[6]. - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 25,782 thousand, representing a gross margin of approximately 8.3%, compared to HKD 35,299 thousand in 2023, indicating a decline in profitability[6]. - The operating profit decreased significantly to HKD 1,577 thousand from HKD 9,064 thousand year-on-year, reflecting a decrease of approximately 82.6%[6]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the period was HKD 70 thousand, a drastic drop from HKD 7,149 thousand in the previous year, marking a decline of approximately 99.0%[6]. - The company reported a basic and diluted earnings per share of HKD 0.01, a significant decrease from HKD 0.71 in the previous year[6]. - Pre-tax profit for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was 70 thousand HKD, a significant decrease of 99.02% from 7,149 thousand HKD in the same period of 2023[48]. - Basic earnings per share for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was 0.01 HKD, down from 0.71 HKD in 2023, indicating a decline of 98.59%[48]. - The company recorded a profit attributable to owners of approximately HKD 70,000, down from about HKD 7.1 million in the previous period[96]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from air freight forwarding services was HKD 212,082,000, slightly down from HKD 217,399,000 in 2023, indicating a decrease of 2.9%[30]. - Revenue from air cargo station operations and related services increased to HKD 98,823,000 from HKD 92,632,000, reflecting a growth of 6.5%[30]. - Total revenue for the group for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 310,905,000, compared to HKD 310,031,000 in 2023, showing a marginal increase of 0.3%[30]. - Total revenue from major customers contributing over 10% to the group's revenue for 2024 was 216,834 thousand HKD, compared to 216,545 thousand HKD in 2023, reflecting a slight increase of 0.13%[36]. Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 363,673 thousand, compared to HKD 310,347 thousand as of March 31, 2024, showing an increase of approximately 17.1%[9]. - Current assets decreased to HKD 274,256 thousand from HKD 287,519 thousand, a decline of about 4.6%[9]. - Total liabilities increased to HKD 159,478 thousand from HKD 86,222 thousand, reflecting an increase of approximately 84.8%[9]. - The company's equity totalled HKD 204,195 thousand as of September 30, 2024, down from HKD 224,125 thousand, indicating a decrease of about 8.9%[9]. - Trade receivables (net of loss provisions) as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 154,924 thousand, a decrease of 6.8% from HKD 166,390 thousand as of March 31, 2024[58]. - Cash and bank balances as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 84,352 thousand, a slight decrease from HKD 84,988 thousand as of March 31, 2024[62]. - Trade payables as of September 30, 2024, were HKD 29,938 thousand, down from HKD 36,530 thousand as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a decrease of 18.2%[66]. Cash Flow and Investments - Operating cash flow for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 36,379,000, a significant increase from HKD 18,453,000 in the same period of 2023, representing a growth of 96.5%[17]. - Net cash used in investing activities was HKD (8,577,000), a significant increase from HKD (278,000) in the previous year, indicating higher investment outflows[17]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased by HKD 636,000, compared to a decrease of HKD 6,914,000 in the same period last year, showing improved cash management[17]. - The company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 36,379,000, which includes tax refunds of HKD 6,288,000[17]. - The group acquired property, plant, and equipment at a cost of approximately 8.8 million HKD for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 0.5 million HKD in the same period of 2023[50]. Operational Efficiency and Future Outlook - The company is focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and exploring new market opportunities to improve future performance[6]. - The company has upgraded its warehouse management system, allowing for more accurate and transparent freight data[121]. - The company has upgraded its CCTV monitoring and security systems during the review period[125]. - The unutilized net proceeds are expected to be fully utilized within five months from the report date, based on the company's estimates[127]. Corporate Governance and Shareholding - The company has established an audit committee to oversee financial reporting systems and internal controls, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and listing rules[153]. - The company has adhered to the corporate governance code and maintained high standards of corporate governance throughout the review period[151]. - The board of directors includes executive directors and independent non-executive directors, ensuring diverse governance[155]. - The beneficial ownership structure indicates a strong control by the major shareholders, ensuring stability in governance[132]. - The company has established a non-competition agreement to prevent any potential competition with its controlling shareholders[138]. - The controlling shareholders, Mr. Luo Guoliang and Mr. Luo Guohua, acquired their respective stakes in Dynamic Victor, holding 65% and 35% after a share transfer agreement[139].
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