Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 3,946,807,000, representing a 30.3% increase from HKD 3,032,016,000 in the same period last year[2] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 143,263,000, up 20.4% from HKD 118,969,000 year-over-year[2] - The company achieved a net profit of HKD 99,893,000, which is a significant increase of 60.7% compared to HKD 62,134,000 in the previous year[4] - The earnings per share for the period was HKD 4.99, compared to HKD 3.11 in the previous year, reflecting a growth of 60.6%[8] - Other income and gains increased to HKD 27,412,000 from HKD 20,841,000, a rise of 31.0% year-over-year[2] - The total tax expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 17,981,000, compared to HKD 15,773,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 14.0%[43] - The gross profit margin decreased from 3.9% to 3.6% due to rising labor, equipment, and subcontracting costs[80] - Profit attributable to the owners of the parent company increased from HKD 62,134,000 to HKD 99,893,000, reflecting a rise of HKD 37,759,000[89] Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses decreased to HKD 36,808,000 from HKD 47,442,000, reflecting a reduction of 22.5%[2] - Financial costs rose from HKD 14,998,000 to HKD 19,263,000, attributed to a general increase in Hong Kong interbank offered rates[85] - The group's profit before tax for the six months ended September 30, 2024, included contract costs of HKD 3,803,544,000, up from HKD 2,913,047,000 in 2023, reflecting a rise of 30.5%[42] - Other payables and accrued expenses increased to HKD 2,088,742,000 from HKD 1,716,194,000, mainly due to increased provisions for contract costs[102] Assets and Liabilities - The company's total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 5,775,646,000, compared to HKD 4,905,647,000 as of March 31, 2024, indicating a growth of 17.7%[11] - Current liabilities increased to HKD 4,111,522,000 from HKD 3,286,209,000, representing a rise of 25.1%[11] - The total non-current assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 1,870,359,000, an increase from HKD 1,716,528,000 as of March 31, 2024[34] - Accounts payable totaled HKD 1,498,662,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 1,074,198,000 as of March 31, 2024, reflecting an increase of 39.4%[54] Cash Flow - The net cash flow from operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 516,809,000, an increase of 32.9% compared to HKD 388,860,000 in 2023[23] - The company reported a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 70,519,000, compared to HKD 35,146,000 in the previous year, indicating increased investment[23] - The financing activities resulted in a net cash outflow of HKD 108,894,000, up from HKD 80,353,000 in 2023, primarily due to higher lease payments[23] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 16% from HKD 2,077,918,000 to HKD 2,408,896,000, mainly due to increased operating cash flow from multiple projects entering peak construction[92] Contracts and Revenue Streams - Revenue from customer contracts for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 3,946,807,000, representing a 30.3% increase from HKD 3,032,016,000 in 2023[38] - The revenue from building construction contracts was HKD 3,805,993,000, up from HKD 3,011,249,000 in 2023, reflecting strong demand in the sector[39] - The sales of prefabricated building components increased to HKD 43,770,000 from HKD 20,767,000 in the previous year, showing growth in this segment[39] Corporate Governance and Management - The board is committed to maintaining good corporate governance practices, believing it is essential for protecting shareholder interests and enhancing company value[115] - The audit committee, composed of five independent non-executive directors, reviewed the company's accounting principles and internal controls[120] - The chairman expressed gratitude to all management and employees for their contributions and to shareholders for their support[123] Employee and Operational Insights - As of September 30, 2024, the company employed approximately 560 full-time employees, up from 468 on March 31, 2024[114] - The company has not reported any seasonal or cyclical impacts on its operations during the reporting period[35] Future Outlook and Commitments - The company plans to maintain a prudent approach to cash utilization and capital commitments due to anticipated cash outflows for site redevelopment in the next six months[93] - The Hong Kong government plans to supply a total of 189,000 public housing units over the next five years, an increase of approximately 80% compared to the previous five-year term[112]
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