Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 41,020,762, an increase from HKD 600,249 in the same period last year[3] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 97,642, compared to HKD 54,434 in the previous year, representing an increase of 79.3%[3] - The company reported a profit attributable to equity holders of HKD 14,583, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 14,003 in the prior year[3] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were HKD 1.47, compared to a loss per share of HKD 1.40 in the previous year[3] - The company’s total revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 1,020,762 thousand, marking a substantial increase from the previous year[24] - The group's net profit for the period was approximately HKD 14.6 million, compared to a net loss of HKD 14.0 million for the six months ending September 30, 2023[79] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 695,558, a decrease from HKD 760,006 as of March 31, 2024[7] - Total liabilities decreased to HKD 548,132 from HKD 625,046, indicating improved financial health[7] - The company’s cash and cash equivalents were HKD 55,839, down from HKD 64,101, reflecting a decrease in liquidity[7] - The net book value of property, plant, and equipment as of September 30, 2024, was HKD 43,437,000, compared to HKD 47,991,000 as of September 30, 2023, indicating a decrease of about 9.5%[38] - The asset-liability ratio decreased from approximately 50.2% on March 31, 2024, to about 43.6% on September 30, 2024, due to a reduction in inventory and trade receivables[82] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from customer contracts reached HKD 1,020,762 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 600,249 thousand for the same period in 2023, representing a 69.9% increase[24] - Revenue from sales of goods was HKD 1,016,710 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 598,862 thousand for the same period in 2023, indicating a growth of 69.8%[24] - Revenue from services provided was HKD 4,052 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 1,387 thousand in the same period of 2023, reflecting a significant increase[24] - Revenue from customers located in Mainland China was HKD 857,043 thousand for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 423,639 thousand for the same period in 2023, showing a growth of 102.5%[20] Expenses - The company’s administrative expenses increased to HKD 48,246 from HKD 41,428, indicating rising operational costs[3] - The total employee costs, including directors' remuneration, rose to HKD 34,546,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, up from HKD 29,543,000 in the previous year, marking an increase of approximately 16.8%[30] - Selling and distribution costs rose by approximately HKD 2.5 million or 14.0%, attributed to the increase in revenue during the period[74] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately HKD 6.8 million or 16.5%, primarily due to higher salaries and employee benefits[76] Investments and Financing - The total financing cost increased to HKD 15,202,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 14,355,000 for the same period in 2023, reflecting a rise of approximately 5.9%[5] - The group's financing cost was approximately HKD 15.2 million, an increase from HKD 14.4 million in 2023, primarily due to increased interest expenses from bank borrowings[77] - The group invested approximately HKD 0.2 million in capital expenditures during the period, down from HKD 0.5 million in 2023[85] Shareholder Information - The company did not declare any interim dividends for the current period, consistent with the previous year[34] - The company repurchased 27,000,000 shares, equivalent to approximately 2.7% of the total issued shares, at a total cost of approximately HKD 6.0 million[99] - The share repurchase included 5,000,000 shares that were subsequently canceled, while 22,000,000 shares are held as treasury shares[99] Market and Industry Trends - The demand for AI solutions has driven strong growth in the semiconductor market, highlighting a robust need for advanced technology[62] - The group is focusing on AI-related businesses and plans to establish partnerships with key players in the AI field to enhance product offerings[67] - There is a growing expectation for the potential of the WiFi 7 standard as demand for high-speed, reliable wireless connections increases[67] - The group is committed to promoting solar photovoltaic laser processing technology in line with green energy initiatives[68] Governance and Compliance - The company has maintained compliance with corporate governance codes, except for a deviation regarding the roles of the chairman and CEO, which is deemed appropriate under current circumstances[101][103] - The company established an Audit Committee on January 25, 2021, consisting of three independent non-executive directors to oversee financial reporting and compliance[105] - A Risk Management Committee was formed on January 25, 2021, to monitor legal risks and internal control procedures, with no unusual trading activities reported during the period[106]
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