Financial Performance - For the first half of 2024, the group's revenue increased by approximately HKD 17,800,000 or 5.3% to HKD 352,300,000 compared to the first half of 2023[8]. - The profit attributable to the owners of the company rose from approximately HKD 20,900,000 in the first half of 2023 to about HKD 27,000,000, an increase of approximately HKD 6,100,000[8]. - The group's gross profit increased from approximately HKD 62,100,000 in the first half of 2023 to about HKD 75,100,000, representing a growth of approximately 20.9%[27]. - The gross profit margin improved from 18.6% in the first half of 2023 to 21.3% in the first half of 2024, an increase of 2.7%[27]. - The company's profit attributable to owners increased from approximately HKD 20,900,000 in the first half of 2023 to approximately HKD 27,000,000 in the first half of 2024, representing a growth of 29.0%[34]. - The company's tax expense rose by approximately HKD 900,000 or 22.0% from HKD 4,300,000 in the first half of 2023 to about HKD 5,200,000 in the first half of 2024[33]. - The company reported a net profit of HKD 26,980,000 for the period, with total comprehensive income amounting to HKD 27,047,000[182]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to HKD 6.6, up from HKD 5.1, reflecting a 29.4% growth[164]. Revenue Sources - Sales to the group's five largest customers accounted for approximately 91.5% of total revenue in the first half of 2024, with the largest customer contributing about 30.7%[23]. - Revenue from U.S. customers slightly decreased by approximately HKD 7,600,000 or 2.7%, from HKD 281,700,000 in the first half of 2023 to HKD 274,100,000 in the first half of 2024[36]. - Sales revenue from products manufactured in Cambodia and Dongguan, China totaled approximately HKD 352,286,000 in the first half of 2024, compared to HKD 334,472,000 in the first half of 2023, showing an increase[37]. Expenses and Costs - Administrative expenses increased from approximately HKD 82,500,000 in the first half of 2023 to about HKD 86,700,000 in the first half of 2024[50]. - Sales and distribution expenses rose from approximately HKD 13,600,000 in the first half of 2023 to about HKD 14,100,000 in the first half of 2024, an increase of approximately 3.2%[58]. - Employee benefit expenses rose to HKD 86.737 million in the first half of 2024, compared to HKD 82.477 million in the same period of 2023[100]. - The cost of sold inventory for the first half of 2024 was HKD 164.666 million, slightly down from HKD 166.014 million in the first half of 2023[100]. Investments and Acquisitions - The group completed the acquisition of a Hong Kong office property for approximately HKD 4,700,000, which is expected to improve operational cash flow in the long term[8]. - The company did not make any significant investments or acquisitions during the first half of 2024[51]. - The company has not made any significant investments or acquisitions as of September 30, 2024, indicating a focus on maintaining current operations[68]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.03 per share for the first half of 2024, an increase from HKD 0.02 per share in the same period of 2023, totaling approximately HKD 16,345,000[71]. - The interim dividend for the first half of 2024 is set at HKD 0.03 per share, up from HKD 0.02 per share in the first half of 2023, along with a special dividend of HKD 0.01 per share, unchanged from the previous year[91]. - The total dividend declared for the year 2023/2024 was HKD 12,259,000, reflecting a commitment to return value to shareholders[182]. Financial Position and Ratios - The company's cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 154,500,000 as of September 30, 2024, compared to approximately HKD 141,100,000 as of March 31, 2024[47]. - The current ratio decreased from 3.1 as of March 31, 2024, to 2.6 as of September 30, 2024[47]. - The company reported a net debt-to-equity ratio calculated as net debt (total borrowings minus cash and cash equivalents) divided by total equity as of the reporting date[66]. - The company’s liquidity ratio is calculated by dividing total current assets by total current liabilities as of the reporting date[65]. Production and Operations - The company’s production base in Cambodia accounts for approximately 90% of total production capacity, enhancing efficiency and profitability[89]. - The company has relocated its production base from China to Cambodia, establishing a major production facility there[115]. - The company plans to lease out its old factory in Dongguan after the lease expires in 2025 to generate rental income, as its operational significance has diminished[115]. Risk Management - The group faces multiple financial risks, including market risk (foreign exchange risk, cash flow, and fair value interest rate risk), credit risk, and liquidity risk[199]. - There have been no significant changes to the risk management policies since the end of the year[199]. - The fair value measurement of financial instruments is categorized into three levels based on the inputs used for valuation[200]. Corporate Governance and Shareholding - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions as per the Hong Kong Stock Exchange[78]. - The company’s major shareholders collectively hold approximately 73.70% of the issued shares, indicating a strong control over the company[74]. - Each of the five key shareholders holds a personal interest in Huaxin Holdings, equivalent to 20% of the total issued share capital[152]. - The independent auditor, PwC, reviewed the interim financial statements and found no issues that would lead to a belief that the financial data was not prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards[161]. Market Trends and Outlook - The online retail market in the Asia-Pacific region has seen significant growth, driven by consumer preferences for convenience and a wide range of products available online[9]. - The group anticipates continued pricing competition from other operators in Southeast Asia but aims to leverage economies of scale to enhance manufacturing efficiency[21]. - The group expects North America to maintain its dominant position in the market, with increased demand for handbags driven by consumer spending and promotional events[9]. Other Financial Metrics - The company reported a significant increase in impairment provisions, which rose to HKD 5,716 million from HKD 2,669 million, indicating a rise of approximately 114.5%[123]. - Trade receivables increased significantly to HKD 95,399,000 from HKD 50,073,000, indicating a 90.5% rise[171]. - Total assets grew to HKD 423,932,000, compared to HKD 371,308,000 at the end of March 2024, marking a 14.2% increase[171]. - Total equity increased to HKD 271,706,000 from HKD 255,387,000, reflecting a 6.4% growth[175].
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