Financial Performance - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the company reported revenue of HKD 154,860,000, an increase of 23.2% compared to HKD 125,661,000 for the same period in 2023[12] - Gross profit for the same period was HKD 52,025,000, representing a gross margin of 33.6%, up from HKD 45,556,000 in 2023[12] - Operating profit increased to HKD 24,460,000, a rise of 26.9% from HKD 19,311,000 in the previous year[12] - The company recorded a net profit of HKD 22,946,000, which is a 25.0% increase compared to HKD 18,263,000 in the prior year[12] - The group reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of HKD 22,946,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 18,263,000 in 2023, reflecting a growth of 25.0%[52] - The basic earnings per share increased to HKD 1.8 in 2024 from HKD 1.4 in 2023, marking a rise of 28.6%[52] Assets and Equity - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 505,992,000, up from HKD 475,916,000 as of March 31, 2024[19] - The company's total equity rose to HKD 437,241,000, compared to HKD 414,111,000 at the end of the previous fiscal year[16] - The company’s retained earnings as of September 30, 2024, stood at HKD 335,615,000, an increase from HKD 304,775,000 as of March 31, 2024[21] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to HKD 268,960,000 from HKD 253,573,000, indicating improved liquidity[16] - For the six months ending September 30, 2024, the company reported a net cash inflow from operating activities of HKD 17,187,000, a decrease of 35.5% compared to HKD 26,717,000 for the same period in 2023[24] - The company’s net cash used in investing activities was HKD 1,264,000 for the six months ending September 30, 2024, a significant improvement from HKD 6,000,000 in the same period of 2023[24] Expenses and Cost Management - Total expenses for the six months ended September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 132,634,000, compared to HKD 109,767,000 in 2023, an increase of 20.8%[48] - Research and development expenses decreased to HKD 3,576,000 from HKD 4,296,000, reflecting a focus on cost management[12] - Sales and distribution expenses decreased by approximately HKD 1.7 million (about 20.2%) to approximately HKD 6.7 million, attributed to reduced promotional expenses for its own brand products[69] - Administrative expenses increased by approximately HKD 2.5 million (about 14.7%) to approximately HKD 19.5 million, mainly due to the development of OBM business[70] Market and Sales Performance - The hair care segment generated revenue of HKD 142,971,000 in 2024, up from HKD 112,907,000 in 2023, indicating an increase of 26.7%[38] - The group's revenue from the United States surged to HKD 66,851,000 in 2024, compared to HKD 32,617,000 in 2023, representing a significant increase of 104.0%[41] - Trade receivables increased significantly to HKD 79,993,000 from HKD 53,619,000, indicating potential growth in sales[16] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company paid no dividends during the six months ending September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 29,407,000 paid in the same period of the previous year[24] - The group did not declare any interim dividend for the six months ended September 30, 2024, consistent with the previous year[54] Strategic Initiatives and Future Plans - The group plans to diversify its business model by introducing its own brand personal care products and expanding its beauty care product offerings in the second half of fiscal year 2025[66] - The group is focused on ODM and OBM models, targeting high-end markets, particularly in hair care appliances[62] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company has complied with all provisions of the corporate governance code during the reporting period, except for the combined roles of Chairman and CEO[102] - The audit committee, consisting of three independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim financial information and found it compliant with applicable accounting standards[111] Employee and Operational Metrics - As of September 30, 2024, the group has a total of 408 employees, down from 446 employees as of March 31, 2024, with total employee costs amounting to approximately HKD 33.1 million[84] - The company has adopted a share option scheme to reward selected eligible individuals for their contributions to the group's growth and development[84] Risks and Challenges - The group faced significant challenges due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, high interest rates, and weak global consumer sentiment, which may impact performance in the second half of fiscal year 2025[64] Miscellaneous - There are no significant events that may affect the group after the reporting period[85] - The expected timeline for utilizing the unutilized proceeds is based on the group's best estimates of future market conditions, which may change[89]
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