Revenue and Profitability - Revenue increased from approximately HKD 598.9 million to HKD 1,016.7 million, driven by rising demand for AI products[18] - The company reported revenue of HKD 1,020,762,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, representing a significant increase from HKD 600,249,000 in the same period last year, which is a growth of approximately 69.9%[126] - The company achieved a profit before tax of HKD 16,983,000, compared to a loss of HKD 15,769,000 in the previous year, marking a turnaround in profitability[126] - The net profit for the period was approximately HKD 14.6 million, a significant increase compared to a net loss of HKD 14.0 million in the same period last year[30] - The net profit attributable to equity holders of the parent was HKD 14,583,000, compared to a loss of HKD 14,003,000 in the prior year[126] - Basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were both HKD 1.47, recovering from a loss of HKD 1.40 per share in the previous year[126] Cost and Expenses - Gross margin improved to approximately 9.6% from 9.1% in the previous period, attributed to increased product demand and price rises[20] - Sales and distribution costs increased by approximately HKD 2.5 million or 14.0% to HKD 20.7 million, mainly due to increased revenue during the period[24] - Administrative expenses rose by approximately HKD 6.8 million or 16.5% to HKD 48.2 million, driven by increased salaries, bank charges, and travel expenses[25] - Financing costs increased to approximately HKD 15.2 million from HKD 14.4 million, primarily due to higher interest expenses on bank borrowings[28] - The total financing cost for the six months ended September 30, 2024, was HKD 15,202,000, an increase of 5.9% from HKD 14,355,000 in the same period of 2023[5] Assets and Liabilities - Cash resources as of September 30, 2024, were approximately HKD 55.8 million, down from HKD 64.1 million as of March 31, 2024[33] - The debt-to-equity ratio improved from approximately 50.2% to 43.6% due to a reduction in bank borrowings and inventory[33] - The total non-current assets amounted to HKD 86,376,000, a decrease of 1.7% from HKD 87,873,000 as of March 31, 2024[132] - Current assets totaled HKD 695,558,000, down 8.5% from HKD 760,006,000 in the previous period[135] - The total current liabilities decreased to HKD 548,132,000, a reduction of 12.3% from HKD 625,046,000[137] - The net current assets increased to HKD 147,426,000, up 9.1% from HKD 134,960,000[137] Cash Flow - Cash flow from operating activities was HKD 31,319,000, maintaining the same level as the previous year[144] - Cash flow from investing activities amounted to HKD 2,311,000, down from HKD 3,034,000 in the previous year, reflecting a decrease of 23.8%[145] - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of HKD 8,416,000, contrasting with an increase of HKD 20,831,000 in the prior year[145] - The overall cash flow from financing activities showed a net outflow of HKD 42,046,000, an improvement compared to HKD 61,812,000 in the previous year[145] Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2024, the major shareholder, Generous Horizon Limited, holds 672 million shares, accounting for 67.54% of the issued share capital[54] - The company repurchased a total of 27,000,000 shares during the period, equivalent to approximately 2.7% of the total issued shares, at a total cost of about HKD 6.0 million[111] - The company did not declare any interim dividend for the period[122] Strategic Focus and Future Outlook - The company is focusing on AI-related business and plans to establish partnerships with key players in the AI field to enhance product offerings[15] - The company maintains an optimistic outlook on future profitability and aims to continue creating value for shareholders[15] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[140] - The company anticipates a surge in core communication infrastructure development driven by 5G applications in the coming year[51] Risk Management - The company has established a risk management committee to oversee legal risks and internal control procedures, ensuring compliance and effective risk management[120] Other Financial Information - Other income and gains decreased by approximately HKD 0.2 million to HKD 3.5 million, primarily due to a reduction in miscellaneous income and bank interest income[23] - The company reported other comprehensive income of HKD 2,063,000 for the period, compared to a loss of HKD 1,595,000 in the previous year[129] - The total employee costs, including directors' remuneration, increased to HKD 34,546,000 from HKD 29,543,000 in the previous year[6]
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