Financial Performance - The company recorded revenue of approximately HKD 376.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of approximately HKD 62.6 million or 19.9% compared to HKD 314.1 million in the same period last year[9]. - The total gross profit increased to approximately HKD 67.8 million, up by approximately HKD 0.8 million or 1.2% from HKD 67.0 million in the previous year, with a gross margin of approximately 18.0%, down from 21.3%[12][20]. - The company's net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately HKD 21.8 million, a decrease from HKD 29.4 million in the same period last year[12]. - Profit before tax decreased to HKD 26,983,000, down 24.5% from HKD 35,682,000 in the previous year[109]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 22,547,000, a decline of 23.4% compared to HKD 29,430,000 in the prior year[109]. - Basic and diluted earnings per share were HKD 3.63, down from HKD 4.91 in the same period last year[109]. - The group recorded a net profit attributable to shareholders of approximately HKD 21.8 million for the reporting period, down from HKD 29.4 million in the same period last year, representing a decrease of about 26%[30]. Cost and Expenses - Sales costs increased by approximately HKD 61.8 million or 25.0% compared to the previous year, primarily due to rising direct material and labor costs[19]. - General and administrative expenses rose to approximately HKD 40.2 million from HKD 33.8 million in the same period last year, marking an increase of about 19% due to higher operational costs in Malaysia and Suzhou[25]. - Financial expenses decreased significantly to approximately HKD 0.9 million from HKD 3.4 million year-on-year, a reduction of about 74% attributed to lower lease liabilities[26]. - The company incurred research and development expenses of HKD 9,449,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 9,360,000 in 2023, indicating a stable investment in innovation[171]. Revenue Sources - Revenue from customers in the network and data storage industry increased significantly, while revenue from the office automation sector decreased, partially offsetting the overall revenue growth[9][13]. - Sales in Southeast Asia, China, Europe, and North America accounted for approximately 63.8%, 24.5%, 7.0%, and 3.5% of total revenue, respectively[13]. - Revenue from Southeast Asia increased significantly to HKD 240,167,000, up 53.7% from HKD 156,085,000 in 2023[157]. - Major customer A contributed HKD 255,567,000 to total revenue, representing an increase of 32.9% from HKD 192,277,000 in 2023[164]. Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets increased to approximately HKD 502.0 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 431.3 million as of March 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of about 16.4%[31]. - The group’s total liabilities increased to HKD 82.5 million as of September 30, 2024, compared to HKD 49.5 million as of March 31, 2024, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.3%[32]. - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 842,591,000, an increase from HKD 778,276,000 as of March 31, 2024[111]. - Total liabilities rose to HKD 223,656,000, compared to HKD 175,478,000 as of March 31, 2024, primarily due to increased bank borrowings[113]. - The company’s bank borrowings as of September 30, 2024, amounted to HKD 83,537,000, with a book value of HKD 82,500,000[151]. Cash Flow - For the six months ended September 30, 2024, the net cash generated from operating activities was HKD 21,727,000, a decrease of 20.5% compared to HKD 27,257,000 in the same period of 2023[124]. - The company incurred a net cash outflow from investing activities of HKD 3,864,000, a significant improvement compared to a net outflow of HKD 10,319,000 in the prior year[124]. - The financing activities generated a net cash inflow of HKD 20,254,000, compared to HKD 3,528,000 in the same period last year[124]. Shareholder Information - The maximum number of shares that can be issued upon the exercise of options and awards under the revised share option plan is capped at 10% of the issued shares as of the approval date, totaling a maximum of 60,000,000 shares[58]. - The company may seek shareholder approval to update the plan authorization limit, ensuring that the total number of shares issued does not exceed 10% of the issued shares at the time of the update[59]. - Any grants of options or awards exceeding the plan authorization limit require independent shareholder approval, specifically for identified eligible participants[60]. - The vesting period for options granted under the revised plan must be no less than 12 months from the acceptance date, with certain exceptions for specific employee participants[68]. - Shares issued upon the exercise of options will rank equally with existing shares and will carry voting rights once registered in the name of the relevant holder[76]. Market Strategy - The company plans to continue monitoring the global economic environment and adjust its strategies accordingly to mitigate risks[9]. - The group plans to enhance production efficiency to control production costs and improve profit margins amid ongoing challenges in the business environment[48]. - The company plans to continue focusing on market expansion and new product development to drive future growth[109]. - The company aims to expand its customer base and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to navigate the challenging business landscape[48]. Other Information - The company did not recommend any interim dividend during the reporting period[95]. - There were no significant post-reporting events from the end of the reporting period to the date of this mid-report[96]. - The company did not engage in any acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries or associated companies during the reporting period[98]. - The audit committee reviewed the interim consolidated financial information and confirmed compliance with applicable standards and regulations[97]. - The company did not purchase, sell, or redeem any of its listed securities during the reporting period[101].
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