Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 4,090 million, a decrease of 0.6% compared to HKD 4,114.5 million in 2023[3] - Gross profit increased by 1.5% to HKD 524.4 million from HKD 516.4 million year-on-year[3] - Profit attributable to shareholders decreased by 5.4% to HKD 241.6 million, down from HKD 255.4 million in the previous period[3] - Basic earnings per share decreased to HKD 0.53 from HKD 0.56, reflecting a 5.4% decline[3] - The interim dividend declared is HKD 0.211 per share, down from HKD 0.224 per share in the previous period[4] - The adjusted net profit for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HKD 240 million, a 3.9% increase from HKD 231 million in 2023[4] Assets and Liabilities - Total assets increased to HKD 4,061.7 million from HKD 3,949.7 million, reflecting a growth of 2.8%[9] - Total equity rose to HKD 1,132.8 million from HKD 988.9 million, indicating an increase of 14.6%[11] - Current assets net worth improved to HKD 1,078.9 million from HKD 774.0 million, a significant increase of 39.2%[11] - Total liabilities decreased slightly to HKD 2,928.9 million from HKD 2,960.8 million, a reduction of 1.1%[11] Revenue Breakdown - Property and facility management services generated revenue of HKD 350,412,000, up 6.1% from HKD 329,797,000 in the previous year[20] - Integrated living services revenue increased to HKD 2,399,428,000, representing a growth of 12.0% from HKD 2,142,602,000 in the prior period[20] - Electromechanical engineering services revenue decreased to HKD 1,340,177,000, down 18.4% from HKD 1,642,124,000 year-on-year[20] - Revenue from technical support and maintenance services increased to HKD 248,588, up 36.9% from HKD 181,672 in 2023[22] - Environmental services revenue rose to HKD 89,704, an increase of 17.8% compared to HKD 76,169 in 2023[22] Operational Highlights - The company continues to focus on expanding integrated living services, which includes cleaning, pest control, and environmental services[20] - The company is committed to enhancing its service offerings in property and facility management, including parking management and security services[20] - The company plans to continue expanding its environmental services and technical support offerings in the upcoming periods[23] - The company introduced innovative services such as drone inspections for high-rise buildings and developed electronic application systems to enhance operational efficiency[50] Market Outlook - Future outlook remains cautiously optimistic, with ongoing assessments of market conditions and potential strategic expansions planned[20] - The company is committed to maintaining financial strength and is prepared to seize every business opportunity for sustained growth[127] Employee and Costs - Employee costs increased to HKD 1,929,957 from HKD 1,756,649, reflecting a rise of approximately 9.8%[32] - The group had 25,753 employees as of December 31, 2024, an increase from 24,881 employees as of December 31, 2023[107] Corporate Governance - The company is committed to maintaining high standards of corporate governance to protect shareholder interests and enhance corporate value[130] - The audit committee, composed of four independent non-executive directors, reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ending December 31, 2024[131] Environmental and Social Responsibility - The company emphasizes sustainable development and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in its operations[128] - The environmental services division aims for long-term goals of sustainability and carbon neutrality to combat climate change[60] Strategic Acquisitions - New Domain Insurance acquired 100% of Beijing New Domain Insurance Brokerage for a total cash consideration of RMB 123.1 million (approximately HKD 133 million)[58] - The acquisition of Beijing Xinyu Insurance Brokerage Co., completed on December 27, 2024, allows the company to enter the lucrative Chinese insurance brokerage market, reducing reliance on a single market[115]
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