Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended December 31, 2024, was HK$371,271,000, a decrease of 1.2% from HK$375,845,000 in the same period of 2023[11] - EBITDA increased by 17.0% to approximately HK$46,552,000 from HK$39,772,000 year-on-year[11] - Profit for the period rose by 45.7% to HK$19,246,000 compared to HK$13,209,000 in the previous year[11] - Profit attributable to owners of the Company increased by 14.6% to HK$17,948,000 from HK$15,668,000[11] - Basic and diluted earnings per share improved by 14.8% to 2.25 HK cents from 1.96 HK cents[11] - Total consolidated revenue decreased by 1.2% from HK$375.8 million in 1H FY23/24 to HK$371.3 million in 1H FY24/25[74] Cash and Assets - Cash, bank balances, and deposits increased by 18.4% to HK$303,259,000 from HK$256,139,000[11] - Net current assets rose by 6.0% to HK$231,769,000 compared to HK$218,719,000[11] - The Group's current assets increased to HK$532.97 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to HK$489.08 million as of June 30, 2024, while current liabilities rose to HK$301.20 million from HK$270.36 million[113] - The net current assets as of December 31, 2024, were HK$231.77 million, reflecting an increase from HK$218.72 million as of June 30, 2024[113] - Free cash and bank deposits amounted to approximately HK$301.2 million as of December 31, 2024, up from HK$253.3 million as of June 30, 2024[114] Operational Efficiency - Gross profit margin was maintained, reflecting improved operational efficiency[18] - Manpower costs improved by 4.4% year-on-year due to workforce optimization[18] - Rental expenses and depreciation of right-of-use assets decreased by approximately 15.0% year-on-year due to effective facility consolidations[18] - The company has implemented operational efficiency measures that resulted in a 4.4% reduction in human resources expenses year-on-year[21] - Professional services expenses decreased by 2.6% from HK$137.1 million to HK$133.5 million, attributed to increased operational efficiency[78] Revenue Segments - In the first half of FY24/25, total revenue for the Hong Kong & Macau Corporate Healthcare Solution Services segment increased by 4.1%, from HK$128.8 million in 1H FY23/24 to HK$134.1 million in 1H FY24/25[23] - Revenue from the Hong Kong & Macau Clinical Healthcare Services segment declined from HK$299.4 million in 1H FY23/24 to HK$289.2 million in 1H FY24/25, reflecting a decrease in patient visits and body check consumers[31] - Revenue from Mainland China segment increased from HK$19.3 million in 1H FY23/24 to HK$20.0 million in 1H FY24/25, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately 3.6%[37] - Revenue from corporate healthcare solution services increased by 4.1% to HK$134.1 million, while clinical healthcare services in Hong Kong decreased by 3.4% to HK$289.2 million[67] Strategic Initiatives - The company has established strategic partnerships and new service points in Mainland China, enhancing its network and service accessibility[24] - The company has diversified income sources by introducing new services such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and physiotherapy to mitigate risks from declining immigration medical examination volumes[33] - The company won a government tender for nurse clinic services and allied health services, enhancing its service offerings in primary care[34] - The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology into medical imaging services is expected to improve diagnostic capabilities and patient care efficiency[34] - The company aims to expand its presence in the Greater Bay Area by partnering with local organizations to enhance outpatient care services[39] Future Outlook - The outlook for the second half of FY24/25 remains cautiously optimistic, with a focus on operational excellence and digital transformation to navigate global uncertainties[40] - Key priorities include improving cash flow generation and managing working capital effectively, with plans to streamline invoicing and payment collection processes[41] - Investment in a new patient management system is set to launch in the second half of FY24/25, aimed at enhancing patient data management and overall experience[49] - The company is focusing on preventive medicine and integrated care models to address rising healthcare costs and improve service delivery[54] Corporate Governance - The Audit Committee reviewed the unaudited interim results for the six months ended December 31, 2024, confirming compliance with relevant accounting standards and legal requirements[168] - The Company is committed to high standards of corporate governance and has confirmed compliance with the Corporate Governance Code during the reporting period[158] Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2024, the total number of shares held by directors and the chief executive amounts to 389,346,659, representing approximately 48.01% of the issued shares[175] - The total number of issued shares as of December 31, 2024, is 810,955,244[177] - The Board declared an interim dividend of HKD 1.40 cents per ordinary share for the six months ended December 31, 2024, an increase from HKD 1.30 cents in the previous fiscal year[154]
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