Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended March 31, 2025, was SGD 70,569,000, representing a 29.4% increase from SGD 54,547,000 in the previous year[3] - Gross profit for the same period was SGD 40,637,000, up 23.2% from SGD 32,995,000[3] - Net profit attributable to equity holders was SGD 14,121,000, an increase of 8.8% compared to SGD 12,973,000[3] - Basic earnings per share rose to 3.38 Singapore cents, reflecting a 6.6% increase from 3.17 Singapore cents[3] - Total comprehensive income for the period was SGD 15,966,000, an 18.1% increase from SGD 13,515,000[5] - The company reported a net profit of SGD 2,016,000 for the period ending March 31, 2025, compared to a net profit of SGD 6,558,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a decline of about 69.4%[11] - The company reported a net profit of SGD 14,939,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2025, compared to SGD 13,258,000 for the same period in 2024, marking an increase of 12.7%[12] Assets and Liabilities - The group's total assets as of March 31, 2025, amounted to SGD 715,085,000, compared to SGD 696,779,000 as of September 30, 2024[6] - Total liabilities increased to SGD 446,267,000 from SGD 439,743,000[6] - The total equity as of March 31, 2025, is SGD 78,843,000, down from SGD 81,011,000 as of October 1, 2024, reflecting a decrease of approximately 2.9%[11] - The equity attributable to shareholders decreased from SGD 81,011,000 to SGD 78,843,000, a decline of approximately 2.7%[11] - The total liabilities for trade and other payables reached SGD 41,026,000 as of March 31, 2025, up from SGD 32,904,000 as of September 30, 2024, indicating a rise of about 24.3%[61] Cash Flow and Financing - The company’s cash and bank balances increased to SGD 51,433,000 from SGD 46,503,000[6] - The net cash generated from operating activities increased significantly to SGD 39,037,000 in 2025 from SGD 15,947,000 in 2024, representing a growth of 144.5%[12] - The group reported a profit of SGD 14,939,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2025, compared to SGD 13,258,000 for the same period in 2024, marking an increase of 12.7%[12] - The group recorded foreign exchange gains of approximately SGD 16,000 in the first half of 2025[125] - The company recorded a net cash outflow from financing activities of approximately SGD 31.4 million, primarily due to repayments of bank borrowings and lease liabilities[111] Investment and Capital Expenditures - The company acquired approximately SGD 1,809,000 worth of property, plant, and equipment during the six months ended March 31, 2025[55] - Capital expenditures for the period totaled SGD 11,656,000, with the residential segment accounting for SGD 10,537,000[38] - Investment properties increased by approximately SGD 4.7 million, driven by capital expenditures related to co-living business and space optimization[95] Revenue Segments - Revenue from external customers for the six months ended March 31, 2025, was SGD 70,569,000, an increase of 29.3% compared to SGD 54,547,000 in 2024[44] - Revenue from the residential property segment rose by approximately SGD 3.1 million (15.3%) to approximately SGD 23.7 million, primarily driven by increased income from co-living spaces in Singapore[77] - The property development business generated revenue of approximately SGD 12.1 million, mainly from the sale of several strata units located at 55 Tuas South Avenue 1 in Singapore[78] - The facilities management business saw revenue increase by approximately SGD 2.2 million (12.6%) to approximately SGD 19.4 million, attributed to new contracts acquired in Singapore[79] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company paid dividends totaling SGD 4,184,000 during the reporting period, consistent with the previous year[11] - The board has declared an interim dividend of 1.0 Singapore cent per share, consistent with the previous half-year period[72] - The board plans to propose a dividend of at least 30.0% of the group's profit attributable to equity holders for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025[127] Market and Strategic Initiatives - The company is focusing on strategic initiatives to enhance market presence and improve financial performance moving forward[10] - The company anticipates a 2-4% increase in private residential rents in 2025 due to reduced supply and improved economic conditions, with private residential completions expected to drop to 5,300-5,850 units[68] - The company plans to launch new Coliwoo projects at 453 Balestier Road and 260 Upper Bukit Timah Road by the end of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025[69] Operational Performance - The company has secured 43 new contracts and successfully renewed 92 existing contracts in its Integrated Facilities Management (ICFM) business, increasing its client base from 103 to 121[67] - The occupancy rates for various properties are as follows: Work+Store space at 99.8%, industrial space at 98.2%, commercial space at 91.0%, and co-living space in Singapore at 97.7%[66] Compliance and Governance - The company has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors to oversee financial reporting and internal controls[135] - The audit committee reviewed the group's consolidated performance for the first half of 2025 and confirmed compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations[136] - The company confirmed compliance with the standard code for securities trading by directors and relevant employees for the first half of 2025[134]
LHN(01730) - 2025 - 中期业绩