新福港(01447) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Interim Consolidated Results Announcement Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss Revenue increased by 16.76% to HK$2,319.02 million, but profit for the period decreased by 32.83% to HK$8.02 million, impacted by higher finance costs and lower other net income Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 2,319,015 | 1,986,173 | | Direct costs | (2,265,949) | (1,945,035) | | Gross profit | 53,066 | 41,138 | | Operating profit | 19,738 | 19,018 | | Profit before tax | 9,854 | 11,652 | | Profit for the period | 8,021 | 11,940 | | Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company | 8,294 | 11,762 | | Basic/Diluted earnings per share | 2.07 HK Cents | 2.94 HK Cents | - Period revenue increased by 16.76% year-on-year, mainly driven by general building and civil engineering projects[3][30] - Profit for the period decreased by 32.83% year-on-year, primarily due to increased finance costs and reduced other net income[3][49][51] Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$8.02 million, aligning with profit for the period, indicating no significant impact from other comprehensive income after tax Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit for the period | 8,021 | 11,940 | | Other comprehensive income for the period (after tax) | – | – | | Total comprehensive income for the period | 8,021 | 11,940 | | Attributable to equity holders of the Company | 8,294 | 11,762 | | Non-controlling interests | (273) | 178 | - Total comprehensive income for the period is identical to profit for the period, indicating no significant impact from other comprehensive income items such as exchange differences[4][5] Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Total assets slightly increased, but net assets and total equity decreased, with a significant rise in current liabilities leading to a lower current ratio and higher gearing ratio Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | December 31, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current assets | 57,889 | 65,664 | | Current assets | 1,713,810 | 1,576,990 | | Current liabilities | 1,400,846 | 1,260,915 | | Net current assets | 312,964 | 316,075 | | Total assets less current liabilities | 370,853 | 381,739 | | Non-current liabilities | 7,703 | 10,610 | | Net assets | 363,150 | 371,129 | | Total equity | 363,150 | 371,129 | - Increased current liabilities led to a decrease in net current assets and the current ratio, with the gearing ratio significantly rising to 121.16%[6][54][58] Notes to the Announcement 1 General Information and Basis of Preparation The Group primarily operates in Hong Kong, focusing on construction, maintenance, property management, and E&M engineering services, with interim financials prepared under HKAS 34 - The Group primarily engages in construction and maintenance projects, housing and property management services, and electrical and mechanical engineering services in Hong Kong[8] - The interim financial report was prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 and approved for issue by the Board of Directors on August 25, 2025[9][11] 2 Application of Amendments to Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards Amendments to HKFRS effective this period, including those on financial instruments, had no significant impact on the interim financial report's preparation or presentation - Amendments to HKFRS effective for the first time in the current accounting period had no significant impact on the preparation or presentation of the interim financial report[12] 3 Revenue and Segment Reporting Revenue primarily from general building and civil engineering, with both segments showing significant growth, while other services revenue declined - The Group's principal activities are general building, civil engineering, and the provision of other services[13] - Reportable segments include general building, civil engineering, and other services[15] Revenue by Segment | Segment | June 30, 2025 Revenue (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 Revenue (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2025 Profit (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 Profit (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | General Building | 1,733,045 | 1,603,763 | 38,076 | 32,757 | | Civil Engineering | 519,382 | 301,725 | 9,001 | 6,294 | | Other | 66,588 | 80,685 | 5,944 | 13,012 | | Total | 2,319,015 | 1,986,173 | 53,021 | 52,063 | 4 Profit Before Tax Profit before tax was impacted by significantly increased finance costs, while staff costs and depreciation remained stable after direct cost allocation Profit Before Tax Components | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Finance costs | 9,884 | 7,366 | | Staff costs (excluding those included in direct costs) | 16,250 | 18,111 | | Depreciation expenses (excluding those included in direct costs) | 3,563 | 3,652 | | Auditor's remuneration | 538 | 512 | - Finance costs increased by 34.19% year-on-year, primarily due to higher interest on bank borrowings[18] 5 Income Tax Income tax shifted from a credit to an expense of HK$1.83 million, primarily due to an increase in current tax provision Income Tax Breakdown | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current tax - Hong Kong Profits Tax | 1,609 | (330) | | Deferred tax | 224 | 42 | | Total income tax | 1,833 | (288) | - Income tax shifted from a credit in the prior period to an expense, mainly due to an increase in current tax provision[19][50] 6 Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share decreased to HK$2.07 cents from HK$2.94 cents, with no potential dilutive shares during the period Earnings Per Share Calculation | Indicator | June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit attributable to ordinary equity holders of the Company | HK$8,294,000 | HK$11,762,000 | | Shares in issue | 400,000,000 shares | 400,000,000 shares | | Basic earnings per share | 2.07 HK Cents | 2.94 HK Cents | - There were no potential dilutive shares during the period, thus diluted earnings per share are the same as basic earnings per share[21] 7 Property, Plant and Equipment Additions to plant and equipment totaled HK$3.49 million, with right-of-use asset additions at HK$1.19 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 Property, Plant and Equipment Additions | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cost of additions to plant and equipment | 3,492 | 1,971 | | Additions to right-of-use assets | 1,189 | 2,755 | 8 Trade and Other Receivables and Prepayments Total trade receivables decreased to HK$198.98 million, with the majority due within one month Trade and Other Receivables and Prepayments | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | December 31, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade receivables | 198,981 | 277,860 | | Deposits, prepayments and other receivables | 16,846 | 11,240 | | Total | 215,827 | 289,100 | Trade Receivables Ageing Analysis | Ageing | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | December 31, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Within 1 month | 190,375 | 268,908 | | 1 to 2 months | 2,841 | 5,145 | | 2 to 3 months | 4,195 | 1,526 | | Over 3 months but within 6 months | 1,570 | 2,281 | | Total | 198,981 | 277,860 | 9 Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents totaled HK$192.71 million, a slight decrease from the end of 2024 Cash and Cash Equivalents | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | December 31, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Bank and cash in hand | 192,709 | 194,970 | 10 Trade and Other Payables Total trade and other payables decreased to HK$832.65 million, with trade payables primarily due within one month Trade and Other Payables | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | December 31, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade payables | 258,783 | 260,311 | | Accruals and other payables | 156,196 | 222,432 | | Amounts due to joint venture partners | 1,062 | 1,062 | | Provision for construction works | 1,102 | 3,600 | | Retention money payable | 415,510 | 392,807 | | Total | 832,653 | 880,212 | Trade Payables Ageing Analysis | Ageing | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | December 31, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Within 1 month | 258,583 | 250,478 | | 1 to 2 months | 200 | 9,145 | | 2 to 3 months | – | 246 | | Over 3 months | – | 442 | | Total | 258,783 | 260,311 | 11 Dividends The Board does not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025, unlike the prior year's HK$3.0 cents per share - The Board does not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025[25][77] Interim Dividend | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Thousand) | June 30, 2024 (HK$ Thousand) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interim dividend proposed after the end of the reporting period | – | 12,000 | 12 Significant Related Party Transactions The Group did not enter into any significant related party transactions during the period - The Group did not enter into any significant related party transactions during the period[27] 13 Financial Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities The Group issued HK$402.36 million in performance bonds, with claims deemed remote, and all employee compensation and personal injury claims are covered by insurance - As of June 30, 2025, the Group issued performance bonds of approximately HK$402.36 million to clients, an increase from HK$385.34 million at the end of 2024[28] - The Directors believe that claims under performance bonds are unlikely, and employee compensation and personal injury claims are adequately covered by insurance, requiring no provision[28] Management Discussion and Analysis Business Review Total revenue grew by 16.76% driven by general building and civil engineering projects, with total projects on hand increasing to HK$19 billion and a new large contract secured post-period - Overall revenue for the period was HK$2,319.02 million, an increase of approximately 16.76% year-on-year, mainly due to undertaking general building and civil engineering projects[30] - The total original contract sum of projects on hand was approximately HK$19 billion (end of 2024: HK$18 billion), with uncompleted value of approximately HK$10.8 billion (end of 2024: HK$12.7 billion)[31] Ongoing Large Construction and Maintenance Projects (as of June 30, 2025) | Project Type | Business Segment | Scope of Works | Original Contract Sum (Approx. HK$ Million) | Revenue Recognized for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (Approx. HK$ Million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | E&M works for Drainage Services Department sewage treatment facilities | Civil Engineering | E&M works for sewage treatment facilities | 557.6 | 130.5 | | Infrastructure works for Hong Kong Housing Authority non-public housing facilities | General Building Engineering | Infrastructure works for non-public housing facilities | 1,497.0 | 123.8 | | Construction for Hong Kong Housing Authority managed projects | General Building Engineering | Construction of Kai Tak Site 2B5 and 2B6 public housing development | 2,624.0 | 319.3 | | Design and construction for Hong Kong Housing Authority managed projects | General Building Engineering | Design and construction of Kwu Tung North Area 19 Phase 2 public rental housing development | 4,620.0 | 415.4 | - Subsequent to the reporting period, the Group was awarded and undertook a design and build contract for the Hong Kong Housing Authority, with an original contract sum of HK$4,694.0 million[39] Financial Review Revenue growth was driven by general building and civil engineering, with gross profit margin rising to 2.29% due to cost control, but profit attributable to equity holders decreased due to lower other income, higher finance costs, and increased income tax expense Revenue by Business Segment | Business Segment | June 30, 2025 Revenue (HK$ Million) | June 30, 2024 Revenue (HK$ Million) | Year-on-Year Growth Rate | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Overall Revenue | 2,319.02 | 1,986.17 | 16.76% | | General Building Business | 1,733.05 | 1,603.76 | 8.06% | | Civil Engineering Business | 519.38 | 301.73 | 72.13% | | Other Services | 66.59 | 80.68 | -17.47% | - Overall gross profit increased by 29.00% to HK$53.07 million, with the overall gross profit margin rising from 2.07% to 2.29%, mainly due to more effective cost control[45] - Other income decreased primarily due to lower interest income; other net income significantly decreased as the prior period included a one-off gain of HK$10.43 million from the disposal of a subsidiary[46][47] - Administrative expenses remained relatively stable, while finance costs increased mainly due to higher average bank borrowings[48][49] - Profit attributable to equity holders of the Company decreased to HK$8.29 million[51] Liquidity Financial Resources and Capital Structure Capital structure includes share capital and bank loans, with total bank loans increasing to HK$440.00 million for working capital, while liquidity and gearing ratios deteriorated, but the Group maintains unutilized facilities and complies with covenants Liquidity and Capital Structure Indicators | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$ Million) | December 31, 2024 (HK$ Million) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Share Capital | 363.15 | 371.13 | | Total Bank Borrowings | 440.00 | 300.00 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | 192.71 | 194.97 | | Current Ratio | 1.22 | 1.25 | | Gearing Ratio | 121.16% | 80.83% | | Unutilized Bank Facilities | 817 | 874 | | Capital Expenditure on Property, Plant and Equipment | 3.49 | 1.97 | - Total bank borrowings increased, primarily to finance working capital for ongoing projects[56] - The Group continued to comply with its loan covenants during the period up to the date of this announcement[57] Foreign Exchange Risk The Group's functional currency is HKD, with all major operations and assets/liabilities denominated in HKD, leading the Board to assess no significant foreign exchange risk - The Group's functional currency is HKD, with its operations and assets/liabilities denominated in the functional currency, and the Board believes there is no significant foreign exchange risk[60] Significant Acquisitions or Disposals of Subsidiaries Associates and Joint Ventures and Future Plans for Material Investments or Capital Assets No significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures occurred, nor were there any future plans for material investments or capital assets during the period - There were no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries, associates, or joint ventures, nor any future plans for material investments or capital assets during the period[61] Material Investments Held The Group held no material investments during the period, other than those in subsidiaries and joint ventures - Other than investments in subsidiaries and joint ventures, the Group held no other material investments during the period[62] Financial Guarantees and Contingent Liabilities The Group had no other financial guarantees and contingent liabilities as of June 30, 2025, beyond those disclosed in Note 13 - Save as disclosed in Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Group had no other financial guarantees and contingent liabilities as at June 30, 2025[63] Capital Commitments As of June 30, 2025, the Group had no capital commitments - As of June 30, 2025, the Group had no capital commitments[64] Employees and Remuneration Policies The Group employed 1,044 staff in Hong Kong with total remuneration of approximately HK$279 million, offering competitive benefits, training, and a share option scheme Employee Information | Indicator | June 30, 2025 | | :--- | :--- | | Number of Employees | 1,044 | | Total Remuneration | Approx. HK$279 Million | - The Group provides salaries, medical benefits, and bonuses, with eligible employees also potentially receiving share options[65] - The Group offers on-the-job technical and operational training to employees and has a share option scheme to enhance loyalty and retention[65][66] Future Prospects The Board is confident in future growth, anticipating government economic stimulus and continued commitment to land and public housing development, enabling the Group to achieve long-term objectives - The Board remains confident in the Group's future development, anticipating further government measures to stimulate the Hong Kong economy and continued commitment to land development and public housing supply[67] - The Group will continue to leverage its existing competitive advantages to achieve its long-term business objectives[67] Corporate Governance and Other Information Corporate Governance Practices The company maintains high corporate governance standards despite deviations regarding the Chairman's dual role, lack of an independent internal audit, and an independent non-executive director's AGM absence, with the Board affirming the existing structure's effectiveness - The Company is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards of corporate governance[68] - Deviation from CG Code Provision C.2.1: The Chairman also serves as the Managing Director, which the Board believes is in the best interest of the Group[68][69] - Deviation from CG Code Provision D.2.2: No independent internal audit function is established, but external internal control consultants are appointed to perform the function[68][70] - Deviation from CG Code Provision C.1.5: One independent non-executive Director was unable to attend the Annual General Meeting[68][71] Standard Code for Securities Transactions The company adopted the Standard Code for Securities Transactions from Listing Rules Appendix C3, with all Directors confirming compliance during the period - The Company has adopted the Standard Code for Securities Transactions as set out in Appendix C3 of the Listing Rules, and all Directors confirmed compliance during the period[72] Purchase Sale or Redemption of the Company's Listed Securities Neither the Company nor its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities during the period - During the period, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities[74] Events After the Reporting Period As of the announcement date, the Board is unaware of any significant events after the reporting period requiring disclosure - As of the date of this announcement, the Board is not aware of any significant events after the reporting period that require disclosure[75] Audit Committee The Board's Audit Committee reviewed the Group's adopted accounting principles and practices, along with the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements - The Board's Audit Committee has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Group and has reviewed the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements[76] Interim Dividend The Board does not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025 - The Board does not recommend an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025[77] Publication of Interim Results and Interim Report This interim consolidated results announcement is published on the company and HKEX websites, with the interim report to be dispatched to shareholders - This interim consolidated results announcement is published on the Company's website and the HKEX website, and the interim report will be dispatched to the Company's shareholders[78] Board of Directors As of the announcement date, the Board of Directors consists of three executive directors and three independent non-executive directors - As of the date of this announcement, the Company's executive directors are Mr. Chan Ki Chun, Mr. Yung Kin Man, and Mr. Yeung Chor Yin; independent non-executive directors are Mr. Jim Huen Kwong, Mr. Chan Kim Hung, and Dr. Kou Chi Fai[80]