Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company's revenue was approximately HKD 1,834,814,000, an increase of about HKD 132,983,000 or 7.8% compared to HKD 1,701,831,000 for the same period in 2024[5] - The gross profit margin for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately 54.8%, up from 53.7% in the same period of 2024, with gross profit increasing by about HKD 91,485,000 or 10.0%[5] - EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 456,711,000, representing an increase of about HKD 81,140,000 or 21.6% compared to HKD 375,571,000 for the same period in 2024[5] - Net profit for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 288,650,000, an increase of about HKD 74,295,000 or 34.7% compared to HKD 214,355,000 for the same period in 2024[5] - The total comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was HKD 484,260,000, a significant increase from HKD 162,909,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a growth of 197%[10] - The net profit for the period was HKD 288,650,000, compared to HKD 214,355,000 in 2024, indicating an increase of 34.6%[10] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the European market for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 920,255,000, reflecting a growth rate of 10.9% compared to HKD 822,914,000 in the same period of 2024[6] - Revenue from the North American market decreased by 5.1% to approximately HKD 365,680,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 385,325,000 in the same period of 2024[6] - Revenue from the Greater China market decreased by approximately 9.8% to HKD 293,176,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 335,752,000 in the same period of 2024[7] - Revenue from fixed dental appliances was HKD 1,098,288,000, with a gross profit of HKD 631,439,000, while in 2024, revenue was HKD 1,045,387,000 with a gross profit of HKD 584,174,000, showing a growth in revenue of 5.4%[20] - Revenue from removable dental appliances increased to HKD 447,394,000 in 2025 from HKD 393,546,000 in 2024, marking a growth of 13.7%[20] - Revenue from other products reached HKD 289,132,000, up from HKD 262,898,000 in 2024, reflecting a growth of 10%[20] Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The company declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.107 per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 0.08 per share for the same period in 2024[5] - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was HKD 100,029,000, representing an increase from HKD 75,752,000 in 2024, with a dividend per share of HKD 0.107[32] - The company repurchased 5,427,000 ordinary shares at a total cost of approximately HKD 22.44 million during the six months ended June 30, 2025, with 3,227,000 shares being cancelled[128] Acquisitions and Investments - The acquisition of Hexa Ceram contributed approximately HKD 88,700,000 to other sales during the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to zero in the same period of 2024[7] - The company acquired 25% of Hexa Ceram for a total consideration of THB 326,216,000 on November 21, 2024[43] - The company also agreed to purchase an additional 49% of Hexa Ceram for THB 612,743,000 on the same date[44] - The acquisition of Digital Sleep Design Pty Limited was completed for a cash consideration of AUD 3,154,000, providing advanced technology for anti-snoring devices[50] - Hexa Ceram contributed HKD 103,147,000 to the group's revenue and HKD 12,710,000 to the group's profit for the six months ended June 30, 2025[49] - The fair value of identifiable assets and liabilities acquired from Hexa Ceram amounts to HKD 231,052,000, with goodwill generated from the acquisition at HKD 45,514,000[47] Financial Position and Assets - The company reported a total asset value of HKD 3,863,769,000 as of June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 3,496,596,000 at the end of 2024, an increase of 10.5%[12] - Non-current assets totaled HKD 2,727,271,000, up from HKD 2,326,274,000 in 2024, representing a growth of 17.2%[11] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HKD 558,034,000 from HKD 816,825,000 in 2024, a decline of 31.7%[11] - The company’s equity increased to HKD 3,076,042,000 from HKD 2,725,574,000 in 2024, indicating a growth of 12.9%[12] - Trade receivables increased from HKD 613,579,000 as of December 31, 2024, to HKD 771,719,000 as of June 30, 2025, representing a growth of approximately 25.8%[37] - Interest-bearing bank borrowings decreased from HKD 737,151,000 as of December 31, 2024, to HKD 576,857,000 as of June 30, 2025, a reduction of approximately 21.7%[41] Operational Efficiency and Expenses - Sales and distribution expenses increased by approximately 3.1% from HKD 230,896,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to HKD 238,044,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, accounting for about 13.0% of the group's revenue[82] - Administrative expenses rose by approximately 10.2% from HKD 378,833,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to HKD 417,636,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, representing about 22.8% of the group's revenue[83] - Other operating expenses decreased by approximately 75.0% from HKD 9,283,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to HKD 2,364,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, accounting for about 0.1% of the group's revenue[84] - Financing costs decreased by approximately 15.2% from HKD 25,706,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, to HKD 21,788,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, representing about 1.2% of the group's revenue[85] Market Trends and Future Outlook - The company plans to focus on mid and high-value customers, aiming to exit low-margin segments to ensure long-term sustainable profitability[74] - The company is optimistic about the mid to long-term prospects in the Greater China market, driven by government procurement measures aimed at price regulation and transparency[73] - The company continues to invest in digitalization to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience, positioning itself to capture greater market share amid industry consolidation[77] - The group aims to leverage the digitalization trend in the dental industry to capture market share through advanced digital solutions[70] Corporate Governance and Compliance - The company adheres to high standards of corporate governance, ensuring transparency and accountability to protect shareholder interests[131] - The company has complied with all applicable corporate governance code provisions except for code provision C.2.1, which states that the roles of Chairman and CEO should be separate[132] - The current board structure, which includes four executive directors, one non-executive director, and four independent non-executive directors, is deemed appropriate for ensuring balanced power distribution and effective decision-making[133] - The audit committee, consisting of independent non-executive directors, has reviewed the interim results for the six months ending June 30, 2025[135] Risk Management - The group faces various business risks, including global economic fluctuations and geopolitical risks, which may impact its financial condition and operating performance[115] - The group employs legal and financial advisors for due diligence on significant acquisitions to mitigate related risks[117] - The company has no significant credit risk concentration due to a diverse customer base, which minimizes the risk of default[121] - The company faces interest rate risk primarily related to long-term debt with floating interest rates, with rates ranging from HIBOR + 0.69% to HIBOR + 0.80% for bank loans denominated in HKD[119]
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