胜狮货柜(00716) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Interim Results Announcement Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements This section presents Singamas Container Holdings Limited's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2025, including the statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income and the statement of financial position, with comparative data Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company's turnover slightly increased, but profit attributable to equity holders and basic earnings per share decreased due to higher other comprehensive expenses and fair value loss on investment properties Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Turnover | 251,627 | 242,864 | | Gross Profit | 38,107 | 36,678 | | Profit Before Tax | 20,537 | 22,535 | | Profit for the Period | 14,971 | 17,222 | | Profit Attributable to Equity Holders of the Company | 13,404 | 17,199 | | Basic Earnings Per Share | 0.56 US cents | 0.72 US cents | | Fair Value Loss on Equity Instruments at Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income | (3,157) | (960) | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, non-current assets significantly increased, primarily driven by property, plant and equipment growth, while current assets and liabilities decreased, leading to a reduction in net current assets Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | Metric | June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | December 31, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current Assets | 366,355 | 309,533 | | Current Assets | 459,346 | 530,689 | | Current Liabilities | 188,707 | 201,536 | | Net Current Assets | 270,639 | 329,153 | | Equity Attributable to Equity Holders of the Company | 554,225 | 558,992 | | Property, Plant and Equipment | 188,678 | 141,221 | | Inventories | 102,248 | 148,047 | | Bank and Other Borrowings (Current) | 46,112 | 27,719 | Notes to the Financial Statements This section details the basis of preparation, significant accounting policies, income and expense breakdowns, segment performance, balance sheet item changes, and related accounting treatments, providing supplementary information for understanding financial data Basis of Preparation and Significant Accounting Policies The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 and HKEX Listing Rules, consistent with prior year policies, with no significant impact from the newly adopted HKAS 21 amendment - The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting issued by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the applicable disclosure requirements of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited[8] - The application of a revised Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standard (amendments to HKAS 21) during this interim period did not have a significant impact on the Group's financial position and performance and/or the disclosures contained in these condensed consolidated financial statements[10] Turnover Total turnover increased by 3.6% to USD 251,627 thousand, primarily driven by manufacturing and leasing, with significant growth in other special container sales and operating lease income, despite a decline in dry container sales Turnover Composition | Business Segment | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Manufacturing and Leasing Business | 236,237 | 228,730 | | Logistics Services | 15,390 | 14,134 | | Total Turnover | 251,627 | 242,864 | Revenue from Contracts with Customers Breakdown | Type of Goods or Services | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dry Container Sales | 135,350 | 165,306 | | Tank Container Sales | 10,491 | 10,344 | | Sales of Other Special Containers and Container Parts | 80,427 | 50,217 | | Operating Lease Income | 7,850 | 1,895 | Segment Information The Group operates in two segments: manufacturing and leasing, and logistics services; manufacturing and leasing remains the primary revenue source, but logistics services showed more significant performance growth - The Group is divided into two operating segments, manufacturing and leasing business and logistics services, and segment information is reported on this basis[13] Segment Turnover and Results | Metric | Manufacturing and Leasing Business (USD thousands) | Logistics Services (USD thousands) | Total (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | | | | | External Sales | 236,237 | 15,390 | 251,627 | | Segment Results | 11,849 | 2,872 | 14,721 | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | | | | External Sales | 228,730 | 14,134 | 242,864 | | Segment Results | 12,385 | 1,967 | 14,352 | - Logistics services segment results increased by 45.9% year-on-year (2025: USD 2,872 thousand vs 2024: USD 1,967 thousand)[15][16] Other Income Total other income decreased by 34.5% to USD 6,346 thousand, mainly due to reduced interest income from bank deposits and dividend income, partially offset by increased government grants Other Income Details | Income Category | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interest Income from Bank Deposits | 3,364 | 3,876 | | Interest Income from Bank Deposits with Original Maturity Over Three Months | 535 | 2,873 | | Dividend Income | 585 | 1,173 | | Government Grants | 517 | 261 | | Rental Income from Leased Properties | 915 | 1,261 | | Total | 6,346 | 9,687 | Other Gains and Losses The period recorded other losses of USD 1,682 thousand, primarily due to a significant increase in fair value loss on investment properties to USD 3,535 thousand, mainly related to declining rental values in Hong Kong Other Gains and Losses Details | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Exchange Gain | 2,529 | 2,583 | | Fair Value Gain (Loss) on Financial Assets at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss | 13 | (73) | | Fair Value Loss on Investment Properties | (3,535) | (1,191) | | Impairment Loss under Expected Credit Loss Model, Net of Reversal | (406) | (883) | | Total | (1,682) | 489 | - The fair value loss on investment properties is mainly related to the Group's properties in Hong Kong, with a valuation decrease of approximately USD 3,535 thousand due to declining rental values[18] Profit Before Tax Profit before tax decreased, primarily impacted by increased employee costs and depreciation expenses Deductions from Profit Before Tax | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Employee Costs | 46,076 | 45,380 | | Total Depreciation Expenses | 7,890 | 6,628 | | Cost of Inventories Recognized as Expense | 213,520 | 206,186 | Income Tax Expense Income tax expense slightly increased, mainly due to a significant rise in deferred tax expense, despite a decrease in China enterprise income tax for the period - Chinese subsidiaries qualifying as high-tech enterprises enjoy a preferential corporate income tax rate of 15%, while other Chinese subsidiaries are taxed at 25%[20] Income Tax Expense Details | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | China Enterprise Income Tax for the Period | 3,647 | 3,914 | | Deferred Tax - Expense for the Period | 1,478 | 863 | | Income Tax Expense for the Period | 5,566 | 5,313 | Dividends The Board resolved to declare an interim dividend of 3 HK cents per ordinary share, consistent with 2024, with the 2024 final dividend distributed in July 2025 - The Board of Directors resolved to declare an interim dividend of 3 HK cents per ordinary share, totaling approximately USD 9,164 thousand, consistent with the corresponding period in 2024[22] - The final dividend of 5 HK cents per ordinary share (approximately USD 15,173 thousand) for the year ended December 31, 2024, was distributed on July 18, 2025[22] Basic Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share attributable to equity holders of the company was 0.56 US cents, a decrease from 0.72 US cents in the prior year, reflecting reduced profit for the period Basic Earnings Per Share Calculation | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit for the Purpose of Calculating Basic Earnings Per Share (USD thousands) | 13,404 | 17,199 | | Number of Ordinary Shares | 2,382,205,918 | 2,382,205,918 | | Basic Earnings Per Share (US cents) | 0.56 | 0.72 | Movements in Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment increased by USD 6,921 thousand during the period, primarily for equipment upgrades, with significant inventory transferred to leasing assets and some properties reclassified as investment properties - During the six months ended June 30, 2025, property, plant and equipment increased by USD 6,921 thousand, used for upgrading the Group's existing manufacturing and logistics services equipment[24] - Inventories totaling USD 55,381 thousand were transferred to leasing assets, and USD 8,013 thousand of property, plant and equipment were transferred to investment properties[24] Inventories As of June 30, 2025, total inventories decreased by 31.0% to USD 102,248 thousand, mainly due to a significant reduction in finished goods, despite an increase in raw materials Inventories Composition | Inventory Category | June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | December 31, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Raw Materials | 51,153 | 30,132 | | Work-in-progress | 22,057 | 30,316 | | Finished Goods | 29,038 | 87,599 | | Total | 102,248 | 148,047 | Trade and Other Receivables Net trade receivables increased by 10.7% to USD 181,906 thousand, driven by growth in third-party trade receivables and third-party finance lease receivables, with credit terms ranging from 30 to 120 days Net Trade and Other Receivables Composition | Category | June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | December 31, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade Receivables from Third Parties | 96,217 | 58,714 | | Amounts Due from Fellow Subsidiaries | 847 | 395 | | Amounts Due from Immediate Holding Company and Operating Lease Receivables | 6,407 | 33,081 | | Third-Party Finance Lease Receivables | 79,292 | 72,521 | | Less: Provision for Credit Losses | (857) | (451) | | Net Trade and Other Receivables | 181,906 | 164,260 | - The Group has established a clear credit policy, with credit periods ranging from 30 to 120 days after technical acceptance certificate issuance/invoice date/delivery, depending on the customer's creditworthiness[27] Prepayments and Other Receivables Prepayments and other receivables included a significant increase in deposits for raw material purchases from various suppliers, rising to USD 33,163 thousand - As of June 30, 2025, prepayments and other receivables included USD 33,163 thousand (December 31, 2024: USD 12,599 thousand) as deposits for raw material purchases from various suppliers[30] Trade Payables Total trade payables decreased by 22.4% to USD 54,336 thousand, primarily due to a significant reduction in payables aged 0-60 days Trade Payables Ageing Analysis | Ageing | June 30, 2025 (USD thousands) | December 31, 2024 (USD thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0 to 30 Days | 30,526 | 39,158 | | 31 to 60 Days | 8,525 | 14,153 | | 61 to 90 Days | 5,309 | 11,798 | | 91 to 120 Days | 2,709 | 1,706 | | Over 120 Days | 7,267 | 3,177 | | Total | 54,336 | 69,992 | Share Capital The company's issued and fully paid share capital remained unchanged during the period at 2,382,205,918 shares, with a capital amount of USD 268,149 thousand - Issued and fully paid share capital remained at 2,382,205,918 shares at the beginning and end of the period/year, with a capital amount of USD 268,149 thousand, consistent with the previous year-end[31] Business Review During the review period, the Group faced a challenging business environment but achieved a slight increase in turnover through business diversification, particularly in customized container and leasing growth, despite an overall profit decline Overall Performance Despite challenges from oversupply, declining dry container average selling prices, and trade policy uncertainties, the company maintained business flexibility by developing customized containers, leading to a slight increase in consolidated turnover but a decrease in profit attributable to equity holders - During the review period, the Group operated in a challenging business environment due to oversupply in 2024 leading to inventory buildup and a declining trend in the average selling price of dry containers[32] - The Group's consolidated turnover slightly increased by 3.6% to USD 251,627 thousand, but consolidated profit attributable to equity holders of the company decreased by 22.1% to USD 13,404 thousand[33] - Progress in customized container business continued, with energy storage system containers and data center containers showing strong performance and potential to become significant growth drivers[32] Manufacturing and Leasing Business Manufacturing and leasing turnover slightly increased, but segment profit decreased; dry container sales volume and average selling price declined, yet profit margins were maintained due to lower raw material costs and strong growth in special containers, while leasing business remained stable Key Data for Manufacturing and Leasing Business | Metric | First Half 2025 | First Half 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Turnover | USD 236,237 thousand | USD 228,730 thousand | | Segment Profit | USD 15,816 thousand | USD 18,169 thousand | | Total Sales Volume of Dry Containers and ISO Special Containers | Approx. 84,000 20-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) | Approx. 93,000 20-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) | | Average Selling Price of 20-foot Dry Containers | USD 1,845 | USD 1,918 | - Special and customized containers accounted for 40.2% of manufacturing business segment turnover (2024 H1: 26.8%), indicating business structure optimization[34] - Customized container business, particularly energy storage system containers and data center containers, saw significant growth in turnover and sales volume, with the Huizhou plant expansion expected to commence operations in the second half of the year[35][32] - Leasing business remained robust, benefiting from the expansion of the leasing portfolio last year and longer-term leasing arrangements of three to over ten years with customers[35] Logistics Services Logistics services performed well, with both turnover and segment profit increasing, primarily driven by higher warehousing demand due to market container oversupply and increased repair volumes Key Data for Logistics Services Business | Metric | First Half 2025 | First Half 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Turnover | USD 15,390 thousand | USD 14,134 thousand | | Segment Profit | USD 4,721 thousand | USD 4,366 thousand | | 20-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) Handled | Approx. 379,000 | Approx. 381,000 | | 20-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) Repaired | 71,000 | 59,000 | | Average Daily Storage Volume | 30,000 20-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) | 21,000 20-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) | - Logistics services business performed well, primarily benefiting from increased warehousing demand at various depots due to market container oversupply[36] Outlook The Group anticipates continued weak demand for dry containers in the second half, but strong demand for customized containers, especially energy storage and data center containers, with future focus on new energy investments, capacity expansion, global sales network, and comprehensive container solutions - The Group expects dry container demand to further weaken in the second half of the year, with overcapacity in the container shipping market putting pressure on freight rates and container demand[37] - Demand for customized containers, particularly data center containers and energy storage containers, continues to rise, with strong potential for energy storage containers driven by renewable energy needs[37] - Looking ahead, the Group will allocate more resources to the new energy segment to expand production capacity, establish overseas sales offices in suitable locations, and provide a wider range of container solutions to customers[38] - As a pioneer in the energy storage container market, Singamas possesses strong technical background and production scale advantages, and will expand its energy storage container business in the region through Green Tenaga in Singapore, a Taiwan sales office, and expanded facilities in Huizhou, while also expanding its global footprint[38] Other Information This section covers corporate governance information, including interim dividend declaration, share transfer registration suspension, audit committee review, listed securities transactions, reserve transfers, and compliance with the Corporate Governance Code Interim Dividend The Board declared an interim dividend of 3 HK cents per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, consistent with the prior year, payable on September 26, 2025 - The Board is pleased to declare an interim dividend of 3 HK cents per ordinary share for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (six months ended June 30, 2024: 3 HK cents per ordinary share)[39] Closure of Register of Members To determine eligibility for the interim dividend, the company will suspend share transfer registration from September 17 to September 19, 2025 - The company will suspend the registration of share transfers from Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to Friday, September 19, 2025 (both days inclusive), during which no share transfers will be processed[40] Audit Committee The company's Audit Committee has reviewed the Group's accounting principles, internal controls, risk management, financial reporting, and the unaudited interim financial statements with management - The company's Audit Committee has reviewed the accounting principles and practices adopted by the Group with management, discussed matters related to audit, internal controls, risk management, and financial reporting, and reviewed the unaudited interim financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2025[41] Purchase, Sale or Redemption of Listed Securities Neither the company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the company's listed securities during the review period - Neither the company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the company's listed securities during the period[42] Transfer to Reserves During the period, a total of USD 3,000 was transferred to the Group's statutory reserves in China, in accordance with current Chinese regulations and agreements - In accordance with current Chinese regulations and appropriation agreements of subsidiaries, associates, and joint ventures, a total of USD 3,000 was transferred to the Group's statutory reserves in China during the period[43] Corporate Governance Code The company consistently complies with the Corporate Governance Code in Appendix C1 of the Listing Rules, with the Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles held by the same person to strengthen leadership functions - The company has consistently adopted and complied with the applicable code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code set out in Appendix C1 of the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited[44] - Code Provision C.2.1 – Mr. Teo Siong Seng is both the Chairman of the Board and the Chief Executive Officer of the company; the Board believes this structure strengthens and unifies leadership functions, thereby facilitating effective and consistent decision-making and implementation[44] Compliance with Model Code All directors confirmed full compliance with the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors of Listed Issuers, as set out in Appendix C3 of the Listing Rules, during the review period - Following specific enquiries made to all directors, all directors confirmed their full compliance with the Model Code during the period[45] Board of Directors This section lists the Board of Directors members as of the announcement date, including executive, non-executive, and independent non-executive directors - As of the date of this announcement, the directors are as follows: Mr. Teo Siong Seng, Ms. Siu Wai Yee, and Ms. Chung Pui Kuen as Executive Directors; Mr. Ng Wee Liam as Non-executive Director; and Mr. Ho Tak Sang, Mr. Lam Sze Kin, and Ms. Wong Sau Pik as Independent Non-executive Directors[46]