仁恒实业控股(03628) - 2025 - 中期业绩

Summary Profit for the period significantly increased by 72.8% to HKD 13.06 million, despite a slight 0.6% revenue decrease to HKD 60.64 million, with no interim dividend recommended Financial Highlights Profit for the period significantly increased by 72.8% to HKD 13.06 million, despite a slight 0.6% revenue decrease to HKD 60.64 million, with no interim dividend recommended Key Financial Data for H1 2025 | Metric | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 60,640 | 60,979 | | Profit for the period | 13,058 | 7,555 | - Profit for the period increased by 72.8% compared to the same period last year[2] - The Directors do not recommend the payment of an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025[2] Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements The condensed consolidated financial statements detail the company's profit growth and changes in financial position, including key income and balance sheet metrics Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income Revenue reached HKD 60.64 million, with gross profit at HKD 27.57 million and profit for the period at HKD 13.06 million, resulting in basic EPS of HKD 1.62 cents, reflecting a 72.8% profit increase and 32.6% gross profit growth year-on-year Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (HKD '000) | 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 60,640 | 60,979 | | Cost of sales | (33,067) | (40,191) | | Gross profit | 27,573 | 20,788 | | Other income | 1,564 | 1,188 | | Other gains and losses | 745 | 766 | | Selling and distribution costs | (2,382) | (2,510) | | Administrative expenses | (9,882) | (8,342) | | Research and development costs | (2,033) | (2,658) | | Profit before tax | 15,585 | 9,232 | | Tax | (2,527) | (1,677) | | Profit for the period | 13,058 | 7,555 | | Total comprehensive income for the period | 14,818 | 6,771 | | Basic earnings per share (HK cents) | 1.62 | 0.94 | Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position Total assets reached HKD 258.52 million, with net current assets at HKD 123.57 million and net assets at HKD 142.83 million, showing growth from year-end 2024 Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position (As at) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Non-current assets | 22,948 | 23,317 | | Current assets | 235,567 | 222,154 | | Current liabilities | 112,000 | 115,633 | | Net current assets | 123,567 | 106,521 | | Net assets | 142,829 | 128,011 | | Total equity | 142,829 | 128,011 | - Inventories increased by 40.1% from HKD 56.30 million as of December 31, 2024, to HKD 78.89 million as of June 30, 2025[4] - Bank balances and cash decreased by 36.5% from HKD 59.53 million as of December 31, 2024, to HKD 37.83 million as of June 30, 2025[4] Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements These notes provide detailed explanations on the company's general information, accounting policies, revenue, expenses, and financial position items for the interim period 1. General Information Renheng Industrial Holdings, incorporated in the Cayman Islands and listed on HKEX, manufactures and sells tobacco machinery in China, co-controlled by Ms. Liu Li, with financial statements presented in HKD - The Company is an investment holding company, with its subsidiaries primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of tobacco machinery products in the People's Republic of China ('China')[5] - The Company is jointly controlled by LinkBest Capital Group Limited and Open Venture Global Limited, with Ms. Liu Li as the ultimate controlling shareholder[5] - The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in HKD, which is different from the Company's functional currency, RMB[5] 2. Basis of Preparation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements were approved by the Board and Audit Committee, prepared under HKAS 34 and Listing Rules - The condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2025, are unaudited but have been approved by the Company's Board of Directors and Audit Committee[6] - The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 'Interim Financial Reporting' issued by the HKICPA and the applicable disclosure requirements of the Listing Rules of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited[6] 3. Accounting Policies Prepared on a historical cost basis, accounting policies are consistent with prior annual statements, with no significant impact from new HKFRSs - The condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on a historical cost basis[7] - The application of revised HKFRSs (HKAS 21 (Amendment) Lack of Exchangeability) during this interim period had no significant impact on the Group's financial position and performance for current and prior periods, or on the disclosures in these condensed consolidated financial statements[8] 4. Revenue and Segment Information Operating in a single segment of tobacco machinery, the Group generated HKD 60.64 million in revenue, primarily from construction contracts and pneumatic feeding systems, all from China Disaggregation of Revenue from Contracts with Customers and Segment Information | Product Type | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Construction contracts | 52,582 | 56,525 | | Sales of pneumatic feeding systems | 8,058 | 3,785 | | Sales of other goods | – | 669 | | Total | 60,640 | 60,979 | - The Group's operating activities primarily constitute a single operating segment: the manufacturing and sale of tobacco machinery products[10] - All of the Group's revenue is derived from China, and the majority of its non-current assets are located in China[10] 5. Other Income Total other income increased by 31.6% to HKD 1.56 million, primarily from HKD 1.21 million in subsidies and HKD 0.36 million in bank interest Other Income (For the six months ended June 30) | Income Source | 2025 (HKD '000) | 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Subsidy income | 1,209 | 741 | | Bank interest income | 355 | 447 | | Total | 1,564 | 1,188 | - Government grants are recognized as income upon receipt, as they represent immediate unconditional financial assistance with no future related costs and are not related to any assets[13] 6. Other Gains and Losses Total other gains and losses slightly decreased to HKD 0.75 million, driven by reduced net gains from scrap sales but offset by fair value gains on financial assets Other Gains and Losses (For the six months ended June 30) | Item | 2025 (HKD '000) | 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net gain from sales of scrap, components and parts | 614 | 900 | | Fair value change gain on financial assets at FVTPL | 189 | – | | Net exchange loss | (58) | (134) | | Total | 745 | 766 | 7. Profit Before Tax Profit before tax significantly increased to HKD 15.59 million, driven by higher staff costs (HKD 9.47 million) and lower R&D costs (HKD 2.03 million) Components of Profit Before Tax (For the six months ended June 30) | Item | 2025 (HKD '000) | 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Directors' emoluments | 1,676 | 911 | | Total staff costs | 9,465 | 8,456 | | Auditor's remuneration | 574 | 542 | | Research and development costs expensed | 2,033 | 2,658 | | Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 805 | 1,069 | | Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 201 | 157 | 8. Tax Tax expense increased to HKD 2.53 million, with China's corporate income tax at 25%, but subsidiaries benefit from a 15% preferential rate as high-tech enterprises Components of Tax Expense (For the six months ended June 30) | Item | 2025 (HKD '000) | 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | China corporate income tax – current | 978 | 1,840 | | Under-provision in prior years | (262) | – | | Deferred tax | 1,811 | (163) | | Total | 2,527 | 1,677 | - China corporate income tax is determined at a rate of 25%, but the Chinese subsidiaries, as high-tech enterprises, enjoy a preferential tax rate of 15%[17][18] 9. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share significantly increased to HKD 1.62 cents, with no diluted EPS presented due to the absence of potential ordinary shares Earnings Per Share Calculation (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 | 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company (HKD '000) | 13,058 | 7,555 | | Number of ordinary shares | 804,000,000 | 804,000,000 | | Basic earnings per share (HK cents) | 1.62 | 0.94 | - The Group did not present diluted earnings per share for both periods as there were no outstanding potential ordinary shares during either period[19] 10. Dividends The Board decided not to recommend any interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025 - The Company's Directors decided not to pay any dividend for the interim period[20] 11. Inventories Total inventories significantly increased to HKD 78.89 million, with a notable rise in work-in-progress inventories Composition of Inventories (As at) | Item | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Raw materials | 7,643 | 4,245 | | Work-in-progress | 71,249 | 52,051 | | Total | 78,892 | 56,296 | 12. Trade and Other Receivables Total trade and other receivables increased to HKD 60.45 million, with a notable rise in 0-90 day trade receivables (net of allowance) Trade and Other Receivables (As at) | Item | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade receivables (net of allowance) | 40,374 | 35,711 | | Retention receivables (net of allowance) | 10,230 | 8,053 | | Other receivables from third parties (net of allowance) | 2,699 | 3,237 | | Prepayments and deposits | 6,393 | 1,572 | | Advances to staff | 756 | 807 | | Total | 60,452 | 49,380 | Aging Analysis of Trade Receivables (Net of allowance for credit losses) | Ageing | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0 to 90 days | 13,154 | 7,550 | | 91 to 365 days | 13,766 | 21,438 | | 1 to 2 years | 13,454 | 6,723 | | Total | 40,374 | 35,711 | - The Group generally grants its trade customers a credit period of three months[22] 13. Restricted Bank Deposits / Bank Balances and Cash / Time Deposits Total restricted bank deposits, bank balances, and time deposits decreased to HKD 80.68 million, primarily used for settling bills and guaranteeing construction contracts Cash and Deposit Situation (As at) | Item | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Restricted bank deposits | 30,348 | 19,848 | | Time deposits | 12,500 | 15,500 | | Bank balances and cash | 37,827 | 59,532 | | Total | 80,675 | 94,880 | - Restricted bank deposits bear interest at effective annual rates ranging from 0.65% to 1.50%, used for settling bills payable and guaranteeing certain construction contracts[23] - Time deposits have maturities ranging from over 3 months to 36 months, bearing interest at annual rates from 1.30% to 3.20%[23] 14. Trade and Other Payables Total trade and other payables increased to HKD 46.23 million, driven by significant growth in trade payables and bills payable Trade and Other Payables (As at) | Item | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade payables | 22,155 | 12,509 | | Bills payable | 9,814 | 7,521 | | Accrued warranty provision | 5,272 | 5,206 | | Accrued staff welfare expenses | 1,574 | 3,060 | | Other payables | 4,457 | 5,000 | | Other tax payables | 2,956 | 1,210 | | Total | 46,228 | 34,506 | Aging Analysis of Trade Payables and Bills Payable | Ageing | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 0 to 90 days | 29,005 | 12,019 | | 91 to 365 days | 1,962 | 7,122 | | 1 to 2 years | 198 | 96 | | Over 2 years | 804 | 793 | | Total | 31,969 | 20,030 | - The average credit period for purchases of goods is 90 days[24] Management Discussion and Analysis This section provides an overview of the Group's business, financial performance, future outlook, capital structure, and investment activities for the interim period Business Overview The Group manufactures and services tobacco machinery in China, holding a national license, with main revenue from flavoring, pneumatic feeding, and pre-pressing machinery - The Group is primarily engaged in the manufacturing and sale of tobacco machinery products in China, also providing maintenance, overhaul, and modification services for these products[25] - The Group has obtained a Tobacco Monopoly Production Enterprise License from the China National Tobacco Monopoly Administration, making it one of 35 licensed producers in China[25] - Revenue is primarily generated from three categories of specialized tobacco machinery products: flavoring and additive blending and feeding machinery, pneumatic feeding systems, and tobacco pre-pressing and packing machinery[25] Financial Review Profit surged 72.8% to HKD 13.06 million, driven by a significant gross profit margin increase to 45.5% and 112.9% sales growth in pneumatic feeding systems Financial Performance Overview (For the six months ended June 30) | Metric | 2025 (HKD '000) | 2024 (HKD '000) | Year-on-Year Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit | 13,058 | 7,555 | +72.8% | | Gross profit | 27,573 | 20,788 | +32.6% | | Gross profit margin | 45.5% | 34.1% | +11.4 percentage points | - The gross profit margin for construction contracts of flavoring and additive blending and feeding machinery increased from 32.2% to 45.8%[27] - Sales of pneumatic feeding systems increased by approximately 112.9% to HKD 8.06 million[26] - Research and development costs decreased by 23.5% to HKD 2.03 million, while administrative expenses increased by 18.5% to HKD 9.88 million[29][30] Business Outlook The Group anticipates stable growth in the Chinese tobacco machinery sector, focusing on internal management, digital transformation, and technological innovation to capture new market opportunities and enhance shareholder value - The Chinese tobacco industry holds a pivotal position in economic development, and the tobacco machinery sector is expected to maintain stable growth in the coming years[31] - The Group will continue to strengthen and implement internal management, enhance internal controls, and promote internal digital management systems, such as deploying paperless design software and upgrading its integrated project management platform[31] - The Group will seize market opportunities related to specialized products, secure contracts in various machinery industries or new technology fields, and commit to pioneering key technological innovations in the customized automation machinery industry[32] Capital Structure, Liquidity and Financial Resources The Group maintains a stable capital structure with net current assets at HKD 123.57 million and bank balances at HKD 37.83 million, reporting no other borrowings or charges Liquidity and Financial Resources Overview (As at) | Metric | June 30, 2025 (HKD '000) | December 31, 2024 (HKD '000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net current assets | 123,567 | 106,521 | | Bank balances and cash | 37,827 | 59,532 | - The Group has no other borrowings, mortgages, or charges[33] Significant Investments Held Investment activities primarily involved short-term time deposits and the acquisition of property, plant, and equipment - The Group's investment activities primarily include placing and withdrawing short-term time deposits and purchasing property, plant and equipment[34] Significant Acquisitions and Disposals The Group did not undertake any significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries during the six months ended June 30, 2025 - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Group had no significant acquisitions or disposals of subsidiaries[35] Other Information This section covers directors' and major shareholders' interests, competing interests, securities transactions, corporate governance, and the audit committee's review Directors' and Chief Executive's Interests in Shares, Underlying Shares and Debentures Chairman and CEO Ms. Liu Li held 600,000,000 ordinary shares, representing 74.6% of issued capital, through her wholly-owned entities Directors' Interests in the Company's Ordinary Shares | Name | Capacity/Nature of Interest | Number of Issued Ordinary Shares Held | Approximate Percentage of the Company's Issued Share Capital | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Ms. Liu Li | Interest in controlled corporations | 600,000,000 | 74.6% | - Ms. Liu Li wholly owns Open Venture Global Limited and LinkBest Capital Group Limited, which hold interests in 240,000,000 shares and 360,000,000 shares of the Company, respectively[36] Major Shareholders' and Other Persons' Interests in Shares, Underlying Shares and Debentures Major shareholders LinkBest Capital Group Limited and Open Venture Global Limited held 44.8% and 29.9% of shares respectively, both wholly owned by Ms. Liu Li Major Shareholders' Interests in the Company's Ordinary Shares | Shareholder Name | Capacity/Nature of Interest | Number of Issued Ordinary Shares Held | Approximate Percentage of the Company's Issued Share Capital | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | LinkBest | Beneficial owner | 360,000,000 | 44.8% | | Open Venture | Beneficial owner | 240,000,000 | 29.9% | - Both LinkBest and Open Venture are wholly owned by Ms. Liu Li[37] Competing Interests No Directors or their associates hold any interests in businesses that compete or may compete with the Group - No Directors or their respective associates have any interests in businesses that constitute or may constitute a competition with the Group's business[38] Purchase, Sale or Redemption of the Company's Listed Securities Neither the Company nor its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any listed securities during the six months ended June 30, 2025 - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any of the Company's listed securities[39] Corporate Governance Code The Company adopted all Corporate Governance Code provisions, except A.2.1, where Ms. Liu Li concurrently holds the Chairman and Chief Executive roles - The Company has adopted all code provisions set out in the Corporate Governance Code, except for code provision A.2.1 (the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer being performed by the same individual)[40] - Ms. Liu Li concurrently holds the positions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company[40] Audit Committee The Audit Committee, chaired by Dr. Lam Ka Lai and comprising three independent non-executive directors, reviewed and approved the interim results for compliance and disclosure - The Audit Committee currently comprises three independent non-executive Directors and is chaired by Dr. Lam Ka Lai[41] - The Audit Committee has reviewed the interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and is of the opinion that these results comply with applicable accounting standards and have made adequate disclosures[41]