首惠产业金融(00730) - 2025 - 中期财报

Corporate Information This section provides details on the company's board of directors, committees, auditor, registrars, stock code, and website Board of Directors and Committees This chapter lists the company's board members and their positions, including chairman, managing director, executive, non-executive, and independent non-executive directors, along with committee compositions - The Board of Directors is chaired by Sun Yajie, with Fu Yao as Managing Director, Tian Gang as Executive Director, Huang Donglin as Non-executive Director, and Tam King Ching, Ng Man Fung, and An Yinlin as Independent Non-executive Directors[5] - The Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, and Remuneration Committee are all chaired by Independent Non-executive Director Tam King Ching[5][6] Auditor and Registrars This chapter provides detailed information on the company's auditor, principal share registrar, Hong Kong branch share registrar, registered office, and website - The company's auditor is Shinewing (HK) CPA Limited[8] - The Hong Kong branch share registrar is Tricor Investor Services Limited[8] - The company's stock code is 730, and its website is www.capital-ifs.com[10](index=10&type=chunk) Interim Results This section presents the condensed consolidated financial statements, including profit or loss, financial position, changes in equity, and cash flows for the interim period Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue significantly decreased by 56.3% to HK$47,822 thousand, while profit for the period increased by 4.7% to HK$27,493 thousand Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income | Indicator | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Revenue | 47,822 | 109,452 | -56.3% | | Gross Profit | 40,799 | 57,723 | -29.3% | | Other Income | 11,094 | 5,253 | 111.2% | | Operating Profit | 35,970 | 35,052 | 2.6% | | Profit for the Period | 27,493 | 26,261 | 4.7% | | Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company | 19,838 | 17,981 | 10.3% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (HK cents) | 0.50 | 0.45 | 11.1% | - Revenue from sale and leaseback arrangements significantly decreased from HK$93,805 thousand to HK$29,650 thousand, primarily contributing to the decline in total revenue[13] - Impairment losses on financial assets reversed from a loss of HK$559 thousand in the prior period to a reversal of HK$17,727 thousand in the current period, positively impacting profit for the period[13] Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position As of June 30, 2025, total assets slightly decreased by 0.2% to HK$1,863,590 thousand, with non-current assets growing significantly by 45.5% and total liabilities decreasing by 23.5% Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Position | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Non-current Assets | 909,294 | 624,742 | 45.5% | | Total Current Assets | 954,296 | 1,243,280 | -23.2% | | Total Assets | 1,863,590 | 1,868,022 | -0.2% | | Total Equity | 1,758,760 | 1,731,044 | 1.6% | | Total Non-current Liabilities | 20,613 | 21,749 | -5.3% | | Total Current Liabilities | 84,217 | 115,229 | -26.9% | | Total Liabilities | 104,830 | 136,978 | -23.5% | - Non-current portion of receivables under sale and leaseback arrangements increased from HK$358,308 thousand to HK$648,501 thousand, while the current portion decreased from HK$566,938 thousand to HK$112,860 thousand, reflecting business structure adjustments[17] - Cash and cash equivalents increased by 16.7% to HK$330,152 thousand[17] Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity For the six months ended June 30, 2025, total equity attributable to owners of the company increased by 2.0% to HK$1,423,097 thousand, driven by a significant 271.9% growth in total comprehensive income Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity | Indicator | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Equity and Reserves Attributable to Owners of the Company (End of Period) | 1,423,097 | 1,406,475 | 1.2% | | Profit for the Period | 19,838 | 17,981 | 10.3% | | Currency Translation Differences | 18,796 | (8,948) | 310.1% | | Total Comprehensive Income for the Period | 53,317 | 14,331 | 271.9% | | Dividends Declared | (11,862) | (15,890) | -25.3% | - Currency translation differences shifted from a loss of HK$8,948 thousand in the prior period to a gain of HK$18,796 thousand in the current period, significantly impacting comprehensive income positively[23] - The company repurchased and cancelled 903,000 shares during the period for a total consideration of approximately HK$99 thousand[23][116] Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows For the six months ended June 30, 2025, net increase in cash and cash equivalents was HK$44,122 thousand, primarily driven by net cash from operating activities Key Data from Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | Indicator | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Cash from Operating Activities | 49,503 | 120,207 | -58.8% | | Net Cash from Investing Activities | 10,446 | 3,063 | 240.9% | | Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | (15,827) | (10,188) | 55.4% | | Net Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | 44,122 | 113,082 | -61.0% | | Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period | 330,152 | 430,886 | -23.4% | - Cash generated from operations decreased from HK$134,026 thousand to HK$64,927 thousand, leading to a significant reduction in net cash from operating activities[31] - Interest received increased from HK$4,823 thousand to HK$11,018 thousand, which is the primary reason for the increase in net cash from investing activities[31] Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Information This section provides detailed notes on the preparation basis, accounting policies, estimates, segment information, and other financial disclosures for the interim period 1 General Information The company is an investment holding company incorporated in Bermuda and listed in Hong Kong, with principal subsidiaries engaged in sale and leaseback, property leasing, and supply chain management businesses - The company's principal activities include providing sale and leaseback arrangement services, property leasing services, and supply chain management and financial technology businesses[33] - This condensed consolidated interim financial information is unaudited and presented in Hong Kong dollars[33][37] 2 Basis of Preparation This interim financial information is prepared in accordance with HKAS 34 "Interim Financial Reporting" and should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 - This interim financial information has been prepared in accordance with Hong Kong Accounting Standard 34 "Interim Financial Reporting"[34] - The company's functional currency is RMB, but the financial information is presented in Hong Kong dollars, with exchange differences recognized directly in other comprehensive income and accumulated translation reserve[35][38] 3 Accounting Policies The accounting policies adopted are consistent with the previous financial year, with new and revised HKFRSs having no material impact on the group's financial performance or position - Accounting policies are consistent with those applied in the previous financial year and the corresponding interim reporting period, except for the adoption of new and revised standards and interpretations[39][43] - The application of amendments to Hong Kong Financial Reporting Standards (e.g., HKAS 21 "Lack of Exchangeability") had no material impact on the financial performance and position for the current and prior periods[40][44] 4 Estimates and Judgement The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial information requires management's judgments, estimates, and assumptions consistent with those applied in the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024 - Significant management judgments in applying accounting policies and estimating uncertainties are consistent with those in the 2024 annual consolidated financial statements[41][42][45] 5 Segment Information The group operates in three segments: sale and leaseback, property leasing, and supply chain management, with varying revenue and performance trends for the six months ended June 30, 2025 - The group is divided into three operating segments: sale and leaseback arrangements business, property leasing business, and supply chain management and financial technology business[47][50] Segment Revenue and Results (HK$'000) | Segment | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Revenue (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Revenue (HK$'000) | Change (%) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 Results (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 Results (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sale and Leaseback Arrangements Business | 29,650 | 93,805 | -68.4% | 38,525 | 39,219 | -1.8% | | Property Leasing Business | 2,023 | 2,134 | -5.2% | (6,494) | (264) | 2367.4% | | Supply Chain Management and Financial Technology Business | 16,149 | 13,513 | 19.5% | 3,699 | 4,135 | -10.5% | | Total | 47,822 | 109,452 | -56.3% | 35,730 | 43,090 | -17.2% | Segment Assets and Liabilities (HK$'000) | Segment | June 30, 2025 Assets (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 Assets (HK$'000) | Change (%) | June 30, 2025 Liabilities (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 Liabilities (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sale and Leaseback Arrangements Business | 986,216 | 1,145,871 | -13.8% | 58,980 | 99,681 | -40.8% | | Supply Chain Management and Financial Technology Business | 96,307 | 94,540 | 1.9% | 5,018 | 9,640 | -48.0% | | Property Leasing Business | 94,191 | 101,220 | -7.0% | 129 | 44 | 193.2% | | Total Segments | 1,176,714 | 1,341,631 | -12.3% | 64,127 | 109,365 | -41.3% | 6 Other Income For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the group's other income significantly increased by 111.2% to HK$11,094 thousand, primarily due to a substantial rise in credit financing arrangement income from a related party Other Income Details (HK$'000) | Income Category | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interest income from bank deposits | 184 | 593 | -69.0% | | Interest income from deposit services from a related party | 864 | 294 | 193.9% | | Income from credit financing arrangements from a related party | 9,970 | 3,936 | 153.3% | | Others | 76 | 430 | -82.3% | | Total | 11,094 | 5,253 | 111.2% | - Income from credit financing arrangements from a related party was the primary driver of other income growth, increasing from HK$3,936 thousand to HK$9,970 thousand[59] 7 Profit for the Period Profit for the period is stated after deducting expenses such as employee benefits, depreciation of property, plant and equipment, amortization of intangible assets, and depreciation of right-of-use assets Profit for the Period Deductions (HK$'000) | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Employee benefit expenses | 20,831 | 22,460 | -7.2% | | Depreciation of property, plant and equipment | 182 | 163 | 11.7% | | Amortisation of intangible assets | 1,472 | 1,126 | 30.7% | | Depreciation of right-of-use assets | 1,863 | 1,885 | -1.2% | - Employee benefit expenses decreased by 7.2% from HK$22,460 thousand to HK$20,831 thousand[63] - Amortisation of intangible assets increased by 30.7% from HK$1,126 thousand to HK$1,472 thousand[63] 8 Finance Costs For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the group's finance costs decreased by 44.1% to HK$326 thousand, primarily due to reductions in interest on loans from related parties and lease liabilities Finance Costs Details (HK$'000) | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Interest on loans from a related party | 217 | 373 | -41.8% | | Interest on lease liabilities | 109 | 210 | -48.1% | | Total | 326 | 583 | -44.1% | - Interest on loans from a related party decreased by 41.8% from HK$373 thousand to HK$217 thousand[65] 9 Income Tax Expenses For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the group's income tax expenses decreased by 11.7% to HK$9,505 thousand, primarily due to reduced current tax and a positive shift in deferred income tax Income Tax Expenses Details (HK$'000) | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current tax: PRC Enterprise Income Tax | 9,577 | 12,000 | -20.2% | | Deferred income tax | (72) | (1,236) | -94.2% | | Income tax expenses | 9,505 | 10,764 | -11.7% | - The PRC Enterprise Income Tax rate is 25%, and the Hong Kong Profits Tax rate is 16.5%, consistent with the prior period[67][71][72][73] 10 Dividends The company approved a final dividend of HK$0.003 per share for the year ended December 31, 2024, totaling approximately HK$11,862 thousand, with no interim dividends declared for the current or prior period - The final dividend for FY2024 was HK$0.003 per ordinary share, totaling approximately HK$11,862 thousand, a decrease from HK$15,890 thousand in FY2023[68][70] - No interim dividends were paid or declared for the six months ended June 30, 2025, or 2024[69][70] 11 Earnings Per Share For the six months ended June 30, 2025, basic earnings per share attributable to owners of the company increased to 0.50 HK cents from 0.45 HK cents in the prior period, with no diluted earnings per share Earnings Per Share Data | Indicator | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company (HK$'000) | 19,838 | 17,981 | 10.3% | | Weighted Average Number of Ordinary Shares (thousands) | 3,953,963 | 3,973,037 | -0.5% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (HK cents) | 0.50 | 0.45 | 11.1% | - There were no diluted earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, as there were no potential dilutive ordinary shares outstanding during the periods[76] 12 Property, Plant and Equipment As of June 30, 2025, the net book value of property, plant and equipment was HK$757 thousand, a decrease from the beginning of the period, primarily due to depreciation Changes in Net Book Value of Property, Plant and Equipment (HK$'000) | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net book value at beginning of period | 927 | 626 | | Additions | – | 644 | | Depreciation | (182) | (163) | | Exchange differences | 12 | (4) | | Net book value at end of period | 757 | 1,103 | - There were no new additions in the first half of 2025, and depreciation expense amounted to HK$182 thousand[78] 13 Investment Properties As of June 30, 2025, the fair value of investment properties was HK$92,501 thousand, a decrease from the beginning of the period, primarily due to negative fair value changes recognized in profit or loss Changes in Fair Value of Investment Properties (HK$'000) | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Fair value at beginning of period | 99,758 | 116,096 | | Fair value changes recognized in profit or loss | (8,452) | (2,341) | | Exchange differences | 1,195 | (679) | | Fair value at end of period | 92,501 | 113,076 | - Fair value changes of investment properties recognized in profit or loss amounted to a negative HK$8,452 thousand, which is the primary reason for the decrease in fair value[81] - Investment properties include residential property units in Hong Kong (HK$16,400 thousand) and commercial property units in Mainland China (HK$76,101 thousand)[83] - Valuations were performed by independent qualified professional valuer Hannah Surveyors Limited, referencing market transaction prices and capitalization of rental income[85][87] 14 Intangible Assets As of June 30, 2025, the net book value of intangible assets was HK$75,010 thousand, a slight increase from the beginning of the period, primarily comprising goodwill and a supply chain finance platform Changes in Net Book Value of Intangible Assets (HK$'000) | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net book value at beginning of period | 74,769 | 71,806 | | Additions | 572 | 1,868 | | Amortisation expense | (1,472) | (1,126) | | Exchange differences | 1,141 | (495) | | Net book value at end of period | 75,010 | 72,053 | - Intangible assets primarily include goodwill (HK$54,407 thousand) and a supply chain finance platform (HK$20,603 thousand)[92] - As of June 30, 2025, the directors of the company believe there was no impairment of cash-generating units[93][95] 15 Receivables Under Sale and Leaseback Arrangements As of June 30, 2025, total receivables under sale and leaseback arrangements decreased to HK$761,361 thousand, with a significant shift from current to non-current portions, all non-overdue and bearing fixed interest rates Receivables Under Sale and Leaseback Arrangements (HK$'000) | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Current assets | 112,860 | 566,938 | -80.1% | | Non-current assets | 648,501 | 358,308 | 81.0% | | Total | 761,361 | 925,246 | -17.7% | - The repayment term structure of receivables changed, with a significant decrease in amounts due within one year and a notable increase in amounts due within one to four years[102] - All receivables under sale and leaseback arrangements are not overdue, and bear fixed annual interest rates ranging from 5.0% to 5.5%[103][106] 16 Trade Receivables As of June 30, 2025, trade receivables amounted to HK$2,194 thousand, a decrease from December 31, 2024, with a typical credit period of 30 days and all receivables due within three months Trade Receivables (HK$'000) | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade Receivables | 2,194 | 2,752 | -20.3% | - The credit period for trade receivables is typically 30 days, with all amounts due within three months[108] 17 Interest in an Associate As of June 30, 2025, the group's interest in associate Jingxi Commercial Factoring Co., Ltd. increased to HK$89,707 thousand, with the associate primarily providing factoring services in China Changes in Interest in an Associate (HK$'000) | Item | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Year Ended December 31, 2024 (HK$'000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Beginning of period/year | 86,337 | 84,851 | | Share of operating profit | 1,354 | 4,712 | | Share of other comprehensive income/(loss) | 2,016 | (3,226) | | Interest in an associate | 89,707 | 86,337 | - The associate is Jingxi Commercial Factoring Co., Ltd., primarily providing factoring services in China, with the group holding a 41.41% effective ownership interest[110][111] - The cost of investment in the associate includes goodwill of approximately HK$23,716 thousand, which management believes is not impaired[113][114] 18 Share Capital As of June 30, 2025, the company's issued and fully paid share capital was HK$39,539 thousand, comprising approximately 3,953,938,703 ordinary shares of HK$0.01 each, with 903,000 shares repurchased and cancelled during the period Changes in Share Capital (HK$'000) | Item | Number of Shares | Amount (HK$'000) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | As at January 1, 2025 | 3,957,702,703 | 39,577 | | Shares cancelled | (3,764,000) | (38) | | As at June 30, 2025 | 3,953,938,703 | 39,539 | - The company repurchased 903,000 shares during the period for a total consideration of approximately HK$99 thousand, and all repurchased shares were cancelled[116][117] 19 Trade Payables, Other Payables and Accruals As of June 30, 2025, total trade payables, other payables, and accruals significantly decreased to HK$77,345 thousand from HK$102,143 thousand, mainly due to reductions in guarantee deposits received, other taxes payable, and accrued salaries and bonuses Trade Payables, Other Payables and Accruals (HK$'000) | Item | June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Trade payables | 4 | 1,783 | -99.8% | | Accrued salaries and bonuses | 11,915 | 13,788 | -13.7% | | Guarantee deposits received | 7,444 | 32,085 | -76.8% | | Other taxes payable | 34,745 | 39,399 | -11.8% | | Dividends payable | 11,862 | – | N/A | | Total | 77,345 | 102,143 | -24.3% | - Trade payables significantly decreased to HK$4 thousand, all due within 30 days[119] - Guarantee deposits received significantly decreased from HK$32,085 thousand to HK$7,444 thousand[119] 20 Related Party Disclosures This chapter discloses the group's various related party transactions and outstanding balances with its controlling shareholder Shougang Group Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries, as well as other China government-related financial institutions - The company is ultimately controlled by Shougang Group Co., Ltd., a state-owned enterprise directly supervised by the State Council of the PRC[120] Transactions with Related Parties (HK$'000) | Transaction Category | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue from sale and leaseback arrangements (Shougang Group subsidiaries) | 12,451 | 7,726 | 61.1% | | Revenue from supply chain management and financial technology services (Shougang Group subsidiaries) | 5,586 | 5,530 | 1.0% | | Interest income from credit financing arrangements (Shougang Group subsidiaries) | 9,970 | 3,936 | 153.3% | | Management fee expenses (Shougang Group subsidiaries) | 236 | 187 | 26.2% | | IT service expenses (Shougang Group subsidiaries) | 1,298 | – | N/A | | Lease payments (Shougang Group subsidiaries) | 704 | 850 | -17.2% | - As of June 30, 2025, total receivables under sale and leaseback arrangements from Shougang Group subsidiaries amounted to HK$410,219 thousand[128] - As of June 30, 2025, receivables under credit financing arrangements amounted to HK$492,955 thousand, bearing interest at an annual rate of 5%[136] - As of June 30, 2025, current deposits placed with financial institutions of Shougang Group subsidiaries amounted to HK$208,731 thousand, bearing an annual interest rate of 1.35%[140] Report on Review of Interim Financial Information This section contains the auditor's review report on the condensed consolidated interim financial information, including their conclusion and other relevant matters Conclusion The auditor, Shinewing (HK) CPA Limited, found no matters suggesting that the group's condensed consolidated interim financial information was not prepared in all material respects in accordance with HKAS 34 - The auditor issued an unmodified conclusion on the group's condensed consolidated interim financial information[148][151] - A review is substantially less in scope than an audit, and therefore no audit opinion is expressed[145][147] Other Matter Comparative financial data in this interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and the financial position as of December 31, 2024, were reviewed or audited by another auditor, both with unmodified conclusions or opinions - The comparative interim financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2024, was reviewed by another auditor who expressed an unmodified conclusion[149][152] - The comparative consolidated statement of financial position as of December 31, 2024, was audited by another auditor who expressed an unmodified opinion[150][152] Management Discussion and Analysis This section provides management's perspective on the group's financial performance, business operations, liquidity, capital structure, and future outlook Key Financial Performance Indicators For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the group's revenue significantly decreased by 56% to HK$47,822 thousand, but gross profit margin improved to 85%, with profit for the period and basic earnings per share increasing Key Financial Performance Indicators (HK$'000) | Indicator | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Revenue | 47,822 | 109,452 | -56% | | Gross Profit Margin (%) | 85% | 53% | 32% | | Profit for the Period | 27,493 | 26,261 | 5% | | Profit Attributable to Owners of the Company | 19,838 | 17,981 | 10% | | Basic Earnings Per Share (HK cents) | 0.50 | 0.45 | 11% | Key Financial Indicators (HK$'000) | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Cash | 330,152 | 282,810 | 17% | | Total Assets | 1,863,590 | 1,868,022 | 1% | | Total Liabilities | 104,830 | 136,978 | -23% | | Current Ratio | 1,133% | 1,079% | 54% | - Gross profit margin significantly improved from 53% to 85%, indicating enhanced profitability[157] Financial Overview For the six months ended June 30, 2025, profit attributable to owners of the company increased by 10% to HK$19,838 thousand, despite a 56% decline in total revenue, driven by improved risk management and a higher gross profit margin - Profit attributable to owners of the company increased by 10%, primarily due to significant efforts in risk management and control for sale and leaseback customers, resulting in reduced impairment losses on financial assets[160][161] - Total revenue decreased by 56%, mainly due to a shift in business direction within the sale and leaseback arrangements segment, reallocating resources from individual customers to corporate clients[160][161][162] - Gross profit margin increased from 53% to 85%, primarily due to the change in business direction[160][161][163] - Other income significantly increased by 111% to HK$11,094 thousand, mainly due to increased income from credit financing arrangements from related parties[164][166] Business Review and Outlook The group aims to be a supply chain financial technology platform service provider, focusing on supply chain management, financial leasing, and commercial factoring, while exploring new energy management opportunities and enhancing risk control - The group's core businesses are supply chain management and financial technology, financial leasing, and commercial factoring, aiming to become an industry-finance integrated supply chain financial technology platform service provider[168][173] - The group will explore business opportunities related to energy management and energy-saving renovation (EMC) to maximize shareholder returns[169][174] - The group will strengthen its risk control system, introduce information technology platforms, and promote the construction of online risk control platforms based on asset securitization and industry supply chain businesses[196][197] Sale and Lease Back Arrangements Business Segment Revenue from sale and leaseback arrangements decreased by 68% to HK$29,650 thousand due to a strategic shift from individual to corporate clients, with future focus on energy management and energy-saving renovation projects - Revenue from sale and leaseback arrangements business decreased by 68% to HK$29,650 thousand, but segment results remained stable[184] - The business direction shifted, reallocating more resources from individual customers to corporate clients, particularly steel enterprises and large domestic enterprise groups and their upstream and downstream customers[176][179][184] - As of June 30, 2025, approximately 95% of the total receivables under sale and leaseback arrangements were from three major customers, two of whom are related parties[177][179] - More resources will be invested in providing financial leasing services for energy management and energy-saving renovation (EMC) projects and engineering companies in the future[185][186] Supply Chain Management and Financial Technology Business Segment Revenue from supply chain management and financial technology business grew by 19.5% to HK$16,149 thousand, focusing on multi-level electronic debt certificates for the steel industry supply chain, with plans to enhance platform intelligence and diversify products - Revenue from supply chain management and financial technology business increased by 19.5% to HK$16,149 thousand, but segment results decreased due to increased staff costs[188][191] - This business focuses on multi-level electronic debt certificates ("Shougang Jingpiao") for the steel industry supply chain, utilizing blockchain technology to provide suppliers with immutable and traceable digital credentials[188][191] - In the future, diversified Shougang Jingpiao products and pricing strategies will be developed, and various products will continue to be developed to address financing difficulties and high costs for small and medium-sized suppliers[189][192] - The group will continue to enhance the intelligence level of the Shougang Supply Chain Finance Platform (i.e., integration with DeepSeek) and explore other business opportunities within the supply chain[190][192] Property Leasing Business Segment Property leasing business revenue remained stable at HK$2,023 thousand, but the segment recorded a loss of HK$6,494 thousand, primarily due to a decrease in the fair value of investment properties - Property leasing business revenue remained stable, but the segment recorded a loss of HK$6,494 thousand, primarily due to a HK$8,452 thousand decrease in the fair value of investment properties[193][195] - The group will leverage its supply chain finance platform to provide financing convenience for small and medium-sized merchants, reduce financing costs, and enhance supply chain stability[194][195] Liquidity, Financial Resources and Financing Activities As of June 30, 2025, total cash increased by 17% to HK$330,152 thousand, primarily from operating activities, with total borrowings of HK$16,525 thousand and a healthy current ratio of 1,133% Key Data on Liquidity and Financing Activities (HK$'000) | Indicator | June 30, 2025 (HK$'000) | December 31, 2024 (HK$'000) | Change (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Borrowings | 16,525 | 16,274 | 1.5% | | Total Cash | 330,152 | 282,810 | 16.7% | | Total Equity | 1,758,760 | 1,731,044 | 1.6% | | Total Assets | 1,863,590 | 1,868,022 | -0.2% | | Current Ratio | 1,133% | 1,079% | 54% | | Net Cash from Operating Activities | 49,503 | 120,207 | -58.8% | - The increase in total cash is primarily attributable to net cash generated from operating activities of approximately HK$49,503 thousand[200][205] - All group borrowings are non-current, bear fixed interest rates, and no new borrowings were obtained during the period[201][205] Capital Structure As of June 30, 2025, equity and reserves attributable to owners of the company increased by 2% to approximately HK$1,423,097 thousand, mainly due to exchange differences from translation during the period, with no new shares issued - Equity and reserves attributable to owners of the company increased by 2%, primarily due to exchange differences arising from translation during the period of approximately HK$18,796 thousand[202][206] - The company did not issue any new shares during the period, and its issued share capital was approximately HK$39,539 thousand[202][206] Material Acquisitions, Disposals and Significant Investment On January 9, 2025, Southern International Leasing Co., Ltd. entered into a disposal agreement to sell receivables for a consideration not exceeding RMB300 million, with no other material acquisitions, disposals, or significant investments during the period - Southern Leasing disposed of receivables on January 9, 2025, for a consideration not exceeding RMB300 million (approximately HK$318.03 million)[203][207] - Save as disclosed above, there were no other material acquisitions, disposals, or significant investment matters by the group for the six months ended June 30, 2025[204][207] Charge on Assets As of June 30, 2025, the group had no assets pledged - As of June 30, 2025, the group had no assets pledged[208][213] Foreign Exchange Exposure The group primarily operates in Hong Kong and China, with transactions denominated in HKD and RMB, and the Board believes there is no significant foreign exchange risk, considering hedging with forward foreign exchange contracts if necessary - The group's principal businesses and investments are in Hong Kong and China, with income and expenses denominated in Hong Kong dollars and Renminbi[209][214] - The Board believes the group has no significant foreign exchange exposure and will consider using forward foreign exchange contracts for hedging if necessary[209][214] Contingent Liabilities As of June 30, 2025, the group had no significant contingent liabilities - As of June 30, 2025, the group had no significant contingent liabilities[210][215] Employees As of June 30, 2025, the group employed 61 full-time employees, a decrease from December 31, 2024, with remuneration based on market practice, performance, and experience, including various benefits - As of June 30, 2025, the group employed 61 full-time employees, a decrease from 63 as of December 31, 2024[211][216] - Remuneration is determined by market practice, individual performance, and work experience, with benefits including medical insurance, provident fund schemes, and discretionary bonuses[211][216] - No amounts were paid or committed by the company or its subsidiaries as joining bonuses during the period[212][216] Other Information This section includes disclosures on interim dividends, share repurchases, directors' and shareholders' interests, share option schemes, audit committee review, connected transactions, and corporate governance compliance Interim Dividend The Board did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025, consistent with the corresponding period in 2024 - The Board did not declare an interim dividend for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (2024: nil)[218][219] Purchase, Sale or Redemption of the Company's Listed Securities For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company repurchased 903,000 shares on the Stock Exchange for approximately HK$98,595, all of which were cancelled, with no other listed securities purchased, sold, or redeemed Share Repurchase Details | Month | Number of Shares Repurchased | Price Per Share (Highest) (HK$) | Price Per Share (Lowest) (HK$) | Total Consideration Paid (HK$) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | January | 903,000 | 0.114 | 0.108 | 98,595 | | Total | 903,000 | - | - | 98,595 | - All repurchased shares were cancelled[219] - Save as disclosed above, neither the company nor any of its subsidiaries purchased, sold, or redeemed any listed securities during the period[222] Directors' and Chief Executives' Interests and Short Positions in Shares, Underlying Shares and Debentures As of June 30, 2025, Executive Director Tian Gang held a long position of 1,685,000 shares, representing 0.04% of the total issued shares, with no other directors or chief executives holding disclosable interests or short positions Directors' Long Positions in Shares | Name of Director | Nature of Interest | Number of Shares/Underlying Shares Held | Approximate Percentage of Total Issued Shares (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Tian Gang | Personal | 1,685,000 | 0.04% | - Save for Tian Gang, no other directors or chief executives or their associates held any interests or short positions required to be disclosed under the SFO or the Model Code[226][229] Interests and Short Positions of Shareholders Discloseable Under the SFO As of June 30, 2025, Shougang Group and its subsidiaries collectively held a 61.35% long position in the company's shares, with Mr. Ye Hongyi and Mr. Zhuang Tianlong also holding significant long positions Major Shareholders' Long Positions in Shares | Name of Shareholder | Capacity | Number of Shares/Underlying Shares Held | Approximate Percentage of Total Issued Shares (%) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Shougang Group | Interest of controlled corporation | 2,425,736,972 | 61.35% | | Wheeling Holdings Limited | Beneficial owner | 2,025,736,972 | 51.23% | | Beijing Shougang Fund Co., Ltd. | Interest of controlled corporation | 400,000,000 | 10.12% | | Jingxi Holdings Limited | Beneficial owner | 400,000,000 | 10.12% | | Mr. Ye Hongyi | Interest of controlled corporation | 213,600,000 | 5.40% | | HY Holding Limited | Beneficial owner | 213,600,000 | 5.40% | | Mr. Zhuang Tianlong | Interest of controlled corporation | 254,413,000 | 6.43% | | VMS Investment Group Limited | Beneficial owner | 254,413,000 | 6.43% | - Shougang Group holds shares in the company through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Wheeling Holdings Limited and Beijing Shougang Fund Co., Ltd[233][234] Share Option Schemes As of June 30, 2025, the company had no share option schemes - As of June 30, 2025, the company had no share option schemes[236][240] Audit Committee The Audit Committee met on August 19, 2025, with the auditor and management to review the group's interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025 - The Audit Committee reviewed the group's interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, on August 19, 2025[237][241] Connected Transactions Independent non-executive directors reviewed the continuing connected transactions for the year ended December 31, 2024, confirming they were conducted in the ordinary course of business, on normal commercial terms or better, and in the overall interest of shareholders - The independent non-executive directors confirmed that the continuing connected transactions were entered into in the ordinary course of the group's business[238][242] - The transactions were conducted on normal commercial terms or better, and their terms were fair and reasonable and in the overall interest of the company's shareholders[242] Compliance with Corporate Governance Code For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company complied with the code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix 14 to the Listing Rules - The company complied with the code provisions of the Corporate Governance Code as set out in Appendix 14 to the Listing Rules[243][246] Compliance with Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors Following inquiries with all directors, it was confirmed that they complied with the standards set out in the Model Code and the company's code of conduct for securities transactions by directors for the six months ended June 30, 2025 - All directors complied with the standards set out in the Model Code and the company's code of conduct for securities transactions by directors[244][247] Appreciation The Chairman of the Board, Sun Yajie, on behalf of the Board, extended sincere gratitude to clients, suppliers, shareholders, and the group's management and staff - The Chairman of the Board, Sun Yajie, expressed gratitude to clients, suppliers, shareholders, and the group's management and staff[245][248][249]