ANALOGUE HLDGS(HK:01977)2025-09-18 08:30Financial Performance - For the six months ended June 30, 2025, the company reported revenue of HKD 2,874.2 million, a decrease of 11.9% compared to HKD 3,265.4 million in the same period of 2024[7]. - The gross profit for the same period was HKD 484.3 million, with a gross margin of 16.8%, compared to HKD 477.7 million in 2024[7][8]. - The company's profit attributable to shareholders for the first half of 2025 is HKD 80.8 million, a decrease of 18.2% or HKD 18 million compared to HKD 98.8 million in the adjusted first half of 2024[20]. - Total revenue for the first half of 2025 is HKD 2.8742 billion, down 12.0% or HKD 391.2 million from HKD 3.2654 billion in the first half of 2024[20]. - The group recorded a comprehensive gross profit of HKD 484.3 million for the first half of 2025, representing 16.8% of revenue, compared to HKD 477.7 million or 14.6% of revenue in the first half of 2024[20]. - The company's profit before tax was HKD 100,388, down 4.3% from HKD 105,468 in 2024[83]. - Net profit for the period was HKD 79,286, a decrease of 3.6% compared to HKD 82,280 in the same period last year[83]. - The profit for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 80,811,000, a decrease of 1.93% compared to 82,409,000 HKD for the same period in 2024[125]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue for the Information, Communication, and Building Technology segment in the first half of 2025 was HKD 303 million, an increase of 2.7% or HKD 8 million compared to HKD 295 million in the first half of 2024[31]. - Revenue from contracting projects was HKD 2,208,154, down 14.6% from HKD 2,585,340 in the previous year[102]. - Maintenance engineering revenue increased slightly to HKD 616,872 from HKD 614,741, showing a growth of 0.3%[102]. - Sales of goods decreased to HKD 49,194, down 24.7% from HKD 65,302 in the prior year[102]. - Revenue from Hong Kong was HKD 2,644,186, a decline of 5.4% compared to HKD 2,795,938 in 2024[102]. Backlog and Orders - The company achieved a record high of HKD 130.850 billion in backlog contracts as of June 30, 2025, an increase of 11.8% from HKD 117.043 billion a year earlier[19]. - The order intake for the first half of 2025 was HKD 49.065 billion, representing a significant increase of 39.8% or HKD 13.963 billion compared to HKD 35.102 billion in the first half of 2024[8][19]. - New orders in the building services engineering segment for the first half of 2025 total HKD 3.392 billion, an increase of 80.3% or HKD 1.511 billion compared to HKD 1.881 billion in the first half of 2024[26]. - New maintenance contracts added in the first half of 2025 amount to HKD 862.5 million, a significant increase of 143.0% or HKD 507.6 million compared to HKD 354.9 million in the first half of 2024[24]. Cash and Financial Position - Cash and bank balances as of June 30, 2025, stand at HKD 1.1401 billion, an increase from HKD 1.0359 billion on December 31, 2024, enabling the company to pursue more suitable projects[21]. - The group's cash and bank balances as of June 30, 2025, were HKD 11.401 billion, an increase from HKD 10.359 billion as of December 31, 2024[44][52]. - The total bank borrowings as of June 30, 2025, were HKD 4.403 billion, down from HKD 5.742 billion as of December 31, 2024[44][52]. - The asset-liability ratio decreased to 19.5% as of June 30, 2025, down from 26.2% on December 31, 2024, primarily due to the repayment of HKD 120.4 million in loans[61]. - The company reported a net cash increase of HKD 101,003,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to HKD 249,830,000 in the same period of 2024, showing a significant decline of 59.6%[95]. Dividends and Shareholder Returns - The board declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.026 per share, amounting to approximately HKD 36.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025[7]. - The interim dividend declared for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was 27,977,000 HKD, compared to 13,863,000 HKD for the same period in 2024, reflecting a 101.5% increase[124]. Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships - The company has partnered with Transel Elevator & Electric Inc. (TEI) to expand its elevator and escalator manufacturing and sales globally, particularly in the U.S. market[3][14]. - The company is actively involved in various sectors, including hospitals, residential and commercial developments, and environmental engineering, leveraging innovative technologies like AI and digital solutions[10][14]. - The company has established strategic partnerships with leading manufacturers in China and globally to expand its technology coverage, including a collaboration with a renowned pump manufacturer for digital solutions[33]. - The company is investing in advanced construction technologies, including MiMEP and BIM, to enhance productivity and sustainability in its operations[23]. Workforce and Training - The workforce increased to 3,105 employees as of June 30, 2025, from 3,044 employees on June 30, 2024[66]. - The group has over 130 trainees undergoing various training programs, expanding to seven disciplines including mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering by June 2025[67]. - A total of 158 internal training courses were held in the first half of 2025, accumulating over 13,403 training hours[67]. Risk Management and Compliance - The company has established a risk management committee to monitor sanction risks, meeting at least twice a year[178]. - The company has a written procedure in place to comply with sanction risks during any business opportunities or transactions[178]. - The company has confirmed compliance with all applicable corporate governance codes during the reporting period[179]. Future Outlook - The public sector in Hong Kong is expected to launch capital works projects valued between HKD 90 billion to HKD 120 billion, creating opportunities in various sectors[71]. - The group plans to explore overseas market expansion opportunities, including engineering services, while maintaining a comprehensive model in the elevator and escalator business[73]. - The group aims to enhance competitiveness by developing innovative construction technologies that optimize quality, construction timelines, and safety[71].