Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 17.5 million, a decrease of about 41.7% from HKD 30.0 million for the same period in 2024[13] - Gross profit for the same period was approximately HKD 14.2 million, down about 7.8% from HKD 15.4 million in 2024, with a gross margin increase from 51.3% to 81.1%[16] - Other income and net gains for the six months ended June 30, 2025, were approximately HKD 22.6 million, a decrease of about 30.7% from HKD 32.6 million in 2024[17] - Profit after tax for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 15.1 million, an increase of about 84.1% from HKD 8.2 million in 2024[20] - The decline in revenue was primarily due to a decrease in sales of construction materials by approximately HKD 8.7 million and health-related products by approximately HKD 3.5 million[13] - The increase in gross margin was attributed to a lower proportion of revenue from the trading business, which has a lower gross margin compared to other business segments[16] - Interest income rose from approximately HKD 8.9 million in 2024 to approximately HKD 14.8 million in 2025, contributing to the overall financial performance[17] - The group reported a loss of approximately HKD 1.0 million in the trade business for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a profit of approximately HKD 66,000 for the same period in 2024, a decline of about 115.2%[24] Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to approximately HKD 999.0 million as of June 30, 2025, from HKD 980.4 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of about HKD 18.6 million[29] - Current assets rose to approximately HKD 750.1 million as of June 30, 2025, from HKD 688.3 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of about HKD 61.8 million[29] - Total liabilities increased to approximately HKD 530.1 million as of June 30, 2025, from HKD 467.3 million as of December 31, 2024, an increase of about HKD 62.8 million[30] - The group’s net asset value as of June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 1,218.9 million, compared to HKD 1,201.4 million as of December 31, 2024[27] - As of June 30, 2025, the total outstanding loans receivable amounted to HKD 505,383,000, with the largest borrower, Guangyu Zhaoneng, accounting for 43.3% of the total at HKD 219,160,000[53] Cash Flow - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was approximately HKD 13.4 million, compared to a net cash inflow of HKD 109.3 million for the same period in 2024[32][33] - The net cash used in investing activities was approximately HKD 22.1 million, mainly due to short-term interest-bearing loans of approximately HKD 39.1 million issued to independent third parties, partially offset by interest income of approximately HKD 13.0 million[33] - The net cash generated from financing activities was approximately HKD 15.1 million, primarily from new bank loans of approximately HKD 48.3 million, offset by loan repayments of approximately HKD 19.3 million and share buybacks of approximately HKD 8.9 million[34] Shareholder Information - The board has declared an interim dividend of HKD 0.15 per share for the six months ending June 30, 2025, totaling approximately HKD 6,141,000[86] - The interim dividend will be paid on October 31, 2025, to shareholders listed on October 2, 2025[86] - The company repurchased a total of 29,706,000 shares at a total cost of HKD 8,847,264[120] Employee and Management - As of June 30, 2025, the group had a total of 49 employees, an increase from 46 employees as of December 31, 2024[62] - The company is committed to employee training and development to align with strategic goals and customer requirements[63] Market and Industry Trends - The health industry in China is projected to reach a market size of over RMB 16 trillion by 2030, indicating significant growth potential[66] - By the end of 2024, the population aged 60 and above in China is expected to reach 310 million, accounting for 22% of the total population, driving demand in the health sector[67] - The "silver economy" market size has surpassed RMB 9 trillion, reflecting the growing needs of the aging population[67] - The health industry is experiencing rapid growth due to increased consumer demand for preventive medicine and personalized health management[67] Strategic Focus - The company continues to believe in the significant potential of the health industry, focusing on leveraging technology and professional services to enhance health and beauty[45] - The company is focusing on the development of cell therapy and health management businesses, leveraging its extensive experience in skin health management[68] - The company aims to optimize its product offerings by combining skincare products with medical aesthetics, enhancing effectiveness in skin health management[68] Research and Development - The company has made strategic investments in the cell therapy sector, including a strategic stake in a national high-tech enterprise in 2019 and the establishment of a new entity in 2020 focused on cell immunotherapy[71] - The company has been granted multiple patents related to stem cell preparation methods and artificial intelligence monitoring systems, enhancing its technological capabilities[72] - The company is actively involved in clinical collaborations with several medical institutions to accelerate the clinical translation of scientific achievements[72] Corporate Governance - The company has adopted the principles of the Corporate Governance Code and complied with all applicable code provisions[125] - The board of directors confirmed compliance with the standards set out in the Model Code for Securities Transactions by Directors[126] - The audit committee reviewed the group's accounting principles and practices, including the unaudited interim financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2025[127]
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