Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $251,627,000, representing an increase of 3.1% compared to $242,864,000 for the same period in 2024[5]. - Profit attributable to owners of the Company for the period was $13,404,000, a decrease of 22.3% from $17,199,000 in the prior year[5]. - Basic earnings per share decreased to 0.56 US cents from 0.72 US cents, reflecting a decline of 22.2% year-over-year[5]. - Gross profit for the six months was $38,107,000, up from $36,678,000, indicating a gross margin improvement[14]. - Profit before taxation was $20,537,000, a decrease from $22,535,000 in the same period last year[14]. - Total comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was US$11,997,000, a decrease of 25.8% from US$15,981,000 in the same period of 2024[17]. - The profit for the period ending June 30, 2025, is US$14,971,000, compared to US$17,222,000 for the same period in 2024, indicating a decline of approximately 13.5%[23]. - The total comprehensive income for the period ending June 30, 2025, is US$11,997,000, down from US$15,981,000 in the previous year, showing a decrease of approximately 25.5%[23]. - Consolidated net profit attributable to owners of the Company decreased by 22.1% to US$13,404,000, down from US$17,199,000 in 1H2024, with earnings per share at US0.56 cent compared to US0.72 cent in 1H2024[137]. Assets and Liabilities - Non-current assets increased to US$366,355,000 as of June 30, 2025, compared to US$309,533,000 as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 18.3%[19]. - Current assets decreased to US$459,346,000 as of June 30, 2025, down from US$530,689,000 as of December 31, 2024, a decline of 13.4%[21]. - Total liabilities as of June 30, 2025, were US$207.153 million, with segment liabilities for Manufacturing and Leasing at US$120.747 million and for Logistics services at US$6.086 million[55]. - Total equity attributable to owners of the Company was US$554,225,000 as of June 30, 2025, slightly down from US$558,992,000 as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of 0.5%[21]. - The Group's interest-bearing debts are primarily in US dollars and Renminbi, with US$46,112,000 due within one year and US$1,753,000 due between one and two years[159]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Bank balances and cash decreased to $204,130,000 from $266,410,000, a reduction of 23.3%[5]. - The current ratio decreased to 2.43 from 2.81, suggesting a decline in short-term liquidity[5]. - The net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2025, is US$59,656,000, an improvement from US$79,193,000 in the same period of 2024, representing a reduction of about 24.7%[27]. - Net cash from financing activities for the six months was US$12.3 million, a decrease of 69.0% from US$39.8 million in 2024[29]. - The company reported a net decrease in cash and cash equivalents of US$8.9 million for the period, contrasting with an increase of US$46.1 million in 2024[29]. Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from manufacturing and leasing business was US$236.2 million, a rise of 3.3% compared to US$228.7 million in 2024[40]. - Logistics services revenue grew to US$15.4 million, an increase of 8.9% from US$14.1 million in the previous year[40]. - Sales of dry freight containers decreased to US$135.4 million, down 18.1% from US$165.3 million in 2024[42]. - Sales of other specialized containers and container parts surged to US$80.4 million, up 60.1% from US$50.2 million in 2024[42]. - The geographical revenue breakdown shows that the PRC generated US$88.347 million in total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, up from US$57.154 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of approximately 54.5%[61]. Operational Highlights - The company is expanding its Huizhou facility to meet increasing demand for customized containers, expected to commence operations in the second half of 2025[136]. - Revenue from customized containers has significantly increased due to securing major long-term clients, particularly in the Energy Storage System (ESS) sector[141]. - The leasing operation generated positive income streams, with longer leasing arrangements ranging from three to over ten years to ensure stable revenue[142]. - Average daily container storage increased to 30,000 TEUs, up from 21,000 TEUs in the first half of 2024, reflecting increased storage demand due to market oversupply[148]. - Demand for dry freight containers is projected to weaken in the second half of the year, with overcapacity in the container shipping market exerting downward pressure on freight rates[146]. Shareholder Information - The total number of issued ordinary shares as of June 30, 2025, was 2,382,205,918 shares[170]. - Mr. Teo Siong Seng held 47,377,250 shares, representing 1.99% of the total issued shares[169]. - The total issued and fully paid share capital remained unchanged at US$268,149,000 as of June 30, 2025[110]. - An interim dividend of HK3 cents per ordinary share has been declared for the six months ended June 30, 2025, consistent with the previous year[151]. Governance and Compliance - The company has consistently complied with the Corporate Governance Code throughout the six months ended June 30, 2025, with one noted deviation regarding the roles of the Chairman and CEO[186][187]. - All directors confirmed full compliance with the Model Code regarding securities transactions during the reporting period[190]. - The directors are responsible for overseeing the preparation of the financial statements, ensuring adherence to applicable accounting policies and standards[189].
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