Financial Performance - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was HK$602,763,000, a decrease of 1.9% from HK$611,913,000 in the same period of 2024[10]. - Gross profit for the same period was HK$255,850,000, down 1.0% from HK$259,097,000 year-on-year[10]. - Profit before tax decreased to HK$67,937,000, representing a decline of 29.1% compared to HK$95,654,000 in the previous year[10]. - Profit for the period attributable to owners of the Company was HK$40,743,000, down 19.9% from HK$50,828,000 in the prior year[10]. - Basic earnings per share decreased to 7.18 HK cents from 8.75 HK cents, reflecting a decline of 18.0%[11]. - Total comprehensive income for the period was HK$80,645,000, an increase of 10.2% from HK$72,772,000 in the same period last year[11]. Expenses and Income - Other income and gains increased to HK$3,233,000 from HK$1,048,000, showing a significant growth of 208.5%[10]. - Selling and distribution expenses rose to HK$33,455,000, up 44.1% from HK$23,203,000 in the previous year[10]. - Administrative expenses increased to HK$133,333,000, a rise of 7.9% compared to HK$124,376,000 in the prior year[10]. - Current income tax expense decreased to HK$12,620,000 from HK$15,739,000, a reduction of 19.5%[43]. Assets and Liabilities - As of June 30, 2025, total non-current assets increased to HK$376,741,000 from HK$373,487,000 as of December 31, 2024, reflecting a growth of 0.6%[13]. - Current assets rose to HK$589,927,000, up from HK$582,125,000, indicating a 1.4% increase[13]. - Total current liabilities increased to HK$273,553,000 from HK$239,851,000, representing a rise of 14.1%[13]. - Net current assets decreased to HK$316,374,000 from HK$342,274,000, a decline of 7.6%[13]. - Total non-current liabilities decreased to HK$54,768,000 from HK$61,659,000, a reduction of 11.2%[14]. - Net assets as of June 30, 2025, were HK$638,347,000, down from HK$654,102,000, reflecting a decrease of 2.4%[14]. Cash Flow - Net cash from operating activities decreased significantly to HK$5,924,000 from HK$62,480,000 in the same period last year[21]. - The company experienced a net cash outflow from investing activities of HK$46,212,000, compared to HK$37,925,000 in the prior year[21]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to HK$215,932,000 from HK$267,235,000, a drop of 19.2%[13]. Shareholder Information - The company declared and paid dividends amounting to HK$25,490,000 to non-controlling interests during the period[18]. - The equity attributable to owners of the company decreased to HK$459,813,000 from HK$468,503,000, a decline of 1.5%[14]. - The company repurchased a total of 9,004,000 shares on the Stock Exchange at an aggregate consideration of approximately HK$21,194,360 (before expenses) during the reporting period[110]. Employee and Management - Compensation for key management personnel decreased to HK$3,057,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from HK$4,616,000 in the same period of 2024[106]. - The Group added 200 overseas employees, increasing the total number of global branches and professional laboratories to 80[120]. - The Group's employee count increased to 3,574 as of June 30, 2025, up from 3,184 in the same period last year, reflecting ongoing expansion efforts[189]. Strategic Initiatives - The Group has significantly increased investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology research and innovative applications to enhance future market competitiveness[120]. - The company has made significant strategic investments in AI technology, focusing on AI robotics to drive technological innovation and upgrades[123]. - The Group plans to accelerate expansion into emerging markets such as the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia, focusing on high-growth sectors in new energy[133][134]. ESG and Sustainability - The company emphasizes ESG-oriented development as a key priority, implementing a "3+X" development strategy to achieve long-term sustainable strategies[124]. - The Group's climate change business has expanded, providing comprehensive low-carbon and sustainable development solutions, and was recognized with the Best Trading Award by the Beijing Green Exchange for 2024[149][150]. - The Group aims to leverage its strengths in green and low-carbon initiatives, partnering with the Beijing Green Exchange to contribute to national development goals[148]. Capital Management - The Group's gearing ratio as of June 30, 2025, was 4.11%, indicating a stable capital structure with net debt of HK$18.9 million[177]. - The Group maintained a strong liquidity position, with cash and cash equivalents amounting to HK$215.9 million, exceeding total debt obligations[177]. - The Group's capital management policy aims to ensure sustainable operations and maintain a robust capital ratio to maximize shareholder value[170]. Convertible Bonds - The company issued 2024 Convertible Bonds with a principal amount of US$3,846,153.85 (equivalent to HK$30,000,000) on October 8, 2024[194][195]. - The 2024 Convertible Bonds have a coupon rate of 5% per annum, payable every six months[196]. - The maturity date for the 2024 Convertible Bonds is set for the fifth anniversary of the issue date, subject to mutual agreement for any changes[196].
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